By Lisa J. Huriash, from South Florida Sun Sentinel The fast-growing city of Pompano Beach is poised to grow even bigger — with a $2 billion, 75-acre revamped downtown envisioned to lure people with new residences, stores, offices as well as a water feature that could span as far as 12 city blocks. An artist’s rendering shows the extent of what’s possible: Many new multi-story buildings would flank a pedestrian-friendly, community-oriented grassy area that is centered around the waterway, with ample…

A new chapter in Miami’s dining scene has begun. Wyn Wyn is now open, bringing fresh, sustainable cuisine to the heart of Wynwood. With a menu centered on locally sourced ingredients, superfoods, and clean eating, the restaurant offers a variety of gluten-free, vegan, and vegetable-forward options. Designed as an immersive, nature-inspired space, Wyn Wyn sets the stage for lively connections and unforgettable dining experiences. Located within Arlo Wynwood, the first hotel in the nation’s largest street art gallery, Wyn Wyn…

Pura Vida Miami, the café known for its health-conscious menu that includes smoothies and açaí bowls, opened new outposts in Miami Beach and Fort Lauderdale. The restaurant leased 2,200 square feet at 1601 Collins Avenue, according to the tenant’s news release. The building is the Loews Miami Beach Hotel, which is owned by New York-based Loews Corporation. The restaurant chain, which first opened in 2012 and is led by owners Omer and Jennifer Horev, has been steadily expanding over the past 13 years. Its other Miami…

Steve Ross, the billionaire developer shunning retirement to continue working in South Florida, is on a refinancing roll. His company, Related Ross, scored a $150 million loan for its Hilton Convention Center hotel in downtown West Palm Beach. New York-based BDT & MSD Partners provided the loan, which refinanced an existing $105 million debt and bumped it up by $45 million, according to records. The 12-story Hilton West Palm Beach was designed by Nichols Architects with 400 keys, and 30,500…

Miami was once again the strongest rental market in the nation in 2024, even though it cooled from last year, according to RentCafe’s Year-End Report. It is the third year in a row that Miami has held the title. During the year, Miami saw a 4.12% increase in new rental units added to its inventory (0.41% more than in 2023). 72% of Miami renters renewed their leases, up 0.8% from the previous year. Each vacant rental in Miami attracted 18 prospective…