The vibrant South Florida city builds on its sophisticated hospitality scene Words by: Will Speros. Miami has lived up to its moniker as the Magic City in recent years, and not just because of the immaculate climate. According to the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau, occupancy rates totaled 67.2 percent across luxury properties in 2022—a boost from 62.5 percent in 2021. ADR also leapt from $521.28 to $564.14 in the same timeframe. Major European brands are cashing in on…

From boutique hotels in Wynwood to luxurious properties in Miami Beach, these are the best places to lay your head.   By Matt Meltzer Miami will always be a vacation destination. Built on the grand dreams of Henry Flagler, John Collins, and other snowbird tycoons, Miami made its name as a vacationland for wealthy northerners, but has grown to become a vibrant, diverse playground for people all over the world. With all that notoriety comes a sea of fantastic hotels,…

Significant new housing is coming to Miami’s Overtown neighborhood in the form of a 25-story building with 413 multi-family apartments. Written by John Charles Robbins Developer RNG Overtown LLC plans to build the project, Overtown Block 19, at 105 NW 11th Terrace. The city’s Urban Development Review Board recommended approval of the project. Along with the new apartments, the building will offer more than 23,000 square feet of ground floor retail, together with off-street parking, and an extensive amenity program…

The bizarre story behind Michael Jordan’s The Grove XXIII golf club by Mohamed Rizvi He has played at various golf clubs in the past, but his time at the La Gorce club in Miami might have been the worst. The 6x NBA champ was banned from the club after wearing cargo pants and refusing to change in the middle of the game. However, Jordan has never admitted that this was the reason, but one can only assume that it contributed…

Overtown Block 19, is a building with 413 apartments, 23,000 square feet of ground-floor retail and a parking garage, designed by Nichols Architects of Coral Gables   By Francisco Alvarado A pair of mixed-use projects and a mega-condominium development scored Miami board approvals for their designs, a key step toward breaking ground. The Miami Urban Development Review Board on Wednesday gave the green light to three condominium towers. UDRB approved Overtown Block 19, a 413-unit multifamily project with ground-floor retail…