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Riviera Drive Gets A Facelift

jenniferwollmann — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 13:55:40 +0000

I drive Riviera every day on my way to and from work and love all of the renovations that have been going on on that street between Hardee and U.S.1. Whether on a waterfront lot, like the house below, or a dry lot, over 6 homes have recently had major remodeling done.

I love the new look!

PortMiami Plans For Future

jenniferwollmann — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 12:27:54 +0000

Click here to view the embedded video.Last week’s Business Monday in the Miami Herald featured “PortMiami’s Big Dream” about the port’s master plan. I really liked their concept for developing the southwest corner. What do you think about making this working port a tourist and business hub?

Which Building in Miami Will Win “Florida’s Best Building”?

jenniferwollmann — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 14:10:27 +0000

Today is the last day to vote for Florida’s Best Building. It was fun to go through the list and vote. I was surprised by some of the buildings that were on the list as well as by the ones that didn’t make it. The buildings are listed by city. Guess which is the only buildings in Coral Gables to make the list?

Village of Pinecrest Passes Resolution To Protect Matheson Hammock

jenniferwollmann — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 03:41:52 +0000

Matheson Hammock Marina

At a special Village council meeting this evening, a resolution was passed stating opposition to the proposed boat storage facility at Matheson Hammock Park. Council members felt that the county’s Parks Department did not provide the public and surrounding municipalities with opportunity to provide input to their Request For Proposals for dry boat storage at the park.

Although the developer said that opposition was premature since impact studies had not been conducted, it was specifically because of the lack of information available about the impacts of the proposed structure, which is completely out of scale for the park in its sheer size (500 feet long and 50 feet high!), that the Village passed the resolution.

Matheson Hammock Park is a park used by many residents and visitors in Miami-Dade county and the addition of any structures should proceed slowly and with public input. It is, after all, supported by our tax dollars and admission fees.

Free Things To Do In Miami: South Miami Arts Festival

jenniferwollmann — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 12:03:29 +0000

The cultural events keep happening in South Florida. Last weekend was the Coconut Grove Arts Festival and this weekend is the South Miami Arts Festival. When you are done strolling through the booths, drop by George’s, Town, Shula’s 347 Grill, Patagonia, or one of the other restaurants in the area and enjoy downtown South Miami.

Miami Real Estate: The Jade

jenniferwollmann — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:53:31 +0000

The Jade is a beautiful, modern, waterfront building that is walking distance to all of the activity on Brickell Avenue. Built in 2004, the Jade has amazing resort-like amenities including a spectacular infinity pool, state-of-the-art gym, entertainment rooms, private elevators to your residence, and views galore.

The Jade was one of the first luxury buildings completed during the boom and provides a great historical perspective of the boom, bust and now rebound of Miami real estate. There are currently 23 units listed for sale out of a total of 326 units. The average price listing price per square foot is $629. In 2004 the average price per square foot of units sold was $540 and at the height of the market ini 2007 it was $805.

Approximately one-third of the building is still owned by original buyers who purchased in 2004 and 2005. That fact, coupled with the fact that the majority of the sales that took place in 2008 and 2009 were cash purchases, results in a very stable condominium association.

More Signs The Economy Is Improving

jenniferwollmann — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 23:08:34 +0000

There was a great Viva Miami MediaPlanet insert in today’s Miami Herald titled: Miami Grows followed by, “Industries unite in the expansion of PortMiami, as the city sets sights on becoming an economic engine for South Florida and the nation”.

Though obviously a promo piece, it spews out some positive numbers:
- PortMiami contributes more than $18 billion annually to South Florida’s economy
- Cruise industry up over 2010
- MIA’s air cargo trade is worth more than $50 billion

Construction projects in and around the airport and port are currently underway to maximize additional cargo and improve the related transportation and logistics involved with moving it on to it’s final destination.

The insert also mentions new residential construction projects that are planning to break ground, since only 4,000 of the 23,000 condo untis built during the boom are still waiting for buyers.

Things To Do In Miami: Visit A Farmers’ Market

jenniferwollmann — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 15:59:36 +0000

Fresh! Keys Gate Carrots

Well, normally the weather has cooled down enough by mid-December for to thoroughly enjoy the local Farmers’ Market that pop up in the fall and last through spring. Even though temperatures are still in the 80′s, head over to one of the markets for a fun day out and a chance to purchase produce straight from the farm. Many also have great gift ideas and live plants for your garden.

Pinecrest Farmers Market

South Miami Farmers’ Market

Coconut Grove Farmers’ Market

Keys Gate Farmers’ Market

Redland Farmers’ Market

Miami Beach Farmer’s Market

Free Things To Do In Miami: New World Symphony Wallcast

jenniferwollmann — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 11:20:21 +0000

Tomorrow night at 7:30, the New World Symphony Wallcast is From the New World. Bring a blanket and picnic dinner for a wonderful evening of culture on Miami Beach.

Latin Spice Festival At Pinecrest Gardens This Saturday

jenniferwollmann — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 12:40:50 +0000

Treat your taste buds to latin food and beverages at Pinecrest Gardens’ Latin Spice Festival. It includes food, music, dancing, and shopping. Stay for Grammy Award wining Chino Nunez.