Swire Properties, the company who is investing $1.05 billion over the next several years to turn 9 acres of land west of Brickell into an entertainment and restaurant destination, has already started construction on their first phase of the project.
Swire Properties, the company who is investing $1.05 billion over the next several years to turn 9 acres of land west of Brickell into an entertainment and restaurant destination, has already started construction on their first phase of the project.
Taking full advantage of Miami Spice‘s first month, some friends, my husband and I visited Truluck’s Seafood, Steak and Crab House on Brickell. It was a perfect evening! We walked from the Jade condominium, a few blocks away, and even though we are in August, there was a pleasant breeze.
Although they had a great Miami Spice Menu, we opted to order from their main menu. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed their meal and the Miso Glazed Seabass was absolutely amazing. For dessert, we shared a piece of chocolate cake so large it is served with a knife and cake server!
Taking full advantage of Miami Spice‘s first month, some friends, my husband and I visited Truluck’s Seafood, Steak and Crab House on Brickell. It was a perfect evening! We walked from the Jade condominium, a few blocks away, and even though we are in August, there was a pleasant breeze.
Although they had a great Miami Spice Menu, we opted to order from their main menu. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed their meal and the Miso Glazed Seabass was absolutely amazing. For dessert, we shared a piece of chocolate cake so large it is served with a knife and cake server!
Just south of Red Oaks and next door to Wayside Fruit Stand is Arboretum. This gated community of 11 single family residences was built between 1991 and 1993. Homes range in size from 4,000 to 6,000, lots from 15,000 to 19,000 square feet.
The residents really love Arboretum; there has not been a property listed for sale in there since 2010! It sold for $1,600,000 ($320 per square foot). Homeowners fees are $1,000 per quarter.
Stay tuned for my next featured community in this “Gated Communities in Pinecrest” series.
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A friend invited me to go on a kayak ride in the Grove today and I eagerly agreed –any excuse to get out on the water! We rented kayaks from Shake-A-Leg; paddled around the islands; got in a decent workout while catching up, enjoying nature and the Miami skyline; and made it back in time for my 11:30 showing. I can’t wait to go back.
If you have heard about Shake-A-Leg, you are aware of the great work they do helping people with disabilities enjoy sailing and other water activities. What you may not know is that they also rent kayaks, sailboats, motorboats, and paddle boards to the general public; are a fantastic venue for corporate events; and offer sailing lessons, after school activities and summer camps
I highly recommend you go visit Shake-A-Leg and feel any stress melt away as soon as your paddle hits the water. It is a great way to spend a couple of hours, the whole morning, or afternoon, appreciating this organization and the beautiful place we are lucky enough to call home.
There are several gated communities in the Village of Pinecrest. Most of them consist of only a handful of houses. I will be featuring these communities over the next two months.
The first one is Red Oaks. Located off of Red Road, Red Oaks is walking distance to Hirni’s Wayside Garden Florist, Pinecrest Wayside Market, Pinecrest Elementary School, Pinecrest Gardens, Pinecrest Library and Community Center.
Built between 1999 and 2002, Red Oaks consists of 5 single family homes that are approximately 5,500 square feet and sit on 15,000-20,000 square foot lots. There has only been one sale in Red Oaks in 2012. It sold for $1,550,000, which was $284 per square foot. Maintenance fees are $800 per quarter and include lawn maintenance.
A new condo project, Grove at Grand Bay, is coming to the center Grove. Overlooking Sailboat Bay and the Coconut Grove Marina, the stunning architecture will be a nice addition to the Miami skyline. There have been very few new condos built in the Grove; there are currently only 49 listed for sale that were built after 2000.
These two towers will have 94 residences, each with spectacular terraces and outdoor kitchens. The pre-construction pricing starts in the high $800,000s.