Petition could stop Miami Beach convention center project

Petitions could throw wrench in Miami Beach convention center redevelopment - Miami Beach - MiamiHerald.com: "City observers say it’s too early to worry about how Wolfson’s petition could affect the convention center deal. Once a developer is picked — a vote is expected to take place July 17 — the city can work on educating voters about the deal, said Stuart Blumberg, chairman of the Miami Beach Convention Center Advisory Board and founder of the Greater Miami and the Beaches Hotel Association."

Rival Dutch, Danish Green Designs Converge On Miami Beach
EarthTechling
The sunny shores of Miami Beach may not seem like a typical battle ground for dour Scandinavian rivals. However, one 52-acre plot of sandy soil is currently the prize of two competing design firms from Northern Europe that are seeking to add some green ...

Keeler twins reach final at nationals
MiamiHerald.com
It isn't always smooth sailing at home for twin sisters Danielle and Stefanie Keeler of the Miami Beach Rowing Club. On the water is a different story. The 18-year-old Keelers hardly miss a beat when they're rowing together. Evidence: They are in ...

Celebrity Real Estate Roundup: Versace, RGIII
The Sun
It's been a long haul trying to find a new owner for the famous South Beach Miami home of Versace, the Italian designer murdered just outside the front door of his home at 1116 Ocean Dr, back in 1997. The 23,462-square-foot mansion was sold to Telecom ...

Douglas Elliman Realtors Headed For Florida Retreat
The Daily Voice
The retreat will include visits to some of the most groundbreaking properties in South Florida marketed by Douglas Elliman Development Marketing, including Ian Schrager's The Residences at the Miami Beach Edition which fetched $34 Million for two side ...

Red Flags Flying, Dangerous Surf Conditions
WBFS
MIAMI (CBSMiami) – Sunday was a busy day for lifeguards and ocean rescue personnel up and down the coast as people ventured into dangerous surf conditions. Miami Beach Ocean Rescue said a combination of easterly wind and low tide around 3:30 ...

EYE ON MIAMI: The Philip Levine Camaign For Mayor in Miami ...
When I first mentioned Philip Levine's expensive TV commercials during the play-offs, I suggested that his teeth were pretty white and I would vote for the guy with the big hands instead because Miami Beach was a handful. Well, that column ...
EYE ON MIAMI

Medicinal Cocktail Bar Drogerie Opens in Miami Beach | miami.com
1650 James Ave., Miami Beach; 305-913-1000 ... South Beach's sleepy Albion Hotel is ready for an awakening as Albert Trummer's medicinal cocktail bar, ...
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