Articles by Oscar Nunez

Vertical construction has reached a major milestone at The Edge Sarasota, as developers marked the topping out of the 10-story boutique condominium at the corner of Cocoanut Avenue and Fruitville Road in downtown Sarasota. Construction is being led by Voeller Construction, with architecture by BDG Architects and interior design by DSDG Architects. Principals from Jebco Ventures and ORE Development joined buyers on site to commemorate the final floor pour, signing a concrete plinth that will become part of the completed structure.

Savanna, the New York-based real estate investment and development firm, has started vertical construction on Olara, the ultra-luxury residential destination on West Palm Beach’s flourishing waterfront. Rising at 1919 North Flagler Drive and scheduled for completion in 2028, the development is rapidly progressing skyward with work now underway on its podium level, a key architectural and structural feature that spans 100,000 square feet. As a leader in West Palm’s waterfront evolution, Olara will redefine the city skyline with more than 80,000 square feet of resort-style amenities, 275 residences, direct Intracoastal access via a private marina, and breathtaking vistas of the Atlantic Ocean, Palm Beach Island, and Intracoastal Waterway.

ONE Sotheby’s International Realty has been appointed as the exclusive sales and marketing team for 9900 West, a 7-story waterfront residential development at 9900 West Bay Harbor Drive in Bay Harbor Islands. The announcement follows the tower’s recent topping off by The Horizon Group, which is overseeing the project’s construction toward an anticipated completion in Summer 2026. Frankel Benayoun Architects is the designer of the 23 unit property and Amana Construction Group is the general contractor.

Plans have been filed with Miami-Dade County for a 955 foot mixed-use tower at 130 Biscayne Boulevard, designed by Foster + Partners with Revuelta Architecture serving as architect of record. The development is led by New York City based RFR Realty and also encompasses the properties at 130 Biscayne Boulevard, 146 Biscayne Boulevard, and 141 NE 3rd Avenue. The proposal calls for the demolition of three existing mid-rise structures to make way for a high-rise containing residential, hotel, retail, and parking components.

SP Media Group, led by Steven Paul, has announced the acquisition of the Art Deco Marela Boutique Hotel, a 17 room, 8,884 square foot property located at 310 Meridian Avenue in Miami Beach’s South Beach neighborhood. The transaction expands Paul’s real estate holdings within the hospitality sector and follows his recent purchase of Avenue Six Studios in Van Nuys and the establishment of Hank’s Café in Century City, California.