Articles by Oscar Nunez

Baron Property Group and MG Developer have announced the signing of the first retail lease at Metro Parc in Hialeah. Mr. Baker, a Cuban bakery with nine locations across Miami, will occupy a 1,760-square-foot space on the ground floor of the development at the corner of East 25th Street and East 9th Avenue. The bakery is expected to open in late 2026, marking its debut in the Hialeah market.

ZIG Investment Group, led by entrepreneur and real estate developer Mike Zikri, has secured approval for a 25-key luxury boutique hotel to rise adjacent to Villa Paula, the landmark 1920s Neo-Classical residence located in Miami’s Little Haiti neighborhood. The City of Miami Planning and Zoning Board voted unanimously in favor of the project, which will expand the site’s role as both a cultural and hospitality destination.

Plans to redevelop the Rybovich Marina are officially moving forward, with the Huizenga family and Integra Investments securing approval from the West Palm Beach Planning Board. Reviewed on September 16, the proposal outlines a multi-billion-dollar transformation of the 19-acre waterfront property, centered around four condominium towers and a mix of commercial and recreational space.

GFO Investments and InSite Group, in partnership with Atlas Hill Real Estate and Prime Finance, have completed the acquisition of Fort Lauderdale’s Galleria Mall, marking the beginning of a major transformation for one of the city’s most recognizable retail and dining destinations.

Shelton, a Turkey-based developer with completed projects in Bodrum and Ankara, is planning its first U.S. venture in North Miami. The project, called Shelton Miami, is proposed for 1998 NE 135th Street along Little Arch Creek and will rise 11 stories with 18 residential units. Designed by Kobi Karp Architects, the building will stand 121 feet tall and introduce large-format residences to the area.