Articles by Oscar Nunez

Sobe Sky Development, owner of The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach, The Ritz-Carlton Residences, South Beach, and The Sagamore Hotel, has received unanimous approval from the Miami Beach City Commission for a $12 million plan to redevelop the 100 block of Lincoln Road and enhance the adjacent Beachwalk entrance. The agreement, supported by Commissioner Alex Fernandez and sponsored at the state level by Representative Vicki Lopez, also includes funding commitments from the State of Florida and the City of Miami Beach. With approvals in place, the project now advances to the design and permitting phase.

Construction has officially wrapped on Cordova, a 322-unit luxury apartment community by The Collier Companies in the heart of Venetian Bay, New Smyrna Beach. With all final Certificates of Occupancy now in hand, the development is open and actively leasing.

Unicorp National Developments, Inc. is moving forward with the construction of Elysian, a new 323-unit luxury apartment community in Winter Garden, Florida. Backed by a $73 million construction loan from Centennial Bank, the project marks Unicorp’s return to large-scale multifamily development and is aimed at addressing growing rental demand in one of Central Florida’s fastest-growing submarkets.

Construction continues to progress at Alba Palm Beach, a 22-story condominium development at 4714 North Flagler Drive in the Northwood neighborhood of West Palm Beach. Designed by Spina O’Rourke + Partners, the project is being developed by BGI Companies, led by principal Kenneth Baboun, in partnership with Blue Road. Moss & Associates is serving as the construction management firm. Completion is expected in early 2026.

The HueHub has officially received final approval from Miami-Dade County, clearing the way for the largest development to date under Florida’s Live Local Act. Planned for a 12-acre site at 8395 NW 27th Avenue in the West Little River neighborhood, the $880 million project will bring 4,032 residential units across seven 35-story towers.