Florida YIMBY has an update regarding Modera Downtown Boca, a venture we covered nearly a year ago.

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.

Astor Sound at Lake Worth is nearing the end of construction in Palm Beach County.

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.