The former Mandarin Hotel on Miami’s Brickell Key was demolished on April 12 to clear space for new luxury towers developed by Swire Properties. The move reflects ongoing changes in Miami’s skyline as older buildings give way to high-end developments.
Matt Hollis has been named National President of TCU/IAM, representing 25,000 American rail workers. His appointment signals a new era for one of America’s historic labor unions.
Thirty students graduated from Collegiate Leadership Tampa Bay’s Class of 2026 during a ceremony on April 10. The program offers mentorships and business exposure to university students in partnership with local organizations.
David MacNeil sold his Fort Lauderdale mansion for $34 million after lowering its asking price by nearly a third. The sale comes amid slower luxury market activity following pandemic-era growth.
A new ConsumerAffairs study ranks Florida as the worst state for apartment renters due to high costs and limited tenant protections despite ample supply. The report highlights ongoing struggles facing Floridian tenants amid declining but still expensive rents.
Rebecca and Tonio Arcaini have sold their Manalapan estate for $35.1 million to Pitchoune Life—the same entity that bought the adjacent lot earlier this year—bringing its total spend on local real estate to over $62 million amid strong demand for luxury waterfront properties.
Billionaire Jeff Greene will sell his downtown West Palm Beach waterfront property to Terra and partners including BH Group for over $90 million. Plans may include a luxury condo tower on this prominent site across from Currie Park.
Miami’s Planning Zoning & Appeals Board will decide on two large projects: nearly one thousand new homes at Midtown Park and renovations at Coconut Grove Playhouse. Both developments seek special permissions from city officials.
Florentino Antonio Diaz faces charges after being accused of stealing over $192,000 while serving as interim executive director at Wynwood Business Improvement District. Authorities allege he concealed fraudulent transfers by doctoring bank statements.
A waterfront Coral Gables mansion owned by Quirch Foods’ co-owner has found a buyer at its listing price of $47 million—the highest-priced contract signed recently in Miami-Dade County’s luxury real estate market. Seventeen high-end home deals were inked countywide last week as reported by industry sources.