South Beach

Fairwind Hotel Undergoing Renovation

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The Fairwind Hotel On South Beach

The Fairwind Hotel On South Beach

Constructed in 1936 by famed architect L. Murry Dixon, The Fairwind Hotel (Originally Fairmont Hotel) is undergoing a renovation after being abandoned for awhile. 

The building was purchased in July 2012 for $14.5 million by Chetrit Group, who are also in the middle of developing the massive Miami River project.

The original redesign of the building called for three additional guest rooms in the back along with an outdoor patio and rooftop decks. 

No word on whether they are keeping with these designs or altering them in any way.

Original Designs

Rainbow Colored Signage On Ocean Drive?

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Ocean Drive On South Beach

The LGBT Committee is pushing for the city to install visible markers on Ocean Drive in support of the LGBT community, according to exMiami.

These markers would include rainbow crosswalks, intersections or street signage located in the LGBT section of Ocean Drive.

Commissioners have also recently debated to close Ocean Drive to cars and expanding the sidewalks.

Construction Photos Of Russell Galbut's South Of Fifth Residence

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Construction Site

Located in the heart of South of Fifth, developer Russell Galbut is building an incredible family residence. 

The 17,000 square foot residence will be above Menin Hospitality's Radio Bar and Red Ginger Restaurant. It will have a rooftop terrace, infinity pool and racquetball court, but the most amazing feature will be the robotic parking garage. 

Construction is expected to be completed by the end of 2015.

Photos Of the Architecturally Stunning Walgreens On Collins Ave.

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Walgreens At 1400 Collins Ave On Miami Beach

Walgreens At 1400 Collins Ave On Miami Beach

Located at 1400 Collins Ave on what used to be a BP gas station, is a newly opened Walgreens. 

The architecturally stunning Walgreens was designed by Demandt Architecture who also designed the new Walgreens that is coming to Brickell across from Miami Riverwalk. 

The 12,000 square foot building is visually stunning to view and even better at night when all the lights are lit up. 

South Pointe Park Pier Set For Grand Opening Tonight

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Entrance to South Pointe Park Pier

Entrance to South Pointe Park Pier

From 6pm to 8pm Miami Beach will have the grand opening for South Pointe Park Pier. 

The old pier had been closed since 2004 until city officials decided to build a new one to go along with the revised South Pointe Park that opened in 2009. 

The project cost $4.8 million and is a great spot to watch cruise ships come in and out of Port of Miami or to watch the sunrise.

One Ocean Construction Progress Photos

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Overview of One Ocean in South Beach

Overview of One Ocean in South Beach

Located in the South of Fifth neighborhood, One Ocean is a luxury condominium in the heart of South Beach.

Developed by Related Group and designed by Enrique Norten and Sieger Suarez, One Ocean will have 46 residential units, a robotic garage, with retail and restaurants. 

Construction began in the Fall of 2013.

Glass Miami Beach Construction Progress Photos

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Glass Miami Beach

Glass Miami Beach

Located in the trendy South of Fifth neighborhood in South Beach, Glass will be an 18 story luxury condominium which only 10 units. Each unit will have 360 views of Miami Beach, Biscayne Bay and Downtown Miami.

Glass is on Ocean Drive and is right next to the popular Prime 112 and across the street from Prime Italian. 

Glass is developed by Terra Group and the architect on the project is Rene Gonzalez. 

Groundbreaking started in August 2013 and the project is expected to be completed by the end of 2014 or early 2015.