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If you want to buy a relatively new condo on the ocean in Boca Raton your choices are limited. There is the Luxuria that is under construction. The Luxuria is a 24 ultra luxurious residences in a 10 story, low-density tower. The units have enormous square footage ranging from 4,500 to 12,000 sq. ft. This is the only opportunity for new construction directly on the ocean in Boca Raton. Prices range start in the low $4 million range.

There is an opportunity to purchase a magnificent unit on the  Here is an oceanfront unit at the Luxuria in Boca Raton

The Excelsior is another building with great appeal to the affluent. It is also a smaller low rise as is the Luxuria and was completed in 2002. There are a few units on the market now in the $3-$4million range. The most recent sales closed July 31 of this year for $3,2720,000. It has 3 bedrooms 3 1/2 baths facing east on the second floor. The most notable recent sale in this building closed on January 19 of this year. It was a duplex on the 11th floor that had been featured in many magazine. The interior was designed by Alfred Karram II the world famous designer. The materials were the finest woods and stone. Attention to details was incredible down to the hardware used on the doors. This unit included a cabana at the ocean.

There is an opportunity to have over 11,000 sq. ft. of wrap around balconies on the ocean in the Excelsior. Truly spectacular. 4 bedrooms 3 1/2 baths. Click here if you would like more information.

 

We get contacted often by northerners and Europeans looking for seasonal or annual rentals at the ocean.   So we decided to publish a list of the 24 relatively new (10 years or less) ocean front buildings from North Fort Lauderdale to Bal Harbour.  Here is information on those buildings including, range of rental rates, number of bedrooms, and square footage.  Each building has its own laundry list of amenitites.  This list is current as of today  (August 29, 2007).  The South Florida rental market is very active so we anticipate the information below to change.

Building|Town|Monthly Rental Range|Square Footage|Number of Bedrooms 

Acquilina|Sunny Isles|$6900-$55000| 2200-4300 sq.ft.|3-4 bedrooms

Beach Club|Hallandale|$2900-$5500|1500-2100 sq.ft.|1-3 bedrooms

Diplomat|Hollywood|$3400=$6500|2200-3100 sq.ft.|2-3 bedrooms

Europa|Lauderdale-By-The-Sea|$5400-$6000|3400-3500 sq.ft.|3 bedrooms

Hampton|Hallandale|$4200-$4900|2000-3400 sq.ft.|2-3 bedroom

Harbour House|Bal Harbour|$1400-$4500|900-1400 sq.ft.|1-2 bedrooms

L’Ambiance|Lauderdale-By-The-Sea|$3000-$10000|2200-2800 sq.ft.|2-3 bedrooms

La Perla|Sunny Isles|$2000-$5000|1300-2800 sq.ft.|2-3 bedrooms

Las Olas Beach Club|Ft.Lauderdale|$3500-$6000|1900-3000 sq.ft.|2-3 bedrooms

Millenium|Sunny Isles|$3500-$5500|1600-2400 sq.ft.|2-3 bedrooms

The Oceans I,II,III,IV|Sunny Isles|$2300-$6500|1300-4000 sq.ft.|2-3 bedrooms

Ocean Palms|Hollywood|$3000-$7500|1700-2800 sq.ft.|2-4 bedrooms

Porto Vita|Aventura|1 unit $8000|2400 sq.ft.|3 bedrooms

Renaissance|Hollywood|$5000-$7000|2200-3800 sq.ft.|2-4 bedrooms

Sayan|Sunny Isles|$2500|1900 sq.ft.|2 bedroom

St. Regis|Ft. Lauderdale Beach|$10000|2000 sq.ft.|2 bedrooms

The Palms|Fort Lauderdale|$3500-$9000|1600-4100 sq.ft.|2-4 bedrooms

Trump|Sunny Isles|$2900-$7000|1400-2500 sq.ft.|2-4 bedrooms

Turnberry Ocean Club|Sunny Isles|$6000-$11000|2800-3700 sq.ft.|3-4 bedrooms

Vue|Fort Lauderdale|$4900|1800 sq.ft.|3bedroom

2080 Ocean|Hallandale|$2900-$6000|1100-1700 sq.ft.|2-3 bedrooms

Atlantic At The Point|Aventura|$4500-$5200|3100-5200 sq.ft.|2-3 bedrooms

Azure|Surfside|$4500-$5500|1600-1900 sq.ft.| 2 bedrooms

Bellini|Bal Harbour|$6400-$22000|2900-5000 sq.ft.|3-6 bedrooms

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South Florida ocean front rentals are in demand!  Northerners and Europeans are planning early to be sure they secure a great ocean front property in a great building at the beach.  We have been busy with inquiries from all over the world.  Many of the properties that we contacted for our clients were rented so quickly the agents didn’t even get a chance to remove the listing. 

Completion is expected last quarter of 2007.  There are currently over 60 units on the market in this building.  Some of these units are being sold near the prices that were offered for preconstruction  5 years ago. There are some great buys in this first class building with great amenities.  This building is situated at the north end of Bal Harbour right next to the inlet.  Depending on the unit you can have direct ocean, intracoastal or all three.  Owners are privileged to access the world class five star services.  The appointments in each unit include fully equipped kitchens with Poggenpohl, sub-zero and wolf.  The beach access also offers cabanas with service to the beach and pool.

Prices range from $700 Sq. Ft to over $1500 sq. Ft.

An example of one of the three bedroom units is on the 12th floor.  It has 3 bedrooms and 3 baths and has over 2200 sq.ft. It is being offered for $1,560,300, reduced from the original offering price of $2,250,000.  That is $700 sq. ft. a relatively good price.

 Click here for property brochure on One Barbour Unit 1205.

Memories will not fade…

As a native South Floridian, it is difficult to imagine the loss of the Orange Bowl Stadium. The historic culture - parking on the lawns of the local homes, the smell of food from the vendors outside the stadium and the frustrating traffic after a game.

I have so many incredible memories as a boy growing up watching The Miami Dolphins emerge into the NFL at this heralded stadium.  From the wins to the tough losses the stadium will always be remembered from the thunderous sounds of the fans stomping their feet and making the stadium rock. 

My first visit to the Orange Bowl was to see a exhibition football game in 1966. I remember players kicking footballs into the stadium seats and high into the upper-decks for fans to take home.  My father said if he was one inch taller we would have taken one of these prized balls home.  It didn’t matter to me.  Just being there with him was more memorable.

From George Wilson, the Dolphins first head coach to the tough jawed Hall of Fame Coach, Don Shula who paced the sidelines in the early 70’s creating a dynasty that will be remebered by fans forever.

Lets us not forget, the home of The University of Miami Hurricanes for 70 years. Well known for having one of the most successful Division I collegiate football programs of the past three decades, winning more national championships during this period than any other Division I team. Their rivalry with the Florida State Seminoles and the Florida Gators has always delivered exciting games.

I still have a gratifying smile every-time I hear the words, “wide right” and I am always pleased to see the frown on the faces of Seminole fans at some of the most exciting games the Orange Bowl has hosted.

It will be a sad day for me when the Miami Hurricanes play their last home game in the Orange Bowl this year.  I will have my fingers crossed for new head coach Randy Shannon as he rebuilds this team.

Yes, it will be a sad day for South Florida. Let us not forget!

I have added an excerpt below from Larry Lebowitz of the Miami Herald.  He has a great handle on the reasoning behind the decision to pull the plug on The Orange Bowl and post the sign, “Do Not Resuscitate”.

Excerpt from Larry Lebowitz article in The Miami Herald - Monday, August 27, 2007 

The University of Miami football program is forsaking the leaky, creaky, nostalgic dump that is the Orange Bowl for Wayne Huizenga’s ruthlessly efficient profit center at the Stadium Formerly Known as Joe Robbie. Read the rest of this entry

Bal Harbour Village has magnificent oceanfront resorts, fine dining, shopping and luxurious condominiums.  It is situated minutes from Miami and Fort Lauderdale.  The world renowned shopping includes the finest names in fashion and fine jewelry.    Click here for more information on Bal Harbour Shops

You will find Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Prada, Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, Pratesi, Bulgari, Gucci, Dolce Gabbana, Van Clef & Arpels, Chopard, and Graff Jewelers to name just a few.

Ther Bal Harbour Shops also have fashion and literary events throughout the month.  Check their Event Calendar to see what is coming up.

Bal Harbour Village has magnificent oceanfront resorts, fine dining, shopping and luxurious condominiums.  It is situated minutes from Miami and Fort Lauderdale.  The world renowned shopping includes the finest names in fashion and fine jewelry.    Click here for more information on Bal Harbour Shops

The Bellini Condo Penthouse on the 23rd floor is the entire floor. 360 degree views in this most exclusive building.  Directly on the ocean this penthouse is 9013 square feet with 5 bedrooms and 5.5 baths. The views offer ocean, bay, beach and city.  A unique opportunity. Click here for a property brochure.

Sometimes a location is so perfect you know it has to be something special…  

In the newly built soon to be completed One Bal Harbour at 10295 Collins Ave, Bal Harbour, Florida there is an opportunity to own the ultimate penthouse on the 26th floor. Panoramic views of the ocean, intracoastal and city. Penthouse one has over 7800 sq.ft. of living area with 4 bedrooms, 5 full baths, 2 half baths.  It is appointed with fully equipped kitchen, private bar, grand salon, family room, butler pantry, exercise room sauna and much more.  The residence has world class five star amenities.  Walking distance to the best shopping in the world.  Click here for a property brochure.

There are currently around 64 units on the market in this building.  Many of these units are being sold around the prices offered for preconstruction prices of 5 years ago. There are some great buys in this first calss building with great amenities.  Completion is expected last quarter of this year(2007).

 Bal Harbour Village has magnificient oceanfront resorts, fine dining, shopping and luxurious condominiums.  It is situated minutes from Miami and Fort Lauderdale.  The world renowned shopping includes the finest names in fashion and fine jewelry.    Click here for more information on Bal Harbour Shops

The revitalization of Fort Lauderdale beach has brought some very unique projects.  The St.Regis offers standard hotel services, condo-hotel units, and condominiums.  At the very pinnacle of the hotel sits a unique 2-story penthouse priced at $17 million.    With over 10,000 square feet the penthouse at the St. Regis encompasses the entire 24th and 25th floors of the resort and has 360 degree views. This residence has its own internal private glass elevator and a gorgeous custom spiral staircase overlooking the intracoastal.  The total area with terraces exceeds 20,621 square feet.  Of course as a resident of the St. Regis you will be able to enjoy the private membership to their Club as well as the fine services they are known for.

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Whatever your lifestyle preference is you will find it in South Florida.  Images of South Florida often show the magnificent beaches and high rise condos.  That there is.  But there are numerous choices and neighborhoods to choose from, beyond that.  There are wonderful suburban communities with great schools ideal for families, retirees, and professionals.  There are also many urban choices rich in nightlife activity, restaurants, culture, and shopping. 

South Florida has it all. Sunny almost everyday.  It is a great place to live.