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Interesting to see the most expensive oceanfront condo sales in South Florida by County.

Dade- Total of 76 closed sales over $2 million

Highest Reported Sale Â

1500 Ocean Drive-Miami Beach

• 11,940 square feet
• Asking Price $18,500,000Â
• Sold for: $12,000,000
• Price pre sq. ft. $1005

Broward- Total of 8 closed sales over $2 million

Highest Reported Sale

Diplomat Oceanfront Residence-Hollywood

• Asking Price: $3,750,000Â
• 4,918 square feetÂ
• Sold for: $3,350,000
• Price pre sq. ft $681 (approx)

 Palm Beach-Total of 24 closed sales over $2 million

Highest Reported Sale

Excelsior Condominium-Boca Raton

• Asking Price $7,495,000
• 5744 square feet (approx)
• Sold For: $6,200,000Â
• Â Price pre sq. ft $1079 (approx.)

 

South Florida’s unlimited sunshine and great weather are very conducive to living a healthier lifestyle.   With the increase of baby boomers approaching retirement demands for wellness and healthy living are becoming more apparent.

Publix Supermarkets, the primary supermarket in South Florida is opening up Greenwise Markets. 

According to their website.. “This is a one-stop shopping destination for anyone who appreciates organic, all-natural, and earth-friendly products, excellent food, and a thoroughly enjoyable shopping experience. Here, you can enjoy a delicious freshly prepared meal, surf the Internet, or fill your basket with artisan cheeses, fine wines, handcrafted fresh breads, and much more.”  Click here for Greenwise website

A Greenwise Market is being built across the street from Canyon Ranch Living luxury condominium in Miami.   Now that certainly makes a lot of sense.

 

This unique building consists of 24 stories with only 79 residences.  The building design is such that there are only 4 units per floor each served by private elevators.   Aquazul is a  full service building which includes a fitness center, tennis courts, clubroom, oceanfront pool, cabanas and 24 hour concierge and valet service.

I like the fact that the building has only 13 units on the market out of the 79, only 16%.   Of the 13 units on the market the average asking price runs around $551 sq.ft.

There has been many sales in this building since its completion in 2005  with the highest unit sold in 2005 at the asking price of $2.3 million and included a cabana. In 2007, there was a high reported sale of $1,640,000, $523 a square foot.

The location of this property is between Commercial and Atlantic directly on the ocean.   

There is 2-story townhouse-style condo on the 3rd floor with unobstructed ocean views, with a motivated seller.   Click here to take a look at this elegant residence.

 

The Diplomat Oceanfront Residence has only about 5 furnished seasonal rentals available.  This is a complete service building with concierge services, valet,  and fitness center.  The building also features a private theatre, billiards and access to the Diplomat Resort Amenities such as 5 restaurants,  room service and maid service. The property is directly on the sand and has private beach access.   This newly completed building is a great place to escape from the cold.

The rentals range from $3400 monthly to $5500 monthly.  Click here to see detailed information.

Another great place to shop in South Florida is in Coral Gable.  You will find the finest shops and restaurants at the Village of Merrick Park.
358 San Lorenzo Ave, Suite 3000
Coral Gables, Florida  33146
(305) 529-0200

Here is the directory of this lovely mall:

For more information visit their website. Click here

 

Porto Vita in Aventura is a complex of several buildings that hosts a complete luxury lifestyle. Amenities include a complete spa and gym, tennis courts, concierge service, valet service and much more.   It is a most sought after place to reside in desirable Aventura.

There is an 01 unit available on the 11th floor.  It has over 5100 sq.ft with views of the ocean and the intracoastal.  This unit has been on the market for a while and has been reduced $1 million.   The asking price is $3,950,000.  It is also available for rent for $16,000 monthly. To see more information on unit 1101 in Porto Vita Click Here

There was a sale in May of the desirable 01 unit on the 23rd floor.  The sale price was $3,575,000 for 5141 sq.ft.  That is $695 sq. ft.

 

Situated between Atlantic and Commercial Blvd. in Lauderdale By The Sea sits a  full service boutique condominium called The Europa. By The Sea.   Newly completed, it is a 15 story building with just 50 exclusive residences.  If you are looking to be directly on the sand and you desire huge living space, there is a penthouse available with over 6800 sq.ft. of living space and another 1800 sq.ft. of wrap around balconies.  Asking price $4,495,000.

The building amenities include a 24 hour valet, concierge, gym, sauna, pools and private walkway to the beach.   There are many units available in this building starting at $1.2 million for a 3 bedroom 3724 sq.ft. unit on the 3rd floor. If you would like to see more information on the penthouse unit click here.

A group of shore-based anglers are launching a petition drive to secure more shore, pier, and bridge fishing spots in South Florida. Log onto http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/piers_bridges/signatures.html.

Sign up for the Marathon International Bonefish Tournament Thursday-Sunday at Sombrero Country Club, milemarker 50, U.S. 1. Entry fee is $195 per angler. Call 305-481-4571 or 305-481-1100.

Biologist Steve Woodmansea will discuss the plants of the Big Cypress at the Florida Trail Association meeting tonight at 7:30, Palmetto High School, 7460 SW 118 St., room 900, Miami. Call Nina at 305-608-6866.

Bass Busters will hold a Super Bucks Two-Day Open Tournament Saturday-Sunday on Lake Okeechobee at Clewiston. Entry fee is $200 per team. Call 863-983-3151.

Use a handline to catch bottom fish and pelagics in the Mano a Mano YoYo Tournament on Saturday. Call 305-461-2700 or visit www.cubanacanclubdepesca.com/yoyo.

Biscayne Bay Sailing Club will hold a monthly social at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 27 at the Sonesta Hotel, Coconut Grove. Call 305-788-3210.

Sign up for the Miami Swordfish Tournament Sept. 27-30. A captains’ meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Sept. 27 at Monty’s Rawbar at Miami Beach Arena. Call Richard Peeples at 305-282-1006 or visit miamiswordfishtournament.com.

Attend a used boat show and marine flea market Sept. 29 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at Matheson Hammock Marina, 9610 Old Cutler Rd., Miami. Call 305-665-5475.

The Dance of the Tarpon  

BEST BETS

Captain Eric Bass out of Robbie’s Marina in Islamorada took captain Jimbo Thomas of Miami and his brother-in-law Rodney Ficus from Hunter, Texas, across Florida Bay to East Cape Canal, Frank Key and Snake Bight where the anglers caught tarpon to 40 pounds, more than 20 snook, 10 redfish, five goliath groupers, sea trout, snappers, a 200-pound bull shark and loads of ladyfish and jack crevalles plus the ever present catfish.

MIAMI DADE/BROWARD

Captain Quinton Deiterle on the cutting Edge out of Crandon Park Marina reports hot action on kingfish from small undersized fish to 30 pounders plus some sailfish. His action has been off of Fowey Light in depths from 200 feet into the reef.

KEYS

Captain William Hauck on the party boat Sea King out of Marathon reports very good yellowtail action in depths of 40 to 100 feet of water and the fish are averaging 1 ½ to five pounds. Rick Berry of Islamorada reports offshore boats continue to do well on blackfin tuna to 20 pounds off the Hump and a few dolphins outside of 400 feet.

TREASURE COAST

Captain Kevin Drennan of Slammer Guide Service out of Stuart reports offshore fishing has taken a turn for the better with scattered dolphin action, limits of kingfish, and a good amount of sailfish from 120 feet out, black tip sharks and loads of threadfin herring for bait.

FLORIDA BAY

Captain Bob LeMay reports that fishing from East Cape Canal to Lostman’s River has really turned on with snook and redfish holding around Gulf side shorelines, creek mouths and beaches. Lots of sharks have been in the area as well.

SOUTHWEST COAST

Captain Scott Hughs of Blackwater Charters out of Burnt Store Marina in Punta Gorda reports excellent tarpon fishing on the mouths of outside creeks and rivers.

LAKE OKEECHOBEE

Lake Okeechobee stood at 9.56 feet. Nicole Tharp of Sawgrass Recreation Park reports that a few peacock bass were caught in the east canal along with some largemouth bass. Water levels are raising in the conservation areas. Nick Campbell and Desiree Dickins from Tavernier caught more than 50 largemouth and peacock bass on live shiners fishing local lakes and canals. Their guide was captain Jim Anson.

Compiled by: CAPT. ALAN SHERMAN

We were in South Beach yesterday looking for a great seasonal rental for a client.  The rental market is very hot.   A couple of the units that we inquired about a week ago were quickly rented.  As it gets closer to season the demand is certainly picking up. 

Three bedroom units with spectacular views start at around $7500 month and do not stay on the market for long.  The views in many of these prime building are absolutely staggering.    Buildings that offer great views south of 5th street are:

• Continuum
• Portofino
• Murano Grande
• Icon
• Murano at Portofino