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Ocean Drive
One Ocean in the South of Fifth District is coming along quickly with a lot of work being done on the North and South Tower.
The Related Group project is located steps away from the beach and within walking distance of South Pointe Park.
Our first photos of the project and renderings can be seen here.
728 Ocean Drive
The building that was used in the infamous chainsaw scene in the movie Scarface has sold for $15 million, according to the Real Deal.
The property at 728 Ocean Drive and 6,500 square foot building was sold to New York based developers, Infinity Group.
A Johnny Rockets restaurant operates from the ground level of the building.
The building last sold for $8 million in 2011.
One Ocean on South Beach
One Ocean is progressing fast since we last updated in November 2014.
The South Tower has risen and should be topped out close to the end of the month. The curved tower is in the process of having the windows installed on the lower floors.
The North Tower has completely topped out and the windows are installed. Soon, the balconies will be added.
For a rendering of One Ocean, click here.
Proposed Rendering of Ocean Drive
Previously, city officials debated whether to close Ocean Drive off for cars, and even having rainbow colored signage.
Architect Allan Shulman presented to Miami Beach Historic Preservation Board a proposal that would expand the pedestrian sidewalks and raise the street level to the sidewalks, according to The Next Miami.
Several patterns for the road were presented that would make the road stand out.
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
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.
Ocean Drive Before the Crowds
Looking Down Ocean Drive From the End of the Strip
Miami Beach Commissioners have debated the idea of closing Ocean Drive in South Beach for cars and making it a pedestrian only road. Making it a pedestrian only road would make it similar to Lincoln Road, which is not too far away.
Not surprisingly hotel and restaurant owners on Ocean Drive are against the idea because they believe that people will stay away from the area instead of having to deal with parking. It is already difficult to find parking in the area and closing that road will only add to the congestion.
Parts of the street are closed for certain events such as the Super Bowl and Memorial Day weekend, but to close the road permanenlty would be a bad idea for Miami Beach.
