Wendy's Restaurant off of SW 8th St.
The Real Deal is reporting that land where a Wendy's currently resides has been sold for $10.5 million. The buyer is Brickell City Rentals of Miami.
The property is located at 200 SW 8th in Brickell.
Jimbo's Place - Before & After
Jimbo's Place Before It Was Demolished
Jimbo's Place was a famous open air beer and fish bar that was located on Virginia Key. It was an eclectic place with colorful shacks and where locals could relax to get away from the pretentious South Beach vibe.
It's previous place had been on the waterfront in Miami where the Miami Herald Building is being torn down.
After being kicked out of his Miami waterfront spot where Jimbo has a shrimp operation, he relocated to Virginia Key in 1954 where the City of Miami gave him land, lease free.
Many TV shows and movies have been filmed there including Miami Vice, Dexter, Flipper, 2 Fast 2 Furious and Wild Things. Esquire Magazine even voted it one of the best bars in America.
Jimbo's owner, Jim Luznar, allegedly sent a letter to Mayor Tomas Regalado saying he was giving the land back to the City of Miami in April 2012. Since then, family squabbling between the siblings threatened to close the place for good, which eventually happened in May 2012.
The City of Miami kicked out the remaining people living there. The City of Miami demolished all of the shacks and towed away the buses and cars left behind.
Now the place is completely covered with new grass with a no trespassing sign in front.
Nothing remains and looks as if nobody had been there for the over half a century.
Before Photos - March 2012
After Photos - October 2012
SkyRise Miami Starts Construction
SkyRise Miami Rendering
ExMiami is reporting that construction is underway for SkyRise Miami.
Construction started on Tuesday, May 27, which meant they beat a June 12 deadline that enables them to build 990 feet above ground level.
SkyRise Miami is to include a restaurant, nightclub, observation deck, skyplunge ride and drop.
All Aboard Florida Reveal Plans
All Aboard Florida Future Site Location
All Aboard Florida revealed plans today for their express line that will connect Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm and Orlando.
The flagship station will be located in Downtown Miami behind Grand Central Park and Government Center. It will have three high rise towers including an 80 story tower.
The private financed station is expected to break ground in the next few months.
Renderings of the site are below.
Brickell City Centre Hotel East Pool Deck
Hotel East Pool Rendering
Hotel East Pool at Current State
Brickell City Centre released renderings of the Hotel East pool deck above. It looks as if it will have two pools, a hot tub and cabanas lined around the pool deck. To the north of the pool deck will be the Wellness Center. The photo on the bottom is what the pool deck currently looks like.
Coconut Grove Playhouse Still In Debt
Coconut Grove Playhouse
After making an apparent deal to save the Coconut Grove Playhouse from creditors, it has been revealed that Strategic Properties Group has a levy against the property.
Henry Pino of Strategic Properties Group is claiming to be owed $549,000. According to the Real Deal, If he is not paid in four weeks then he can take the property or put it up for sale.
PortMiami Tunnel at Night Photos
PortMiami Tunnel at Night
Last week the PortMiami Tunnel had it's opening ceremony, which was dedicated by Gov. Rick Scott. (This can be read here)
Recently, the Arquitectonica designed portal entrance has been lit at night with vibrant red lightning on the front and side of the structure which there is no mistaking when driving over the MacArthur Causeway.
The $1 billion PortMiami Tunnel is expected to be open for trucks and traffic sometime this week. Every day that contractors are not finished by the completion date they will be fined $115,000.
*Update* The PortMiami Tunnel is experiencing delays and won't be open until Mid-June.
Below are photos of the PortMiami portal entrance at night.
