Recently Bought Land in Brickell
ExMiami is reporting that a Citgo gas station has sold to Millennium Developments of Brickell LLC for $9.25 million.
Recently, the land across the street where there is a Wendy's sold for $10.5 million.
Exploring The Soon To Open Museum Park Miami
Museum Park Miami
As part of the construction of Perez Art Museum of Miami and the Patricia and Phillip Museum of Science, Museum Park got a complete revamp from when it was Bicentennial Park.
The near completed park sits next to Biscayne Bay and is located next to the American Airlines Arena separated by a boat slip, which David Beckham wants to use for his MLS soccer stadium.
The landscaping and construction on Museum Park has progressed quickly, even from three weeks ago when the park looked like this.
The park is surrounded by many palm trees and even has trees that were moved from Brickell City Centre.
There are many park benches and bike racks for people to be able to enjoy. When sitting on one the benches, the park offers spectacular views of Watson Island, South Beach, Port of Miami, Downtown Miami and the "Biscayne Wall." In the morning or at night Museum Park is a great spot to watch the cruise ships come in and out of the port.
Sculptures that were part of Bicentennial Park have been included in the new Museum Park including the El Nuevo Mundo sculpture, which has been moved to the front entrance of the park.
With the addition of the Perez Art Museum of Miami and Frost Museum of Science, Museum Park should be a welcome addition to residents and tourists of Miami.
The official opening is expected to be June 14.
2013 Miami Heat Championship Parade Photos
2013 Miami Heat Parade
Tonight at 9:00pm the Miami Heat play the San Antonio Spurs in a rematch of the 2013 NBA Finals.
Last year they went to a game 7 where the Miami Heat pulled off the victory for their second title in a row.
If they beat the Spurs again this year, they will be the first team since the 2000-02 Los Angeles Lakers to three-peat.
The Heat are also the first team since the 1984-87 Boston Celtics to make four finals in a row.
Here's hoping the Miami Heat can bring another NBA championship to Miami and have another parade through the streets of Downtown.
Below are photos of the 2013 parade.
Preliminary Construction Begins on Brickell Heights
Brickell Heights Site
Preliminary construction has started on Brickell Heights. Workers are in the process of clearing out the trees and prepping the ground. More cranes and equipment are expected to arrive at the site today.
The site will have two 49 story towers and approximately 690 units. The towers were designed by Arquitectonica. A third tower was added to the project across the street, which will include the SLS Lux Hotel and Residences Brickell. A total of 1,215 units are being offered for sale.
The site is located between Mary Brickell Village and Brickell City Centre.
Moss and Associates was awarded the construction contract.
SkyRise Miami Construction Photos
SkyRise Miami Construction
Last week construction started on SkyRise Miami, which began in order to beat a June 12 deadline that would enable them to build to 990 feet.
However, a referendum will still need to be approved by voters that would be held in either August or November.
ExMiami reports that Gov. Rick Scott vetoed $2 million in state funding for the project.
Below are construction photos thus far.
Debate To Ban Cars on Ocean Drive
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.
Brickell City Centre Transformation Photos From 8th St. Metromover
Construction on Brickell City Centre is continuing to move rapidly and the changes are readly apparent when you stand at the 8th St. Metromover.
What was an almost 180 view of Brickell is now slowly blocked by the construction of Swire Properties Hotel East and Wellness center.
Brickell City Centre is changing the landscape of Brickell and it's been amazing to watch the transformation unfold.
Construction of the first phase is expected to be completed at the end of 2015.
Below are photos of the construction progress.
May 2012 - They are beginning to remove the trees from the land and move them to Museum Park. They have started the freezing process to be able to dig underground. Construction has not yet started at NINE at Mary Brickell Village or 1100 Millecento.
August 2012 - The trees have been removed and workers are in the process of removing all the dirt to create the underground parking.
October 2013 - Over a year later, Hotel East is beginning it's vertical rise. Digging is still continuing for Condo West and Condo North. NINE at Mary Brickell Village and 1100 Millecento can now be seen.
December 2013 - Hotel East is growing taller and NINE at Mary Brickell Village is not visible anymore. Swire is starting the process of building out the underground parking. Condo North has not started to rise yet.
April 2014 - The underground parking has completed its rise and concrete has been poured to make way for the construction of the steel beams. Tobacco Road can no longer be seen. The Wellness Center, Condo North and Condo West have started to rise and their parking garages have been completed.
May 2014 - West Brickell is slowly disappearing and all four towers are growing in size.
June 2014 - 1100 Millecento can be barely seen and Swire has started to lay metal sheets where the Hotel East pool deck will be a few floors above.