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Melo Group's Sushi Samba on The Miami River
Quietly going up along the Miami River is Melo Group's Sushi Samba restaurant and three story building at SW North River Dr.
After the project was announced in November 2014, construction began on the building earlier this year.
Designed by ITEC Design, the 19,788 square foot building will be completed before the end of the year.
Rockne Krebs - The Miami Line
As part of the Miami-Dade Art in Public Places Program, artist Rockne Krebs was commissioned to create "The Miami Line" in 1984. The colored bulbs extended 1,540 feet on the Metrorail tracks that created a colorful glow over the Miami River.
Over the years the bulbs went out or were damaged. Eventually the lights burned out for good in 2012.
The City of Miami art in public spaces has restored the iconic Rockne Krebs' "The Miami Line" lighting exhibit along the Metrorail bridge that illuminates the river at night. Troy Taylor (VP, The Riverfront Master Association and Board President, The Mint Condo Association) joined with Brett Bibeau of the Miami River Commission 3 years ago, and Taylor states, "with the growing demand for luxury condos and trendy restaurants, along the Miami River I vowed 3 years ago that I could not let the lights go out on this Iconic landmark."
Although "The Miami Line" is partially re-lit an stops about halfway over the Miami River, only partial funding has been has been given so far, which includes 52 LED lights at a cost of $822,500, according to The Miami New Times.
Funds still need to be raised and budgeted to extend "The Miami Line" to its original length and on both sides of the Metrorail tracks.
Brazilian developer Galwan has received approved from Miami's Planning Department to build a 43 story hotel in Brickell, according to The Next Miami.
The lot is located next to The Camden Brickell and across from Mary Brickell Village.
The hotel will have 520 rooms and will be designed by Arquitectonica.
Miami Riverside Center
In August of last year, City of Miami officials were looking to sell their administrative building at 444 SW 2nd Avenue, Miami Riverside Center, for $22 million.
The city revised a deadline of May 17 to June 20 to receive offers on the 3.15 acre site, according to Miami Today.
Just North of the site, a proposed 34 story rental tower called Riverside Tower recently signed a utility deal.
Construction is moving along quickly at The Surf Club - Four Seasons Hotel & Private Residences since our last major update on the project in October 2015.
All the cranes have been removed from the site and the windows and balconies have been installed on the North Tower and Hotel. The installation of the windows and balconies on the South Tower will be completed soon.
The restoration of the original Surf Club façade is also taking place.
The project is being developed by Fort Partners and was designed by Richard Meier & Partners Architects along with Kobi Karp Architecture & Interior Design.
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A two story building in Coconut Grove, located at 3034 Grand Avenue, which used to be the home of the restaurant Johnny Rockets, has sold for $23 million, according to The Real Deal.
The 22,226 square foot lot, built in 1925, sits across from the mall Cocowalk, which sold for $87.5 million in 2015 and the newly revamped Engle Building, which now includes Panther Coffee, Harry's Pizzeria and Kit & Ace. The building was purchased by L3 Capital from Grove Corner LLC, who paid $10.5 million for the property in 2013.
Further down the street at 3101 Grand Avenue, a 1.35 acre site, which includes a Subway, Kwik Food Store and UPS has been listed for $39.5 million, according to The Real Deal.
Gran Paraiso in Edgewater
After breaking ground earlier this year, Gran Paraiso has reached the 4th floor of construction.
The 53 story tower is expected to top off at the end of the year and be completed in 2017.
