Let’s face it, for those of us who love art, checking out a new exhibit after staying home so long is as good as a perfect morning latte. It’s refreshing, invigorating, and definitely going to make your day. As Miami’s Design District reopened on the 20th of May, the style destination got itself a brand-new art collection under the direction of new curator Claire Breukel, who also curates the Craig Robins Collection.  Here’s looking at all the exhibits on view in Miami’s Design District this summer: 3060 sq. ft. By: Tom Scicluna When: Through June 27Where: Paradise Plaza 133 Miami-based conceptual artist Tom Scicluna is known for his focus on sculptural works using found materials. Represented by Nina Johnson Gallery, the celebrated artist is known for creative works that question the ideas of artistic control, display, function of the art, and distance between idea and reality, as well as the viewer and image. This time, for his site-based intervention at Paradise Plaza, he has a...

This May, the Aston Martin Residences almost made a sales record for themselves as four units sold for a total of $8.75 million. The highly anticipated Una Residences broke ground. And, David Martin as well as Mast Capital proposed new towers for Miami Beach. Read on for details on these and other Miami condo pre-construction updates below: Broke Ground Una Residences – Brickell One of the newest, most exciting waterfront projects to come up in Miami, Una Residences, broke ground this May, embarking on its journey towards completion. The luxurious, nautically-inspired condo building comes designed by internationally acclaimed architects Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill, and sits on a rare slice of Bayfront land at the end of old Brickell Avenue in Miami’s Financial District.  Developer OKO Group aims to deliver the 47-story, 135-condo luxury development by 2023. Built to offer unobstructed city and Bay views, residents will be treated to amenities such as soothing wood-tone interiors,...

While the world continues to operate at a slower pace than usual, celebrity real estate news has not taken a break or a back seat to anything else that’s happening in the world. In Miami, movers and shakers continue to sell and buy property, and new stars continue to come to live in our town. This month’s lineup of celebrity real estate news includes celebrity buyers and sellers who influence and impact our lives, representing different industries and walks of life, as well as the purchases and sales they’ve made. Bought Who: Tommy Mattola and Thalia Where: $8 Million condo at The Surf Club in Surfside An LLC known as TNT Miami, managed by Mexican pop singer Thalia, along with her husband Tommy Mottola, the famed music industry tycoon, recently closed on an $8 million luxury condo at Surfside’s Four Seasons. The closing took place only a week after the state’s shelter-in-place order expired, per public documents filed with the county recorder. The 48-year-old Mexican singer is ...

For almost two months, Miami hasn’t been quite itself due to the coronavirus outbreak. We’ve missed all the fun events that put the magic in the Magic City. Thankfully, beginning May, the city has started to reopen (including restaurants at 50% capacity and the beaches), and we’re so glad to see some of our favorite hotspots either opening up or gearing up to open in June. So, for our monthly event roundup this time, we’ve got a mixed bag of virtual events as well as in-person events. Here’s looking at the things you can do (online or on the ground) in Miami for the month of June: Virtual Events Deering Estate Virtual Full Moon Yoga: June 4 Taking their monthly full moon yoga class online, yogi Zamanata will be leading a 75-minute Hatha flow session. For $10, you get to experience the transition of the Sun, Moon, and cosmic elements in a refreshing evening class. Those interested should pre-register here, or keep an eye out for when other in-person events come back up here. O...

Penthouses are the pinnacle of condo living. Living in a penthouse means waking up to sweeping views and expansive living spaces that feel like a home in the sky. Add on luxury amenities and, well, now you’re getting the picture. While it might sound cliche and too good to be true, this is the reality of owning a penthouse. But what really is penthouse apartment or condo? And are they worth it? Read on for answers to all of these questions about penthouses. So what IS a penthouse? Penthouses are, historically, a separate build on the very top of an apartment block or hotel, fitted with the best interiors, and both indoor and outdoor space. The term came about in the 1920s when developers started transforming previously undesirable and often dirty “attic” space into incredible and spacious  properties on the top of their developments. Distinguished by their opulence, as well as their world-class views, they were immediately popular and became synonymous with status and wealth (read...

Condo living is often considered more convenient compared to single family houses. Someone else does almost all of your maintenance -- be it the yard, the roof, the pool, you name it. Plus, there’s typically always some kind of security/surveillance. Amenities like swimming pools, gyms and front desks staff are a standard. And, if you buy into a luxury condo, you can get access to full-service spas, wine cellars, golf simulators, lounges, or even art galleries are all part of what you can call home. And while some think there’s a price for these conveniences and little luxuries, the overall cost is about the same as living in a home. The only difference is when living in a condo, you pay one monthly fee for all this, and it’s called your HOA fees or condo fees. Especially in a city like Miami, condos pack in the entire gamut of resort-style amenities fit for a year-round staycation. Not to mention, there’s usually a team of starchitects and internationally renowned designers behind...