A proposal has been filed for a potential new tallest building in Sunny Isles it could become the tallest oceanfront building in the U.S. at 820 feet above ground and 828 feet above sea level There are several buildings currently under construction in Sunny Isles at 750 feet above sea level The Federal Aviation Administration received the 828-foot proposal on May 2 The coordinates of the project site on the application is a property that the SFBJ reported is under contract to developers for $140M Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value" luxury residence towers in Sunny Isles continues What’s the point of height limits if there are no height limits (649 ft The earlier limits may have been arbitrary since Sunny Isles is far from any major airport and only somewhat close to Opa locka airport In the winter the shadow of this baby in the afternoon will reach east to the Gulf Stream Sunny Isles is the best location to allow Dubai like supertalls and not directly aligned with its runways anyway It could have 350 to 400 meter 1100 to 1300 ft towers but those locations are less conducive to skyscrapers for other reasons expect another ICONIC box for Edgewater or Brickell Häagen-Dazs Shops celebrated the grand opening of its newest location on Friday The first 500 guests received a free mini cup or cone and all attendees had the chance to win free ice cream for an entire year with a special scratch-off card raffle Häagen-Dazs Shops is located at 16850 Collins Avenue FL 33160 and is owned by Gloria Berlianshik From new restaurant openings to exciting retail launches and real estate insights be the first to know what’s happening in Miami and website in this browser for the next time I comment Something opening or closing in your ‘hood? Drop us a Note: [email protected] Rosh Lowe SUNNY ISLES BEACH – Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill was involved in a domestic dispute with his wife at his high-rise condominium in Sunny Isles Beach on Monday according to an incident report obtained by Local 10 News on Wednesday Leer en español Officers with Sunny Isles Beach Police Department responded just before 2 p.m to the 18000 block of Collins Avenue following a report of an “assault in progress.” Vaccaro told officers she had been living with the couple since last November shortly after the birth of her granddaughter as “very aggressive and impulsive,” and said she feared for her daughter’s safety Authorities said Vacarro called police after claiming that she witnessed Tyreek Hill throw a laptop on the floor Video obtained exclusively by Local 10 News Wednesday shows Tyreek Hill holding his 5-month-old daughter while walking on the 35th-floor balcony of his residence then looking over the edge during a reported argument with his wife Keeta Hill told police that she and Tyreek Hill had been arguing more frequently and stated that whenever she gives her opinion on anything they discuss “he becomes angry and throws objects around,” the report stated She said the two had been attending couples therapy police said she told Tyreek Hill that he wasn’t involved enough with their child She then said Tyreek Hill became irritated and “without malice,” grabbed the baby and began walking with her Keeta Hill also stated that she is “in the process of filing for a divorce,” according to police County records show she filed for divorce one day later Authorities said Tyreek Hill told officers he had just returned from training and was discussing therapy with his wife when the argument escalated Police said he admitted to grabbing the baby “I have the same rights as a father as her as a mother Although both Hill and his wife stated the argument never turned physical officers said they observed a bruise on Keeta Hill’s upper chest She told them it may have happened unintentionally when Hill took the baby from her Officers noted the child appeared to be in good health Keeta Hill declined to provide a written statement to police They said Tyreek Hill left the condo around 2:40 p.m in the presence of officers and no arrests were made who they said remained at the residence with her mother and child Monday’s incident is the latest in a string of off-the-field issues for the Dolphins’ star that date back to last year Hall claims Tyreek Hill “forcefully and purposefully” pushed her during the incident The Dolphins responded to the allegations in a statement released to Local 10 News on Wednesday: we were informed that the police were called to Tyreek Hill’s home and after conversations with Tyreek and members of his family the police departed the residence without further incident and the case was closed We have since been in communication with Tyreek and the NFL and will have no further comment on the matter.” Copyright 2025 by WPLG Local10.com - All rights reserved Ryan Mackey is a Digital Journalist at WPLG Reporter Rosh Lowe has been covering news for nearly two decades in South Florida TV Listings Email Newsletters RSS Feeds Closed Captioning / Audio Description Contact Us Careers at WPLG Terms of Use Privacy Policy Public File FCC Applications EEO Report Do Not Sell My Info 1.0 Host Exhibit Copyright © 2025 Local10.com is published by WPLG INC. Florida lawmakers have sent the governor a measure aimed at providing relief for tens of thousands of condominium owners struggling with rising costs in aging buildings A law passed shortly after 98 people died in the 2021 collapse of a residential tower in the town of Surfside placed strict new requirements on condominium associations The law requires condo associations in buildings older than 30 years to conduct regular structural integrity inspections and to fully fund reserves for needed repairs Many condo associations missed the first deadline to comply with the law in December. In some older buildings, condo owners are being asked to pay steep special assessments that threaten to force some people out of their homes The restrictions have helped slow condo sales statewide Hearing the outcry from condo owners across the state In response, Florida's House and Senate advanced different bills and, this week, finally agreed on a compromise measure. The bill, which now goes to governor for a signature pushes back the deadline for completing a structural integrity inspection and allows condo associations a two-year grace period in fully funding reserves It also allows condo associations that receive approval from a majority of members to secure loans and lines of credit to fund repairs The sponsor of the bill in Florida's House "We have tried to reach that delicate balance between the safety of our constituents as well as understanding the incredible financial impact that sometimes these particular bills that we passed have." Florida's legislature passed a law to address the structural integrity of aging condo buildings in 2022 and amended it a year later Before the collapse of the Champlain Towers South Building in Surfside the condo association had delayed some $15 million in repairs needed to address that building's structural damage Lawmakers said that the condo safety measures may need more attention in upcoming sessions "I'm sure we will have to come back and do more work." Become an NPR sponsor This is a response to a recent op-ed by North Miami Beach Mayor Michael Joseph His piece contained numerous misstatements, which we are addressing here with facts backed by public records. Documentation is available upon request at [email protected] The 25% surcharge is not used for water infrastructure Mayor Joseph claims the 25% surcharge on customers outside North Miami Beach helps maintain water infrastructure North Miami Beach’s own 2020 Revenue Bond disclosures say otherwise “outside city surcharge revenue” is excluded from operating revenues and instead “passed through directly to the General Fund.” This means the surcharge is a tax NMB officials now say removing the surcharge would cost them $5 million annually the key question remains: Where does this money go the surcharge revenue is deposited into North Miami Beach’s general fund eliminating it wouldn’t affect the operations or maintenance of the water system for any customer regardless of where they live — Miami Gardens North Miami Beach’s own bond documents confirm that the system’s rates are sufficient to sustain operations without the surcharge NMB claims it has tried to resolve this issue “neighbor-to-neighbor.” That’s revisionist history NMB privatized its water utility despite being warned that doing so would invalidate the surcharge Miami Gardens sued and won a $9 million settlement That settlement is now being paid from NMB’s general fund further proving the surcharge wasn’t used for infrastructure If the surcharge was illegally applied to Miami Gardens during privatization That would be the truly “neighborly” thing to do The ‘options’ offered were not real solutions NMB says it offered options to resolve the dispute including transitioning Miami Gardens customers to Miami-Dade Water and Sewer or encouraging Miami Gardens to build its own utility Let’s be clear: allowing Miami Gardens customers to switch to the County would breach NMB’s bond covenants NMB has secured nearly $90 million in loans based on revenue from all water customers The idea of Miami Gardens building its own utility also doesn’t hold water Florida law prohibits a new utility system in areas already served by an existing municipal utility The latest suggestion — letting Miami Gardens buy its stake in NMB Water — sounds reasonable on paper but wasn’t made in good faith It was offered at the last minute as state legislation advanced such a complex transaction requires significant due diligence it has nothing to do with whether the current surcharge is justified If NMB truly wants to sell its water utility last-minute suggestions aren’t an excuse to continue an unjust practice Some say this issue is too complicated for the public to understand It’s a simple story — one community taking advantage of another North Miami Beach has levied an unfair surcharge on residents of Miami Gardens Golden Beach and unincorporated Miami-Dade Miami Gardens simply had the courage and resources to stand up and fight back Oliver Gilbert is a Miami-Dade County Commissioner This platform and all of its content are owned by Extensive Enterprises Media Publisher: Peter Schorsch @PeterSchorschFL © Copyright by Extensive-Enterprises 2025. 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STAFF LOGIN City leaders officially broke ground on the future Intracoastal Sports Park on February 26 This long-anticipated project will transform a currently closed construction zone located along 158th Street and Collins Avenue into a vibrant outdoor space for recreation and movement Members of the public joined elected officials and the project’s management team to celebrate the milestone The park will feature multi-use sports courts for tennis and basketball and a pedestrian pathway designed to encourage an active lifestyle “We are creating a space where people of all ages can come together It’s not just about sports—it’s about fostering a stronger healthier community,” said Mayor Larisa Svechin City leaders have long recognized the need for additional outdoor sports facilities With the city’s only indoor court located at Pelican Community Park the new outdoor courts will provide a fresh way to play and stay active in the open air “It’s a great addition,” said resident Jonas Nielsen. “You have so many residents that live in this area and they will be able to walk to the park, which is great!” the Intracoastal Sports Park is expected to open by the end of the year For more information, please visit sibfl.gov. look no further than Miami Community Newspapers This Miami online group of newspapers covers a variety of topics about the local community and beyond Miami’s Community Newspapers offers daily news podcasts and other multimedia content to keep readers informed With topics ranging from local news to community events Miami’s Community Newspapers is the ideal source for staying up to date with the latest news and happenings in the area and local initiatives within its respective community Additionally, the newspaper has exclusive Miami community podcasts, providing listeners with an in-depth look into Miami’s culture. 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Press Release - 05022025 - Bentley Residence Miami Unrivalled Amenities Unveiled.pdf (759.3 KB) View all Images Press Contacts Wayne Bruce 07/04/22 Bentley ResidencesA TRIUMPH IN DESIGN – BENTLEY RESIDENCES, SUNNY ISLES BEACH, MIAMIALL BENTLEY NEWS Please rotate your screen. – Sunny Isles Beach police officers asked hundreds of tourists to disperse after they crowded an area of the beach on Friday Police officers responded to the beach near Collins Avenue and 174 Street with bullhorns to shout orders at the crowd about “non-permitted gatherings.” Witnesses said a teenage girl was stumbling when she fell on the sidewalk nearby Miami-Dade Fire Rescue personnel responded Police officers in Miami Beach and Fort Lauderdale were also on high alert this weekend — Almost three dozen high-rise condos and luxury hotels along the beach in South Florida are sinking or settling in unexpected ways in some cases because of nearby construction The 35 buildings surveyed along an almost 12-mile stretch from Miami Beach to Sunny Isles Beach have sunk or settled by 0.8 to 3.1 inches About half of the buildings are less than a decade old according to scientists at the University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine "The discovery of the extent of subsidence hotspots along the South Florida coastline was unexpected," Farzaneh Aziz Zanjani "The study underscores the need for ongoing monitoring and a deeper understanding of the long-term implications for these structures." It's not uncommon for buildings to sink a little during and soon after construction but the scientists called their discovery surprising because some of the changes took place several years later Limestone under the South Florida beach is interspersed with layers of sand which can shift under the weight of high-rises and as a result of vibrations from foundation construction Tidal flows and construction projects as far away as 1,050 feet have contributed to settling The study used satellite images to capture the changes with settling most noticeable in buildings in Sunny Isles Beach The scientists said preliminary data also suggests sinking or settling further north along the beaches of Broward and Palm Beach counties The stretch of South Florida communities surveyed included Surfside where the Champlain Towers South building collapsed in June 2021 that collapse is thought to have been caused by reinforced concrete that deteriorated due to poor maintenance and flawed design the Surfside catastrophe highlighted the need to monitor building stability "especially in coastal areas with corrosive environmental conditions," the scientists said The scientists said they want to further study whether different sections of impacted buildings are sinking at different rates which could lead to cracks in their walls or utility breaks and lead to long-term damage A separate study earlier this year showed buildings in major cities along the Atlantic Coast were sinking The research from Virginia Tech and the U.S Geological Survey showed that areas of New York City Baltimore and Virginia Beach were sinking more than the rate of seawater rise – Detectives accused a 26-year-old Ukrainian man of sexually abusing a 20-year-old woman who was drunk after partying with friends in Miami-Dade County was at Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center on Monday facing sexual battery charges 1 at a luxury 35th-floor apartment in Sunny Isles Beach witnesses who had been celebrating New Year’s Eve with the woman reported that she was so drunk she needed help walking A North Miami Beach detective who speaks Russian helped translate communication between Bobrovytskyi and the victim during the investigation Detectives arrested Bobrovytskyi shortly after 12:35 a.m. during a traffic stop along Collins Avenue at 176 Street Detectives reported questioning Bobrovytskyi who denied the accusations and correctional deputies booked him shortly after 3:30 a.m. Bobrovytskyi is facing charges of sexual battery sexual battery of a victim physically helpless Log in to comment on videos and join in on the fun Watch the live stream of Fox News and full episodes Reduce eye strain and focus on the content that matters The City of Sunny Isles Beach is taking a major step toward promoting health and community connection by breaking ground on its future Intracoastal Sports Park This new park will serve as a vital space for recreation and movement offering multi-use sports courts for tennis and basketball and a walking path designed to foster healthy living Join us as we celebrate the start of this transformative project that will enhance quality of life and create new opportunities for outdoor engagement in our community Media Partners: Due to limited parking at the site, free parking is available at Gateway Center, 151 Sunny Isles Boulevard, with a complimentary shuttle service beginning at 2 p.m. For more information and to RSVP, please email Francesca Constantini at fconstantini@sibfl.net Ryan Mackey – A Miami Beach woman was caught on surveillance video keying a man’s car in Sunny Isles Beach after a dispute over a parking space authorities confirmed in an arrest report Wednesday Leer en español Sunny Isles Beach police said Damaras Iracema Rivera was arrested and faces one count of criminal mischief after police reviewed surveillance footage from the parking lot of Newport Fishing Pier Park told officers he parked his red Mini Cooper at the lot around 12:30 p.m 14 and noticed two women in a black car appear upset that he had taken the space discovered deep scratches on the driver’s side and hood Authorities said surveillance video from the nearby La Perla condominium showed Rivera walking through the lot at 1:07 p.m. and scratching the vehicle’s left-side door and hood She was seen laughing as she walked away with another woman Police later confronted Rivera on the beach “Am I supposed to just let him disrespect me?” the report stated Police said damage to the Mini Cooper was estimated to be more than $1,000 The report states that the victim provided a sworn statement and said he wished to press charges Rivera was taken into custody and booked into the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center Watch32 people rescued after Lamborghini yacht sinks near Miami BeachThirty-two people were rescued after a luxury Lamborghini yacht began to take on water and sink near Miami Beach over the weekend. Twitter feed ©2025 BellMedia All Rights Reserved PALM BEACH – A Sunny Isles Beach man is facing a trespassing charge after authorities said he jumped over a wall at President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach Wednesday Leer en español appeared in Palm Beach County court on Thursday — his 32nd birthday According to an arrest report from the Palm Beach Police Department the agency’s officers were sent to Mar-a-Lago just after 6 p.m The report states that Arceo gained access to the resort off Ocean Boulevard by the north service gate of the property Police said Secret Service agents saw him climb over the wall near a gate that had a prominent “No Trespassing” sign Police didn’t specify whether Arceo had any specific motive for scaling the wall and entering the president’s resort Palm Beach County court records show that a judge gave him a $20,000 bond and ordered he have no contact with Trump and not to enter Mar-a-Lago or any federally restricted area Records show he remained in the Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office’s Main Detention Center as of Thursday afternoon Chris Gothner joined the Local 10 News team in 2022 as a Digital Journalist – A veteran real estate broker in South Florida was awaiting sentencing in a federal criminal case associated with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine State records show Roman Sinyavsky has had a real estate license in Florida since 1995 and his registered main address was in Sunny Isles Beach Sinyavsky agreed to forfeit about $182,440 He and his company also agreed to pay a civil penalty of over $1 million to the Office of Foreign Assets Control FBI Miami and the Sunny Isles Beach Police Department investigated the case Sinyavsky faces a maximum penalty of five years in prison after pleading guilty to conspiracy to violate sanctions and to commit money laundering The Emmy Award-winning journalist joined the Local 10 News team in 2013 She wrote for the Miami Herald for more than 9 years and won a Green Eyeshade Award As if the car elevator wasn’t enough Expanding its ultra-luxury lifestyle to the beachfront of sunny South Florida, Bentley Residences offers five-star living for residents of the exclusive Sunny Isles Beach development And while Bentley Motors and Dezer Development have incorporated innovative features like a ‘Dezervator Lift’ that takes you and your car directly to your high-rise the duo still has a few tricks up their sleeves with the announcement of some upcoming amenities to be added The tower’s 20,000-square-foot hospitality experience will set a new standard in resort-style living including a beauty salon with breathtaking ocean views and a 114-square-foot pet spa adorned with Bentley’s signature motifs Bentley Residences will showcase world-class dining curated by celebrity chef Todd English guaranteeing that residents enjoy an exclusive culinary journey The oceanfront beach club and pool deck will be lined with private cabanas offering full-service food and beverage options a state-of-the-art fitness center with an outdoor yoga terrace will cater to wellness The concierge services are equally extensive ranging from spa reservations to personal styling and even pet grooming from the communal spaces to the private residences has been meticulously designed to reflect Bentley’s heritage of luxury Bentley Motors’ exclusive residential tower promises a new level of upscale living Discover and inquire more information on becoming a future resident of Bentley Residences by clicking the link below Register Your Interest In Bentley Residences A great timepiece is one of the best investments you.. Fly private like a true Formula 1 champion A federal team continues to focus on construction flaws in the pool deck as it investigates the collapse of the Champlain Towers South condominium in Surfside, Fla. in 2021 which killed 98 people. Houston Public Media is supported with your gifts to the Houston Public Media Foundation and is licensed to the University of Houston – A Sunny Isles Beach man is facing three felony charges after the city’s police department said he pulled a gun on a disabled scooter rider while pretending to be a New York City police officer They said the BMW driver then knocked the amputee to the ground by kicking his scooter Police arrested John Anthony Lora on Friday They said the 41-year-old wasn’t even supposed to be behind the wheel in the first place — and knew it Leer en español the apparent road rage incident happened just before 5:30 p.m Thursday in the 16900 block of Collins Avenue told investigators that he noticed an “aggressive driver,” later identified as Lora “I turned and told him to back off,” Lawrence told Local 10 News in a phone interview on Monday pulled out a Smith & Wesson 9 mm pistol “pointed it at him and threatened to kill him.” Police said he also “identified himself as a New York City police officer and showed him a badge.” I didn’t know whether he was a real cop or a fake cop because I believe that if I was in a dark alley and this happened “Because what kind of person pulls out a gun in the middle of Collins Avenue The report states that he then kicked the scooter who who said he uses a prosthesis after losing his leg to an infection last summer You think I’m going to fight you?’” Lawrence said “Multiple witnesses” backed up Lawrence’s account They said the attack was caught on surveillance video they saw Lora — who has a suspended license — driving his BMW in the same area and took him into custody Authorities said they found the gun in his center console after Lora gave them consent to search the vehicle The report states that during an interview at the Sunny Isles Beach Police Department Lora claimed that Lawrence hit him with his scooter and was the one who claimed to be a police officer stating he felt “threatened” after the victim told him “maintained that he did not take out his handgun and left it in the back seat of his car.” stating that he did take out his handgun but never directly pointed it at the victim,” the report states An alleged subsequent admission was redacted from the report Police arrested Lora on charges of impersonating a law enforcement officer in the commission of a felony aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and battery on a person with a mental or physical disability “A man who pulls a gun in the middle of traffic on Collins Avenue and points it at another human being deserves to be behind bars,” Lawrence said The report states he was also cited for knowingly driving with a suspended license he remained in the Metrowest Detention Center on a $12,500 bond he’ll be required to be on house arrest with GPS monitoring Copyright 2024 by WPLG Local10.com - All rights reserved — A Sunny Isles Beach man was arrested after he jumped over a wall that surrounds Mar-a-Lago Palm Beach police said the incident occurred Tuesday at around 6:05 p.m Police said officers responded to the Mar-a-Lago Club located at 1100 South Ocean Blvd Secret Service with a man who was apprehended on the property Former Secret Service agent Tim Miller shares his insight with WPTV on the incident Secret Service agents who detained Bijan T after he jumped over a wall that surrounds Mar-a-Lago Police said Arceo had gained access from South Ocean Boulevard by the north service gate Secret Service confirmed that Arceo had not entered the sweep area or had been granted permission to enter the protected site The affidavit said there are numerous signs posted around the property that clearly state “No Trespassing,” with tall gates that remain closed when not in use What will security for Trump look like at Mar-a-Lago during his presidency Secret Service agents told Palm Beach police that they saw Arceo climb over the wall just south of the closed gate that bears a “No Trespassing” sign Arceo was arrested and faces one count of occupied trespassing Li's arrest papers show that on four occasions that he tried to get past the law enforcement barriers that surround Mar-a-Lago Residents in Lake Worth Beach even shared with WPTV how they saw Li knocking on doors in the neighborhood with one resident finding a three-page letter written by Li on their porch 10 days before he was arrested in November 2024 In June 2022, a 53-year-old man was arrested on a trespassing charge Jing Lu, a Chinese national, was charged with illegally entering Mar-a-Lago in December 2019. Mar-a-Lago intruder Yujing Zhang was deported to China in 2021 after serving a prison sentence in the U.S A Connecticut opera singer was arrested after she drove a speeding SUV through a checkpoint outside Mar-a-Lago on Jan. 31, 2020. which involves the gradual sinking of the ground due to geological and human factors A recent study by the University of Miami has highlighted a troubling issue that threatens the structural safety of 35 luxury buildings located in Miami Beach (Complete list at the end of this article) these buildings are experiencing a phenomenon known as "subsidence," which involves the gradual sinking of the ground due to geological and human factors The sinking of the land in Miami is a multifactorial process Vibrations from construction: Activities related to the construction of skyscrapers compact the sand layers beneath the buildings Water movement: The constant interaction of water with Miami's porous soil known as "creep deformation," occurs when sand grains compact under the weight of structures The sinking recorded between 2016 and 2023 varies between 0.8 and 3 inches although in some buildings it reaches up to 8 centimeters where different parts of the building sink at different rates This phenomenon creates tensions that can manifest as cracks is situated on porous limestone covered by layers of sand This geological combination makes the land particularly vulnerable to sinking especially in areas with high construction and in the face of rising sea levels Among the affected buildings is the Porsche Design Tower one of the most exclusive neighborhoods in Miami is renowned for its innovative design and unparalleled luxury Each apartment is equipped with a robotic elevator system that allows cars to be parked within the residences a symbol of exclusivity that has attracted owners such as Lionel Messi the Porsche Design Tower has experienced a sinking of 10 centimeters between 2017 and 2021 Although there is no imminent risk of collapse the rate of settling is concerning to experts The study emphasizes the need for continuous monitoring of ground conditions in areas like Sunny Isles Beach where the collapse of the Champlain Towers South in 2021 raised alarms about structural stability in the region the collapse of the Champlain Towers South in Surfside Residents of affected buildings must exercise caution It is essential to consult the building's inspection records request information on maintenance and monitoring plans Miami faces a complicated future regarding urban sustainability coupled with the pressure of real estate development are challenges that the city must tackle through planning and technology Trump International Beach Resort Miami is proud to announce the appointment of Jennifer Hiblum as its new General Manager With over 20 years of experience in boutique lifestyle hotels and a dedication to delivering personalized guest experiences to this luxury oceanfront destination Hiblum honed her craft in the competitive northeastern market spending nearly 18 years in key leadership roles She earned a stellar reputation as an effective operator with a deep passion for guest service Her career includes notable tenures at prestigious hospitality brands such as Viceroy Hotels & Resorts and Sixty Hotels in New York City where she excelled in creating memorable experiences and driving operational excellence where she served as General Manager for Residences by Armani Casa overseeing back-of-house and resident-facing operations for the iconic luxury brand she played an instrumental role in the pre-opening and launch of Arlo Wynwood Miami's flagship property for the Arlo brand and implemented strategies to maximize revenue while enhancing the hotel's overall value Hiblum will oversee all aspects of the resort's operations continuing its legacy of excellence and elevating its position as a premier destination in Sunny Isles Beach Beloved South Florida French-style sandwich shop La Sandwicherie is now open in Sunny Isles Beach, at 17008 Collins Avenue. The opening has been seeing “lines for days,” says recent coverage by the Miami New Times The New Times also notes that a second opening is in store for the brand in the first half of the year: the reopening (in a new location) of La Sandwicherie’s Brickell restaurant It’s “expected to open by the second quarter of 2025” at 60 SW Tenth St. What Now reached out to co-owner Elise Leforestier on Thursday to ask about the plans for the Brickell opening Leforestier declined to comment at this time Which means we’ll have to keep an eye out for any updates on that launch timeline including Signatures like the Frenchie (French Salami & Brie Cheese) the Napoli (Prosciutto and fresh Mozzarella) You can keep up with La Sandwicherie news by following @lasandwicheriesobe on Instagram Something opening or closing in your ‘hood? Drop us a Note: [email protected] TrendingResidentialSouth FloridaAMansions at Acqualina closing tops Miami-Dade weekly condo sales Top 10 sales ranged from $4M to $6.8M Listen to this article00:001xMiami-Dade County’s condo sales and dollar volume dropped slightly in the first week of March Brokers closed 117 condo sales totaling $120.8 million from Mar. 2 to Mar. 9. The previous week, brokers closed 124 condo sales totaling $125.8 million Last week’s units sold for an average of $1,032,863 higher than the $1,014,817 average price from the previous week The average price per square foot rose to $653 from $635 prices ranged from $4 million to $6.8 million at 17749 Collins Avenue in Sunny Isles Beach took the top spot with a $6.8 million closing The sale closed at $1,475 per square foot after 108 days on market Ludmila Bogatov with Bogatov Realty had the listing and Yuriy Ustoyev with Encore Alliance Realty brought the buyer Unit 7A at Two Park Grove at 2821 South Bayshore Drive in Miami’s Coconut Grove or $1,888 per square foot after 28 days on market Daniela Zeitel Helcer with Douglas Elliman had the listing and Ashley Cusack with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices EWM Realty represented the buyer Here’s a breakdown of the top 10 sales from Mar SIGN UPMost ExpensiveMansions at Acqualina in Sunny Isles Beach | Price: $6,800,000 | $1,475 psf | Listing agent: Ludmila Bogatov with Bogatov Realty | Buyer’s agent: Yuriy Ustoyev with Encore Alliance Realty  Jade Signature in Sunny Isles Beach | Price: $4,000,000 | $1,593 psf | Listing agent: Christiane Brooks with Compass | Buyer’s agent: Ember Duran with The Agency Naples  in Miami Beach | Price: $4,400,000 | $2,063 psf | Listing agent: Ron Laviv with the Corcoran Group | Buyer’s agent: Gabriela Dajer with One Sotheby’s International Realty in Sunny Isles Beach | Price: $6,500,000 | $1,213 psf | Listing agent: Mariana Niro with Serhant | Buyer’s agent: Moshe Hankin with Wilrose Realty 12-17-2024IMPACT A new study found that 35 buildings along the coast sank as much as 8 centimeters from 2016 to 2023 [Collage: FC: Bilanol/iStock/Getty Images Plus (source photo)] BY Kristin Toussaint and that can cause the ground below them to slowly sink and settle especially right after they’re constructed dozens of buildings along the coast are sinking at “unexpected” rates Scientists at the University of Miami found that 35 buildings along an approximately 11 mile stretch of the coast are sinking into the ground—a process known as subsidence Researchers examined the buildings from 2016 to 2023 and found that they sank two to eight centimeters—about .8 to 3 inches Those buildings include beachfront condos and hotels like the Trump Tower III (which sank 4 centimeters in that time) and the Ritz Carlton Residences (5 centimeters) The worst subsidence was in Sunny Isles Beach, followed by Surfside, where a 12-story condo building collapsed in 2021 Miami Beach saw the least amount of subsidence To figure out just how much these buildings were sinking the researchers used satellite images that can measure elevation or how much a building has sunk down to millimeters They compared hundreds of those images over time to create a “surface displacement time series.”  “The discovery of the extent of subsidence hotspots along the South Florida coastline was unexpected,” Farzaneh Aziz Zanjani lead author of the study and a former post-doctoral researcher at the school “The study underscores the need for ongoing monitoring and a deeper understanding of the long-term implications for these structures.” these buildings sit on limestone layered with sand The ground is likely sinking because of how the grains of sand shift under the weight of the buildings as well as the vibrations that happen during construction But daily tides and cracks in the limestone could lead to ongoing sinking (Experts not associated with the study also told the Miami Herald that rising sea levels could be worsening limestone erosion in the ground.) Still, the study, published in the journal Earth and Space Science could be a “game changer” for monitoring buildings and the stability of the ground below them going forward Researchers say that both local authorities and the residents of such buildings should be informed about any subsidence happening which would allow them to monitor their buildings While subsidence can’t totally be prevented owners can ensure that the ground has proper drainage systems and work with engineers to reinforce a building’s foundation “Our hope is that officials in Florida will recognize the value for continued research on this issue across the state and explore how this novel technology can benefit coastal residents,” geophysics professor and the study’s senior author Falk Amelung said The final deadline for Fast Company’s Brands That Matter Awards is Friday, May 30, at 11:59 p.m. PT. Apply today. 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Learn More – A Sunny Isles Beach man with a tattoo of a target on his cheek is facing multiple charges after police said his girlfriend accused him of nearly a year of physical abuse Leer en español Authorities say the victim presented a trove of evidence told investigators she had been dating 26-year-old Fernando Isaac Dixon Jr for over a year and living with him for several months she endured what she described as “physical abuse” from Dixon at different times throughout their relationship Dixon’s arrest report stated that the victim documented her injuries with approximately 90 photos and videos According to detectives with the Sunny Isles Beach Police Department the victim provided a timeline of incidents dating back to October 2023 These include several episodes of violent outbursts the victim said Dixon threw her to the ground police said the victim described living in constant fear of Mixon The victim claimed the abuse often left her visibly injured but she refrained from seeking help out of fear of retaliation Police said Dixon’s acts of violence were not limited to physical attacks He reportedly used intimidation tactics to control the victim including pointing guns at her and issuing death threats Sunny Isles Beach police launched an investigation after they said the victim came forward with her evidence and Dixon was located and detained by Miami police Police said Dixon was arrested without incident and transported to the SIBPD for questioning He was later booked into the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center Jail records show he is facing eight counts of battery and one count each of armed robbery with a firearm aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and aggravated assault with a firearm If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence The National Domestic Violence Hotline is open 24/7 and can be reached at 1-800-799-7233 – Police officers recently arrested a 24-year-old man over the alleged crime that he committed after running into a 10-year-old girl and her 12-year-old sister in an elevator in a Sunny Isles Beach condominium building they reported they didn’t understand what the man said because he didn’t say it in English but the boundaries that they said he crossed when he interacted with the youngest were bad enough that their father called police watched the surveillance video from the building Barilari asked him why he greeted the 10-year-old girl with a “kissing gesture” and showed her his phone Mejia “said he did show her the phone for translation,” Barilari wrote in his report Barilari also reported Mejia was inconsistent throughout his investigation and his condominium building maintenance supervisor said it was his opinion that there were no work-related reasons for him to get off the elevator and follow the girls Mejia ”stated that she winked at him and he took that as a sign that she wanted to talk to him He then exited the elevator to continue talking to her and stated the victim extended her hand to him,” Barilari wrote Barilari concluded Mejia’s actions were “intentional and physical which consisted of child abuse,” so he arrested him on Wednesday Records show Miami-Dade correctional officers booked Mejia shortly before 9 p.m and he remained at the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center Thursday Mejia faced a charge of child abuse without great bodily harm Detectives asked anyone with information about this or other cases to call Miami-Dade County Crime Stoppers at 305-471-8477 More Stories Like This In Our Email Newsletter AVENTURA Homeland Security Investigations special agents in Miami-Dade County recently helped find a 44-year-old fugitive Leer en español Records show a federal agent reported using a facial recognition law enforcement app to see right through Bogdanvale Atanasiu’s lies Atanasiu had been living at the Yacht Club at Aventura and he tried using a Washington state driver’s license to pass as Robert Janksy during a traffic stop in North Miami Beach Sunny Isles Beach Police Department detectives arrested Atanasiu at 4:30 p.m. and Miami-Dade County correctional officers booked him at 10 p.m Atanasiu was at the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center facing a new charge of possession of a skimming device County inmate records also show Atanasiu had an out-of-state fugitive warrant Miami-Dade County Circuit Judge Laura Maria Gonzalez-Marques was set to preside over the cases TrendingDevelopmentSouth FloridaAChâteau Regis Sunny IslesApproval allows developers to build fewer but larger units at two-tower oceanfront condo project Château Group and Fortune International Group secured changes to their site plan for St Sunny Isles commissioners last week approved the tweaks which reduce the density and increase the floor area ratio said buyers are looking to combine their units The site plan was amended to include up to 361 condos a reduction in the number of cabanas to 14 from 17 and guest suites to 10 from 13 and an added level of below-grade parking to the second tower “Market demands have changed and a density decrease and minor design and program revisions are both necessary and desirable to enhance the overall project,” Shubin Law Group attorney Ian DeMello wrote in a letter of intent submitted to the city The site plan was originally approved in 2022 to include 490 condos The estimated sellout for both buildings is $3 billion, Fortune CEO Edgardo Defortuna previously said. In April, the developers secured a $100 million financing boost for the project from Bank OZK bringing the lender’s total financing to $219 million SIGN UPGrosskopf said the developers are still working on securing a construction loan and will likely convert their existing loan into construction financing within the next two months Bernardo Fort-Brescia’s Miami-based Arquitectonica designed the project with São Paulo-based Patricia Anastassiadis handling interiors and Fort Lauderdale-based EDSA leading landscape design The project has been in the works for more than a decade Fortune and Château spent $113 million to buy out nearly 350 individual condo owners at the former La Playa de Varadero condo-hotel in 2014 The 4.7-acre site has 435 feet of ocean frontage It’s one of at least three St. Regis-branded condo developments in the pipeline in South Florida. Related Group and Integra Investments are building the St. Regis Residences, Miami in Brickell. Related Group, Tate Capital and Rok Acquisitions plan the St. Regis Resort and Residences, Bahia Mar Fort Lauderdale Developers will sometimes go back to the drawing board for projects they are already preselling Bill Malhotra’s Claridge Homes relaunched the 3000 Waterside condo project in Fort Lauderdale with more units Originally designed as a 15-story development with 103 units it now will have 129 units and will be 18 stories tall Trent Kelly Andrea Torres Sanela Sabovic – A local political candidate slapped one teenager and choked another in public at a restaurant Sunday in Miami-Dade Count and it was all caught on camera a Russian-American attorney who is campaigning for Sunny Isles Beach commissioner was arrested after the alleged attack at his neighborhood Cuban restaurant who told Local 10 News it was his friends who were injured in the incident came behind us and I was sitting next to my friend who got choked and he just grabbed him and he wasn’t letting go until more people came up and took him off of him,” said Sules Sunny Isles Beach police officers responded to El Tropico Cuban Cuisine In the video exclusively obtained by Local 10 News Bardmesser is seen approaching a group of teenagers who were eating putting one in a chokehold while his back is turned Several bystanders intervened before police arrived we didn’t know what was going on,” said Sules A newly released police report describes the teens as members of a political opposition group challenging Bardmesser “There was a couple of kids sitting and I don’t know whether they were instigating He put a chokehold on one of the kids and slapped another one,” said Pedro Vera Additional cellphone video shows Bardmesser being confronted inside a restaurant after witnesses said he assaulted a 15 and 16-year-old Bardmesser sent an invitation Saturday to a Republican coffee meet-up with Greg Capra coffee and light snacks will be provided for guests,” he wrote “I look forward to seeing you there and discussing our ideas and vision for the future.” Fabiola Stuyvesant a Venezuelan-American Sunny Isles Beach commissioner was attending the meet-up with the teenagers Bardmesser allegedly assaulted “I would never bring my kids to a political event if I thought I was putting them in harm,” Stuyvesant said it’s the worst nightmare you could have — to see your child be hurt by a big guy.” Miami-Dade County inmate records show correctional officers booked Bardmesser at the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center near Doral Records show Bardmesser was facing two counts of child abuse with no great bodily harm Miami-Dade Circuit Judge Mindy Glazer gave Bardmesser a $5,000 bond on Monday morning The hearing was also attended by Stuyvesant via Zoom Glazer found probable cause for the charges and issued a stay-away order for the victims Glazer also prohibited Bardmesser from contacting the victims directly or indirectly whether in person or through electronic means and must remain at least 500 feet away from them at all times she did not extend the stay-away order to include the restaurant where the incidents allegedly occurred Stuyvesant expressed fear for her life and the lives of the teenagers who she said were under her care during the incidents Glazer advised the commissioner to seek a civil injunction if she feels endangered Records also show Bardmesser, who specializes in intellectual property law, has been a New York State Bar member since 1998. He was also a member of the District of Columbia Bar. He is also the author of fictional books in English and Russian where Bardmesser lives in a beachfront luxury condo is known as “Little Moscow” because of its growing Russian American population Local 10 News Assignment Desk Editor Mercedes Cevallo contributed to this report Samiar Nefzi joined the Local 10 News team in August of 2023 Trent Kelly is an award-winning multimedia journalist who joined the Local 10 News team in June 2018 he attended the University of Florida in Gainesville where he graduated with honors from the UF College of Journalism and Communications Marni Rose McFall is a Newsweek reporter based in London Marni joined Newsweek in 2024 from Frasers Group and had previously written for Cosmopolitan She is a graduate of The University of Edinburgh You can get in touch with Marni by emailing m.mcfall@newsweek.com either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content Florida condos are sinking to the ground at "unexpected" rates with almost 70 percent of buildings in the northern and central isles affected according to new research from the University of Miami Researchers have identified 35 buildings in areas like Sunny Isles Beach, Surfside, Bay Harbor and Miami Beach that have sunk between 0.8 and 3 inches between 2016 and 2023 These buildings include properties like the Porsche Design Tower These high-rises accommodate tens of thousands of residents and tourists including penthouses that cost millions of dollars Newsweek has reached out to the Porsche Design Tower The Surf Club Four Seasons and Faena Hotel via email for comment and to the Ritz Carlton Residences via an online form for comment The 35 high-rise condos are situated along the Miami-Dade coast According to the Miami Herald, experts have said the sinking condos could be a sign that rising sea levels are accelerating the erosion of the limestone upon which South Florida is built Researchers looked at satellite images that can measure subsidence Subsidence is when the ground beneath a building sinks pulling a building's foundations down with it and researchers are able to measure it by fractions of an inch when looking at satellite imagery This initial research came after the collapse of the Champlain Towers in Surfside a 2021 tragedy that killed 98 people and led to laws that called for structural reviews of older condos across the state The researchers did not see any signs of settlement before the collapse What they did find was subsidence at nearby beachside properties both north and south of the Champlain Towers Subsidence was found ranging between 0.8 and just over 3 inches, primarily in Sunny Isles Beach, Surfside and two buildings in Miami Beach It is unclear what the implications of this sinking are or whether this slow subsidence could lead to long-term damage The Miami Herald cited experts who warned that factors including erosion stronger waves and groundwater pumping could accelerate the issue "All occupied buildings in our city are inspected and receive certificates of occupancy in compliance with the Florida Building Code; consistently rated the safest in the country." Svechin added: "The developers in our city work with world-class engineers exceeding safety standards to ensure the structural integrity of their buildings Geo-technical and structural engineers design buildings to account for this over time Much remains uncertain related to the sinking reports and further research will likely be required to assess the long-term implications for these structures ET: This article was updated with comment from Larisa Svechin Do you have a story Newsweek should be covering Do you have any questions about this story Newsweek is committed to challenging conventional wisdom and finding connections in the search for common ground Newsletters in your inbox See all – Police officers recently arrested a homeless man in Sunny Isles Beach for arson in Aventura John “Johnny” Zemliska’s left foot was amputated and the North Dakota native has been down on his luck in South Florida Leer en español. Surveillance video shows the wheelchair user shortly before 4 a.m. on Tuesday at a Mobile gas station along Biscayne Boulevard at Northeast 191 Street Zemliska allegedly set the garbage in a dumpster there on fire and fled Police officers reported arresting him Wednesday at the Chevron gas station along Collins Avenue and 178 Street Zemliska was at the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center on Thursday afternoon in Miami-Dade facing charges of first-degree arson and criminal mischief of $1,000 or more Zemliska appeared in court and a judge ordered him to stay away from the gas station Miami-Dade County Circuit Judge Laura Anne Stuzin was set to preside over his case Dozens of condos across Miami Beach to Sunny Isles Beach are sinking into the ground by as much as three inches in just seven years Findings from a recent study led by experts at the University of Miami have unveiled that luxury condos and hotels across the South Florida coastline are A team of scientists from the Rosenstiel School of Marine and Earth Science have identified 35 buildings across Miami Beach Surfside and Sunny Isles Beach experiencing unexpected ground sinking It’s not necessarily at a rapid pace but they are sinking slowly — anywhere between 0.8 and 3 inches from 2016 to 2023 used satellite data to measure the displacement over time While it isn’t uncommon for buildings to sink slightly during or directly after construction this study showed that subsidence — the gradual sinking of an area of land — can continue through for years The research suggests that South Floria’s limestone terrain interspersed with layers of sand paired with construction activities and groundwater movements They call it “creep deformation,” in which sand grains compact under the weight of the massive structures “South Florida’s geology is generally characterized by young highly porous limestone containing dissolution features like vugs “But the geological situation of the barrier islands is complex because the limestone may contain interbedded sand layers.” the study found the most sinking in northern and central Sunny Isles Beach with almost 70% of buildings experiencing subsidence Bal Harbour and Miami Beach are also seeing settling many of the properties affected are less than a decade old and include structures like the Porsche Design Tower the scientists analyzed data for Champlain Towers South in Surfside which tragically collapsed in 2021 and killed nearly 100 people though they found no signs of sinking before its collapse the results of the study aren’t meant to instill fear but instead emphasize the need for further monitoring and researching “Our hope is that officials in Florida will recognize the value for continued research on this issue across the state and explore how this novel technology can benefit coastal residents.” said Falk Amelung a professor of geophysics in the Department of Marine Geosciences at the Rosenstiel School If you’d like to read it for yourself, the full study can be found here – A man from the Naples area was recently arrested in Miami for sex trafficking and detectives were also accusing him of stealing luxury cars in Miami-Dade County Leer en español. Surveillance video shows a security guard running after a carjacker in Sunny Isles Beach where a series of carjackings include a Bentley and a Ferrari Detectives found a stolen Ferrari in Hialeah. Surveillance video shows Joshua Notarianni using the back door to get away from them a spokesman for the Sunny Isles Beach Police Department another case in Sunny Isles Beach involved carjackers who stole key fobs to drive away in stolen cars Neither surveillance cameras nor private security dissuaded them from the heist