Miami Events Schedule for 2016 Posted on December 19, 2015 by Michael Light Miami and its surrounding neighborhoods offer an exciting, eclectic variety of events that take place each and every year in the Magic City, and I would like to share with you some of these fun events that will take place in 2016. EVENT AREA DATE Redland Heritage Festival Homestead January 9-10 Miami Jewish Film Festival Miami/Miami Beach January 14-28 Art Deco Weekend Miami Beach January 15-17 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade Liberty City January 18 Miami Marathon & Half Marathon Downtown Miami January 24 Miami Beach Jazz Festival Miami Beach January 25-30 Miami International Boat Show Key Biscayne February 11-15 Art Wynwood Wynwood February 11-15 Coconut Grove Arts Festival Coconut Grove February 13-15 Artopia Coral Gables February 18 Model Beach Volleyball Tournament Miami Beach February 20-21 Carnaval Miami Throughout Miami February 20-March 26 South Beach Food & Wine Festival Miami Beach February 24-28 9 Mile Music Festival Miami February 27 Winter Party Festival Miami Beach March 2-7 World Golf Championships-Cadillac Championships Doral March 3-6 Miami International Film Festival Miami/Miami Beach March 4-13 Carnaval on the Mile Coral Gables March 5-6 Bacardi Miami Sailing Week & Bacardi Cup Coconut Grove March 6-12 Calle Ocho Festival Miami March 13 Miami-Dade County Fair & Exposition South Miami March 17-April 10 Ultra Music Festival Downtown Miami March 18-20 Jazz in the Gardens Music Festival Sun Life Stadium March 18-20 Miami Home Design & remodeling Show Miami Beach March 18-21 Pinecrest Garden’s Eggstravaganza Pinecrest March 19 Key Biscayne Art Festival Key Biscayne March 19-20 Deering Seafood Festival Miami March 20 Miami Open f/k/a Sony Open (Tennis) Key Biscayne March 21-April 3 Winter Music Conference Miami Beach March 21-24 Miami Fashion Week Miami Beach March TBA South Beach Comedy Festival Miami Beach April 6-10 Miami Beach Gay Pride Miami Beach April 8-10 Mercedes Benz Corporate Run Downtown Miami April 28 Miami-Dade Women’s Fund Raise the Bar Downtown Miami June TBA Florida Supercon Miami Beach July 1-4 Fourth of July Fireworks and Festivities Throughout Miami July 4 Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Swim Miami Beach July TBA Goombay Festival Coconut Grove July TBA Coconut Grove Seafood Festival Coconut Grove October TBA Grovetoberfest Coconut Grove October TBA NASCAR Ford Championship Weekend Homestead November 18-20 Miami Book Fair International Downtown Miami November TBA Harvest Festival South Miami November TBA Miami International Auto Show Miami Beach November TBA Great Grove Bed Race Coconut Grove November TBA Art Basel Miami/Miami Beach December 1-4 Indian Arts Festival Miccosukee Indian Village December TBA King Mango Strut Parade Coconut Grove December TBA Disclaimer – Miami Luxury Homes is not affiliated and/or working on behalf of any of the above-referenced events and/or organizations. This information is for informative purposes only and is not to be relied upon. Dates are subject to change without notice. This is not an inclusive list of the events to take place in 2016.
Uber, Twitter & Silversea Cruises Sign Brickell Leases Posted on July 31, 2015 by Michael Light The transformation of Greater Downtown Miami just keeps getting better. With the signing of leases now by Uber, Twitter and Silversea Cruises in Brickell, thousands of additional jobs are coming to the area, which will in turn continue to help solidify the transforming downtown area into a true urban core—live, work and play environment. Businesses are flocking to Greater Downtown Miami and with all of the amazing changes on the horizon, it is no wonder that Uber and Twitter, two of the most popular tech companies in the world, are coming right here to South Florida. Uber will occupy 9,333 square feet of office space at Brickell City Tower, across from the highly-anticipated Brickell City Centre, Twitter already opened a headquarters at Espirito Santo Plaza on Brickell Avenue and Silversea Cruises is planning to move their headquarters to Met 2 in the center of Downtown Miami. Welcome to Miami!
Extraordinary Transformation of Downtown Miami Posted on June 11, 2015June 11, 2015 by Michael Light Major Transformation of the Greater Downtown Miami Area Five or six years ago, the greater Downtown Miami area shut down around 6 p.m. Thousands of people would flock to Downtown Miami and Brickell during the week to work and then the mass exodus at the end of the day would leave the neighborhood deserted on nights and weekends. That has completely changed. Starting with Mary Brickell Village offering an eclectic variety of dining, shopping and entertainment, the greater downtown area has been on the verge of great changes since. With the major growth in the arts scene and culture including the Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) and Patricia and Phillip Frost Museum of Science, along with all of the new construction mega-projects including Brickell City Centre, Miami Worldcenter and SkyRise Miami and the transit systems such as All Aboard Florida, Downtown Miami is in the midst of some remarkably-awesome changes! Instead of coming to work in Downtown Miami and/or Brickell and then peacing out immediately, people are now wanting to live, work and play in the greater downtown area. With condo projects being associated with some of these billion dollar mega-projects such as Rise and Reach condo towers at Brickell City Centre and the signature condo tower, Paramount Miami Worldcenter atop the Mall at Miami Worldcenter, people are really becoming attracted to living and playing in Downtown Miami and Brickell. Downtown Miami has so much to offer and things just keep getting better. Now, developers and owners of restaurants, retail stores and venture start-up companies are flocking to the downtown area, and this change is only going to bring more positive vibes to the area. Although for years, Miami was internationally and nationally recognized only for its beaches and basically South Beach (even though Miami has no beaches and South Beach is in Miami Beach where the beaches are, most people confuse all as the same), now that’s not the case. Yeah the beaches are amazing, but Miami has a lot more to offer than just fun in the sun and tropical weather, a lot more. Check out a great video by the Miami Downtown Development Authority showing the amazing and continuous transformation of greater Downtown Miami. If you, or someone you know, are interested in purchasing a condo in Downtown Miami or any of the surrounding areas, please contact your Miami condo specialist, Michael Light. You may reach me at my office at (305) 350-9842, on my cell at (786) 566-1700 or via email at michael@miamiluxuryhomes.com.
Miami Events Schedule for 2015 Posted on January 7, 2015 by Michael Light Miami Beach Miami and its surrounding neighborhoods offer an exciting, eclectic variety of events that take place each and every year in the Magic City, and I would like to share with you some of these fun events that will take place in 2015. EVENT AREA DATE Miami Beach Jazz Festival Miami Beach January 10 Art Deco Weekend Miami Beach January 16-18 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Parade Liberty City January 19 The Lifetime Miami Marathon and Half Marathon Downtown Miami January 25 Miami International Boat Show Miami Beach February 12-16 9 Mile Music Festival South Miami February 14 Coconut Grove Arts Festival Coconut Grove February 14-16 South Beach Food & Wine Festival Miami Beach February 19-22 Winter Party Festival Miami Beach March 4-9 Miami International Film Festival Various Locations March 6-15 Carnaval on the Mile Coral Gables March 7-8 Miami-Dade County Fair & Exposition South Miami March 12 – April 5 Carnaval Miami Calle Ocho Festival Little Havana March 15 Key Biscayne Art Festival Key Biscayne March 21-22 Jazz in the Gardens Music Festival Sun Life Stadium March 21-22 Miami Open f/k/a Sony Open (Tennis) Key Biscayne March 23 – April 5 Winter Music Conference Various Locations March 24-28 Ultra Music Festival Downtown Miami March 27-29 Miami Beach Gay Pride Miami Beach April 10-12 South Beach Comedy Festival Miami Beach April – TBA Florida Supercon Miami Beach June 25-28 Miami Fashion Week Miami Beach May – TBA Miami-Dade Women’s Fund Raise the Bar Event Downtown Miami June 4 Fourth of July Fireworks and Festivities Various Locations July 4 Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Swim Miami Beach July – TBA Goombay Festival Coconut Grove July – TBA Coconut Grove Seafood Festival Coconut Grove October – TBA Grovetoberfest Coconut Grove October – TBA Miami Book Fair International Downtown Miami November 16-23 NASCAR Ford Championship Weekend Homestead November 20-22 Harvest Festival South Miami November 21-22 Miami International Auto Show Miami Beach November – TBA The Great Grove Bed Race Coconut Grove November – TBA Art Basel Miami Beach & Various Locations December 3-6 Indian Arts Festival Miccosukee Indian Village December – TBA King Mango Strut Parade Coconut Grove December – TBA Disclaimer: Please note that the above list is not inclusive of all of the annual events that will take place in Miami in 2015 and that some dates have not yet been set and/or confirmed so they are labeled above to be announced (TBA). In addition, the above list is for informative purposes only and should not be relied upon. Dates are subject to change without notice. Please also note that Miami Luxury Homes and Michael Light, P.A. are not affiliated or related to the above-referenced events and/or organizations, with the exception of possible sponsorship of an event.
American Social Gastropub Coming to Neo Vertika Condo Building Posted on August 27, 2014 by Michael Light American Social Gastropub The Neo Vertika condo building, located in Brickell on the Miami River, will soon be home to American Social gastropub, according to Miami New Times. American Social is a popular gastropub on Las Olas in Fort Lauderdale and is popular for its many craft beers and beer-tap tables. Owners of American Social decided to expand its brand to Brickell and what better place than on the ground level of Neo Vertika. American Social will replace what used to be Waxy O’Connor’s Irish Pub on the ground floor of Neo Vertika which is a spacious, 6,500 square foot interior space complimented by 3,000 square feet of canopied, waterfront space on the Miami River. American Social will also include a 200 square foot boat dock. Co-owners of American Social, Paul Greenberg and Rick Mijares, obviously realize the growth potential of Brickell. With all of the positive transformations in Brickell and Downtown Miami currently in motion, Brickell will soon be the hottest metropolis in South Florida…Smart move! American Social will open at Neo Vertika shortly after Labor Day weekend.
Miami…A Sophisticated, Chic Metropolis Posted on August 13, 2014August 12, 2014 by Michael Light Miami Skyline Miami is one of the most beautiful, diverse, vibrant cities in the world with the most gorgeous beaches and unparalleled tropical weather. As Miami’s multicultural population continues to grow and the tourism continues to break records, Miami is transforming from a purely beach destination into an increasingly sophisticated, chic metropolis. The combination of natural geographic beauty and the increasing economic strength and geographic convenience is the foundation of Miami’s realization in its place on the world stage. Miami is the perfect location for international business and has the potential to be arguably the best city in the world with all of the positive changes and transformation in the near future. With the financial district of Brickell to the city’s vibrant blend of languages and cultures giving rise to a world-class arts scene, and a well-deserved, first-class reputation for fine dining and exhilarating cuisine to the luxury living and sophisticated lifestyle, the “Magic City” is soon to be the most desirable place in the world. Some of the major factors into the confident transformation of Miami into a viable and prosperous metropolis are briefly explained below, although this is far from an inclusive list. Brickell City Centre BRICKELL CITY CENTRE Brickell City Centre, currently under construction, will be the hottest, multi-dimensional landmark in South Florida. Strategically and conveniently located in the center of the Brickell financial district on South Miami Avenue between 8th Street and 6th Street, Brickell City Centre will not only be an upscale place to shop, but it will be a place to live and work in ultimate luxury, a vibrant destination to visit and a comforting place to relax and be therapeutically rejuvenated. Brickell City Centre will feature the one-of-a-kind, highly-sophisticated Climate Ribbon ™, a never-before-seen environmental management system spanning 150,000 square feet. Brickell City Centre Site Map Brickell City Centre Overview Reach & Rise – 2 luxurious residential condo towers consisting of 780 condos EAST, Miami Hotel featuring 263 hotel rooms and 89 full-serviced apartments 565,000 square foot posh Shopping Center 130,000 square foot Wellness Center 130,000 square feet of Class-A Office Space CLIMATE RIBBON™ – a $20 million glass and steel elevated trellis that is a one-of-a-kind architectural feature with extensive environmental benefits. The Climate Ribbon is a highly sophisticated environmental management system spanning 150,000 square feet. Convenient, on-site access to 2,600 parking spaces on 2 levels of underground and aboveground parking Miami Worldcenter MIAMI WORLDCENTER Miami Worldcenter is the newest inspired urban mixed-use development in Downtown Miami, which is certain to revamp Downtown Miami with its 765,000 square feet of first-class retail space, modern, ultra-luxury condo residences and the region’s largest convention hotel, Marriott Marquis World Convention Center Hotel, which will offer 1,800 modern hotel rooms and over 600,000 square feet of convention and business space with ample parking. Miami Worldcenter will span approximately 30 acres in Downtown Miami and will be a 10-block site located directly north of the Central Business District, extending between 2nd and Miami Avenues to 6th and 11th Streets. Miami View RESIDENTIAL CONDO TOWER BOOM Most people are shocked by the amount of residential condo towers being built in Miami-Dade County, with a high concentration in the Downtown Miami and Brickell area. To date, approximately 173 new condo towers consisting of approximately 27,656 condo units are projected to be built in Miami-Dade County, with over 61 condo towers just in the Downtown Miami area. But, face it, with all of the influx of people wanting to invest or have 2nd, 3rd or 4th homes in Miami, the demand for these Miami condos is there. Wynwood Walls MIAMI ARTS DISTRICT The growth and beatification of the Miami Arts District is unreal. From the conveniently located shops and restaurants at Midtown Miami to the fabulous, ultra-chic Wynwood restaurants, art galleries and open-air street art, the Miami Arts District is being modernized daily. Museum Park MUSEUM PARK Museum Park, was opened to the public on June 14, 2014 in the heart of Downtown Miami beside the American Airlines Arena and consists of 19 acres of beautifully landscaped green space, the Perez Art Museum Miami, Frost Museum of Science, a public plaza, a stunning baywalk and a sandy “beach” near the water’s edge. Surrounded by towering, shaded oak trees, Museum Park is a beautiful place to relax or take a walk with expansive, breathtaking views of Biscayne Bay. Port of Miami Tunnel Port of Miami Tunnel Port of Miami Tunnel opened on August 4, 2014 and is a complete blessing to Miami. The Port of Miami Tunnel provides cargo trucks direct access between the major highways, I-395 and I-95, and the seaport, discontinuing the use of the Downtown Miami streets, providing safer streets in Downtown Miami and the surrounding areas along with less street congestion. The Port of Miami Tunnel is certain to improve the traffic flow in Downtown Miami and all surrounding areas. GreenLink Project GreenLink Project – 10-mile Linear Park GREENLINK PROJECT GreenLink Project, later to be renamed, will completely transform the land beneath the Metrorail from the Brickell Metrorail Station all the way to Dadeland South Station into a continuous, 10-mile pathway used for walking, biking and exercise and a linear park. This 10-mile linear park would be the largest ever linear park! If you, or someone you know, would like information on the Miami real estate market, please contact Michael Light of Miami Luxury Homes. You can reach me directly at my office at 305-350-9842, on my cell phone at 786-566-1700 or via email at michael@miamiluxuryhomes.com.