TODAY is the Grand Opening of the Frost Science Museum in Downtown Miami Posted on May 8, 2017 by Michael Light Aerial View of Frost Science Museum | Photo by Robin Hill Today is the public grand opening of the highly-anticipated Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science situated in Museum Park in the epicenter of Downtown Miami. Dubbed ‘Frost Science,’ this museum is one of the most innovative and sophisticated science museums in the world offering an array of exhibitions and high-tech experiences. From the LASERsHOW gallery to the vast three-level aquarium to the state-of-the-art Frost Planetarium featuring 16-million-color 8K projection, Frost Science truly offers a dynamic experience. “Frost Science is more than a building. It is the embodiment of curiosity, investigation and an enthusiasm for knowledge that will inspire generations to come,” according to the museum’s website. Key Exhibitions of Frost Science Discover the captivating science behind the miraculous human body and mind, vibrant ecosystems and the frontier of innovation and technology. Frost Planetarium | 250-seat planetarium in a 67-foot dome featuring 16-million-color 8K projection (1 of only 13 in the entire world) with surround sound and a huge dome screen to take you on incredible visual odysseys of outer space. Aquarium | A distinct 3-level aquarium that carries you from the surface to the depths of South Florida’s aquatic ecosystem and beyond. North & West Wings | Explore the remarkable ways that your body and mind work together, the physics of light, flight and lasers and absorb the science behind the solar system, and much more. Frost Science Museum Aquarium’s 31-Foot-Wide Oculus Lens | Photo by Robin Hill Despite major setbacks, the 250,000-square-foot museum is finally opening, and Miamians are ecstatic. Frost Science was supposed to open last summer, but a series of unfortunate events delayed the opening for a year. The Frost Science Museum will be open daily from 9am-6pm and offers Miami-Dade residents a 15% discount off ticket prices. If you, or someone you know, are interested in learning more about the extraordinary transformation of Downtown Miami and how the downtown real estate market is benefiting from this transformation, please contact Michael Light, Director of Luxury Sales at Douglas Elliman Real Estate. You may reach Michael at (786) 566-1700 or michael@miamiluxuryhomes.com.
Frost Science Museum to Open in Summer 2016 Posted on July 7, 2015 by Michael Light The spectacular $300 Million Patricia and Phillip Frost Museum of Science is on its way to an on-time summer 2016 opening in Downtown Miami, although an exact opening date is yet to be announced, according to Miami Today. The rapid progress of the Frost Science Museum is apparent as you drive down Biscayne Boulevard and see that most of the exterior construction of the 4-building complex is complete. The 250,000 square-foot museum will feature a planetarium, 500,000-gallon aquarium, multiple exhibits and beautifully-landscaped outdoor exhibit and event space. The 4-building museum complex will be powered by sun, wind and water in addition to conventional resources. Located in the epicenter of Miami beside the brand-new Museum Park and Pérez Art Museum Miami, the Frost Science Museum will be an extraordinary addition to the remarkable transformation of Downtown Miami. If you, or someone you know, are interested in purchasing real estate in Downtown Miami, or would like more information on the booming Miami real estate market, please contact Michael Light. You may contact me at (786) 566-1700 or michael@miamiluxuryhomes.com.
Could Museum Park be Home to the Tallest Flagpole in the Entire Country? Posted on August 23, 2014 by Michael Light American Flag A Coral Gables billionaire, Mike Fernandez, has a vision to construct the tallest flagpole in the country standing at 425 feet tall and 14 feet in diameter, right here in Miami. This flagpole will be a $10 Million project and would proudly wave the American flag. Now, this is not merely a vision since Mr. Fernandez has already started the process of looking for the perfect site in Miami. After touring many different sites in Miami a few weeks ago, Mr. Fernandez has made his decision that he wants to place the flagpole on the southeast corner of Museum Park. Museum Park is located in the heart of Downtown Miami right beside the American Airlines Arena. Museum Park was just recently opened to the public on June 14, 2014 and has already become a popular landmark in Downtown Miami. At this point, the placement site of the largest flagpole in the country is not yet official since it must be approved by the City of Miami. According to the Miami Herald, Miami Commissioner, Marc Sarnoff, is not sold on the idea of the placement of the flagpole at Museum Park. Mr. Fernandez has already stated that he will be putting up the flagpole somewhere, at this point, the location is still up in the air! What do you think about Museum Park being home to the tallest flagpole in the country?
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.
Museum Park Now Open in the Heart of Downtown Miami! Posted on June 17, 2014 by Michael Light Museum Park in Downtown Miami On Saturday, June 14, 2014, the long-anticipated Museum Park finally opened to the public in the heart of Downtown Miami. After waiting 14 years for Museum Park to open, Miamians are now ecstatic about the new waterfront park, especially since Miami Mayor Tomás Regalado recently announced that the city will no longer allow a pro soccer stadium to be built in the middle of Museum Park. Museum Park, with an estimated construction cost of approximately $40 million, replaces the old and outdated Bicentennial Park. Bicentennial Park was rarely used and basically closed for years, except for special events, as it awaited its transformation into Museum Park. According to the Miami Herald, Miami Commissioner Marc Sarnoff stated that there was no reason for people to be in the old park, but now there are many reasons to be in the newly transformed, beautiful Museum Park. Situated directly in front of Downtown Miami condos Ten Museum Park, Marquis Residences, 900 Biscayne Bay and Marina Blue, Museum Park, consists of 19 acres of green space, and includes the Perez Art Museum Miami, a new public plaza, a beautiful baywalk, a sandy “beach” near the water’s edge and the Patricia and Phillip Frost Museum of Science, which is currently under construction. So, when you are in Downtown Miami and need a bit of quiet, relaxation time, go sit under the shaded huge oak trees and enjoy the expansive views of Biscayne Bay, Port of Miami and the Downtown Miami skyline at the new Museum Park! If you, or someone you know, are looking to buy or sell a Downtown Miami condo or simply have a question about today’s Miami luxury condo market, please contact Michael Light of Miami Luxury Homes. You can reach Michael directly at his office at 305-350-9842, on his cell phone at 786-566-1700 or via email at michael@miamiluxuryhomes.com.