250 Collins Ave | $22,000,000

Landmark 27 unit complex on the corner of 3rd and Collins in the prestigious South of fifth neighborhood. Luxury turn key property completely renovated in 2016 with rooftop pool and lounge, exterior glass elevator and high end finishes throughout. Miele kitchens, designer kitchens and spa baths. Zoned for condo or short term leasing this rare property is perfectly suited for the investor wanting to start generating income quickly.

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10 great dining choices in Miami.

1 American HarvestThis fast casual, American eatery boasts a variety of good-for-you bowls, like the Cuban hipster filled with black bean, Spanish style farro, and oven baked plantains, plus healthy takes on classic sandwiches like the no-mayo chicken salad and curried quinoa burger. Wash it all back with one of its proprietary cane sugar sodas, and you’ve got a healthy and tasty meal.

Miami New Times701 S Miami Ave #340Miami, FL 33130

2 Antico PizzaThis much adored Atlanta pizza shop has brought its talents to South Beach. Housed inside the new mini-Italian food hall Centro Storico, the menu is filled with simple wood-fired pizzas, calzones and sandwiches, that are all made to order and already causing lines and fanfare that the original Atlanta outpost is known for.

Centro Storico1058 Collins AveMiami Beach, FL 33139786-216-7908

3 ArsonThe latest restaurant from the team behind the Downtown Miami staple, NIU Kitchen, it showcases an entire menu created on the Josper grill – a Spanish style grill that burns 100 percent charcoal at temperatures up to 800 degrees Fahrenheit – like pork secreto and duck prepared two different ways to more unique items like tagliatelle bathed in a sea of squid ink and tomato sofrito and roasted vegetable cold soup.

104 NE 2nd AveMiami, FL 33132(786) 717-6711

4 Artisan Beach HouseMarking the triumphant return to South Florida by Paula DaSilva, this global inspired eatery features a variety of rustic albeit inventive dishes DaSilva is know for like braised short rib, paella with duck confit, and Japanese wagyu, plus craft cocktails and a killer view of the Atlantic Ocean and Haulover Cut.

10295 Collins AveBal Harbour, FL, 33154(305) 455-5460

5 Bakehouse BrasserieFans of all-day breakfast, this one is for you. Bakehouse Brasserie, from the masterminds behind Bodega and Halves & Wholes, serves up brunch every day of the week. Think items like stuffed croissant French toast, Gravlox benedicts along with more traditional French items like Steak Tartare, Croque Madame, and Steak Frites served four ways, all served from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Wash them all back with a three martini brunch flight, frozen rosé, or nitro coffee cocktail, and brunch can be yours no matter the day of the week.

808 1st StMiami Beach, FL 33139

6 Bazaar Mar by José AndrésJose Andres’ latest stunner showcases high-end, fresh seafood presented ways only Andres could. Amongst the sea of white and blue tile, and some of the best people watching in the city courtesy of its location in the newly opened SLS Brickell, guests can dine on a tapas-style menu filled with inventive dishes like the blue crab topped California funnel cake, bite-sized oyster po’ boys topped with caviar and Maine lobster croquetas.

1300 S Miami AveMiami, FL 33130(305) 239-1320

7 Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar & GrillHoused inside the Plymouth Hotel, this New York City import features many of the dishes that made the restaurant so popular up north like the Fried Chicken and Oxtail Fried Rice, plus sushi and sashimi options. But it has one key factor that original doesn’t: an outdoor dining room and canopy-covered poolside dining.

336 21st StMiami Beach, FL, 33139(305) 800-0404

8 Cafe RovalTaking over a house made of coral, this cozy Upper East Side eatery — from the man behind places like News Cafe and Van Dyke Cafe — features a menu filled with local produce with a Mediterranean slant. Think crudos, chickpea cakes, mussels, and lamb burgers.

5808 NE 4th CtMiami, FL 33137(786) 953-7850

9 Cake Thai WynwoodThe eagerly awaited Wynwood location of the popular North Miami Thai restaurant is finally here. On the menu expect the same popular dishes as its original location — plus a beer and wine menu and more seating.

180 NW 29th St.Miami, FL 33137(305) 573-5082

10 Estefan KitchenThis namesake restaurant from Gloria and Emilio Estefan features a menu of high-end Cuban cuisine, which are spruced up versions of Estefan family recipes like lechón-topped flatbread, crispy moros, vaca frita, braised short ribs and paella. And keeping with the musical roots of its owners, expect bartenders to break out in song on a whim and live music played on its in-house piano all day long.

140 NE 39th St #133Miami, FL 33137(786) 843-3880

The UN declares Utila Honduras as the best place in the world to dive

GENEVA. UN delegates on the environment and global warming met this week in Geneva to talk about various issues such as global CO2 emissions, the Kyoto Protocol, Utila Honduras and new international agreements to lower levels of pollution in the Countries of the third world.

WAS THE BEST PLACE TO DIVE IN THE WORLD

In the words of Delegate Ramsey for the Protection of Protected Species and Coral Reefs in the World Utila has been dotted as a Sanctuary for Marine Life and as the best place in the world to dive due to the environmental balance that the island has.

"Utila is undoubtedly the best place in the world to dive, the population has understood the importance of not overexploiting the resources of their Island"

"Personally I lived the experience of diving together with the incredible whale shark, in short the Utileños have in their hands the jewel of the Caribbean"

Utila is the smallest of the three main islands of the Honduran Department of the Bay Islands, located in the Caribbean. It has beautiful white sand beaches and beautiful female conch shells, besides having one of the best coral reefs in the world. Traveling to Utila is relatively inexpensive so it is one of the most visited places to become certified as a dive master.

Coral Gables | WOW!

The largest project ever approved in Coral Gables has a new name and a modified design.

Rendering of The Plaza Coral Gables development. Until recently the project was known as the Mediterranean Village.

The Mediterranean Village is now The Plaza Coral Gables and almost two years after it was approved, the developer has reduced the maximum height of the project and expects to break ground late this year or in early 2018.

City leaders hope the mixed-use project, located at Ponce Circle and planned for development for several years, will be a landmark and a destination that can work in tandem with downtown development.

Meanwhile, residents who live nearby hope to see any kind of work done on the various parcels of land in the area and to see improvements to cracked sidewalks, uneven streets and a construction site that’s been dormant for nearly a decade.

The developer, Agave Ponce, recently presented new plans that were approved by the City Commission last week.

After a recent neighborhood meeting, City Manager Cathy Swanson-Rivenbark said nearby residents were excited about the project but still hoping for improvements.

“They just did not find the conditions of the right of way around them that they’re looking at every day because of project delays and change in owner, they didn’t find that acceptable,” Swanson-Rivenbark said.

Commissioners approved the project in June 2015. It will include a high-end hotel, office space, restaurants and retail space just south of Miracle Mile and downtown Coral Gables.

The latest plans call for the maximum height to be reduced from about 218 feet to about 190 feet. The retail square footage is also dropping from about 265,000 square feet to about 137,000 square feet. The project is also going from 214 condominium units to 136 apartment units. The underground parking that was proposed for the development has also been removed and staff expects that the removal will reduce construction time by eight months to a year.

The reduction in project size is also partially related to the cost of building the project. It was initially a $500-million development but that number has come down by about $100 million. Staff members said there could still be more changes in the plan.

“We still have to receive the full application with the complete revised traffic study,” planning director Ramon Trias said.

Agave Ponce is also contributing $2 million toward improvements at Ponce Circle Park and changing the contribution to the city’s trolley program from a 25-year commitment to a $2.5 million upfront payment.

In addition to the design change, commissioners also approved changes to the project’s development agreement in an effort to address concerns from neighbors.

Charlene and Jorge Betancourt, a couple living near the project, and other neighbors have met with city leaders and are hoping to see improvements on streets like Santander and Palermo avenues. They said previous promises of streetscape improvements date back to the previous Old Spanish Village project.

“Not one neighbor here complained about that project. We were like, yeah build something. We don’t care what it is, just build it,” Charlene Betancourt said.

At some of the properties on or near Ponce de Leon Boulevard, the green tarps covering the fences are worn. In other spots trash and debris have piled up in the gaps between the sidewalk and the fence. The sidewalks are also higher than the street at some intersections and some neighbors have suffered injuries from slipping and falling.

“We could understand if it’s two years or three years but it’s almost 10 years. We need this done already,” Jorge Betancourt said.

With those concerns in mind, the developer is now required to start the off-site improvements within six months after getting an initial building permit. The developer also has to provide a performance bond to the city for the work and a separate bond ensuring that they will pay to restore the site if the project is abandoned.

“This way it’s a good faith from the developer and regardless they’re going to pay for this,” Mayor Jim Cason said. “So the neighbors are going to get their improvements regardless of what happens with the economy or anything else that could happen.”

More significant repairs will also required to be made around the development site within the next two months. The project is expected to be substantially completed in 2020 or 2021.

Lance Dixon: 305-376-3708, @LDixon_3

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The seven most exciting things coming to Miami this year

We may be a few months into the year, but things are just beginning to heat up in Miami. With spring here and summer right around the corner, there is so much to look forward to in the Magic City in the next several months. Below, a few highlights of the most exciting things to come.

By Virginia Gil

1. Knaus Berry Farm will extend its season through July.

This year, we're getting three more glorious months of cinnamon rolls and strawberry milkshakes, as the popular Homestead farm is pushing back its seasonal closing date from April to July. We can't promise shorter lines, but you will have more time to make them.

2. Tracy Anderson is opening a permanent studio.

Celebrity fitness guru Tracy Anderson (responsible for the hot bods of Gwyneth Paltrow and Jennifer Lopez) is setting up shop in Coral Gables—and we couldn't be more thrilled. Expect Anderson herself to teach during September's opening month as well as several of her super fit #Tamily members.

3. Tolls on the Venetian Causeway will be lifted during summer weekends.

Between traffic and pricey tolls, traveling to Miami Beach from the mainland during busy summer weekends is the pits. To help alleviate some of the beach season stress, the city will lift tolls on the Venetian Causeway in both directions and minimize bridge openings.

4. Uber is launching a new pilot program in Miami.

Uber is capitalizing on South Florida's large population of retirees with the launch of fall's Uber Silver, featuring drivers over the age of 65 with proven track records of driving below the speed limit (and keeping his/her hands on 10 and 2, of course). For those who complain about drivers speeding and disobeying traffic laws, this new pilot program will be a welcome addition to Miami's ride-sharing community.

5. Miami International Airport will debut a speed-dating service.

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Always dreamed of an airport meet-cute? MIA is making your dreams come true with the launch of an as-yet-named speed-dating service. If you have a long layover or a flight delay that keeps you at the airport for more than two hours, simply visit one of the designated kiosks to be set up with another traveling single. Dating options are timed and include options like a 30-minute of "Cortaditos and Conversation" at Versailles.

6. Coral Gables and Brickell will offer all-day happy hour during summer Fridays.

Summer vacation may not be in the cards for the throngs of young professionals in Miami's largest business hubs, but a much-needed reprieve from work is on its way. Beginning May 5, all bars and restaurants in Coral Gables and Brickell will offer happy hour specials from open to close on Fridays. That means boozy power lunches, early releases and out-of-office meetings all season long.

7. Miamians turning 100 will get a free birthday party at Vizcaya.

Vizcaya Museum & Gardens is celebrating its centennial year in 2017 and it wants locals to get in on the fun. If you're a Miami-Dade resident and are turning 100 years old this year, the museum will waive all facility rental fees (which range from $10,000–$20,000!) for you to throw yourself the birthday party of a lifetime.