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It’s the right time for South Florida
Posted by admin

News like Florida’s unemployment rate dropping to 9% in March and the latest housing report that shows home prices in Miami continue to rise for fourth straight quarters are all indicators...

Mar.
28.
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Miami: where function follows form
Posted by Alisha Marks

I was reading the other day that as the Florida Chapter of The American Institute of Architects celebrates its centennial, it will also recognize the 100...

Mar.
21.
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Coming soon to a train station near you
Posted by Aaron Gordon

As a South Florida native...

Mar.
01.
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City of Miami Welcomes you to [Your Name Here] Park
Posted by Aaron Gordon

Kudos to the City of Miami and some forward-thinking residents and stakeholders for converting a pedestrian-unfriendly median/parking lot in downtown Miami into a temporary park (...

Jan.
26.
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Esquire: Back from the Brink?
Posted by Aaron Gordon

NY Times media beat reporter David Carr nails it with this profile on Esquire Magazine's harrowing tale...

Nov.
15.
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Food trucks to invade Brickell on 12/8
Posted by Aaron Gordon

Tired of the same lunch options in the Brickell Financial District? Head on over to Apollo Bank on Thursday December 8 for the first installment of what we hope...

Oct.
10.
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¡Viva la Reina!
Posted by Aaron Gordon

Last night's reception for Her Majesty Queen Sofia of Spain was held at the new Centro Cultural Español (CCE), located at the...

Jan.
18.
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Miami's 'smart money' looks to rentals
Posted by Julia Wakefield

Back in 1987, Gordon Gekko enlightened us all when he declared that “money never sleeps” in the film Wall Street. Fast forward to 2011 and we are faced with a very different set of ground rules for the...

Jan.
18.
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Citigroup 46% Gain Masks Flawed Mortgages Freddie Mac Calls Not Acceptable
Posted by Julia Wakefield

Bilzin Sumberg partner Robert Siegel talks to Bloomberg about Freddie Mac's increased vigilance in dealing with  vintage loans. Siegel is actively involved in the mortgage meltdown, representing loan originators...

Jan.
06.
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Healthcare reform takes root - but the political battle continues in Florida
Posted by Julia Wakefield

With a number of significant components of last year's healthcare reform legislation taking effect in 2011, many states are still fighting the legislation, questioning its constitutionality. As reported in the...

Dec.
22.
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Miami's Brightest Building Sold for $106 Million
Posted by Julia Wakefield

In a sign that demand for South Florida’s trophy real estate assets persists despite economic volatility, I&G Miami, Inc. has purchased downtown Miami’s landmark Miami Tower office building from owner Blue...

Dec.
09.
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Downtown Miami Grows Despite Recession
Posted by Julia Wakefield

More good news coming out of downtown Miami:  MDM Development Group has finalized an agreement with Silverspot, one of the nation’s most innovative premium movie theater companies, to open a state-of-the-art 12-...

Dec.
01.
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Miami Art Museum Breaks Ground on New Home in Downtown Miami
Posted by Julia Wakefield

On the eve of Art Basel Miami Beach, Miami Art Museum broke ground on its new Herzog & de Meuron-designed building in Downtown Miami’s Museum Park. Opening to the public in 2013, Miami Art Museum will be one of...

Nov.
19.
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Law Firms Take Up a Big Chunk of Miami Offices
Posted by Julia Wakefield

According to a recent study by Jones Lang LaSalle, Miami ranks #3 worldwide for percentage of office space occupied by law firms.
Nov.
15.
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The Power of Print
Posted by Julia Wakefield

As news of the confirmed merger between Newsweek and the Daily Beast circulated on Friday, National Interest posted a...

Nov.
15.
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Planning for Income and Estate Taxes in an Uncertain Time
Posted by Julia Wakefield
 
While 2010 was a year of the zero estate tax (since Congress failed to act at the end of ’09), if Congress fails to act yet again, 2011 will be a year of the lowest exemption and highest rate we'...
Nov.
11.
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The Lawyer Who Helped Jim Morrison Ride Out a Legal Storm
Posted by Julia Wakefield

On the heels of FL Governor Charlie Crist's remarks that he is considering a posthumous pardon of The Doors front man Jim Morrison on his conviction for indecent exposure and profanity, we approached the New York...

Nov.
09.
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The University of Miami Life Science and Technology Park: Game changer, pot of gold
Posted by Julia Wakefield

Is the new University of Miami Life Science and Technology Park the key component to the emergence of the life sciences/biotech sector in Miami? According to Jones Lang LaSalle's Rich...

Nov.
04.
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Miami's Big Bet on Biotech
Posted by Julia Wakefield

 Recognizing that a truly international city requires a diverse economy capable of riding out down cycles, Miami is now turning to the life sciences and ...

Oct.
28.
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Miami attorney, a Holocaust survivor, fights on behalf of victims of terrorism
Posted by Julia Wakefield

Born in 1944 on the floor of a coal cellar in Poland where his Jewish parents hid from the Nazis, Andrew Hall was only three pounds when he was born. His family ultimately escaped to Krakow through the sewer...

Oct.
22.
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Miami's Downtown Opportunity
Posted by Julia Wakefield

“The downtown picture was bleak not long ago, its towering empty buildings a symbol of the real estate boom -- and crash. But as prices dropped, younger residents moved in, transforming a business-only section of...

Oct.
18.
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Miami Herald: Texting and driving a costly business risk
Posted by Julia Wakefield

Today's technological age means people can work anywhere, anytime, but this convenience comes with a price for business owners: distracted drivers who hurt or kill someone expose their employer to potential...

Oct.
15.
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SFBJ: Buzz Builds In Downtown Miami As Region's International Hot Spot
Posted by Julia Wakefield

Buzz builds in downtown Miami as region's international hot spot. Could it be the Arsht Center? Museum Park? New restaurants? Affordable condos? Lebron James and the Heat? Luxury hotels?
Sep.
30.
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Banks ignore requests to join Florida Chinese drywall litigation
Posted by Julia Wakefield

   The Associated Press has reported today that a number of banks that own Florida homes containing faulty Chinese drywall are refusing to...

Sep.
29.
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Should car rental companies be liable for accidents caused by their drivers?
Posted by Julia Wakefield

According to the Graves Amendment, passed five years ago, the answer is no.