Vita at Grove Isle, Coconut Grove: Private Island Living Reimagined
Vita at Grove Isle brings a boutique, ultra-luxury sensibility to a rare 20-acre private island just off Coconut Grove. Conceived by CMC Group, the low-rise, three-building ensemble offers only 65 residences with sweeping Biscayne Bay views, deep outdoor living terraces, and a resort-caliber island club with dining, wellness, and sport. Thoughtful architecture follows the shoreline’s curve, while finishes and engineering reflect Italian craftsmanship and Miami-ready resilience. With private elevators, a marina, and two-story penthouses with rooftop pools, Vita redefines privacy without sacrificing connection to the Grove’s culture and convenience.
Customizing Your Pre-Construction Condo in Miami: How to Make It Uniquely Yours
Buying pre-construction in Miami lets you shape a residence to your exact tastes before the first coat of paint dries. From tailoring floor plans and combining units to hand-selecting finish packages or going fully designer-ready, the process rewards early, decisive buyers. With the right team, you can integrate Oceanfront materials, bespoke millwork, advanced smart-home infrastructure, and lifestyle amenities that mirror the building’s ethos. The result is a turnkey sky home that feels singular, functions flawlessly from day one, and holds its own in a market where scarcity and quality command attention.
South Florida’s 5 Most Expensive New Developments: From Brickell to Palm Beach
In 2025, South Florida’s top-tier skyline stretches from Brickell to Palm Beach with record price-per-square-foot asks, pedigreed architectural teams, and services that rival five-star resorts. This editorial profiles five of the region’s most expensive new developments, outlining location advantages, design signatures, amenity programs, delivery timelines, and who each address best. From a Brickell bayfront with private marina drop-off to a Downtown supertall, from a zen-like Miami Beach retreat to an engineering-driven Sunny Isles tower, and a classical West Palm statement, these are the bellwethers redefining ultra-premium condo living.
Mandarin Oriental Residences Brickell: Asian-Inspired Serenity in Miami’s Financial District
Set on the southern tip of Brickell Key, The Residences at Mandarin Oriental, Miami pairs a rare island sanctuary with immediate access to Brickell’s urban energy. A 66‑story residential tower by KPF with interiors by Tristan Auer rises beside a new Mandarin Oriental hotel, joined by an amenity podium envisioned as a private resort. With approximately 228 two to five bedroom homes, indulgent wellness facilities, curated dining, and 24‑hour service, this development brings refined Asian‑inspired calm to Miami’s most dynamic financial district.
Best Waterfront Developments for Yachting Enthusiasts in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale rewards serious boaters with rare, turnkey proximity to deep water, marina infrastructure, and resort-caliber amenities. This editorial curates the city’s most compelling new and notable waterfront addresses for yachting lifestyles, from full-service marina communities at Bahia Mar to boutique, yacht-inspired living on the Intracoastal and refined oceanfront hotels-with-residences. We compare dockage realities, inlet access, bridge considerations, amenity programs, and the on-the-water intangibles that matter, so you can match your vessel and cruising patterns with an address that elevates daily life and simplifies ownership.
Baccarat Residences vs. Cipriani Residences: Brickell’s Battle of Branded Towers
Brickell’s next marquee skyline rivalry is here: the crystalline glamour of Baccarat Residences Miami versus the curvilinear elegance of Cipriani Residences Miami. Both under construction and targeting 2028 delivery, these towers translate centuries of brand heritage into private homes in the sky. Below, we compare architecture, residence design, amenities, service culture, and buyer profiles, while offering pragmatic guidance on choosing between two compelling visions of life in Miami’s most dynamic urban neighborhood.
