Ritz-Carlton Residences vs Continuum in South Beach: Deposit strategy & timelines

For ultra-premium Miami Beach buyers, the decision between a legacy oceanfront community and a new, boutique branded tower is less about headlines and more about liquidity, rules, and lifestyle. Continuum on South Beach offers established scale, resort amenities, and clear resale mechanics, while The Ritz-Carlton Residences® South Beach leans into rarity, newer design, and a brand-led service platform. Here is how to compare pre-construction and resale when each is on the short list.

Apogee vs Continuum in South of Fifth: Two Blueprints for Miami Beach Luxury

In Sofi, luxury can mean two very different things: the extreme privacy of a 67-residence boutique tower or the self-contained scale of an oceanfront resort enclave. This MILLION Luxury editorial compares Apogee South Beach and Continuum on South Beach through the lens sophisticated buyers actually use: view corridors, floor plan logic, amenities, day-to-day governance, and resale liquidity.

The Continuum vs. Five Park: South of Fifth's Luxury Living Past vs. Future

South of Fifth's evolution comes into sharp focus when you place Continuum on South Beach beside Five Park Miami Beach. One is a sprawling, gated Oceanfront resort compound at the tip of the island; the other, a sculptural parkside tower anchoring a new gateway and public green. For buyers considering Miami-beach's most coveted enclave, understanding the contrast between these addresses clarifies which lifestyle, amenity mix, and long-term value profile best align with their portfolio.

Wellness & Longevity Amenities in Miami Condos: Cryotherapy, IV Lounges, Cold Plunge & Circadian Lighting (2025)

In 2025, Miami’s most in-demand condos treat wellness and longevity as core infrastructure rather than optional extras. Cryotherapy chambers, vitamin IV lounges, cold plunge circuits and circadian lighting are joining private gyms, spa suites and concierge medicine to turn towers into health clubs in the sky. Drawing on examples from Brickell, Coconut Grove, Bay Harbor Islands, Sunny Isles Beach and South Beach, this guide explains how to read the amenity list and what these advanced therapies really mean for your daily life, performance and long-term health.

Smart-Home Standards in 2025 Luxury Condos: What "Turnkey" Should Include

In South Florida's 2025 luxury condo market, turnkey now means a residence delivered with intelligent automation, digital security and wellness technology already integrated. Buyers in Brickell, Sunny Isles and Palm Beach expect their new home to arrive with a fully programmed smart system that controls climate, lighting, entertainment and building services from day one. This article outlines the smart-home standards that define a truly turnkey condo, and how to evaluate whether a tower's technology is ready for your lifestyle and future needs.

The Residences at Five Park Miami Beach: Gateway to the South of Fifth Lifestyle

Five Park Miami Beach is a 48 story, 519 foot tower redefining the entrance to South of Fifth with a cylindrical profile, three acre Canopy Park, and a Daniel Buren designed pedestrian bridge. A limited collection of residences sits high above the tree line, paired with more than 50,000 square feet of amenities, a residents only Canopy Club, and full service operations. The result is a highly serviced, walkable Miami Beach lifestyle suited to globally mobile buyers.