Larry Page’s Coconut Grove Double Purchase Signals a New Ultra-Luxury Playbook in South Florida
A reported $173.4 million two-home buying move by Google co-founder Larry Page highlights how today’s ultra-wealthy are treating South Florida real estate as a portfolio: privacy, control, and optionality across multiple assets. From Coconut Grove acreage to Miami Beach’s branded residences, the market is being shaped by compound strategies, residency timing, and a rising premium on security and adjacency.
Serviced Residences vs. Condos in Miami Beach: The All-In Luxury Equation
For South Florida buyers balancing lifestyle, flexibility, and cost transparency, hotel-serviced residences and traditional condos solve different problems. This guide breaks down what is typically included, what is variable, and the due diligence that matters most when the lines between hospitality and home blur.
Fisher Island vs. Ocean Reef Club: Two Florida Enclaves Where Ownership Is the Invitation
Fisher Island and Ocean Reef Club represent two of Florida’s most tightly held private club lifestyles, each built around controlled access, equity-style membership, and a daily rhythm designed for members first. One is a 216-acre island just offshore from Miami Beach, reached primarily by ferry and private boats. The other is a sprawling, member-owned Key Largo community with an on-site private airport, marina life, and multi-generational continuity baked into its membership framework. For buyers weighing privacy, convenience, and legacy, the distinction is less about amenities and more about how you want to arrive, live, and belong.
Monad Terrace Miami Beach: Jean Nouvel’s “Reflection Machine” on Biscayne Bay
A 59-residence waterfront address at 1300 Monad Terrace, Monad Terrace translates Jean Nouvel’s signature play of light, privacy, and reflection into a climate-aware Miami Beach statement.
Ocean Reef Club, Key Largo: A Discreet Buyer’s Guide to the Florida Keys’ Most Private Club Address
Set on roughly 2,500 acres at the northern tip of Key Largo, Ocean Reef Club pairs a controlled membership model with deep amenities: two 18-hole golf courses, a 175-slip marina, tennis, dining, and even private aviation access. For South Florida buyers who already know the coastal condo-and-club circuit, Ocean Reef reads less like a resort and more like a self-contained, member-governed neighborhood where privacy is the product and convenience is the architecture.
Top 5 Miami Condos for Seasonal Luxury Renters
Seasonal living in Miami has matured into a category of its own: residences designed for flexible occupancy, buildings with clear lease minimums, and service levels that make a part-time calendar feel effortless. This MILLION Luxury guide spotlights five condominiums that are frequently discussed for seasonal rental suitability, then frames what to verify before you sign, furnish, or list.
