The Residences at Pier Sixty-Six, Fort Lauderdale: Yachting Luxury with Marina Views
A legendary Fort Lauderdale landmark has been meticulously reimagined as an ultra-luxury marina community. The Residences at Pier Sixty-Six place just 88 waterfront homes amid one of the East Coast’s premier superyacht marinas, with architecture inspired by sea and sky, discreet hotel-level service, and a resort program that ranges from a revolving rooftop lounge to a private club and spa. For owners who live fluidly between city and sea, it is a rare address where home, harbor, and hospitality align.
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.
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.
Bentley Residences vs. Porsche Design Tower: The Supercar Towers of Sunny Isles Beach
Sunny Isles Beach’s two headline automotive-branded towers translate a collector’s lifestyle into the sky. Porsche Design Tower established the blueprint with its drive-to-your-door Dezervator and private plunge pools, while the upcoming Bentley Residences Sunny Isles pushes the concept further with four car lifts, larger outdoor rooms with a sunken pool, and a hospitality-forward amenity mix. This editorial compares design intent, daily experience, amenities, ownership timing, and buyer profiles to help you choose the tower that best matches how you live, collect, and entertain.
Key Biscayne Waterfront: Condos vs. Single‑Family Estates for Beachfront Living, Boating & Top Schools
Key Biscayne offers two refined paths to island living: oceanfront condominiums that deliver lock-and-leave simplicity with resort-grade amenities, and bay-to-canal estates where docks, gardens, and architecture are entirely your own. This guide helps families weigh rhythm, privacy, school logistics, boating access, and long-term value. One lifestyle prizes efficiency and service; the other celebrates control and customization. Both hold enduring appeal, the decision rests on how you prefer to engage with the water, your household’s cadence, and your appetite for stewardship versus ease.
Aventura & Hallandale Intracoastal: Private Marinas, Golf Communities & Turnberry Lifestyle — 2025 Buyer’s Guide
Along Miami’s Intracoastal, Aventura and Hallandale define two refined expressions of water-centric living. Aventura delivers the Turnberry lifestyle—golf, concierge towers, and brand discipline—while Hallandale favors deepwater canals, quiet marinas, and camera-free boating enclaves. This guide helps families compare service culture, vessel logistics, and liquidity patterns to align their next move. Choose by rhythm: club ritual and branded convenience in Aventura, or sovereign boating and low-velocity privacy in Hallandale. Both remain enduring, high-performing holds for those who live by tide and tee time.
