The Residences at Pier Sixty-Six vs. The Ritz-Carlton Pompano Beach: Broward's Yachting Paradises Compared
An editorial comparison of The Residences at Pier Sixty-Six in Fort Lauderdale and The Ritz-Carlton Residences® Pompano Beach, examining architecture, marina capabilities, amenity programs and service culture. Designed for yachting-focused buyers, the piece clarifies how each Broward address interprets Oceanfront and Intracoastal living, from Pier Sixty-Six's energetic resort village and superyacht harbor to the Ritz-Carlton's dual-tower private club on the beach and bay.
Olara West Palm Beach: The City's New Standard for Waterfront Wellness
Poised directly on the Intracoastal at 1919 North Flagler Drive, Olara West Palm Beach is a twin-tower condominium where design, wellness, and waterfront living converge. With 275 residences by Arquitectonica and Gabellini Sheppard, an 80,000-square-foot amenity deck, full-service staff, and a private marina with resident houseboat, this MILLION Luxury development is redefining how discerning buyers experience Palm Beach living. Layered wellness programming, a forthcoming José Andrés restaurant, and concierge medical membership create a holistic lifestyle rarely seen in West Palm Beach.
La Clara Palm Beach: Waterfront Modernism for Discerning Buyers
On the West Palm Beach waterfront, La Clara Palm Beach delivers a refined, modernist tower by architect Siamak Hariri for buyers who value light, privacy, and design. With just 83 residences across 25 stories, expansive southeast terraces, and interiors finished with Snaidero, Caesarstone, and Miele, the building balances serenity with resort-scale amenities. A valet arrival, south-facing pool with cabanas, full spa and fitness, wine salon, and curated services from Palm Beach tastemakers create a discreet, residential-only lifestyle moments from Worth Avenue and the island of Palm Beach.
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.
