Miami Beach, Florida

Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau Appoints New President And CEO

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Monday, July 19, 2021
Geography of Florida, Florida, Geography of the United States, Miami Beach, Florida, Destination marketing organization, Miami, DMO

MIAMI, July 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) announced today that David Whitaker has been appointed the next President & CEO of the destination marketing organization (DMO) for Greater Miami and Miami Beach.

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  • MIAMI, July 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) announced today that David Whitaker has been appointed the next President & CEO of the destination marketing organization (DMO) for Greater Miami and Miami Beach.
  • During his tenure in Toronto, the organization was voted North America's top convention and visitors bureau and convention center in a poll of over 650 meeting planners.
  • Upon conclusion of his tenure in Toronto and over the past five years, Whitaker has served as the President & CEO of Choose Chicago, the DMO for Chicago.
  • Members of the Search Committee include:
    The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) is an accredited not-for-profit sales and marketing organization whose mission is to attract visitors to Greater Miami and Miami Beach for leisure, business, and conventions.

Miami International University of Art & Design to Host SWIM SHOW at PARAISO Miami Beach

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Wednesday, July 7, 2021
Geography of Florida, Florida, Cities in the United States, Fashion merchandising, Miami International University of Art & Design, The Art Institutes, Art Institute, Miami Beach, Florida, Miami, The Art Institute of Jacksonville, The Art Institute of Tampa

Find the full PARAISO Miami Beach schedule here , and for more information on Miami International University of Art & Design and its program offerings in Fashion Design and Fashion Merchandising please visit: https://www.artinstitutes.edu/miami

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  • Find the full PARAISO Miami Beach schedule here , and for more information on Miami International University of Art & Design and its program offerings in Fashion Design and Fashion Merchandising please visit: https://www.artinstitutes.edu/miami
    Founded in 1965, Miami International University of Art & Design is located near the heart of the arts district offering degree programs in the areas of Fashion, Media Arts and Design.
  • Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404.679.4500 for questions about the accreditation of Miami International University of Art & Design.
  • For more information on Miami International University of Art & Design, visit us at www.mymiu.edu .
  • Miami International University of Art & Design is one of The Art Institutes, a system of private, non-profit schools throughout the United States.

Miami Beach Turns Up the Heat This Summer with New Hotel and Restaurant Openings

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Wednesday, June 23, 2021
Geography of Florida, Florida, Geography of the United States, Miami Beach, Florida, Miami, South Beach

"We're thrilled to welcome our newest hotel and restaurant partners, who all pay homage to our city's rich culture and history," said Steve Adkins, Chairman of the Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority (MBVCA).

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  • "We're thrilled to welcome our newest hotel and restaurant partners, who all pay homage to our city's rich culture and history," said Steve Adkins, Chairman of the Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority (MBVCA).
  • The hotel features a 30,000-square-foot pool deck spotted with cabanas, lush greenery, and Instagram-worthy interiors like pink landline phones.
  • Moxy Miami South Beach : Travelers searching for an authentic Miami Beach experience need look no further than Moxy Miami South Beach, where colorful murals, floor-to-ceiling windows, and bright hues greet all who enter.
  • For more information about the latest hotel and restaurant openings on Miami Beach, follow @ExperienceMiamiBeachon Facebook, Instagram, and @EMiamiBeachonTwitter, and download the Miami Beach App at http://www.miamibeachapi.com/ .

Miami Beach: A Wellness Haven for Vacationers This Summer

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Tuesday, May 25, 2021
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MIAMI BEACH, Fla., May 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Travelers looking to take a break and recharge are invited to find their Zen in Miami Beach this summer.

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  • MIAMI BEACH, Fla., May 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Travelers looking to take a break and recharge are invited to find their Zen in Miami Beach this summer.
  • Rid yourself of fatigue, chronic pain, and inflammation and boost the immune system through advanced cryotherapy treatments at Carillon Miami Wellness Resort.
  • To combat stress and help improve respiratory health and hygiene, visitors can take advantage of the Halotherapy and Infrared Sauna at the Carillon Miami Wellness Resort.
  • Starting July 1st August 31st, 2021, visitors can indulge in luxury spa treatments from destination hotels, including The Setai, Miami Beach, and Fontainebleau Miami Beach.

ALTO Real Estate Funds Has Acquired a Retail Property on Lincoln Road in Miami Beach, FL

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Monday, May 24, 2021
Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Other Retail, Finance, Specialty, Professional services, Fashion, Retail, Geography of Florida, Geography of the United States, Florida, Lincoln Road, National Register of Historic Places in Miami-Dade County, Florida, Mody Kidon, Miami Beach, Florida, Lincoln, England, Miami, Lincoln, Nebraska

ALTO Real Estate Funds has purchased a 7,142 SF high-street retail property located in one of the countrys premier retail high streets in Miami Beach, FL for $18.9 million.

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  • ALTO Real Estate Funds has purchased a 7,142 SF high-street retail property located in one of the countrys premier retail high streets in Miami Beach, FL for $18.9 million.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210524005614/en/
    900 and 904 Lincoln Road is situated at the center of Lincoln Road on the corner of Jefferson Avenue.
  • Lincoln Road is the pedestrian heart of Miami Beach and is considered one of the country's premier retail high streets.
  • Mody Kidon and Yaniv Melamud, ALTO founders: "ALTO estimates that rents in Lincoln Road are going to start climbing soon.

Corwin Law Firm Files Class Action Lawsuit against Event Entertainment Group, City of Miami over COVID Cancellation of the 2020 Ultra Music Festival

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Thursday, April 1, 2021
Geography of Florida, Florida, Geography of the United States, Geography of Miami, Ultra Music Festival, Bayfront Park, Boca Raton, Florida, Miami Beach, Florida

MIAMI, April 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Corwin Law, a consumer rights law firm based in Boca Raton, has filed a class action lawsuit against Event Entertainment Group and the City of Miami on behalf of Florida residents who purchased tickets to the 2020 Ultra Music Festival that was scheduled to take place March 20 22, 2020 at Bayfront Park in Miami Beach.

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  • MIAMI, April 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Corwin Law, a consumer rights law firm based in Boca Raton, has filed a class action lawsuit against Event Entertainment Group and the City of Miami on behalf of Florida residents who purchased tickets to the 2020 Ultra Music Festival that was scheduled to take place March 20 22, 2020 at Bayfront Park in Miami Beach.
  • Now that the 2021 event has been canceled, promoters of the event have once again contacted ticketholders offering more promises, but still no refund.
  • "No one argues that the festival should have gone forward, but when it didn't, the promoters should have refunded the money.
  • If ticketholders want to attend the festival, if it happens, then they can decide and pay on their own terms."

Mind Body Social Launches W.O.W PRIDE - Weekend of Virtual Wellness Events to Support Miami Beach Pride Organization

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Friday, March 26, 2021
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MIAMI BEACH, Fla., March 26, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In the unprecedented times of COVID, the "W.O.W" (Week / Weekend Of Wellness) series was created as a response to the pandemic in an effort to support local instructors, gym and iconic locations, while providing free access to unique wellness events to all.

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  • MIAMI BEACH, Fla., March 26, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In the unprecedented times of COVID, the "W.O.W" (Week / Weekend Of Wellness) series was created as a response to the pandemic in an effort to support local instructors, gym and iconic locations, while providing free access to unique wellness events to all.
  • After the extraordinary success of W.O.W SoFlo in 2020, with more than 450,000 views to date, Mind Body Social launches W.O.W Pride with a weekend full of virtual wellness events, with an all-star lineup, in support of the LGBTQ+ community, to raise funds for Miami Beach Pride.
  • Firefighter's Workout with Miami-Dade firefighter & Legendary Fitness owner, Laz Gonzalez
    Yoga & Meditation with Adrian Molina and Baptist's expert, Amy Exum
    Dance Party Workout with choreographer Susie Garcia, Sonya Edel and Willie Gomez
    Additional influencers featured in W.O.W Pride include Dani Campbell and Peter Anthonii.
  • Registrants will have FREE access to all the activities, chances to enter to win $300 in gift cards and the opportunity to click & donate to help support the Miami Beach Pride Organization at: WOWmbs.com/Pride
    To register and see the full schedule of events, visit: WOWmbs.com/Pride
    All events will be available on the website on March 25th, 2021.

KAYAK to Open Its Own Hotel in Miami Beach

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Tuesday, March 9, 2021
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Opening in April 2021, KAYAK Miami Beach brings the power of the KAYAK app to the guest stay.

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  • Opening in April 2021, KAYAK Miami Beach brings the power of the KAYAK app to the guest stay.
  • "Our Miami Beach property will serve as our hotel design lab and deepen our knowledge of hospitality and showcase our growing capabilities."
  • KAYAK Miami Beach is the first KAYAK hotel but may not be the last.
  • Additional information for KAYAK Miami Beach, including full buyouts of the hotel, can be found at http://www.kayakmb.com .

Hodges Ward Elliott Arranges Sale of Washington Park Hotel

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Tuesday, February 23, 2021
Geography of Florida, Florida, Geography of the United States, South Beach, Miami Beach, Florida

MIAMI, Feb. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Hodges Ward Elliott ("HWE"), the premier boutique real estate capital markets advisor, arranged the sale of the Washington Park Hotel, a 181-room property located at 1050 Washington Avenue in Miami Beach, FL.

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  • MIAMI, Feb. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Hodges Ward Elliott ("HWE"), the premier boutique real estate capital markets advisor, arranged the sale of the Washington Park Hotel, a 181-room property located at 1050 Washington Avenue in Miami Beach, FL.
  • The property features an expansive front yard along Washington Avenue that can be further activated along this busy pedestrian corridor.
  • Hodges Ward Elliott ("HWE") is the premier boutique real estate capital markets advisor, empowered to deliver exceptional results across a broad spectrum of business lines and product types.
  • HWE's multi-disciplined platform includes commercial, hotel and debt capital markets teams, with offices in Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, New York, Miami, Washington D.C., and London.

Celebrity Homes: Phil Collins Miami Beach Mansion - Former Owner Was Jennifer Lopez

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Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Musicians, Intracoastal Waterway, Jennifer Lopez, Women in Latin music, Miami Beach, Florida, Phil Collins, Biscayne, Miami

When "Take Me Home" singer Phil Collins decided to move to Miami Beach, he soon bought one of the city's most iconic mansions on Biscayne Bay .

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  • When "Take Me Home" singer Phil Collins decided to move to Miami Beach, he soon bought one of the city's most iconic mansions on Biscayne Bay .
  • A home once owned by Jennifer Lopez, Collins just entered into a contract to sell the home.
  • Collins promptly listed the home at $40 million and it is now under contract.
  • One of its most famous celebrity residents was Jennifer Lopez who owned it from 2002 until 2005 when she sold it for $13.9 million.