How resorts are changing in South Florida. See what's new and what's coming
South Florida resorts are changing with major projects and upgrades.
The Mandarin Oriental on Brickell Key will close for demolition and return as two sleek towers focusing on luxury residences and an updated hotel experience. The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne is undergoing a $100 million renovation, temporarily laying off workers as it makes updates.
In Fort Lauderdale, the opening of the new Las Olas Marina brings superyacht facilities and high-end dining to the waterfront. Meanwhile, new legislation makes it easier for historic coastal hotels, particularly in Miami Beach, to be demolished, paving the way for further development.
View of the piece titled 'Patria y Vida' by Cuban-American artists Antonia Wright and Rubén Millares, a large-scale light sculpture that celebrates people's right to peacefully protest including Cuba where many were sentenced to prison after the anti-government protests that took place on July 11th, 2021. This project is part of the City of Miami Beach's A No Vacancy Project in partnership with Faena Art, for the Miami Art Week 2022, on Tuesday November 12, 2022. By Pedro Portal
NO. 1: DESANTIS SIGNS BILL THAT MAKES DEMOLISHING HISTORIC FLORIDA BUILDINGS EASIER
Bill proponents have said the changes are crucial to ensuring that buildings are up to code near Florida's coast. | Published March 22, 2024 | Read Full Story by Alexandra Glorioso
The Las Olas Marina is officially open after eight years of planning and negotiating.
NO. 2: SUPERYACHTS AND HIGH END RESTAURANTS: FORT LAUDERDALE UNVEILS NEW $130 MILLION MARINA
It includes spaces for superyachts. | Published October 29, 2024 | Read Full Story by Amanda Rosa
The Mandarin Oriental on Brickell Key will be demolished for two new resort and condo towers. By PATRICK FARRELL
NO. 3: A SIGNATURE MIAMI LUXURY HOTEL IS CLOSING AND WILL BE REPLACED BY TWO NEW TOWERS
What we know about the plans. | Published December 20, 2024 | Read Full Story by vsreeharsha@miamiherald.comVinod Sreeharsha
The Ritz-Carlton in Key Biscayne opened in 2001. By Chuck Fadely
NO. 4: A MAJOR MIAMI HOTEL IS CLOSING FOR A $100M REMODEL THAT WILL LAY OFF HUNDREDS OF WORKERS
Here's the timeline for the changes to a signature resort. | Published March 5, 2025 | Read Full Story by Vinod Sreeharsha
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