SOUTH FLORIDA NEWS - March, 2026

1923 Mizner Estate Sells for $77M on Palm Beach Oceanfront

Villa Flora, one of Addison Mizner's most important residential works, just sold for $76.7 million in an off-market deal. The buyer? Anthony Lomangino, a Trump appointee, Mar-a-Lago member, and the man Florida Bulldog once called the "Palm Beach trash kingpin."

Key Takeaways

• Villa Flora at 260 North Ocean Boulevard sold for $76.7 million in an off-market transaction recorded February 2, 2026.

• The 2-acre oceanfront compound was designed by Addison Mizner in 1923 and features original frescoes by artist Gardner Hale, who traveled to Venice to research the works.

• The sellers, Harvey and Mary Ann Kinzelberg, held the property for nearly 25 years after acquiring it for $9.58 million, a roughly 700% return.

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8 Things to Know Before Investing in Airbnb in South Florida

Short-term rentals can generate high income in South Florida, but the rules are complicated. Zoning varies by city, HOAs can ban rentals outright, and tax implications change based on lease length. Here is what investors need to understand before buying.

Key Takeaways

• Short-term rental rules vary significantly by city and building, with some cities and HOAs banning Airbnb-style rentals entirely.

• Average occupancy in South Florida markets like Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and Hollywood runs around 52-53%, meaning properties may sit vacant for nearly half the year.

• Tourist development taxes vary by county. In Palm Beach County, rentals under six months are taxed at 13%, which affects pricing strategy and lease structuring.

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World Cup 2026 Drives Broward Luxury Condo Sales: Where Fans Are Buying

Hard Rock Stadium is the only FIFA World Cup venue in Florida. Seven matches, one corridor, and buyers are already moving. From $5.64 million athlete purchases in Hallandale Beach to $100,000-a-month rental inquiries, the World Cup effect is here.

Key Takeaways

• Hard Rock Stadium hosts seven World Cup matches, including a quarterfinal and the third-place game, making it the only Florida venue for the 2026 tournament.

• NBA player Kyle Kuzma signed a $5.64 million contract at the Residences at Shell Bay in Hallandale Beach, with several deals around $12 million expected to break the city's condo-sale record.

• Cities within 35 minutes of the stadium, including Hallandale Beach, Hollywood, Miramar, and Aventura, are seeing increased…

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Ritz-Carlton Launches 83-Unit Luxury Tower in Fort Lauderdale

Another Ritz-Carlton Residences, this time in Fort Lauderdale. MICL Group and Admire Capital's 13-story dual-tower project at 551 Bayshore Drive has only 83 units starting at $3.4 million. Boutique scale, beachfront location, branded service.

Key Takeaways

• The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Fort Lauderdale Beach is a 13-story dual-tower development with 83 private residences, six penthouses, and pricing starting at $3.4 million.

• Garcia Stromberg designed the exterior, and Dan Fink Studio handled the interiors, with Douglas Elliman Development Marketing leading sales.

• The project joins a growing concentration of branded residences between Miami and Palm Beach, including Rosewood in Hillsboro Beach and Waldorf Astoria in Pompano…

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This AI Startup Wants to Fix Title Searches: West Palm HQ, $6.5M Funding

Dono is building an AI platform that automates title searches by extracting data from county registries nationwide. The company just raised $6.5 million and set up U.S. operations in West Palm Beach, joining a growing cluster of proptech firms betting on South Florida.

Key Takeaways

• Dono raised $6.5 million in seed funding to automate title searches using AI, with U.S. operations now based at 7750 Okeechobee Blvd in West Palm Beach.

• The platform covers over 700 counties, including all of Florida, and reports 80% faster turnaround times on title work.

• Dono joins a growing proptech cluster in South Florida that includes Propy, DoorLoop, Togal.AI, and others, as Palm Beach County continues to attract tech and financial services…

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