SOUTH FLORIDA NEWS - June, 2026

Waldorf Astoria Pompano Beach Tops Out: 85% Already Sold

Related Group's 28-story oceanfront tower has reached full height on A1A. This is the Waldorf Astoria brand's first standalone residential building worldwide, and more than 85% of the 92 units are already under contract.

Key Takeaways

• Waldorf Astoria Residences Pompano Beach topped out in May 2026, with delivery expected in Summer 2027.
• More than 85% of the 92 residences are under contract, with pricing starting at $2.65 million.
• This is the first standalone Waldorf Astoria residential tower in the world, with no hotel component.

According to Florida YIMBY, the 28-story Waldorf Astoria Residences Pompano Beach has topped out at 1350 South Ocean Boulevard. Related Group and Merrimac Ventures are developing the project in collaboration…

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Village Landing: Wellington's First Walkable Town Center

Related Ross has unveiled plans for a 71-acre mixed-use development at State Road 7 and Stribling Way. Village Landing would bring shops, restaurants, a Hilton hotel, offices, and a central lake to a part of Wellington that has never had anything like it.

Key Takeaways

• Related Ross announced Village Landing on May 13, 2026, a 71-acre mixed-use project in Wellington.
• The development includes retail, dining, a 180-key Hilton hotel, office space, and a central lake with a boardwalk.
• No timeline has been announced, but the project is positioned as Wellington's first walkable town center.

According to CBS12, Related Ross announced plans for Village Landing on May 13, 2026. The project is planned for 71 acres at the intersection of State…

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Roberto Carlos Buys $5M in Fort Lauderdale Condos

The Brazilian soccer legend has bought two condos at Viceroy Residences and plans to design the interiors himself. The purchase comes as South Florida prepares to host the 2026 World Cup.

Key Takeaways

• Roberto Carlos bought two condos at Viceroy Residences Fort Lauderdale for roughly $5 million combined.
• The 2002 World Cup winner and FIFA 2026 ambassador plans to design the interiors himself.
• His purchase lands as South Florida prepares to host 2026 World Cup matches and global attention rises.

Brazilian soccer great Roberto Carlos has picked up two condos at Viceroy Residences Fort Lauderdale, at 451 NE 4th Street in Fort Lauderdale, for about $5 million combined. He reportedly plans to design the interiors of both units himself.

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A 25-Story Wood Tower in West Palm Beach? Here's the Plan

Billionaire Jeff Greene is proposing Florida's tallest mass timber building on South Dixie Highway. The 366-unit tower would use the Live Local Act for administrative approval, but it raises real questions about long-term durability in South Florida's climate.

Key Takeaways

• Jeff Greene is proposing a 25-story, 366-unit mass timber tower at 120 S. Dixie Highway in West Palm Beach.
• The project uses the Live Local Act, with 40% of units designated as workforce housing.
• If approved, this would be Florida's tallest wood-framed building and among the tallest in the United States.

According to the South Florida Business Journal, billionaire developer Jeff Greene has filed plans for a 25-story apartment tower at 120 S. Dixie Highway in West…

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Living in Boynton Beach vs Lake Worth Beach: Which Fits Your Move?

Boynton Beach and Lake Worth Beach sit right next to each other in Palm Beach County but offer two completely different living experiences. Here is how the two cities actually compare on home prices, lifestyle, downtowns, schools, and daily life.

Quick verdict: Boynton Beach vs Lake Worth Beach

Choosing between Boynton Beach and Lake Worth Beach comes down to whether you want a structured, master-planned suburb or a quirky, historic, art-driven coastal city. Boynton Beach is a clean, recreation-focused suburb built around gated communities, active-adult neighborhoods, and modern condos. Lake Worth Beach is an older, walkable, art-heavy city defined by 1920s cottages, historic downtown blocks, and a fiercely local character.

Choose Boynton Beach…

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Fort Lauderdale vs West Palm Beach: Which South Florida City Fits You?

Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach are about 50 miles apart on Florida's Atlantic coast, but they offer two very different versions of South Florida living. Here is how the two cities actually compare on home prices, lifestyle, downtowns, schools, and daily life.

Quick verdict: Fort Lauderdale vs West Palm Beach

Choosing between Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach comes down to whether you want an active marine hub or a polished cultural city. Fort Lauderdale is a fluid, mid-sized city built around the water, often called the "Venice of America" for its 300-plus miles of inland canals. West Palm Beach is smaller, more curated, and culturally heavyweight, anchored by walkable downtown districts and proximity to Palm Beach Island.

Choose Fort…

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New Deerfield Beach Townhomes Near Deer Creek Country Club

National builder K Hovnanian wants to add 43 for-sale townhomes on a vacant lot next to Deer Creek Country Club, in a part of Deerfield Beach most people drive past on the way to the sand. Here is what is planned, where it stands, and why a big builder is betting on this quiet corner.

Key Takeaways

• K Hovnanian has proposed The Tides at Deerfield Beach, 43 for-sale townhomes on 4.5 vacant acres near Deer Creek Country Club.
• Each three-bedroom townhome would run 1,740 to 1,911 square feet, with a private garage and a loft.
• The plan went before the city's Planning and Zoning Board on May 7, 2026, and still needs a City Commission vote.

National homebuilder K Hovnanian has filed plans for The Tides at Deerfield Beach, a group of 43…

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Palm Trail's Newest Luxury Build: A $6M Delray Beach Home

A new three-story home just went up two blocks from Atlantic Avenue, and the doors open to the public on Saturday, June 13, 2026. Come tour the rooftop, the saltwater pool, and a move-in-ready custom build that is tough to find at this price this close to downtown.

Key Takeaways

• The 5-bed, 5.5-bath new build at 301 NE 7th Avenue is listed at $5,975,000, or about $1,278 per square foot.
• An open house will run on Saturday, June 13, 2026, from 12 to 3 PM, with a videographer and photographer on site.
• Single-family asking prices on the same street range from roughly $1.85 million to past $6.5 million.

New construction is not unusual on the east side of Delray Beach. Builders have been turning older lots into modern homes here for years,…

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Salato Pompano Beach: Oceanfront Luxury Condo Now Complete

Salato is a 10-story, 40-unit boutique tower on A1A with direct beach access, and construction is now complete. Remaining residences are priced from $2.4 million to $5.3 million in one of Pompano Beach's strongest beachfront corridors.

Key Takeaways

• Salato is a 40-unit oceanfront condo at 305 Briny Avenue, now complete and delivering.
• Remaining units are priced from approximately $2.4 million to $5.3 million.
• The building offers 20,000+ square feet of amenities and hotel-level services including housekeeping and beach service.

According to Florida YIMBY, U.S. Development has completed construction on Salato at 305 Briny Avenue in Pompano Beach. The 10-story oceanfront tower sits directly on A1A with unobstructed Atlantic Ocean views.…

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Miramar's Biggest Project Yet: 2,874 Homes Around a Lagoon

Miramar Cove just broke ground on a 125-acre waterfront community in western Broward. A 5.5-acre man-made lagoon, 400,000 square feet of retail, a hotel, and nearly 3,000 residences are coming to a city that has never seen anything like this.

Key Takeaways

• Miramar Cove broke ground on May 27, 2026, with a grand opening targeted for Q4 2028.
• The 125-acre project includes 2,874 residences, 400,000 sq ft of retail, 125,000 sq ft of office, and a 185-key hotel.
• A 5.5-acre man-made lagoon with translucent blue water is the centerpiece of the development.

According to Florida YIMBY, Stiles (developing for Sunbeam) broke ground on Miramar Cove at 2800 Executive Way in Miramar on May 27, 2026. Cooper Carry is serving as architect. The…

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