Davie Nursery Site Could Become 92 Townhomes

A working nursery on Flamingo Road is in the crosshairs. The Davie Planning and Zoning Board reviewed a 92-townhome proposal that requires one of the town's toughest rezoning approvals.

Key Takeaways

  • MHV Development is proposing The Beverly Townhouses, a 92-unit townhome community on a nursery site at 990 and 1000 Flamingo Road in Davie.
  • The project requires rezoning from an agricultural district to low- to medium-density residential, one of the more difficult zoning changes in Davie.
  • The Planning and Zoning Board reviewed the proposal on April 7, 2026, but the Town Council holds the final binding vote.

New York-based MHV Development is proposing The Beverly Townhouses at 990 and 1000 Flamingo Road in Davie, a 92-unit townhome…

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The Boca Raton Resort Gets Unanimous Approval for 76 Condos

The same City Council that watched voters reject One Boca by 74% just gave a unanimous yes to a new condo building at The Boca Raton. The difference? This one is an expansion by the resort's owners on their own land.

Key Takeaways

  • The Boca Raton City Council voted unanimously to approve an eight-story, 76-unit luxury condo building on 5.2 acres of resort land.
  • The project is being developed by BDT and MSD Partners, the same group that spent $120 million renovating the resort in 2024.
  • Residents will have access to the resort's existing amenities, including the beach club, marina, and multiple restaurants.

The Boca Raton City Council voted unanimously to approve an eight-story, 76-unit luxury condo building on 5.2 acres of resort land…

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Inside Ronaldo's $7.8M Bay Harbor Islands Penthouse

The Brazilian soccer legend is the latest to join the wave of international sports wealth flowing into South Florida real estate. And with the 2026 World Cup coming to Hard Rock Stadium, he will not be the last.

Key Takeaways

  • Ronaldo paid $7.8 million for a duplex penthouse at Onda in Bay Harbor Islands, trading at $1,500 per square foot.
  • The unit spans 5,000 square feet, with a 2,100-square-foot terrace and a private rooftop pool.
  • He joins Messi, Busquets, and the Beckhams in a growing pattern of soccer wealth concentrating in South Florida.

Brazilian soccer legend Ronaldo paid $7.8 million for a penthouse at Onda, a waterfront condo at 1135 103rd Street in Bay Harbor Islands. The purchase was made through a Delaware company managed…

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Singer Island Gateway: 25-Story Tower Sparks Pushback

A proposed 25-story high-rise at the entrance to Singer Island faces strong opposition from neighbors who say it threatens Phil Foster Park and the reef below. The next public hearing is April 15, 2026.

Key Takeaways

  • Continuum Co. has proposed Singer Island Gateway, a 25-story mixed-use tower designed by Arquitectonica at the foot of the Blue Heron Boulevard Bridge in Riviera Beach.
  • The project is still in early regulatory review, with the Planning and Zoning Board recommendation likely delayed to May 2026.
  • Community opposition centers on shadow impacts to Phil Foster Park's reef, traffic concerns on the Blue Heron Bridge corridor, and overall density.

New York-based Continuum Co. has proposed Singer Island Gateway, a high-rise…

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Layton Pointe: 31 New Homes in Delray Beach From $1.3M

A former monastery site is now a gated enclave of 31 single-family homes, and the first residents are expected to move in by October 2026. Four floor plans, full design studio access, and a price point that undercuts most new construction in East Delray.

Key Takeaways

  • Layton Pointe offers 31 single-family homes on a former monastery site at 3900 Sherwood Boulevard in Delray Beach.
  • Prices start at $1,339,995 for the Mariner plan, with the largest Nautilus plan at $1,689,995.
  • First move-ins are expected in October 2026, with model tours available now.

Layton Pointe is a gated community of 31 single-family homes by Toll Brothers on the site of the former Christ the King Monastery in Delray Beach. Sales opened in Spring 2025, model tours…

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The Grove Brings a Private Golf Course to West Palm Beach

Every other luxury project in West Palm Beach right now is a high-rise on the water. The Grove is the only one that is not, and for a specific kind of buyer, that is exactly the point.

Key Takeaways

  • The Grove is a gated community of 51 estates and 22 villas on Lake Mangonia with a private Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course.
  • The Belgrove Resort and Spa (Marriott Autograph Collection) is fully operational, with estates completing through 2026 and into 2027.
  • Prices start at $3.1 million, with estate HOA dues around $395 per month and golf club initiation fees reported at $300,000 to $350,000.

The Grove is a private enclave of 51 luxury estates tucked inside the Belgrove Resort and Spa, a Marriott Autograph Collection property on the…

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Why Reuben Brothers Just Paid $200M for Palm Beach Retail

While most commercial retail is under pressure, The Esplanade on Worth Avenue just sold for nearly double its 2014 price. The buyers already own the Tiffany building next door and just opened a boutique hotel down the street.

Key Takeaways

  • Reuben Brothers and Crown Onyx acquired The Esplanade for $200 million, or roughly $1,550 per square foot.
  • The seller paid $106 million in 2014, making this a near-double in twelve years.
  • Days before closing, Reuben Brothers opened The Vineta Hotel, a 41-room Oetker Collection property less than a mile away.

Reuben Brothers and Crown Onyx acquired The Esplanade at 150 Worth Avenue for $200 million in March 2026. The 128,779-square-foot Mediterranean-inspired retail complex occupies nearly a full…

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Where People Are Actually Moving in Florida Right Now in 2026

U-Haul's 2025 Growth Index shows Florida dominating domestic migration. But when you look specifically at South Florida numbers, a different story emerges about who is moving here and why.

Key Takeaways

  • Florida has 8 of the top 10 U-Haul growth cities and 12 of the top 25 nationally.
  • Fort Lauderdale is the only South Florida tri-county city to crack the top 25, ranking seventh.
  • Net domestic in-migration to Florida dropped to roughly 22,000 in 2025, down from over 300,000 in 2022.

U-Haul's 2025 Growth Index, compiled from over 2.5 million one-way transactions, ranks metro areas and cities by their net gain of moving customers. Florida dominates the list, with eight of the top ten cities and 12 of the top 25. But when you look more…

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Jeff Greene's $80M Bet on Vanderbilt in West Palm Beach

The billionaire developer tried this once before with the University of Florida. That deal collapsed over naming rights. This time, Vanderbilt is building a $520 million campus on his land.

Key Takeaways

  • Jeff Greene donated 1.3 acres valued at $80 million, the largest private gift to the Vanderbilt campus project.
  • Vanderbilt has committed to spending at least $2.4 billion on the campus over the first 25 years.
  • The 300,000-square-foot campus in Government Hill targets a fall 2029 opening with 1,000 graduate students.

Jeff Greene is one of the most active landowners in downtown West Palm Beach. He has sold, swapped, and donated prime parcels across the city for years. This donation (1.3 acres valued at $80 million) is his largest public…

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The Modern Office Tower Breaks Ground in Palm Beach Gardens

JP Morgan and Stifel filled Gatsby Florida's last Palm Beach Gardens tower. Their next one is already 25% pre-leased before breaking ground.

Key Takeaways

  • The Modern is an eight-story Class AA office tower with 25,000-square-foot floor plates and ground-floor dining.
  • Hedrick Brothers Construction has been selected as the general contractor, with the groundbreaking targeted for 2026.
  • The project is part of PGA Station, a 37.6-acre mixed-use campus with planned apartments, a hotel, and a future train station.

Gatsby Florida has selected Hedrick Brothers Construction as the general contractor for The Modern at Palm Beach Gardens, an eight-story, 220,000-square-foot Class AA office tower. The developer acquired the seven-acre site in 2022…

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