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60 Condos Proposed at Broken Sound in Boca Raton

The Bertani would be the first condo in one of Boca's most exclusive golf communities. Learn about the project, required club membership, and the total purchase cost.

Key Takeaways

• Compson Associates has proposed The Bertani at Broken Sound, a 60-unit luxury condo tower on 2.42 acres.
• Every buyer must join Broken Sound Club, with initiation fees starting at $130,000 and annual dues over $24,000.
• This is part of the final wave of residential allocations under Boca Raton's 2,500-unit cap for the area.

Boca Raton-based Compson Associates has proposed The Bertani at Broken Sound, an eight-story, 60-unit luxury condo tower at 6001 Broken Sound Pkwy NW in Boca Raton. The developer currently has the 2.42-acre site under contract from its…

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What's Replacing the Nordstrom at Wellington Green Mall

The two-story anchor space has sat vacant since 2019. Now, a Wellington-based developer wants to build 620 luxury apartments on the 18.4-acre site, and the mall's $36 million sale is pending court approval.

Key Takeaways

• Bainbridge Companies filed a development application for 620 luxury apartments across three seven-story buildings.
• The company has the former Nordstrom site under contract for approximately $36 million from the court-appointed receiver.
• The mall's value has dropped from $341 million in 2014 to roughly $70 million today.

Wellington-based Bainbridge Companies has filed a development application with the village to build 620 luxury apartments across three seven-story buildings on the 18.4-acre former Nordstrom site at…

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U.S. News Recognizes Larry Mastropieri as a Top-Performing Realtor in Delray Beach

Gary Keller once said, "Success is actually a short race; a sprint fueled by discipline just long enough for habit to kick in." That discipline is evident in Larry Mastropieri's rise as a top-performing Realtor® in Delray Beach, now recognized in the U.S. News real estate agent directory.

Published by U.S. News & World Report in collaboration with HomeLight, the directory is built on verified transaction data, identifying agents who consistently outperform in their local markets. For buyers and sellers, seeing a local Delray Beach real estate agent featured on this platform signals something measurable: volume, results, and consistency. Let's break down what this recognition means and why it matters.

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Fort Lauderdale's Pillars Hotel Site Gets 15-Story Luxury Proposal

A historic boutique hotel may be replaced by a 15-story, 43-unit luxury tower after the developer's plan advanced in Fort Lauderdale's review process.

Key Takeaways

• Pillars Club and Residences LLC submitted plans for a 15-story, 43-unit luxury condo tower on North Birch Road.
• The existing Pillars Hotel, an 18-room boutique property, would be demolished under the plan.
• Plans advanced at the Development Review Committee on April 14, 2026, but additional approvals are required.

Pillars Club and Residences LLC, a joint venture between Uri Bublil of Mazalub Real Estate and Roni Avraham of SR Holdings Group, submitted plans to Fort Lauderdale's Development Review Committee for a 15-story, 43-unit luxury condo tower at 109 and 111 North…

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Miami Freedom Park Explained: More Than the Nu Stadium

David Beckham's Inter Miami just opened its new home, but the 131-acre site next to Miami International Airport is building toward something much bigger. A $1 billion mixed-use district is taking shape, and the World Cup is six weeks away.

Key Takeaways

• Miami Freedom Park is a $1 billion, 131-acre mixed-use development adjacent to Miami International Airport.
• Phase one includes the 25,000-seat Nu Stadium, a 58-acre public park, and 500,000 square feet of retail.
• The project is positioning itself as the primary fan zone for the 2026 World Cup, with Phase 2 retail timed to open during the tournament.

The Nu Stadium opened on April 4, 2026, when Inter Miami hosted Austin FC in front of a sold-out crowd. But the stadium is just one piece…

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Why Merrimac Ventures Is Assembling a Flagler Village Block

The Fort Lauderdale developer just paid $7.35 million for four parcels on North Andrews Avenue, including the Dan Marino Foundation's former headquarters. The real story is what comes next.

Key Takeaways

• Merrimac Ventures paid $7.35 million for four parcels on North Andrews Avenue in Fort Lauderdale's Flagler Village.
• The anchor property is the former Dan Marino Foundation headquarters, already partially leased to a private school.
• The site is zoned RAC-UV, which allows high-rise development up to 32 stories.

Merrimac Ventures acquired a four-parcel retail and office assemblage at 400, 412-414, 416, and 424 North Andrews Avenue in Fort Lauderdale's Flagler Village for $7.35 million. The anchor of the deal is 400 North Andrews, a…

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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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