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 master-planned community sits at the intersection of Miramar Parkway and Red Road, one block west of the Florida Turnpike and minutes from Hard Rock Stadium.
The project is adjacent to Sunbeam's Miramar Park of Commerce, one of South Florida's major business parks, home to more than 15,000 employees across 165 national and international companies. The surrounding area has a population of nearly 477,000 residents and an average household income exceeding $109,000.
What is being built?
Residential: 2,874 residences integrated throughout the site in a walkable layout, plus a private beach club for residents.
Retail and commercial: 400,000 square feet of retail anchored by a 35,000 sq ft grocery store, 125,000 square feet of Class A office space, and a 185-key hotel.
The lagoon: A 5.5-acre man-made basin with translucent blue water, surrounded by restaurants, retail, residences, and pedestrian promenades. The basin uses the same technology as Monaco Yacht Club (Miami Beach), The Strand (Turks & Caicos), and Royal Caribbean's Hideaway Beach at CocoCay.
Open space: More than 40 acres dedicated to parks, water features, and trails. Approximately 5 miles of walking paths connect to Founders Park (10 acres) and The Estuary (25 acres of natural trails).
Why does this project matter for Miramar?
Miramar is a city of approximately 140,000 residents in western Broward County. It has not historically been a prominent development market. A project of this scale is transformative for the city's identity.
As Larry Mastropieri explained on the Discover South Florida Podcast: "The size of the project is pretty impressive. There are not many others like this. Avenir and Westlake are some of them, but they are up north. And this big lagoon is new in South Florida. It is more of a thing in Orlando."
The project brings urban mixed-use density and a waterfront amenity experience to a car-dependent suburban corridor that has historically lacked it. For western Broward, this is a statement project.
Interested in master-planned communities in Broward County? Talk to a real estate agent in South Florida who understands how large-scale developments affect surrounding property values. Reach out to The Mastropieri Group or call (954) 833-1468.
How does this compare to other large-scale projects?
Miramar Cove joins a small group of transformative master-planned communities across South Florida:
Avenir (Palm Beach Gardens): A 4,752-acre master-planned community in northern Palm Beach County with approximately 3,900 homes at buildout, plus retail, office, and medical uses. One of the largest new communities in Palm Beach County.
Westlake (near West Palm Beach): Florida's newest planned city by Minto Communities, spanning over 3,800 acres with approximately 4,500 homes planned, plus schools, parks, and commercial space. Located west of Royal Palm Beach.
Nora District (West Palm Beach): A 40-acre, $1 billion adaptive reuse project transforming century-old FEC Railway warehouses. Phase 1 retail opened in October 2025, with residential construction now underway.
Marina Village (Riviera Beach): A 90-acre CRA waterfront site with Phase 1 (149 units) under construction and the 20-story Gallery at Marina Village (418 units) approved in May 2026.
What sets Miramar Cove apart is the man-made lagoon. The 5.5-acre basin creates a waterfront experience in a landlocked suburban location, bringing resort-style amenities typically found in coastal developments to western Broward. Avenir and Westlake are larger in total acreage, but neither has the lagoon centerpiece that defines Miramar Cove.
What does this mean for Broward real estate?
Western Broward positioning: Miramar Cove signals that developers see long-term value in western Broward's suburban corridors, not just the coastal markets. The project could shift perceptions of what this part of the county can offer.
Employment proximity: The location next to Miramar Park of Commerce (15,000+ employees) creates a live-work-play dynamic that suburban Broward has largely lacked. Residents can walk to retail and dining without driving to the coast.
Timeline: With a Q4 2028 grand opening target, the project will take approximately two and a half years to deliver. Early phases may open sooner, but buyers and investors should plan for a multi-year buildout.
Watch More on This Topic
Watch: Miramar Cove Segment ・ Full Episode: DSF Live Ep. 78 ・ Last Week's Recap: Ep. 77
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Miramar Cove in Broward County?
Miramar Cove is a 125-acre master-planned waterfront community at 2800 Executive Way in Miramar. The project includes 2,874 residences, 400,000 sq ft of retail, 125,000 sq ft of office space, a 185-key hotel, and a 5.5-acre man-made lagoon as the centerpiece.
When will Miramar Cove be completed?
Construction broke ground on May 27, 2026, with a grand opening targeted for Q4 2028. Early phases may open sooner, but the full buildout will take approximately two and a half years.
Who is developing Miramar Cove?
Stiles is developing the project for Sunbeam, with Cooper Carry serving as architect. The site is adjacent to Sunbeam's Miramar Park of Commerce, one of South Florida's major business parks.
What is the man-made lagoon at Miramar Cove?
The 5.5-acre basin features translucent blue water surrounded by restaurants, retail, and pedestrian promenades. It uses the same technology as Monaco Yacht Club (Miami Beach), The Strand (Turks & Caicos), and Royal Caribbean's Hideaway Beach at CocoCay.
Where is Miramar Cove located?
Miramar Cove is at 2800 Executive Way in Miramar, at the intersection of Miramar Parkway and Red Road. The site is one block west of the Florida Turnpike, minutes from Hard Rock Stadium, and adjacent to Miramar Park of Commerce.
Local help for buyers and investors in Broward County
If you are buying, selling, or investing in Miramar or anywhere in Broward County, understanding how master-planned developments affect surrounding property values matters. Reach out to The Mastropieri Group, Realtors®.
For practical, hands-on support across Broward County, call (954) 833-1468.
Posted by Larry Mastropieri
Enjoy this blog post? Click here to subscribe for updates
Leave A Comment