Mixing It Up
A proposed development at Federal Highway and SE 17th Street would be at the forefront of trends towards mixed-use development and increased south-of-the-river residential. Mixed-use residential development is in fashion.…
Development
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No Vacancy
A hotel next to a convention center seems like a fairly obvious choice, but nothing has been simple about the now decades-long battle to build lodgings next to the Broward…
From Beach Town to Downtown
In Fort Lauderdale, full-service hotels with famous brand names have always clustered on the beach. But several hotel developers have pounced on opportunities to build in the downtown area, where…
A Sense of (Las Olas) Place
A new building next to the Riverside Hotel promises to fulfill a need while fitting in with the city’s shopping and dining main drag. Just east of Las Olas Boulevard’s…
History with a Future
The riverside Bryan homes are among Fort Lauderdale’s most important historic buildings. And after years of neglect, they’re getting new life. The Bryan brothers, Tom and Reed, built their houses…
Blueprint for Rentals as Condo Craze Cools
Flagler 626 may prove a pivotal project for Fort Lauderdale’s residential real estate development. A 12-story residential building planned in Flagler Village, it’s part of a shift in the focus…
Rebirth on the New River
For years Las Olas Riverfront has sat, mostly deserted, on prime New River property. Now a buyer has emerged with a new plan that includes much-needed rental apartments. Mostly vacant…
Bahia Marred
Debate over proposed redevelopment of Bahia Mar has been, shall we say, fraught. But the people involved are confident they’ll find a way forward. A shouting match in the public…
The Atmosphere You Create
Bold new architectural and design choices are becoming more popular in Fort Lauderdale. Varabyeu Design + Partners is one of the groups making the trend happen – and Arseni &…
Eastside Enclave
On Federal Highway, a long-anticipated development is coming together. In 1980, J.J. Sehlke played junior golf at the Coral Ridge Country Club. Today, he’s the managing partner of it. After…