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The Evolution of Just Dance

Do you play video games at all? If you do, you may be at least somewhat familiar with Just Dance, a popular rhythm game series. The series debuted in 2009 and has since spawned a number of highly successful sequels, the latest being Just Dance 2018 featuring songs by artists like multiplatinum singer-songwriter Shakira, Selena Gomez, Luis Fonsi (perhaps best known to American audiences for the massive hit “Despacito”), and many more. Today, Just Dance is the number one music video game franchise.

Just Dance’s popularity has grown enough to the point where the game has now evolved and spawned a live concert tour. Just Dance Live will be debuting its pilot tour right here in Miami Beach, at the Fillmore to be specific. The show will celebrate all of the qualities that have made Just Dance so popular: the dance moves, the costumes, and of course the great music.

Just Dance Live will have its first show on Thursday, March 8^th and will run until the 11^th. If you’ve ever played one of the games, it should be a fun experience! For those of you that are fans of the franchise, will you be purchasing tickets to the show?

This update is presented by the Miami Beach real estate team representing Blackstone International Realty, specializing in the Continuum in South Beach. If you are interested in Miami Beach condos such as the Continuum South Tower for sale, call the Continuum experts at 305-588-2451 for information on sales and rentals.

Celebrate the New Year in Miami

It’s the last week of 2017! Have you made your New Year’s Eve plans yet? Here are a few suggestions you may want to consider if you’re still on the fence about what to do or where to go.

We’ll kick things off right here in Miami Beach with the City of Miami Beach New Year’s Eve Celebration. Visit Ninth Street and Ocean Drive, find a comfy spot and admire the display of fireworks as the barrier island rings in 2018 with an illuminating spectacle at the stroke of midnight.

Over at Bayfront Park, Mr. 305 himself Pitbull will once again headline another New Year’s Eve party as part of his Pitbull’s New Year’s Revolution. Pitbull will be joined by his friends and if previous parties are any indication, it will certainly be a memorable one! The festivities begin early at 8 pm on Sunday and you won’t have to pay a dime to attend.

Miami Beach’s Kill Your Idol on Española Way will host its own New Year’s Eve party featuring performances by Chase the Jaguar plus music by DJs Retro Kidd and Culture Prophet. The party begins at 9 pm but make sure to save that complimentary glass of champagne for when the clock strikes twelve!

This update is presented by the Miami Beach real estate team at Blackstone International Realty, specializing in the Murano Grande South Beach. If you are interested in Murano Grande condos for sale, call one of the Murano Grande sales experts at 305-588-2451 for information on buying opportunities and rentals.

Welcome 2018 in Miami Beach

The clock is ticking towards the arrival of 2018, and if there’s one city in the country that knows how to welcome the arrival of the new year, it’s definitely Miami. If you don’t have any plans for New Year’s Eve and need some suggestions, we have a few.

Probably the best place to be during any holiday festivities is the Fontainebleau, and this year is no exception. The Fontainebleau will host several musical acts including singer Demi Lovato as well as Norwegian DJ Kygo and Justin Bieber who will be making a repeat appearance when they perform poolside. Rapper Travis Scott is also scheduled to perform at LIV on New Year’s Day. The celebrations begin at 9 pm.

Have you been to Drinkhouse Fire & Ice? If you haven’t, New Year’s Eve is as good a time as any. Visit the 23-degree ice bar and sip on some (literally) cool drinks before heading over to the cocktail lounge for fire shows and a celebratory toast to 2018. The party starts at 8 pm.

Afro-Cuban funk collective Palo! will perform by the pool at the Social Club at Surfcomber Hotel. With your admission, you’ll be able to check out the open bar, the concert, and you can also check out the dinner packages. The celebrations begin at 8 pm and tickets start at $80.

This update is presented by the Miami Beach real estate team representing Blackstone International Realty, specializing in the Continuum in South Beach. If you are interested in Miami Beach condos such as the Continuum condos for sale, call the Continuum experts at 305-588-2451 for information on sales and rentals.

Try These South Florida Eateries for the Holidays

Another month means another opportunity to highlight the best places to eat in South Florida. With the holiday season in full swing, these suggestions are great for a day with the family, friends, or any snowbirds looking to experience a slice of the 305.

Once again making the list is Stubborn Seed, one of two new restaurants launched by a former Top Chef winner. At Stubborn Seed, you can enjoy food items such as herb-roasted wagyu, celery root braised in citrus, and a selection of classic desserts. Located in the South of Fifth area, its address is 101 Washington Avenue.

Also making a repeat appearance is Lutum on Bay Road. Launched by the same people responsible for El Grito next door, Lutum diners can try a broad menu showcasing Miami and its status as a cultural melting pot. Try a different burger each week or go for something a little out of the ordinary like falafel Scotch eggs.

Recently showcased on Deco Drive, 1-800-LUCKY is the first food hall to ever emerge in Miami. Diners can try food from seven distinct Asian-inspired eateries, including Japanese ice cream cones in a fish-shape. Besides the food, there is also a convenience store and a record store. 1-800-LUCKY closes at 3 am daily.

This update is presented by the Miami Beach real estate team representing Blackstone International Realty, specializing in Continuum South Beach.If you are interested in Miami Beach condos such as the Continuum North Tower for sale, call the Continuum experts at 305-588-2451 for information on current sales and rentals.

PULSE Miami Beach Opens Today

The Art Basel Miami Beach festivities are kicking off today, but that’s not the only art-related event taking place in South Florida. Also opening its doors today is the 13^th edition of the PULSE Contemporary Art Fair. The fair aims to connect an international community of budding and established galleries with a dynamic platform to reach an audience around the world.

This year’s PULSE has a new director who has done an incredible job of welcoming more than sixty galleries from five continents. She is also debuting more than twelve first time exhibitors at this year’s fair.

With so much different art to check out, there are a couple worth noting that you may want to admire during your visit, beginning with the Christopher Moller Gallery which is representing artist Tony Gum. Gum will be showcasing her most recent work titled ‘Ode to She’ which captures the essence of what it means to be a Xhosa woman, a Bantu ethnic group of Southern Africa.

Nigerian artist Nnenna Okore is known for her elaborate organic and twisted structures intended to emulate the fine details of the trees, fabric, and topography of her time spent as a child in Nigeria.

PULSE begins today and will remain open until Sunday, December 10. The fair is being held at Indian Beach Park on Collins Avenue.

Get Ready for an All-New Art Basel

When Art Basel opens its doors to the public tomorrow, the experience will be significantly different for those who have attended any of the previous fifteen incarnations of the event. A number of welcome changes and additions are in store, from new champagne bars to the larger booths and wider aisles making it easier to get around and admire the eclectic profusion of artwork.

With over 200 galleries showcasing work, receptions, and talks, it may prove difficult to soak in everything Art Basel has in store but there are a couple of highlights worth mentioning. Robert Rauschenberg’s “Periwinkle Shaft” is a massive piece which originally began as a fourteen-foot-tall painting in the late 1970s. Today, it consists of five panels featuring collage and acrylic on wood.

American video and performance artist Kalup Linzy will perform live each afternoon during Art Basel, including creating art on the spot as a drag character going by the name of Katonya.

Art Basel’s public sector will feature more than seven distinct sculptural works and installations, and you won’t have to pay a dime to admire them. Daniel Knorr’s “Navel of the World” is one example, which depicts his comments on body piercing while the name of Manuela Viera-Gallo’s “Domestic Violence: Morir Matando” is self-explanatory.

Check out These Miami Beach Restaurants

The holidays are the perfect time to get out and explore some new restaurants. Who knows? You may end up finding one you enjoy so much it becomes your go-to favorite for 2018. Should you need some guidance, we have a few suggestions located right here in Miami Beach.

Let’s begin with Stubborn Seed located right here in the trendy South of Fifth area. The restaurant is one of two new restaurants launched by a former Top Chef contestant. Don’t let Stubborn Seed’s somewhat unusual name fool you. The atmosphere is refreshingly unpretentious considering its Washington Avenue location. Stick to one of the classic desserts or go for one of the dishes like the citrus braised celery root or herb roasted wagyu.

To the northwest on Bay Road is Lutum located next door to the El Grito mezcaleria. Lutum is all about celebrating Miami’s incredibly rich and diverse array of cultures, which means its menu offerings vary wildly. Try the burger of the week or maybe some falafel Scotch eggs.

Just around the corner from Lutum is Soul Tavern on West Avenue, a vegetarian gastropub featuring typical foods like pizza, fries, and burgers, all without meat. For drinks try one of the Chinese herbal elixirs or a cold-pressed juice.

This update is presented by the Miami Beach real estate team representing Blackstone International Realty, specializing in the Continuum in South Beach. If you are interested in Miami Beach condos such as the Continuum condos for sale, call the Continuum experts at 305-588-2451 for information on sales and rentals.

Continuum’s Lavish Two Bedroom Unit

Both of the Continuum condos in South Beach command some of the highest asking prices in all of Miami Beach, and the listing we’ll be discussing today is no exception. A lavish residence located in the Continuum South Tower recently went up for sale with an asking price of more than $9 million.

Designed by Marcelo Fernandez of Haus Design, Unit #2305 is the priciest residence with two bedrooms in the entire Continuum building. The unit also happens to be the largest, with a price of $3,249 per square foot. As for the amount of square feet? Expect to find over 2,800 of it. Additionally, the three bathroom unit was recently renovated and it comes fully furnished. Some of the residential features include a den, gorgeous vistas of the water, an ultra modern kitchen also with views of the water, huge walk-in closets, and much more.

Continuum South Tower boasts a number of fantastic amenities such as a resort-style pool, a fully equipped fitness center, easy access to the beach, and lots more. Besides the beach, the owner/resident of Unit #2305 will also be within walking distance of Ocean Drive and South Beach mainstays like the perennially popular Joe’s Stone Crab.

This update is presented by the Miami Beach real estate team representing Blackstone International Realty, specializing in Continuum South Beach.If you are interested in Miami Beach condos such as the Continuum North Tower for sale, call the Continuum experts at 305-588-2451 for information on current sales and rentals.

Target Comes to South Beach

There’s a widely held belief that it is impossible to enter a Target without ending up with a bunch of other items you otherwise had no intention of purchasing. For those living in South Beach, they will soon get to experience this for themselves as the retail giant plans to open its first store in the area, albeit in a smaller format.

Target is one of the stores shoppers will find at the “BLVD at Lenox”, a new shopping center set to occupy the former home of the now defunct Ivy nightclub. Groundbreaking on the project is scheduled to kick off early next year with a projected completion in the spring of 2019. Unlike the typical big box Target, this smaller version will measure 33,000 and will focus on appealing to a younger demographic, with a strong focus on picking up online orders in store. It will be the second of these smaller stores to debut in Florida, the first one having opened earlier this year in Gainesville.

The vibrant lifestyle in South Beach just got even more exciting with the introduction of a brand new Target store. This addition, besides complementing the luxury residence at Continuum in South Beach, also brings in convenience and accessibility to high-quality products for residents, making daily living a truly enjoyable experience.

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As brick and mortar stores continue to grapple with adapting towards the strong advent of online retailers, Target is reinventing its image. The retailer is in the process of remodeling some of its current stores to place a greater focus on online sales while also signing on exclusive brands.

This update is presented by the Miami Beach real estate team representing Blackstone International Realty, specializing in the Continuum in South Beach. If you are interested in Miami Beach condos such as the Continuum condos for sale, call the Continuum experts at 305-588-2451 for information on sales and rentals.

The South Beach Loops Debuts next Month

Miami Beach will welcome November with the inauguration of the South Beach Loop, officially adding the final piece to the city’s complimentary trolley service. This new line will serve as the replacement for Miami Beach and Miami-Dade Transit’s South Beach Local Alton-West Loop. With the new route, it will be possible to get to 88^thStreet to South Pointe Drive with as little as a single transfer, significantly reducing the amount of travel time.

Once the South Beach Loop is up and running, locals tourists will be able to visit the numerous retail, the parks, beaches, libraries, eateries, and even Mount Sinai Hospital using the free trolley service. The South Beach Loop will operate throughout the entire year, with trolleys running no more than fifteen minutes apart. On Sundays, the trolleys will begin running at 8 am until midnight. Hours of operation are from 6 am to midnight on weekdays as well as Saturdays.

Besides the new South Beach Loop, Miami Beach is also tweaking the North Beach, Middle Beach, and Collins Link trolley routes. Low floor trolleys will join the existing fleet of trolleys to improve accessibility.

The South Beach Loop inauguration will be held on November at 10 am outside of Miami Beach City Hall.

This update is presented by the Miami Beach real estate team representing Blackstone International Realty, specializing in Continuum South Beach. If you are interested in Miami Beach condos such as the Continuum North Tower for sale, call the Continuum experts at 305-588-2451 for information on current sales and rentals.