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Revamped Miami Beach Convention Center Will Open Soon

After more than two years of construction, the finishing touches are finally underway for the revamped Miami Beach Convention Center. The building is expected to open its renovated doors in six months, with a partial opening taking place sometime next month.

The Miami Beach Convention Center’s renovation is part of a massive $600+ million project aimed at restoring and expanding the classic facility. This new and improved version will boast more than 1.3 million square feet and it will also include a huge 50,000+ square foot grand ballroom. Future visitors will also find additional enhancements including new indoor and outdoor spaces.

Attendance and business at the convention center have had a tricky time due to the construction, which has remained partially open only for certain shows and events such as last year’s popular Art Basel. Large scale shows are typically held at the facility throughout the year. The first major convention center event is scheduled to take place later this year on September 23.

Are you excited to visit the new and improved Miami Beach Convention Center once it [fully] opens its doors?

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.

Check out These Inexpensive South Beach Wine & Food Festival Events

The South Beach Wine & Food Festival has tons of unique events for foodies and wine connoisseurs to participate in. For the average person, however, attending them can be expensive due to the asking prices for admission. Here are a couple of suggestions you may wish to consider that’ll allow you to have a good time while staying within your budget.

For avid Food Network watchers, the names Robert Irvine, Alton Brown, and Duff Goldman might sound familiar. If you’ve ever wanted to potentially meet one of them in person, you can check out the Badia Spices’ Fun and Fit as a Family event happening at the Frost Museum of Science. While the event is largely aimed at kids, the celebrities will be making appearances. Tickets for this event are only $24.

Does yoga plus bellinis sound like a good time? Wellness advocate and activist Julie Smolyansky will be hosting Buddhas and Bellinis at Loews Miami Beach Hotel which includes a morning yoga session followed by bellinis and a discussion centered around health, wellness, and self-care. Tickets are just $35.

Former reality television star Kristin Cavallari is hosting a sunset party featuring bottomless rose courtesy of Whispering Angel by Château D’Esclans. Tickets for this event are $75.

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.

Enjoy Romantic Music This Valentine’s Day

Happy Valentine’s Day, everyone! If you don’t already have plans or if you’re just looking for a place to relax, unwind, and enjoy some tunes with your significant other regardless of what day it is, pay close attention! There are a couple of suggestions to have a romantic night listening to musical performances.

Let’s begin with a place located right here in Miami Beach. The Regent Cocktail Club perfectly fits the description of ultimate date night. Located near the back of South Beach’s Gale Hotel, it’s a throwback with a classic décor and a great ambiance enhanced by the great music. You’ll find it at 1690 Collins Avenue.

Not far from Miami Beach is Le Chat Noir on Miami Avenue in the downtown area. For jazz fans, this is the place to be. Even if you decide not to go on Valentine’s Day, you can catch a live musical performance every night of the week.

No list would be complete without mentioning The Wynwood Yard. The outdoor setting here perfectly complements the vibrantly lush Wynwood mainstay which hosts events like Jazz at the Yard on Wednesdays and reggae on Sundays. A special Valentine’s Day performance is going down tonight featuring a performance by Nikki Kidd.

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.

What to Know When Buying a Condo

A condominium is a fantastic way to own a home without having to deal with all of the responsibilities that come attached to a single family residence. With the dues paid to the association, the maintenance such as landscaping or mowing the lawn is taken care of for you. At the same time, it’s also important to know what you’re getting into before signing on the dotted line.

Evaluate how the association runs. Take the time to inquire how the association operates as well as its financial stability. While you probably won’t run into any issues of that kind in South Beach, it’s still important to be aware. On that note, you may also wish to do your homework in regards to its budget, if the situation allows for it.

Don’t forget there are rules that must be followed. A perk of a single family home is the tremendous amount of freedom to largely do as you please in regards to customization and how you live. In a condo, you’ll be forced to follow the rules of the association which can range from prohibiting pets to limiting what you can or cannot paint inside your unit.

Remember the dues. While condos are generally less expensive to own than a single family home, it’s worth keeping in mind that besides the condo payment, you will likely be required to pay other fees such as those charged by the association. Make sure you factor this into your budget.

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.

Super Bowl Grub for Game Day

Super Bowl Sunday is less than a week away! While the Patriots and Eagles train for the big day, fans are eagerly deciding how they’ll spend the day. To get you in the mood, a couple of Miami eateries are serving New England and Philadelphia favorites.

Creamy lobster rolls are beloved by Patriots fan. Luke’s Lobster over in Miami not only sells lobster rolls, it also has lemon juice drenched shrimp rolls as well as crab rolls. The restaurant is taking bulk orders and it will even deliver for free in Aventura and Brickell if your order is over $150. Luke’s Lobster is located at 701 South Miami Avenue.

Philly cheesesteaks are synonymous with Philadelphia. If you’re looking to try some on Super Bowl Sunday to support the Eagles, you can’t go wrong with Philly Grub in Pinecrest, known for its authenticity. Choose an original cheesesteak for just $8.76 or upgrade to the tailgate box for $76. Philly Grub is located at 8269 SW 124th Street.

When it comes to dessert, the cream-filled cake sandwiches served at Sweetness Bakeshop in South Miami will delight New England and Philadelphia fans alike. Choose from flavors like chocolate or red velvet or buy one of the Super Bowl-themed cupcakes. Sweetness Bakeshop’s address is 9549 Sunset Drive.

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 Surfside at Third Thursdays

It doesn’t get the same amount of attention as its neighbors Miami Beach and Bal Harbour, yet the town of Surfside has the charm to spare despite remaining something of a best-kept secret. There is plenty of shopping, the neighborhoods are wonderful to walk through, and the beach can be found nearby, along with the stellar views.

Last Thursday, Surfside kicked off the tenth season of its monthly event called Third Thursdays. The party is held on 95th Street between Collins and Harding Avenue and it includes free cocktail tastings, plenty of food trucks, live entertainment, activities for the little ones, and even activities for those that like to stay fit. Best of all, there is no cost to attend.

This year, organizers are switching things up a bit by adding themed events to Third Thursdays. Last week’s “Surfside Ride” event made it a point to present Surfside as a pedestrian and bike friendly area where attendees were encouraged to bring scooters bikes, and skates as well as their four-legged friends.

Did you miss out on last week’s Third Thursday? No worries! The next event will be held on February 15 and will feature a “Get Sporty” theme centered around wearing your favorite workout gear, regardless of the time period.

This update is presented by the Miami Beach real estate team representing Blackstone International Realty, specializing in theContinuum 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.

South Beach Welcomes Sushi Azabu

Looking for a new place to eat this weekend? If you’re a fan of Japanese food such as sushi, you’ll want to check out Sushi Azabu New York, debuting this Friday inside of the Marriott Stanton South Beach. Spearheaded by “Chef Masa” Masatsugu Kubo, the new eatery fuses raw fish and izakaya in a setting that includes a full-service dining room, a cocktail bar called Bar Azabu, and an inconspicuous sushi counter going by the name of The Den.

Azabu New York’s South Beach location is only the second one in the country. Besides New York, there is only one other location in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The South Beach incarnation will be setting itself apart by introducing the sushi den and the full-fledged dining room. The izakaya-style food will be prepared using traditional Japanese Binchotan charcoal on a robata grill. Guests intending to dine at the restaurant will be able to try dishes such as Japanese fried rice, raindrop cake, robata-grilled Yakitori, and more. As for the sushi bar, it will have eleven seats and it will serve omakase-style sushi.

Sushi Azabu New York has received stars from the prestigious Michelin Guides. Stop by its home at 161 Ocean Drive and try it for yourself!

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.

Stay in One of Miami Beach’s Most Lavish Homes


Do you know about Gianni Versace? The late Italian fashion designer achieved fame for his eye for style as well as for the home he lived in right here in Miami Beach. In 1997, his death made headlines and it is the subject of the upcoming second season of the Emmy-winning American Crime Story anthology series, appropriately titled The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story.

Versace’s lavish Mediterranean-style home was known as Casa Casuarina and it sat unused for many years after his passing. It has now taken on new life as a high-end boutique hotel called The Villa Casa Casuarina. Despite the tweak in the name and its reinvention from a home to a hotel, the mansion still retains some of the unique details that Versace added to the home prior to his death. Guests can take a dip in the pool lined with 24-karat gold tiles, relax admire the view on the rooftop observatory, or get some rest on the massive beds that require the use of custom-made sheets. When it comes time to dine, guests can have their meal in Versace’s dining room which is now a gourmet restaurant.

You can learn more about The Villa Casa Casuarina as well as book your stay by visiting http://vmmiamibeach.com/.

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.

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 8th and will run until the 11th. 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.

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.