Central South Beach Condo

PRICE : $224,000

Description | A rare corner unit with 2 bedrooms, garage parking, fully updated, and located in the heart of South Beach just steps from Flamingo Park and Lincoln Road! Did we also mention pet friendly and low maintenance fees? This is a place to call home. Call or email us today to view this unit -305.673.5300 or info@miamiangelproperties.com.

Address | 1498 Jefferson Ave # 205, Miami Beach - map it

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June 19, 2009 by Julie · Leave a Comment

Affordable Condo at Lincoln Road

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PRICE : $140,000 CLOSED SALE $135,000

Description | This large one bedroom, one bathroom condo is located just a few steps from Lincoln Road as well as a few blocks from the beach. With lots of light, high ceilings and an outstanding location, this condo is a turn-key investment. To view this property, please call us at 305.673.5300 or email info@miamiangelproperties.com.

Address | 1606 Jefferson Ave #11, Miami Beach - map it

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June 19, 2009 by Julie · Leave a Comment

Lincoln Road’s 50th Anniversary

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Next year in 2010, Lincoln Road, considered by residents and visitors to be the heart of South Beach, will celebrate its fiftieth anniversary. This outdoor pedestrian mall is my haven and my daily ten minute walk to the office full of delight, sounds, smells, colors, people, and always an experience.

As a resident of South Beach for almost a decade, I am still constantly enamored by the vitality and life on Lincoln Road. Yes, we have seen several changes over the years, some for the better and some towards the mainstream and name brands. Who would have thought that we would find such generic stores on Lincoln Road such as Ghirardelli, Gap, Banana Republic, American Apparel, Guess and Swatch. On the flip side, who would have imaged the annual Comedy Festival, the incredible popularity of Halloween and free world class live jazz, R&B and soul at the Van Dyke.

Let’s face it. There are very few pedestrian streets in the world similar to Lincoln Road. Morris Lapidus, the architect of Lincoln Road, stated that “my whole concept of life is to make it more unusual, more interesting, more warm.” He envisioned Lincoln Road as a fun experience, full of energy, contrasting shapes, with enchanting storefronts and a place to be seen.

The history of Lincoln Road begins with Carl Fisher, the founding father of Miami Beach. In 1912, Fisher cleared the mangroves in the area to make way for the Lincoln Road mall, his vision for the “Fifth Avenue of the South.” Then in 1921, the Miami Beach Community Church was the first building to be erected on Lincoln Road. From the 1920’s through the 1950’s, Lincoln Road attracted major retailers like Saks Fifth Avenue, Bonwit Teller, Woolworths, as well as many of America’s finest auto dealerships.

In 1957, Morris Lapidus was hired to rebuild and recreate Lincoln Road as Fisher’s “Fifth Avenue of the South.” According to historians, it was Lapidus that proposed to close most of Lincoln Road and make it solely a pedestrian destination. From 1957 through 1960, Lincoln Road was closed to vehicles and rebuilt. Then in 1960, Lincoln Road was officially re-opened and it enjoyed great success.

Unfortunately, during the recession of the 1980’s, Lincoln Road was literally empty as crime, vacant storefronts, and the homeless took over the area. According to Lynn Bernstein, a former city coordinator, Lincoln Road even enjoyed a weekly circus complete with elephants! Then in the early 90’s, the City of Miami Beach commissioned a design team led by architects Ben Wood and Carlos Zapata, to work with Morris Lapidus, and transform the storefronts and Lincoln Road to its former glory.

The latest addition to the Lincoln Road Mall will be extension of the pedestrian plaza between Lenox Avenue and Alton Road. This plaza is scheduled to open in 2010 and features a water garden, interactive public art, and a multi-use structure with an additional 250 parking spaces, high-end residential and office space. World famous designers, Herzog & De Meuron, that designed the Bird’s Nest Stadium for the 2008 Beijing Olympics, designed the new space and extension to Lincoln Road.

So if you are new to South Beach, a resident, visitor, or live in South Florida, come and spend a day or an evening and enjoy the many restaurants, shops, art, culture, live music or just people watching on Lincoln Road.

If you would like more information on Miami Beach or South Beach real estate, please contact us at (305) 673-5300 or email info@miamiangelproperties.com.

June 2, 2009 by Ross · Leave a Comment

The Park Gardens

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PRICE : $155,000 PRE-FORECLOSURE

Description | This is a huge corner unit with an extra half bath for guests and a fantastic kitchen. Everything has been remodeled including the granite kitchen and new bathroom fixtures. Within walking distance to Flamingo Park and Lincoln road, the location is priceless, not to mention the price. To view this property, please call us at 305.673.5300 or email info@miamiangelproperties.com.

Address | 1045 10 Street, Unit 604 - map it

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May 14, 2009 by Julie · Leave a Comment

The Miami Lifestyle

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This weekend I spent several hours biking on Collins Avenue and A1A with a few of my local cyclist friends. While we are dealing with major oversupply in the real estate market and continued news of major layoffs, we are truly blessed to live in this diverse and beautiful city. Let’s face it, for many living in Miami is a ”lifestyle” choice. While the rest of the country is enduring freezing temperatures or major snow storms, here we are living it up on the beach and swimming in the warm clear azure waters of the Atlantic Ocean.

Miami is growing up. Our downtown area may appear to be a concrete jungle, but if you look closely, it has the makings of one of the most striking urban centers in the world. When is the last time you looked at downtown from across the Biscayne Bay at night? This past weekend the annual Miami Marathon kicked off from the American Airlines Arena. The 26.2 mile race covers one of the most unique courses of all major marathons. In the early morning hours runners pass through and experience the Port of Miami, South Beach, Ocean Drive, Miami Beach Golf Club, the Venetian Isles, Brickell Avenue, Coconut Grove and Key Biscayne. We are constantly spoiled and exposed to major cultural, art, drama and professional sporting events in our city, lest not we forget our incredible architecture, organic farmers markets and a constant flow of international visitors.

This city never ceases to surprise me. Browsing through the December edition of Ocean Drive Magazine, I read about several new culinary superstars and recent restaurant openings. In the new Fontainebleau Miami Beach, we have Gotham Steak, Scarpetta, Hakkasan and La Cote. In the new W Hotel Miami Beach, which is scheduled to open this Spring, Mr. Chow and Serafina will make their debut. In Miami Beach, we continue to welcome new restaurants such as Gaia Ristorante on Ocean Drive, the famous Parisian restaurant Au Pied De Cochon, Sean Brasel’s Meat Market on Lincoln Road, Red Steakhouse, Fogo de Chao, and Philippe Chow’s “Philippe” in the Gansevoort South.

We may not have a large employer base, Silicon Valley, nor the most reliable workforce, but we do have something that keeps people wanting to move and live here. It’s a love hate thing. I am confident, however, that for most of us it is a lot more love than hate. This is a special city and we are fortunate to enjoy it in all of her glory.

January 27, 2009 by Ross · Leave a Comment

South Beach Short Sale

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PRICE : $120,000 PENDING SALE

Description | Reduced by more than half the original price, this is the perfect answer to get away from the cold winters up North. Located in the heart of South Beach within walking distance to Flamingo Park, Lincoln Road, Espanola Way, and the beach, why wouldn’t you snatch this up? Call today for more information on this short sale.

Address | 536 14th Street #101 map it

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November 14, 2008 by Julie · Leave a Comment

History, Art & Deco

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LIST PRICE: $315,000 SOLD PRICE: $302,000

Description | In a historical building, this flat has been maintained and upgraded. One block away from Lincoln Road, five blocks from the beach, you’ll find yourself living the SoBe dream.

Address | 1610 Pennsylvania Ave #1

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