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Citigroup Center in Downtown Miami Announces 38,000 SF of New Leasing Activity

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023

Citigroup Center , an 810,000-square-foot, 34-story trophy tower in Downtown Miami and the second-largest Class A office building in Florida, today announced that it has executed 38,731 total square feet of leasing agreements.

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  • Citigroup Center , an 810,000-square-foot, 34-story trophy tower in Downtown Miami and the second-largest Class A office building in Florida, today announced that it has executed 38,731 total square feet of leasing agreements.
  • Four of the new tenants will occupy brand new spec suites completed by Citigroup Center.
  • Lithium Capital Management, a Chile-based investment advisory firm, signed a lease for a new 2,443-square-foot spec suite as the location for its Miami office.
  • Miami Downtown Development Authority (DDA), an independent agency of the City of Miami, signed a lease for a 9,295-square-foot office space for its relocation from its existing office location in Downtown Miami.

Tickets on Sale Now for the 23rd Annual Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival Presented by Capital One

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Monday, November 6, 2023

Tickets are officially on sale for one of the biggest, most star-studded, and delicious wine and food charity festivals in the country: the 23rd annual Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival presented by Capital One (SOBEWFF®).

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  • Tickets are officially on sale for one of the biggest, most star-studded, and delicious wine and food charity festivals in the country: the 23rd annual Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival presented by Capital One (SOBEWFF®).
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231106485643/en/
    Tickets are officially On Sale Now for the Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival presented by Capital One!
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    “The Festival is as much a showcase of great food and drink as it is a celebration of the spirit of Miami,” says Lee Brian Schrager, Festival Founder and Director.
  • Tickets for the festival are On Sale NOW, with various options to suit your taste and budget at sobewff.org .

The Education Fund sends top business and hospitality leaders back to school in the Teach-A-Thon

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Friday, September 22, 2023

"The Education Fund Teach-A-Thon is not Career Day. The business professionals are teaching actual lessons -- in financial literacy, science, technology, engineering, math, English, and social sciences," says Linda Lecht, president of The Education Fund.

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  • The Education Fund and Wells Fargo unite to ensure success for thousands of public school students in Miami-Dade.
  • The Education Fund Teach-A-Thon fosters awareness about the role of educators and, in the process, begins prepping tomorrow's workforce today.
  • This year, The Education Fund aims to enlist more than 150 business professionals as Public School Champions to share their expertise with public school students in Miami-Dade County and teach financial literacy, STEM, and other critical lessons.
  • Since then, the program has raised more than $500,000 from 2,728 Public School Champions for public school classrooms across Miami-Dade.

The Brady Hunter Foundation Announces Support for Biscayne Bay Conservation

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Thursday, August 24, 2023

MIAMI, Aug. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Florida is one step closer to seeing a new specialty license plate on cars and boat trailers. The Brady Hunter Foundation, a philanthropic organization operated by a group of philanthropists and animal lovers committed to ending animal cruelty, protecting wildlife, and making a positive impact in the lives of children, is partnering with Miami-Dade County's Office of Resilience and The Miami Foundation to ensure residents throughout Florida can support clean water preservation with a Protect Biscayne Bay specialty license plate. With a generous donation to the Biscayne Bay Recovery Fund, The Brady Hunter Foundation will cover the costs to fulfill statewide circulation requirements and distribute license plate vouchers to people passionate about climate and environmental resilience. 

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  • "We are thrilled to collaborate with Miami-Dade County and The Miami Foundation in their mission to create a healthier and more resilient Biscayne Bay," said Josh Fox, founder of The Brady Hunter Foundation.
  • Together, The Brady Hunter Foundation, Miami-Dade County and The Miami Foundation will celebrate their collective commitment to Biscayne Bay on International Coastal Cleanup Day on September 16, 2023.
  • The Brady Hunter Foundation's commitment to the Protect Biscayne Bay specialty license plate campaign exemplifies its dedication to environmental conservation and community engagement.
  • By partnering with Miami-Dade County and The Miami Foundation, The Brady Hunter Foundation is making a meaningful and lasting impact on the health and vitality of Biscayne Bay and its surrounding ecosystems.

SWIRE PROPERTIES ANNOUNCES ONE ISLAND DRIVE, A NEW LUXURY DESTINATION FOR SOPHISTICATED ISLAND LIVING IN MIAMI

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Thursday, June 1, 2023

MIAMI, June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Swire Properties is delighted to unveil the first official details of One Island Drive, an unparalleled residential and hospitality destination set within a secluded island sanctuary moments from Miami's vibrant urban core. Surrounded by waterfront vistas, One Island Drive will be one of the crowning achievements of Swire Properties' portfolio of world-class properties and is destined to be a defining landmark on the Miami skyline.  

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  • Surrounded by waterfront vistas, One Island Drive will be one of the crowning achievements of Swire Properties' portfolio of world-class properties and is destined to be a defining landmark on the Miami skyline.
  • Located at the southernmost point of Brickell Key, the exclusive island community that Swire Properties has been developing for over 40 years, One Island Drive will be an oasis of calm, featuring two architecturally spectacular towers.
  • With all the glamour and excitement of Miami, including convenient access to the city, One Island Drive offers the ultimate privacy for residents and guests.
  • "Twenty-three years ago, Swire and Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group joined forces to open Mandarin Oriental, Miami, forever elevating the level of hospitality in the destination.

AIR Communities Named a 2023 Top Workplace in South Florida

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023

Miami, Florida, May 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Apartment Income REIT Corp. ("AIR" or “AIR Communities”) (NYSE: AIRC) today announced that it has been named a Top Workplace in South Florida by The Sun Sentinel.

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  • Miami, Florida, May 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Apartment Income REIT Corp. ("AIR" or “AIR Communities”) (NYSE: AIRC) today announced that it has been named a Top Workplace in South Florida by The Sun Sentinel.
  • “We are honored to be named a Top Workplace in South Florida,” said Vice President of Human Resources Beth Harmon.
  • “This Top Workplace award is recognition of the AIR team’s efforts in South Florida, which is growing and performing exceptionally well,” said Area Vice President of Operations Kevin Mosher.
  • South Florida is a shining example of that fact.”
    This is AIR’s first Top Workplace win in South Florida, following a long history of regional and national Top Workplace award recognitions.

CP Group Announces Over 32,000 SF in New Leasing at One Biscayne Tower in Miami, Florida

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023

CP Group , the largest office landlord in Florida and Miami, today announced five new leasing agreements at One Biscayne Tower — a 38-story, 692,000-square-foot Class A office tower located at 2 South Biscayne Blvd in Downtown Miami.

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  • CP Group , the largest office landlord in Florida and Miami, today announced five new leasing agreements at One Biscayne Tower — a 38-story, 692,000-square-foot Class A office tower located at 2 South Biscayne Blvd in Downtown Miami.
  • Taylor English, a full-service law firm new to Miami, which signed a lease for 8,797 square feet.
  • “We are delighted to locate our new Miami office at One Biscayne Tower,” said Dev Kantesaria, Managing Partner at Valley Forge.
  • “We are excited to welcome the newest tenants to One Biscayne Tower, an iconic building in the heart of Miami's business district,” Weeks said.

Citigroup Center in Downtown Miami Leases Spec Office Suites, Announces Rebrand Amid Incoming Renovations

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Monday, January 23, 2023

Citigroup Center, a 34-story trophy tower in Downtown Miami and the second-largest Class A office building in the state of Florida, today announced the leasing and occupancy of nearly 28,000 square feet of spec office suites to eight industry-leading tenants.

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  • Citigroup Center, a 34-story trophy tower in Downtown Miami and the second-largest Class A office building in the state of Florida, today announced the leasing and occupancy of nearly 28,000 square feet of spec office suites to eight industry-leading tenants.
  • Citigroup Center ’s unobstructed views of Biscayne Bay, paired with access to the sprawling adjacent Bayfront Park and hospitality-focused amenities and service, create the ultimate workspace.
  • Steven Hurwitz, Doug Okun, and Madeline Fine of JLL represent the landlord in the leasing of Citigroup Center.
  • “The success of and demand for Citigroup Center’s move-in ready suites speaks volumes to the office market shift post-pandemic,” said Hurwitz.

CP Group Announces 46,000 SF in New Leasing at One Biscayne Tower in Miami, Florida

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Friday, September 23, 2022

CP Group , the largest office landlord in Florida and Downtown Miami, today announced it has finalized two leasing agreements at One Biscayne Tower a best-in-class, 38-floor office tower in Downtown Miami.

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  • CP Group , the largest office landlord in Florida and Downtown Miami, today announced it has finalized two leasing agreements at One Biscayne Tower a best-in-class, 38-floor office tower in Downtown Miami.
  • The new deals come approximately one year after CP Group acquired One Biscayne Tower .
  • The recent leasing activity at One Biscayne Tower follows the leasing of two full floors, totaling nearly 51,000 SF, to global cruise line operator Royal Caribbean at the end of 2021.
  • We are happy to welcome Quest to our growing ecosystem of tenants at One Biscayne Tower and retain CMA, said John Osborne, Senior Vice President at CP Group.

Turk Hospitality Ventures Announces the Launch of Biscayne Coffee, An Eco-Friendly Coffee Brand Dedicated to Preserving Biscayne Bay, in Miami, Florida

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Monday, May 23, 2022

MIAMI, May 23, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Hospitality industry expert Steve Turk, founder of Turk Hospitality Ventures and creator of The Hospitality Mentor Podcast, is excited to announce the launch of Biscayne Coffee. This newly developed eco-friendly coffee brand was founded with a giving spirit and a big idea: to enjoy delicious coffee roasted in Miami while helping save Biscayne Bay and the wildlife that inhabit it for future generations to enjoy. 10% of all Biscayne Coffee sales will be donated to the Biscayne Bay Foundation, a nonprofit organization based in South Florida, whose mission is to increase awareness of the health, safety, and sustainability of waterways on Biscayne Bay.

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  • Biscayne Coffee features a variety of delicious hand-crafted, locally brewed, Fairtrade gourmet coffee, as well as coffee mugs, tumblers, and branded merch.
  • Biscayne Coffee's product lineup includes:
    Biscayne Blend Dark Roast: This is Biscayne Coffee's signature blend originating from Indonesia, Central, and South America.
  • Passionate about the preservation of Biscayne Bay and his hometown, Turk was witness to a life-changing experience at Biscayne Bay that inspired the creation of the coffee brand.
  • Additionally, Biscayne Coffee is the official sponsor of the " Good Morning Hospitality " podcast and the "Morning brew" newsletter.