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#SouthFlorida has the power ?? Commercial Observer features influential leaders and visionaries redefining the commercial #realestate landscape in its annual Power South Florida list. This year’s list reflects the institutions that built the region into a national powerhouse, including: David Martin, Terra; Dev Motwani, Merrimac Ventures; Nitin Motwani, Miami Worldcenter Associates LLC; Camilo Miguel, Jr., Mast Capital; Dan McGowan, JLL South Florida; Jonathan Goldstein, Cain International; and Matthew Whitman Lazenby, Whitman Family Development. From transformative developments to forward-thinking investments, these are the developers, investors and dealmakers #FuelingFlorida and #MovingMiami. See the full list ?? bit.ly/3FDDGtE

Power South Florida 2025: Camilo Miguel, Jr., Founder and CEO at Mast Capital Almost two decades after Camilo Miguel Jr. founded it, Mast Capital is at the forefront of a defining era in its rapidly evolving hometown of Miami, and around Florida. While dominating Miami’s high-end condo game, Mast is also maneuvering in other markets and asset types. In December, Mast and Amzak Capital secured $73 million for the renovation of the 480-acre Saddlebrook Resort in Tampa. That plan includes upgrading existing units and amenities at the golf resort, and adding almost 500 more. Read the full profile: https://lnkd.in/e9eJ32Xb

This month, Schwartz Media Strategies Partner Yudi Fernández Kim has been named an honoree of the South Florida Business Journal’s 2025 Influential Business Women Awards, which spotlights 25 women in South Florida every year, recognizing exemplary leadership, business acumen and community involvement. Since joining the firm in 2011, she has achieved continued success, growing her career in communications from an account executive role to becoming the firm’s first female and Hispanic partner a few years ago. Today, she leads multilingual integrated campaigns on behalf of clients across the firm’s core practices, with an emphasis on commercial real estate, construction, financial services and municipal affairs. In her profile, Yudi shares her wisdom for other women in business, her mantra for overcoming challenges and how #SchwartzMedia partners Tadd Schwartz and Aaron Gordon have served as valuable mentors. Read it here??? bit.ly/3RaPaXT

Congratulations to Stanley Price of Bilzin Sumberg Baena Price & Axelrod, as he has been selected as a recipient of the Daily Business Review’s 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award. Read more: https://bit.ly/3QeP0yr

Meet Yudi Fernández Kim, our long-time partner at Schwartz Media Strategies and the heart and soul of our #Florida #communications agency. Yudi brings a rare combination of tireless work ethic, client service, strategic counsel and grit… all packaged within the natural born leader and mentor that she has become. There’s never a day that Yudi doesn’t meet a challenge or opportunity with her trademark smile and positive attitude. She makes it fun to do what we do, day in and day out. Yudi elevates us individually, and brings us together as a team. Congrats Yudi - you’ve earned this recognition as one of the region’s Influential Business Leaders. I can’t think of anyone more deserving than you. ???????????? Schwartz Media Strategies #FuelingFlorida #MovingMiami South Florida Business Journal Mel Meléndez Brian Bandell Melanie Dickinson

Make your reservation — Maple & Ash, one of #Chicago’s most celebrated steakhouses, has arrived at Miami Worldcenter Miami Worldcenter, bringing the renowned two-Michelin-starred Chef Danny Grant to the heart of #DowntownMiami. Located within #MiamiWorldcenter, a $6 billion mixed-use destination spanning 27 acres, this 22,000-square-foot, two-story restaurant flagship is the largest location for the brand, and offers standout seafood, handmade pastas, and Miami-exclusive dishes like hamachi crudo and, of course, steak. With the addition of Maple & Ash, Miami Worldcenter solidifies its place as a premier culinary destination, offering a diverse range of concepts including Brasserie Laurel and Chug’s Express by Michelin-star Chef Michael Beltran, Sixty Vines, JUVIA, and Villa One Tequila Gardens, a rooftop bar co-owned by Nick Jonas and John Varvatos, among others.

2024 was another bold year at The Miami Foundation. From investing in local leaders and nonprofit causes, to eliminating drownings in Miami and inspiring our community to vote, we covered A LOT of ground – and set a high bar for 2025. ?? $130 million was invested back into our community. ??Nearly 900 students received $2.2 million in scholarships. ?? Give Miami Day raised $40 million from 110,000 donations. And so much more! Dive into the Foundation's 2024 Annual Report, just released for #305Day ?? https://lnkd.in/eHpTqUjR #Miami #philanthropy #giving #investing #community Rebecca Fishman Lipsey Jocelyn Noya Quintana Lindsey Linzer Nikisha Williams

Last night, JLL Managing Director Lucia Hedke strapped on her gloves and stepped out of the #realestate arena into the boxing ring to participate in Haymakers for Hope's inaugural Miami Beach Brawl, ultimately winning her match and raising over $25,000. The inspirational #CRE leader, who heads the firm's #Florida healthcare practice, spoke with CoStar about her participation ahead of the match, detailing her preparation, how she first became involved with Haymakers for Hope, her decision to enter the ring, and who she's fighting for. Get inspired and read more ?? bit.ly/JLLH4H

?? It's #305Day! #Miami’s area code isn’t just a set of numbers—it’s a symbol of the city’s identity. The 305 area code has become synonymous with celebrity brands, #Michelin restaurants and global events, but there's a hidden side to Miami that only locals know. From secret dining spots to off-the-beaten-path experiences, we asked our team to share their favorite “best-kept Miami secrets” that make the Magic City special for #305Day. Check out their picks on the blog ?? bit.ly/305DAY

#BilzinSumberg’s Real Estate and Finance Group Chair, Suzanne Amaducci-Adams recently spoke with Commercial Observer's Jeff Ostrowski about dealmaking in South Florida and the current state of the market including factors such as construction costs and borrowing rates. ? "The South Florida market continues to be strong. That’s because of population growth. So many businesses are moving here. Is it booming? I wouldn’t say it’s necessarily booming, but it’s still very strong. We have challenges — it’s very expensive to live here, and we have the affordable housing crisis. So lower-income people are moving out, but we still have an influx of people, and we have an influx of companies."? ? Read more: https://bit.ly/41vwng0