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Casino Miami sold
 |  Andrea Richard

Casino Miami has been acquired by Las Vegas casino mogul Phil Ruffin with hints of big plans at the 21-acre site, which has room for more development. The 200,000-square-foot casino

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Casino Miami has been acquired by Las Vegas casino mogul Phil Ruffin with hints of big plans at the 21-acre site, which has room for more development. The 200,000-square-foot casino at 3500 NW 37th Ave. currently boasts 1,000 slot machines, but is licensed to hold 2,000. “We have exciting plans for Casino Miami that we will be revealing in the near future,” said Ruffin, who owns the Treasure Island Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.
Top-rated chef comes to Miami
 |  Andrea Richard

Award winning chef Hemant Mathur is leading the kitchen at Maska, Rickshaw Hospitality Group’s new restaurant in Midtown. In 2004, Mathur opened Devi near New York’s Union Square, which, became

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Award winning chef Hemant Mathur is leading the kitchen at Maska, Rickshaw Hospitality Group’s new restaurant in Midtown. In 2004, Mathur opened Devi near New York’s Union Square, which, became the country’s first Michelin-starred Indian restaurant. In 2010, he opened Tulsi, on Manhattan’s east side, which also received a Michelin star. Mathur is known for his skill with the Indian clay oven, and the restaurant is offering traditional and progressive Indian cuisine.
Estates at Acqualina goes vertical
 |  Andrea Richard

Miami-based Coastal Construction has been awarded a $600 million contract by the Trump Group to build two 50-story towers at The Estates at Acqualina in Sunny Isles Beach. Coastal is

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Miami-based Coastal Construction has been awarded a $600 million contract by the Trump Group to build two 50-story towers at The Estates at Acqualina in Sunny Isles Beach. Coastal is preparing to go vertical on the first tower and has commenced the foundation work for the second tower of the $1.6 billion project located at 17901 Collins Ave. The development’s 245 condominiums are priced from $4.2 million to $14 million, with penthouses priced up to $35 million.
Mount Sinai opens in Hialeah
 |  Andrea Richard

Mount Sinai has opened a 100,000-square-foot, free-standing emergency room at 6050 W. 20th Ave. in Hialeah, creating more than 100 jobs. Mount Sinai’s new facility is expected to accommodate 30,000

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Mount Sinai opens in Hialeah Mount Sinai has opened a 100,000-square-foot, free-standing emergency room at 6050 W. 20th Ave. in Hialeah, creating more than 100 jobs. Mount Sinai’s new facility is expected to accommodate 30,000 patient visits a year. The center includes two ultrasound machines, a state-of-the art CT scan and 20 private examination rooms.
Virgin building cruise terminal
 |  Andrea Richard

Virgin Group founder Richard Branson and Virgin Voyages President and CEO Tom McAlpin announced plans to build a new cruise terminal for Virgin Voyages at PortMIami. Virgin Voyages, which is

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Virgin building cruise terminal Virgin Group founder Richard Branson and Virgin Voyages President and CEO Tom McAlpin announced plans to build a new cruise terminal for Virgin Voyages at PortMIami. Virgin Voyages, which is headquartered in Plantation, also announced that its first ship, the Scarlet Lady, will continue to sail to the Caribbean from Miami throughout 2021. The company’s second ship will sail from Miami during the fall-winter cruise season of 2021-22.
Three new board members
 |  Frank Papandrea

Business for the Arts of Broward has announced three new board members. Jennifer Bales Drake is vice chair of the Becker law firm’s public-private partnerships practice group. Tali Karp has

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Construction is booming
 |  Frank Papandrea

Marker Construction Group in Fort Lauderdale continues growing. The construction management and general contracting firm has several new projects, including Comprehensive Love Street Development in Jupiter. The firm, founded in

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Premier medical services celebrated
 |  Frank Papandrea

On Nov. 9, Cleveland Clinic Florida celebrated its 30th anniversary and a year of growth with its Celebrate! event, including the recent expansion of the top-ranked hospital in the Miami-Fort

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New headquarters
 |  Frank Papandrea

Fulfillment center and services firm ShipMonk is the first to sign a lease at the new industrial park Bridge Point Riverband in Fort Lauderdale. Located at 201 NW 22nd Ave.,

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Food and wine festival debuts
 |  Frank Papandrea

The Greater Fort Lauderdale Food & Wine Festival debuts March 22 in Fort Lauderdale and Hollywood, featuring more than 100 local restaurants, spirit brands, wineries and breweries. The three-day festival,

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The Greater Fort Lauderdale Food & Wine Festival debuts March 22 in Fort Lauderdale and Hollywood, featuring more than 100 local restaurants, spirit brands, wineries and breweries. The three-day festival, which benefits Feeding South Florida, will showcase Broward County’s renowned and emerging chefs and restaurateurs.
New board for NAIOP
 |  Andrea Richard

NAIOP South Florida, a commercial real estate development organization, has announced the following officers and executive committee for its 2019 board of directors: • President: Butters Realty & Management executive

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New board for NAIOP NAIOP South Florida, a commercial real estate development organization, has announced the following officers and executive committee for its 2019 board of directors: • President: Butters Realty & Management executive vice president and office leasing director Darcie Lunsford. (Left). • President-elect: Duke Realty vice president Stephanie Rodriguez. • Secretary: Legacy Bank of Florida senior vice president of commercial lending Patricia Bedley. • Treasurer: Raymond James Financial adviser Marc Kopelman.
 |  Andrea Richard

The former Bao Bar space on Las Olas Boulevard has been reborn as Casa Sensei with dishes inspired by Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Thai and Latin traditions. The restaurant at 1200

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The former Bao Bar space on Las Olas Boulevard has been reborn as Casa Sensei with dishes inspired by Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Thai and Latin traditions. The restaurant at 1200 Las Olas Blvd., along the Himmarshee Canal, includes two private dining rooms accommodating up to 22. The redesign also includes dockside dining, with a new Zen garden with fire globes and two terraces overlooking the canal, and seating for up to 70.