By Lisa J. Huriash, from South Florida Sun Sentinel The fast-growing city of Pompano Beach is poised to grow even bigger — with a $2 billion, 75-acre revamped downtown envisioned to lure people with new residences, stores, offices as well as a water feature that could span as far as 12 city blocks. An artist’s rendering shows the extent of what’s possible: Many new multi-story buildings would flank a pedestrian-friendly, community-oriented grassy area that is centered around the waterway, with ample…

Miami-Dade could soon rename the Park West Metromover station. The new name of the station is proposed to be the Miami Worldcenter Metromover Station. A memo from county staff notes that Worldcenter is a massive development spanning multiple blocks and a mix of uses. Renaming the Park West Metromover Station as the Miami Worldcenter Metromover Station “will promote and identify this landmark which is expected to have a positive impact on the growth of our local economy and tourism industry.”…

Florida International University’s Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management has taken a major step toward strengthening its leadership with the appointment of a new chair and three distinguished industry executives to its Executive Advisory Board. As of February 20, 2025, the school announced that Richard Brilliant, a respected alumnus and hospitality executive at Carnival Cruise Lines, would assume the role of board chair. Joining him on the board are John Boettger, managing director at Westmont Hospitality Group; Jorge L. Rodriguez, president of Latin America and the Caribbean at SUBWAY®; and Mutluhan…

Nichols Architects are excited to announce we’re starting a new chapter—just a couple of blocks away, in Coral Gables. Our new home holds special meaning for us: it’s The Alhambra, a building our team designed in the 1980s. Part of a transformative project that helped shape the Gables’ architectural landscape; it was the first under the Mediterranean Ordinance that today is a signature of the city. The Alhambra consists of the 14-story Alhambra Plaza tower and the seven-story Alhambra West…

Opal Sol has officially welcomed its first guests! 🌊☀️ Following its soft opening on February 14th, the newest luxury resort on Clearwater Beach is now accepting reservations. Designed by Nichols Architects, Opal Sol offers 248 rooms, three pools, multiple dining options, a spa, and 57,194 square feet of event space—all seamlessly connected to its sister resort, Opal Sands, via skyway bridge. With both resorts combining for over 106,000 square feet of event space, Opal Sol is ready to host unforgettable…