A unanimous vote paves the way for thoughtful transformation in Downtown Sarasota. Nichols Architects is proud to be part of the transformative Mira Mar project in Downtown Sarasota, which yesterday secured a unanimous 5-0 approval from the City Commission. The decision follows eight hours of public testimony and marks a key milestone toward the revitalization of the historic Mira Mar site. The approved plan paves the way for the construction of two 18-story residential towers, introducing new housing opportunities while…

Nearly 25 years after we first brought it to life, the Nichols Architects-designed Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne is entering a new chapter. A $100M renovation is now underway, focused on updating interiors and enhancing amenities while preserving the architectural legacy that has made the resort a landmark since 2001. It’s the first comprehensive refresh of the 13-story, 420-room hotel since its opening — a testament to the longevity and impact of its original design. Spearheaded by design architect Hart Howerton, with public…

CLEARWATER, Fla. — The newest resort on Clearwater Beach, Opal Sol, offers the most meeting space in Pinellas County. It opens the county to mid-size groups for the first time, according to Visit St. Pete-Clearwater. “Groups who have not been able to come here in the past will now be able to consider Clearwater Beach as a destination,” said VSPC CEO and Pres. Brian Lowack. “That’s going to open up the opportunity for us.” Opal Sol, with 248 Gulf front…

Codina Partners will take management in house for its properties, including two major new developments in Miami-Dade County. The Coral Gables-based developer launched its Multi-Family Property Management Division exclusively for its own portfolio, reported Brian Bandell from South Florida Business Journal. The first one will be Regency Parc, a project that broke ground in Coral Gables in 2023. The 126-unit luxury apartment complex designed by Nichols Architects will have larger units for people used to having single-family homes. When Regency Parc…

Congratulations to Mill Creek Residential on the start of preleasing at Modera Riverside, a key new residential development in the heart of the Miami Riverside Center master plan. Designed by Nichols Architects, the 36-story high-rise brings 428 homes and over 4,000 square feet of retail to a transit-rich site at the edge of Brickell, Downtown Miami, and the Miami River District. With a Walk Score of 93 and a Transit Score of 100, the building was envisioned as a central…