A multi-level retail building at Miami Worldcenter described as a “jewel box” by its architect, NBWW, will begin construction next month, representatives of the developer have confirmed. Worldcenter will break ground on the new retail building in January 2021. The new retail building is currently known as Miami Worldcenter Block F-East. City records show that a construction permit has already been approved and pulled by contractors. It will include two floors of retail, along with a usable rooftop. An “iconic”…

It is the first building to open among the over $3-billion project to transform the Water Street area into a multi-use district that its developers hope will be a huge revenue booster. By Elizabeth Fry and Lloyd Sowers Locals have watched the construction of the JW Marriott reshape the skyline of downtown Tampa. Now, after nearly three years of hard work, the hotel on Water Street will finally open its doors to the public.  The new hotel boasts 519 guest…

The hotel’s opening is a major milestone for Water Street Tampa. By Ashley Gurbal Kritzer Until the last few weeks, Ron McAnaugh tried his hardest to stay out of the JW Marriott, Water Street Tampa’s new 26-story convention hotel. …The JW’s 519 rooms and two restaurants are ready right on time, and the gleaming, modern space will host its first guests on Monday. It is the host hotel for Super Bowl LV, set for Feb. 7 at Raymond James Stadium….

We are excited to see one of ours on the list… The Goodtime Hotel Pharrell Williams, who conceptualized this new Miami hotel with David Grutman and developer Eric Birnbaum, described it as “like being in a Wes Anderson film.” AD100 designer Ken Fulk lent his magic touch to the property, which comprises a lobby lounge, an expansive pool deck, a restaurant, an outdoor workout area, a recording studio, and 45,000 square feet of retail space—not to mention 266 rooms. Opening in February 2021; thegoodtimehotel.com…

The much-anticipated luxury hotel is a key part of the $3.5 billion Water Street Tampa development. By Jay Cridlin TAMPA — When it opens on Monday, the JW Marriott Tampa Water Street could usher in a new era of hospitality downtown. “This is probably going to be a four-star or -diamond,” said Christopher Adkins, the highly anticipated hotel’s director of sales and marketing. “This will be higher — and much higher, in many ways — than the Marriott.” The hotel…