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Luxury Airbnb High-Rises Are Reshaping Miami’s Skyline

Luxury Airbnb High-Rises Are Reshaping Miami’s Skyline

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West Eleventh residences, a luxury building in downtown Miami slated to break ground this summer, promises “endless indulgences.” It will feature an entertainment center, food hall, and a resort pool with private lounges—no amenity is spared. But these condos are designed to lure more than just Miami residents. The tower is part of a new trend in which developers build apartments made for Airbnb, allowing them to be rented 365 days a year. The project even boasts the short-term rental platform as a branding partner. The concept of an apartment complex built for Airbnb appears to have won over investors: West Eleventh’s 659 units are nearly sold out, at an average price of about $800,000, says Ryan Shear, managing partner with Property Markets Group, the tower’s developer. Buyers can choose to live there full-time, but their condo fees pay for a concierge who handles the logistics of renting their units out for short-term stays on Airbnb, from check-in to cleaning. Miami is ground zero for a new experiment in urban development catalyzed by Airbnb. More …

Rosa de la Cruz, Collector Who Shaped Miami’s Art Scene, Dies at 81

Rosa de la Cruz, Collector Who Shaped Miami’s Art Scene, Dies at 81

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Rosa de la Cruz, a collector whose holdings made her one of the key figures of Miami’s art scene, has died at 81. A family spokesperson confirmed her death on Sunday, saying that she died of a long illness. With her husband Carlos, de la Cruz amassed a rich collection of contemporary art that has been exhibited in a 30,000-square-foot Miami museum of its own since 2009. The annual exhibitions of works from the collection count among the top shows staged in the city each year, and are typically a major attraction during the Art Basel Miami Beach fair. Related Articles The collection, which repeatedly landed the de la Cruzes a spot on the ARTnews Top 200 Collectors list, is diverse. There is an emphasis on work by German artists such as Albert Oehlen, Sigmar Polke, and Thomas Schutte, but there is also a focus on younger painters, from Christina Quarles to Tauba Auerbach to Su Su. Miami-based artists, from Eddie Arroyo to Consuelo Castañeda, feature in the collection alongside internationally recognized figures, from Glenn …

Miami’s Bam Adebayo Will Start All-Star Game, Replacing Injured Philadelphia Center Joel Embiid

Miami’s Bam Adebayo Will Start All-Star Game, Replacing Injured Philadelphia Center Joel Embiid

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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A new honor is awaiting Miami’s Bam Adebayo: He’ll be an All-Star starter for the first time. Adebayo was announced Saturday as the replacement for Philadelphia’s Joel Embiid in the Eastern Conference starting lineup for Sunday night’s NBA All-Star Game. Embiid — the reigning MVP and two-time defending scoring champion — is missing the game because of a knee injury. Milwaukee coach Doc Rivers, who will lead the East team in the All-Star Game, made the selection and informed Adebayo on Saturday morning. Adebayo said the conversation was brief and direct: “He walked in and was like, ‘Bam, you’re starting,’” he said. “It’s going to be a dope experience,” Adebayo said. “Just going to really cherish that moment and thankful to God and all the people who support me through all the ups and downs. We’ve added something new to our list.” Adebayo made the All-Star team this season as a reserve selected by coaches, just as he did in 2020 — when he also won the skills competition at All-Star weekend …