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Welcome to Surfside, Florida: Secret Charm, Unrivaled Lifestyle

Surfside, Florida Welcome to Surfside, Florida!  This small village of nearly 6,000

February 21, 2019

Why is Miami Beach the Best Place for a Second Home?

Miami Beach’s international flair and convenient location make it the perfect place to invest

February 12, 2019

Indian Creek Island: Miami’s Billionaire Bunker

Indian Creek Island: Miami’s Most Exclusive Neighborhood Coined the “Billionaire Bunker” by

February 7, 2019

Modern Miami Architecture: Art Deco and MiMo Architecture in Miami Beach

Miami Beach has always been a welcoming place to creatively play with new styles, shapes, and

January 24, 2019

Bal Harbour: A Jewel in the Crown

As Bal Harbour approaches its 75th Anniversary, it does so with prestige, luxury, grace, and a

January 16, 2019

Dog Friendly Beaches & Parks in Miami Beach: The Life of Dogs

  Dog Friendly Beaches & Parks in Miami Beach If you haven’t noticed, residents of Miami

January 9, 2019

North Bay Village: Tranquility by the Sea

North Bay Village North Bay Village may boast the best of all worlds. It is comprised of two

January 2, 2019

The North Beach, Miami Beach Lifestyle: Welcome Home!

Welcome Home! The North Beach, Miami Beach Lifestyle With all its trendsetting art districts,

December 19, 2018

Eighty Seven Park: Oceanfront Ultra Luxury in North Beach

New luxury developments have been sprouting up all over North Beach, and it’s only natural,

August 8, 2016

North Beach Building Height Debate Continues

The contentious subject of heights for new building projects on Miami Beach was again discussed

August 1, 2016

Miami Beach Building Department Opens Location in North Beach

Miami Beach residents, business owners, and community leaders celebrated the Building

July 29, 2016

Short Term Rentals, Increased Building Height, and Demolition Moratorium for North Beach

At their July 13 meeting Miami Beach’s City Commission voted on legislation effecting real

July 27, 2016

8011-8035 Harding Avenue: Balancing Preservation and Development

In order to help a local builder/redeveloper retain a classic old streamline modern structure

July 26, 2016

Q1 Market Update: North Beach Home Values Climb

As evidence of a strengthening market, property values have been on a steady climb, more than

March 31, 2016

Iris on the Bay Opens in Normandy Isle

After The Spear Group and Braddock Financial purchased the two-acre site in 2012 with plans to

March 21, 2016

Bel Aire on the Bay: Thoughtful Luxury Development in North Beach

With successful projects like Eden House and Peloro rising along the bay, the demand for luxury

February 29, 2016

Seaside Sessions to Jazz up the Bandshell

This weekend will kick off Seaside Sessions at the Bandshell; an electrifying 3-night series of

January 14, 2016

What Can $35K Per Month Rent You in North Beach

If you read our blog on a regular basis, it's obvious that you have good taste and appreciate

October 2, 2015

What is Waterfront Worth in North Beach?

As we approach year's end, many homeowners find themselves asking the big question: "Is it the

September 25, 2015

North Beach Oceanfront Condo Market Report 2015

2014 proved to be an exciting year for real estate in North Beach. We continue to see high end

July 14, 2015

Normandy Shores Gets Physical

Physically fit, that is! Normandy Shores recently acquired the first of its kind Fitness

April 16, 2015

Build-a-Playground in North Beach: Volunteers Needed!

If you're like us, you love to see improvements coming to North Beach. Here's your chance to be

March 9, 2015

2015 SoundScape Park Movie Schedule

Love movies? Love free open air events? So do we! That's why every Wednesday, we shuffle

January 12, 2015

Art Basel Paints the Town in North Beach

As the cars start pouring in from John F Kennedy Causeway and pile up on 71st Street, we

December 4, 2014

Sunset Harbour North Lobby renderings by Pepe Calderin

Last year, the Design Committee at Sunset Harbour North unanimously voted to consider a full

November 18, 2014

Normandy Fountain Rededication a Success

As dusk began to fall in the early evening of October 14th, residents and city officials alike

October 17, 2014

The New Golden Sands in North Beach

About one year ago, we were excited to announce that the Golden Sands was up for sale, and on

October 6, 2014

SoundScape Park Movie Schedule

As we quickly advance into Fall, many locals are anticipating the return of their favorite

October 2, 2014

Normandy Fountain Construction Update

Nearly restored to it's former beauty, the Normandy Fountain once again stands gallantly over

September 30, 2014

How to Raise Your Property Value: Upcoming Home Design and Remodeling Show

Increasing your property value can be as easy as making improvements where it counts. These

August 21, 2014

Improvements Underway at the North Shore Bandshell

As we here at Urban Resource will tell you time and again, the Bandshell located at 7275

August 14, 2014

Miami Beach Plans to Improve “Blueways”

During their initial public workshop on June 22nd, 2014, the City of Miami Beach announced

July 31, 2014

O Cinema Looking for Home at the Byron Carlyle

Do you remember when the Byron Carlyle was one of the only movie theaters in Miami Beach? Well,

July 21, 2014

Normandy Fountain Gets a Facelift

You’ve seen it. Towering amongst the swaying palms and boasting its proud history, the Normandy

July 10, 2014

Miami Beach Fire on the Fourth Festival

This year's Miami Beach Fourth of July festivities will be held in North Beach! The Fire on the

July 1, 2014

The Beach House – 6080 Collins Ave, Miami Beach

As we hear of so many mega projects happening in Miami, some towering over 65 floors, vying to

June 26, 2014

North Beach Trolley Coming Soon

North Beach is soon to acquire its very own trolley service! The North Beach Trolley will run

June 12, 2014

Brighter Days Coming to The Howard Johnson Dezerland -8701 Collins Av

At the end of last year, The HoJo Dezerland Hotel sold for $65 Million to the Terra Group. I

June 9, 2014

New Construction in North Beach Resort District – 6372 Collins Ave

Another new project is hitting North Beach and it may be one of the most unique design concepts

June 3, 2014

Dog Beach Opened in North Beach

Dog lovers rejoice! North Beach has recently acquired the first and only Dog Beach in Miami

May 11, 2014

NoBe House Condo – New Residences coming to North Shore

After this MiMo revival project was unanimously approved by the Design Review Board & the

April 18, 2014

North Beach Condo Sales 2013

  Given this incredibly long and brutal winter for everyone in the United States, except

April 17, 2014

Waterfront Lot in North Beach Sold!

With the successful sale of the Eden House & Peloro Condos just south, the interest for this

April 2, 2014

North Beach Single Family Home Sales 2013

2013 was an excellent year for sellers and buyers of single family homes in North Beach.

April 1, 2014

Normandy Townhomes – 1136 71st Street

  One of best features I find in North Beach is the low density in the residential

March 30, 2014

New Project in Normandy Isle – 1966 Biarritz Dr

 1966 Biarritz Dr –  Designed by Architect 3Design  This loft concept was presented to

March 24, 2014

New Lofts in North Beach – 330 76th St

 New Lofts in North Beach, designed by Architect DB Lewis An exceptional project was presented

March 23, 2014

Mt Vernon Hotel Headed Towards Restoration

Since I moved to Miami Beach in 1995, the Mt. Vernon Hotel has stood vacant. Home to pigeons,

March 22, 2014

Miami Beach Real Estate with Boat Dockage

So, you went to the Boat Show in Miami Beach this past weekend and you found the watercraft of

February 19, 2014

Friday Night Movies at North Shore Park Bandshell

The North Shore Bandshell has been a major hub for music events and celebrations in North

February 12, 2014

2013 Annual Sales Report – MultiFamily in North Beach

Last year in this northern neighborhood of Miami Beach, halfway between the Fontainebleau Miami

February 11, 2014

Miami Beach announces Sunset Harbour Neighborhood Improvements

As most of us envisioned, Sunset Harbour has become quite a  favored destination for Miami

February 4, 2014

Miami Beach Photo Blog – North Shore Open Space Park

Miami Beach has so many great parks for residents and visitors enjoy. The uniquely large North

January 23, 2014

New Pocket Park in Normandy Isle

There are so many reasons to love living in Miami Beach. We have year-round, gorgeous weather,

November 18, 2013

MiMo Preservation in North Beach

Ah, the Golden era of Miami Beach…. It was the mid 1940’s, and the South Beach Art Deco

September 9, 2013

New MiMo Revival Project in North Beach Unanimously Approved

In it’s September meeting,  the Design Review Board was presented  for approval the first

September 9, 2013

The Golden Sands – 6901 Collins Ave

Built in 1951 and designed by Norman M. Giller , the Golden Sands was originally called the

August 28, 2013

Normandy Shores Park Enhancements Coming Soon!

City of Miami Beach proposes face-lift for North Beach neighborhood park Positioned between the

August 28, 2013

Eden House – Boutique Condominium Residence – 6700 Indian Creek Drive

  By the time the Eden House had it’s official announcement party last year, more

August 27, 2013

Bath Club Estates 6747 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33141

New Luxury Oceanfront Residence planned in North Beach by developer Don Peebles   After

August 6, 2013

Weekly Real Estate Round-up: 2040 N Bay Road

Every week, Realtors in Miami Beach can showcase their home to other realtors interested in

February 8, 2012

Miami Beach Neighborhood Highlight: Sunset Harbour

Moving is a common practice in a real estate agent’s life. We’re seeing condos and

December 1, 2011

Get Ready for Art Basel Miami Beach

Art Basel Miami Beach If you’ve been in Miami or Miami Beach recently, you’ve been

November 21, 2011

Season Started with a Sleepless Night in Miami Beach

Did you miss out on Sleepless Night in Miami Beach? Here's our take on a wonderful evening.

November 12, 2011

Miami Beach Neighborhood Highlight: North Beach Homes

Welcome to North Beach, the Venice of Miami. With thirteen parks, several gated communities,

October 23, 2011

The REO Beat: Upcoming Miami Real Estate Inventory

Since the Real Estate market decline in 2008, REO (real estate owned) or Bank Owned properties

October 19, 2011

Three Reasons to Buy Miami Real Estate Before the End of the Year

Fall is coming to Miami… For many residents, this means the coming of cooler crisper

October 16, 2011

Welcome to Urban Resource

Thank you for checking out our Real Estate site, UrbanResource.com. We’re dedicated to

October 5, 2011