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Brickell News - February 2020

​Inside Look At Downtown Miami’s Brickell Flatiron Tower

2/7/20 - Brickell Flatiron, the 64-story luxury residential tower in the heart of Miami’s financial district, is now completed and has become the tallest all-residential condominium in Miami at 736 feet of height. ​

The puppy peed on the elevator floor — so he threw the 6-month-old into the walls, cops say

2/6/20 -  A Miami man faces a felony charge after police say he threw a puppy around an elevator.Karim Ellaisy, 21, was arrested last Thursday on one count of animal cruelty, according to his complaint affidavit.

Judge declines to drop charges against man accused of hate crimes on Brickell bridge

2/5/20 - The case of a man accused of yelling racial slurs at a group of teenagers in Miami’s Brickell neighborhood will move forward after a judge denied his request to dismiss the charges brought against him.

This Brickell City Centre Penthouse Sold For Just Under $6 Million

2/5/20 - This penthouse atop Brickell City Centre in the heart of Miami’s financial district has just sold for $5,998,000. The ample space in the penthouse’s terrace promises to be the setting for cocktails, parties and lounging with no comparison to be found in the heart of Brickell. Grand floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors in the living areas and bedrooms lead out to the terrace for breathtaking views of Miami standing in front of the glass and aluminum railings.

The second-tallest office building in Miami is going vertical. Here’s a look.​

Vertical construction has begun on an office tower tall enough to change the city’s skyline. 830 Brickell, a joint venture between the Miami-based development firm OKO Group and the global real estate investment firm Cain International, will rise 57 stories — or 724 feet — when completed in 2021.

January 2020 Miami Restaurant Openings and Closings​

The first month of the new decade saw a whirlwind of activity in Miami's food world. Several restaurants opened, including Mila on Lincoln Road and Kuba Cabana in Doral. Tavern in the Grove, a beloved Coconut Grove bar, shuttered, as did Zest in downtown Miami. However, on the horizon, look forward to G.L.O.W. in Wynwood and the first phase of the Doral Yard.

Treat your sweetheart to Valentine’s Day dinner at one of these Miami restaurants

2/4/20 - The countdown to February 14 is on — and your special someone is counting on you to make it a night worth remembering. Don’t worry; we’re here to help you plan the ultimate date night, whether your S.O. is into bougie brasseries or laid-back local haunts. Here are some spots that are going all out this Valentine’s Day in the name of love.1