🌟 Top Hospital in Miami, Watson Island & Biscayne 18!

Check out how Miami's wealth, culture, industry, and real estate is booming this week!

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Joe Biscaha
August 01, 2025

Happy Friday, Miami!

In this week’s update:

 🩺 Cleveland Clinic Weston Named Top Hospital in Miami-Fort Lauderdale Area: Cleveland Clinic Weston tops U.S. News & World Report’s 2025-2026 rankings as the best hospital in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale area, excelling in pulmonology, neurology, and gastroenterology, as well as 14 other specialties and procedures.

🏝️ Miami greenlights luxury condos and a new waterfront park on Watson Island: Miami has approved a $135 million deal to transform part of Watson Island into luxury condos and a 13-acre public park. The redevelopment includes major community benefits, long-term city revenue, and promises to reshape the island into a vibrant mix of green space and high-end living.

🏙️ Biscayne 18 - Edgewater’s New Dual-Tower Mixed-Use Development: A new mixed-use project, Biscayne 18, will bring two 55-story residential towers to Edgewater, featuring 1,178 residences, retail space, and ample parking. The design emphasizes views of Biscayne Bay and the city, though some concerns remain about the building's scale and residential appeal.

In case you missed it

Metromover will stay alive, get new bells and whistles

The fare-free automated Metromover that loops through downtown Miami won’t be replaced as was proposed, but will be revamped to be able to go in either direction and to bypass stations, county officials have decided.

https://www.miamitodaynews.com/2025/07/30/metromover-will-stay-alive-get-new-bells-and-whistles/

Miami-Fort Lauderdale's top 10 hospitals, ranked

Cleveland Clinic Weston was named the top hospital in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale area by U.S. News & World Report, the lead authority on health care rankings.

https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2025/07/29/miami-fort-lauderdales-top-10-hospitals-ranked

Construction worker count reaches an all-time high in Miami-Dade

Miami‑Dade’s booming construction sector is powering its economy, with employment reaching record levels for five months running.

https://www.oftmw.com/post/construction-worker-count-reaches-an-all-time-high-in-miami-dade

🎥 These MIAMI Neighborhoods Are BOOMING in 2025

In this video, we're taking a look at a couple of neighborhoods in Miami that are BOOMING in 2025!

🏝️ Miami Seals Big Watson Island Development Deal

Driving the news: Miami has finalized a major land deal on Watson Island, clearing the way for a luxury residential project and the creation of 13 acres of public green space overlooking Biscayne Bay.

Details:

  • The city sold 5.4 acres to Ecoresiliency Miami LLC (a Terra Group + ESJ Capital venture) for $135 million.

  • The remaining 13.3 acres will be turned into a public park, funded and built by the developers.

  • The full project spans 1.2 million square feet with 400–600 condo units across two towers.

  • Construction of the park begins within 18 months; the full development is expected to take 30–32 months.

Why it matters: This deal transforms previously underused, city-owned land into a major asset: expanding green space, unlocking housing options, and boosting city revenue — all with minimal additional traffic or infrastructure strain.

The big picture: Voters approved the switch from a hotel plan to a residential one in 2024. The final agreement includes $34.6 million in community benefits, $15 million toward affordable housing, and a $1.17 billion lease payment commitment over 99 years.

Between the lines: Developers will fund and maintain the park long-term, and are required to hire returning citizens, support local subcontractors, and invest in nearby public amenities — including the Ichimura Miami-Japan Garden and marine facilities.

What’s next: The Flagstone Island Gardens site on the island’s south end is also being redeveloped into Watson Harbour, a mixed-use district featuring hotels, condos, offices, and a 1,000-foot waterfront promenade, with voter-backed changes approved in 2024.

The bottom line: Watson Island is entering a new era — one rooted in public access, long-term city revenue, and high-end waterfront living.

Real Estate Insights

Pompano Beach condo development to include restaurant and retail

A new luxury condo development in Pompano Beach will offer residents and the community upscale dining and retail options when it opens next year.

https://www.bizjournals.com/southflorida/news/2025/07/30/pompano-beach-condo-development-restaurant-retail.html

Edgewater Tower with 1,178 residences wins support

Dual mixed-use residential towers, the tallest reaching 55 stories, are coming to Edgewater.

https://www.miamitodaynews.com/2025/07/30/edgewater-tower-with-1178-residences-wins-support/

Law firm opens its 1st South Florida office in Miami-Dade

A renowned attorney with expertise in international disputes is spearheading a law firm's strategic expansion into one of Florida's most dynamic legal markets.

https://www.bizjournals.com/southflorida/news/2025/07/30/lawson-huck-gonzalez-new-coral-gables-office.html

What to do this weekend

🥘 Curry Festival - South Florida

Get ready to spice up your life at the Curry Festival in South Florida - a celebration of all things curry, from traditional to modern twists.
📍 Location: Wynwood Marketplace, 2250 Northwest 2nd Avenue, Miami
🗓️ Date & Time: Saturday, August 2 | 4pm - 10pm
🎟️ Tickets: $0 – $71.21
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🏀 Bam Adebayo's Youth Clinic

Miami Heat's Bam Adebayo will host his 6th annual basketball clinic on August 2nd in Miami, FL. Bam will share his knowledge of the game.
📍 Location: SLAM! Miami, 542 Northwest 12th Avenue, Miami
🗓️ Date & Time: Saturday, August 2 | 9am - 5:30pm
🎟️ Tickets: $135.23
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🦉 Saturday Night Interlude: Miami

Miami, it’s your turn. Saturday Night Interlude is here. Drake. PARTYNEXTDOOR. $$$4U + the classics. Presented by The City Is Ours.
📍 Location: Uva Uva Wynwood, 2244 Northwest 1st Court, Miami
🗓️ Date & Time: August 2 and 3 | 9pm to 2am
🎟️ Tickets: From $19.10
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