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FRIDAY,JULY 2,2004 I SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION I THE MIAMI HERALD
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v 'w, F/I ll" S - wanted to reinforce the feel- there is valet and concierge
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„ WO' INit ,. -it:��O q 111 $-R M I e designed The Lexi to mirror security.For total conven-
tIf_ 11-' t 1 many of the same attributes ience,there will also be well-
" t .. s, '°mak -,-411 11 1001 found in a single-family known retail shops and
_ ,. wk. n p,,- home. restaurants right on the prem-
1. 0t -., �, - - "The building is pet- ises. '
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+ � friendly,so there's no need to The Lexi is located at 1700
� ,,t -71,1* i k r give up your dog or cat to Kennedy Causeway,between
' " } t ' iH '''',,,'W,'"1,- k move here,"says Kim Miami and Miami Beach.Its
1c. $y41 ' i `I Kirschner of Kirschner Realty strategic address puts resi-
q Ai k,, - a International,Inc.,the exclu- dents at the foot of a public
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The Lexi "Just bec on use or we're . mMiami, t Beach and because we're a condo- Miami,South Beach and Bal
minium doesn't mean you - Harbour.
have to sacrifice personal Prices range from the mid
preference and the lifestyle $300,000s to the upper
Project h i`J'h l i`J' J N his spacious units options you would have liv- $500,000s.The onsite sales
ing in the suburbs." center is open daily,Miller&
In fact,thereare even two Solomon is the general con-
Living large in a single-family home OVERVIEW covered parking spaces pro- tractor.Groundbreaking is
means having the luxury of space.In a con-
vided per unit with ample scheduled for December with
dominium,the same term would refer to first- • Type:Condominiums guest parking,so there is no completion for spring 2006.
rate amenities and services.At The Lexi,resi- • Location:North Bay Village hassle at all. For more information,visit
dents can enjoy both.From an attentive • Prices:From the mid 8300,0005 In addition to generous liv- the sales center,call 305-866- '
concierge to the infinity-edge pool,there's • Phone:305-866-9355 ing space,The L'bxi offers a 9355 or visit thelexi.com.
virtually everything onsite,says a spokesper- • www.thelexi.com
son for the project.With units that span up to
almost 2,400 total square feet and sweeping trast to the oversize homes themselves,the
panoramas of the bay waters at every turn, 19-story building is slim to maximize views
it's almost tempting for the residents to luxu- from every home.Since the terraces are
nate forever in the privacy of their own accessible from the bedrooms and the living
home,says the spokesperson. areas in all the units,each home is expanded '
Every one of the one-and two-bedroom to include the outdoor space.
units includes a den,which can be used as an Ten-foot ceilings with floor to ceiling slid- f
office,a playroom,or closed off entirely as ing glass doors and windows enhance the
an additional bedroom.Serving as an exten- feeling of spaciousness.Italian designer
sion of the spacious interiors,oversize ter- kitchens are equipped with stainless steel
races bring in the views of water and sky. appliances and granite counters. Large living
"One of the best features of our location is and dining rooms offer ample room to enter-
the backdrop.Because we are nestled on the tarn.Lavish master baths feature separate toi-
island of North Bay Village,we are complete- lets and bidets and the latest Ultra Pro air
ly surrounded by water,so every residence massage tub by Bain Ultra.All that creates
looks out onto the waters of Biscayne Bay the feeling of true luxury living,says - -{I
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RealEstate HOUSES & CONDOMINIUMS`
FRIDAY,JULY 9,2004 I SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION I THE MIAMI HERALD
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- , •r* , t 41! {'I' The Island Homes at AQUA,an 8.5 acre OVERVIEW
I �" '�" ; -, ', , ` °n .w e•, i private guarded island neighborhood in
r i-y.a •ff" .. , Miami Beach,are now available by •appoint- Type:Condominiums,island homes
w r ys ` c •s -rtiA na '' = ment for weekend showings,says a • Location Miami Beach
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n ,r r- spokesperson for the project.Construction is ' Prices:From the$700.000s
+�' 4 , , +amu ->K' so far along that buyers can now experience •• Phone:305-867-5700
- '! t ,n rs. tis the size and scale of the 52-feet tall,four-
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p e d• f story homes with private elevators,two-car
'r .r.1 '" r , i garages,rooftop terraces and many with pri- the sunlight in a dynamic way.
,L y; Is.." vate docks. With more than 5,000 square feet pf living
a r "Importantly,we can now show people the space and neighborhood views from every
SA 'a' e rM .a- unique character of the architecture,the room,the five-bedroom,6.5 bathroom resi-
,&7 A ;- a incredible interior spaces,and the priceless deuce's architectural highlights include beau-
r. i 1 7 ,kr views—things that are difficult to fully tiful courtyards and a stairway open to all
a .1.11-1,,- ,'SN, yrs" M ....,_,V- appreciate from a printed floor plan,"says four floors resulting in an abundance of natu-
:�,a/ .; �.-- - Hank Berg,vice president of marketing for ral light.The third-floor master bedroom
` :"-,.--'-'''-r4�•s • AQUA. suite has a 18-foot curvilinear ceiling with
,4.4'''-'10 I wr® S7 , Of the 46 Island Homes at AQUA,the exposed steel beams,a sitting area and dou-
'"« • 01- f ,-'"` Hariri&Hariri designed residence makes one ble walk-in closets.The second floor features
; t.0.c I ' �t`e of the most defining statements about 21st' a large living room and a breakfast room'with
century Miami architecture,says Berg. a two-story vaulted ceiling.Additionally,the
The Floridian boasts enviable amenities and immediate occupancy.Units start from the mid$200,000s. It features a powerful combination of home features a private elevator,two-car
curves and horizontal lines inspired by the garage,and more than 1,000 square feet of
movement of boats around Allison Island and private terraces.
Tile FIorid i an the Miami Beach waterways.The main body Through their New York City based firm,
of the four-story home takes the form of a the Hariri sisters'work has been recognized
sculpture carved out of a solid block.The and exhibited by leading museums,galleries
curved metal roofs,arching in different direc- -
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S o u t h Beach condominium tions,allow the top to appear fluid and reflect ••TURN TO AQUA,20
Island
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The wait is over.The time OVERVIEW units,which will offer at t s'
has come.The Floridian has glimpse of the lifestyle they I\, rG I I I� i
made its foray into the luxury • Type:Condominiums will enjoy here.Judging from '\ p I ' I i,
for-sale market and is hold- • Location:Miami Beach the success of our sneak pre- \�� �- -
• Prices:From the mid$200,000s tI
ing its model grand opening. view,The Floridian is highly '' ,
•In addition to a South Beach Phone:305-672-5450 sought after among a diverse
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address at 650 West Ave., group of buyers all seeking a • 1 r �;;�
The Floridian boasts enviable premier South Beach I
amenities and immediate in size from 840 to penthous- address,"says John � .'., -
occupancy,all for outstand- es at 2,286 square feet and . Goldsworthy,director of "``-� I WM.
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ing introductory prices,says feature gourmet-style marketing with DK/Equity of � } i�� I '1011'-----71:3-
a-spokesperson for the proj- kitchens,full-size Florida,developers of The _ Ili
ect.One bedrooms start in washer/dryers,and large Floridian. 4tY .;f --
the mid$200,000s,two bed- walk-in closets. "What distinguishes us _ --' --_ -
rooms in the mid$300,000s "Buyers should stop by from other area develop-
and three bedrooms from the The Floridian's onsite,state- merits is our price point.Wea
low$400,000s.. of-the-art sales and market- are very competitive in a fast ,_, 4 a - 4
- - All of the 334 waterfront ing center on the 21st floor moving market. Moreover, ., c ... -
units offer views of Biscayne of the building as soon as buyers can purchase now,
Bay,4he Miami skyline or the possible to view floor plans '`"`�
Atlantic Ocean.Units range and tour the new model •TURN TO FLORIDIAN,20 - - _ - -