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RECEIVED
M I AM BEACH , 13 2021
Office of the City Clerk DEC
1700 Convention Center Drive CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
Miami Beach, FL 33139 OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
305.673.7411
LOBBYIST REGISTRATION FORM
Lobbyist means all persons employed or retained, whether paid or not, by a principal who seeks to encourage the passage, defeat or
modification of any ordinance, resolution, action or decision of any commissioner; any action, decision, recommendation of the City
Manager or any City board or committee;or any action, decision or recommendation of any City personnel during the time period of the
entire decision-making process on such action, decision or recommendation that foreseeably will be heard or reviewed by the City
Commission, or a City board or committee. The term specifically includes the principal as well as any employee engaged in lobbying
activities. The term "Lobbyist" has specific exclusions. Please refer to City Code Chapter 2, Article VII, Division 3, entitled "Lobbyists,"
for additional information.
Instructions: Please complete all sections of this form and submit the completed form,with the applicable fee, to the Office of the City
Clerk. If you need more space to complete an answer, use a separate sheet(s) of paper. If you have nothing to report in a particular
section, you must write "none" or "n/a" in that section. Any change to any information originally filed, or any additional City
Commissioner or personnel who are also sought to be lobbied shall require that the lobbyist file an amendment to the registration form.
The lobbyist has a continuing duty to supply information and amend the forms filed throughout the period that the lobbying occurs.
Separate registration forms shall be required for each principal represented on each specific issue.
I. LOBBYIST INFORMATION:
Lowenstein Diego
NAME OF LOBBYIST (Last) (First) (Middle Name)
Sobe Sky Development LLC 10295 Collins Ave 2nd Floor Bal Harbour Florida 33154
LOBBYIST BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS (Number and Street) (City) (State) (Zip Code)
diego@lionstone.net
LOBBYIST BUSINESS TELEPHONE NUMBER CELLULAR TELEPHONE NUMBER EMAIL ADDRESS
II. PRINCIPAL INFORMATION:
Lowenstein Diego
NAME OF PRINCIPAL (Last) (First) (Middle Name)
Sobe Sky Development LLC 10295 Collins Ave 2nd Floor Bal Harbour Florida 33154
PRINCIPAL BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS (Number and Street) (City) (State) (Zip Code)
diego@lionstone.net
PRINCIPAL BUSINESS TELEPHONE NUMBER CELLULAR TELEPHONE NUMBER EMAIL ADDRESS
ursuannt;a y Code'Section'2-482(h (-t) a)c:"r<S'principall of anyzcorporation 4pa pifsh p or.other entity who;'appears as'a lobbyist on rbe'�hatfU 1E
ntlty;without special co�mpensation+a,reimbursement for t e'appearance,whether dlreCt;.lrt(Ilrect; contingentto ex.ress sus.ort'(1?or'oI position
t
nhitem ha I e•iste withitthe i g re.tired a `t ;` ` istra ron
!�'l n4`it`�subset ion but�s�Ilo"otibe ree uire"d�ta'pa"an re•istrahonkiees:
If the principal is a Corporation, Partnership or Trust, the following information MUST be provided
pursuant to City Code Section 2-482(c):
• NAME OF CHIEF OFFICER,PARTNER,OR BENEFICIARY(if none,write N/A):Diego Lowenstein
• NAME OF ALL PERSONS HOLDING,DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY,A 5%OR MORE OWNERSHIP INTEREST IN SUCH
CORPORATION, PARTNERSHIP OR TRUST(if none,write N/A): Attached Exhibit"A"
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III. ISSUE TO BE LOBBIED:
Describe with as much detail as is practical, including but not limited to a specific description where
applicable of a pending request for proposal, invitation to bid, or public hearing number.
1 Lincoln Road Redevelopment of the site before the City Boards
1669 Collins Redevelopment of the site before City Boards.
1671 Collins Redevelopment of site before City Boards.
IV. CITY AGENCIES/INDIVIDUALS TO BE LOBBIED:
Pursuant to City Code Section 2-482(a)(4), list the City Commissioner or City personnel sought to be
lobbied, and whether the lobbyist has entered into any contractual relationship (paid or unpaid) with
said City Commissioner or City personnel from 12 months preceding such commencement of service
with the City to the present date, stating the general nature of the subject contractual relationship.
Full Name of Individual and Contractual Relationship (If yes, explain) YES NO
Title of Person to be Lobbied
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Girl CowainlcSiofi
Pursuant to City Code Section 2-482(g), every registrant shall be required to state the extent of any
business, financial, familial or professional relationship, or other relationship giving rise to an
appearance of an impropriety, with any current City Commissioner or City personnel who is sought to
be lobbied as identified on the lobbyist registration form filed.
List any Business, Financial, Familial or Professional Relationship, or other relationship giving rise to an
appearance of impropriety (if none,write N/A):
NIA-
V. DISCLOSE RATE AND AMOUNT OF LOBBYIST COMPENSATION — Be Specific. (Note that a
contingency fee is prohibited pursuant to City Code Sec. 2-485.3):
NM'
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The following six(6)questions MUST be answered:
1) Pursuant to City Code Section 2-488,entitled"Prohibited Campaign Contributions By Lobbyists On Procurement Issues":
_Yes�No: Are you lobbying on a present or pending bid for goods, equipment or services, or on a present or
pending award for goods,equipment or service?
2) Pursuant to City Code Section 2-490, entitled"Prohibited Campaign Contributions By Lobbyists On Real Estate Development
Issues":
—Yes No: Are you lobbvinq on a pending application for a Development Agreement with the City or application
for change of zoning map designation or change to the City's Future Land Use Map?
3) Pursuant to City Code Section 2-482(h), any person (except those exempt from the definition of "lobbyist" as set forth in
Section 2-481) who only appears as a representative of a not-for-profit corporation or entity without special compensation or
reimbursement for the appearance,whether direct or indirect to express support of or opposition to any item,shall register with
the city clerk as required by this section, but shall not be required to pay any registration fees.
_Yes_No: Are you representing a not-for-profit corporation or entity without special compensation or
reimbursement?
4) Pursuant to City Code Section 2-481, the term "lobbyist" specifically excludes the following persons: Expert witnesses who
provide only scientific,technical or other specialized information or testimony in public meetings; any person who only appears
as a representative of a neighborhood association without compensation or reimbursement for the appearance,whether direct,
indirect or contingent,to express support of or opposition to any item; and any person who only appears as a representative of
not-for-profit community based organization for the purpose of requesting a grant without special compensation or
reimbursement for the appearance.
_Yes_No: Are you providing only scientific, technical or other specialized information; appearing as a
representative of a neighborhood association without special compensation or reimbursement or
representing a not-for-profit based organization for the purpose of requesting a grant without
special compensation or reimbursement?
5) Pursuant to City Code Section 2-491(1), no campaign consultant shall lobby the City Commission for a period of 12 months
following the swearing in of any elected official(s) for whom the campaign consultant provided campaign consulting services
within the,past election cycle. See Section 2-491 for more information.
—Yes_No: Have you provided campaign consulting services to an incumbent member of the City Commission
within the past election cycle?If yes,please list the incumbent member(s)of the City Commission:
Yes✓No: �'-�4 ' i&;45,�c ' i'11MT4arl poi 3:r'�r` '+ :fi.
if vas has�it been less than 12"�monthstsln a theae ected�officia1(s) whom you�iprovided campalq
consulting sere ce'�'Twas,wo nbin' — — -�
6) Pursuant to City Code Section 2-482(a)(4)a., a lobbyist who has within the past election cycle provided campaign consulting
services to an incumbent member of the City Commission (which lobbying activity is not otherwise prohibited by Code section
2-491) shall disclose such particular service on his/her lobbyist registration form and shall orally disclose such particular
service before lobbying the City Commission at a public meeting.
—Yes_No: Have you provided campaign consulting services to an incumbent member of the City Commission
within the past election cycle?If yes, please list the incumbent member(s)of the City Commission:
_Yes_�o: If yes, ere You promised or did Lyoti receive economic co"nsideration in exchange fo:;campaiq
consulting servicesi
TO BE COMPLETED BY CITY CLERK'S STAFF ONLY
Annual Registration fee [ ]Yes[� No Amount Paid$ `-- , MCR# 6 +`✓A .it:.C N ' Date Paid•. '
Lobbyist Registration Form received and verified by: ,�5 "
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VI. SIGNATURES UNDER OATH:
ON FEBRUARY 28 OF EACH YEAR, EACH LOBBYIST SHALL SUBMIT TO THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK A
SIGNED STATEMENT UNDER OATH, LISTING LOBBYING EXPENDITURES, AS WELL AS COMPENSATION
RECEIVED, FOR THE PRECEDING CALENDAR YEAR WITH REGARD TO THE SPECIFIC ISSUE ON WHICH THE
LOBBYIST HAS BEEN ENGAGED'TO LOBBY. A STATEMENT SHALL BE FILED EVEN IF THERE HAS BEEN NO
EXPENDITURE OR COMPENSAT N DU I THE REPORTING PERIOD.1
Signature of Lob rst: ` f 1
g � � r Date ��
I do solemnly swear or affirm that all of the foregoing facts, statements, and disclosures in this form are true and correct,
and that I have read or am familiar with the provisions contained in Chapter 2, Art. VII, Division 3, entitled "Lobbyists" of
the Miami Beach City Code and all r rting retirements.Signature of Lobbyist: /� Date ! 2- 13- Z
Signature of Principal. Date I?- /3- 2 I
VII. NOTARY SIGNATURE AND SEAL:
LOBBYIST: PRINCIPAL
State of _(fIL t MA- State of oLi -
County of: M(Ai i-OAD G County of: M(Ji-,4/1I -1 1-fit
Sworn to(or affirmed)and subscribed before me, Sworn to (or affirmed)and subscribed before me,
by means of Iticphysical presence by means of iglphysical presence
or 0 online notarizatio or 0 online notarizatioN
this 13 day of Veen, , 2021 by this r day of tier, , 20Z f by
1�lk� o o Low `V1 (�',�j6 �-/1Spzr.v!
NAME OF L BYIST NAM OF WI
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FORM OF IDENTIFICATION FORM OF IDENTIFICATION
_Personally Known _Personally Known
#00Signa e of No ary Public Signat of Notary Public
Name Mntary,TTrtari PrintPri r r Stamned Name of Notary, Typed, Printed or Stamped
,' JASON SALVATORE
(NOTA ' 'I;� MY COMMISSION#HH000062 (NOTARY ;,-. ,..,,,
:iV,W EXPIRES:September 14,2024 46 ;; JASON SALVATORE
'"Foo fg:;: Bonded Mu Notary Public Underwriters 4 it MY COMMISSION#NH 000062
•->�o.g EXPIRES:September 14,2024
1 The term"lobbyist"specifically excludes the following persons: 'P,,,t BondedTiw Notary Public Underwriters
.
Expert witnesses who provide only scientific, technical or other specialized information or testimony in public meetings; any person who
only appears as a representative of a neighborhood association without compensation or reimbursement for the appearance, whether
direct, indirect or contingent, to express support of or opposition to any item; and any person who only appears as a representative of
not-for-profit community based organization for the purpose of requesting a grant without special compensation or reimbursement for
the appearance.
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MiAMI BEACH
City of Miami Beach,1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach,Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov
Office of the City Clerk
Rafael E. Granada, City Clerk CiyClerk@miamibeachfl.gov
Tel:305.673.741 1, Fax: 305.673.7254
NAME OF LOBBYIST: Diego Lowenstein
1) LOBBYIST FEE EXPENDITURE AND COMPENSATION STATEMENT
Pursuant to City Code Section 2-485(d), the City Clerk shall notify any lobbyist (or
principal) who fails to file timely a Lobbyist Fee Expenditure and Compensation Statement
(Statement). In addition to any other penalties that may be imposed as provided in
Section 2-485.1, a fine of $50.00 a day shall be assessed for Statements filed after the
due date. The City Clerk shall notify the Miami-Dade County Commission on Ethics and
Public Trust of the failure of a lobbyist (or principal) to file the Statement or pay the
assessed fines after notification.
Any lobbyist, who fails to file the required Statement by April 30th of each year, shall be
automatically suspended from lobbying until all fines are paid, unless the fine has been
appealed to the Miami-Dade County Commission on Ethics and Public Trust.
I hereby acknowledge that on February 28 of each year, I shall submit to the City Clerk a
signed Statement under oath listing all lobbyist expenditures, as well as compensation
received, for the preceding calendar year with regard to the specific issue on which I have
been engaged to lobby.
2) LOBBYIST WITHDRAWAL
Once an issue I have registered to lobby has concluded or I am no longer lobbying on
that issue, I shall immediately file a Notice of Withdrawal with the Office of the City Clerk.
3) ANNUAL LOBBYIST REGISTRATION FEE
I understand annual registration of all lobbyists shall be required for each 12-month period
commencing October 1 of each year, and the fee for such annual registration shall be
$500.00 pur ant to Se ion 2-482 of the Miami Beach City Code.
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EXHIBIT "A"
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Organizational Chart of
Sobe Sky Development LLC
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Operating Corp.(a) . Ventures,Ltd.(FL) 1 P.LLC(FL) GP,Inc.(FL) (DE) (DE)
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Managers of(i)Di Lido Beach Resort Parent LLC,(ii) Parent LLC(DE) 1
Di Lido Beach Resort Mezz LLC, (iii) Sobe Sky
Development LLC,(iv)EBl Sagamore LLC and(v)Di
lido Beath Resort LLC
Lionstone Group: 1DD a
1. Diego Lowenstein
2. Javier Grande
Sobe sky
Kanavos Group: Development LLC
1. Paul Kanavos (FL)
2. Dayssi Oiarte de Kanavos k.. J
Ben-Josef Group:
1. Ron Ben Josef
2. Ronen Ben-Josef
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r Ben-Josef entities on page 4.
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\Resort Parent tar ,
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Ben-Josef Group
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NEUMAN Jose BEN Josu KRAUS
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25% 25%
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Josef and Lidia Ben- Ben-Josef Group
Josef Irrevocable Holdings LLC
Each of (i) Ronit Neuman, (ii) Ron Ben-Josef, (iii) (NY)
Konen Ben-Josef and(iv)Ravit Kraus are the trustees I ` Trust J ` 1
of The Edeed Ben Josef and Lidia Ben Josef
Irrevocable Trust. 1 1100 0 100% I
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Di Lido Beach
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Kanavos entities on page 3.
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