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The buildings include some ritzy luxury high-rises, including Trump Tower III, Trump International Beach Resort, Porsche Design Tower, and several other high-end condos. And yes, that is Porsche as in the expensive sports car brand.

Many of these buildings sunk anywhere from 0.8 inches to 3 inches between 2016 and 2023, affecting nearly 70 percent of the buildings in northern and central Sunny Isles Beach, a neighborhood in the North Miami Beach area.

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Bentley Residences, USA, by Sieger Suarez Architects, Bentley and Dezer Development

Also working with Dezer Development, Bentley and Sieger Suarez Architects have designed a skyscraper as the car company's first branded residential project. The building will be located almost next door to the Porsche Design Tower Miami in Miami beach, with both brands owned by the Volkswagen Group.

Expected to be completed in 2026, the 61-storey skyscraper will feature a car elevator that takes residents in their cars from the ground floor to their apartments.

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Porsche Design Tower : Revisiting to See What It’s Like to Live Inside a Porsche-Branded Skyscraper

Porsche Design Tower : Revisiting to See What It’s Like to Live Inside a Porsche-Branded Skyscraper

Porsche Design Tower : Revisiting to See What It’s Like to Live Inside a Porsche-Branded Skyscraper The Porsche Design Tower offers occupants a day in and day out petrolhead way of life—and in-unit "sky carports"— only a short way just north from of Miami Beach #LuxuryCondos, #LuxuryCondosForSale, #LuxuryCondosForSalePorscheDesignTower, #LuxuryCondosMiami, #LuxuryCondosMiamiBeach, #LuxuryCondosPorscheDesignTower, #LuxuryCondosSunnyIsles, #LuxuryRealEstate, #LuxuryRealEstateAgent, #LuxuryRealEstateMiami, #LuxuryRealEstateMiamiBeach, #LuxuryRealEstateSunnyIsles, #Nicolaszennaro, #ONESIR, #ONESothebys, #PorscheDesignTower, #PorscheDesignTowerMiamiBeach, #PorscheTower, #Sir, #Sothebys, #Sothebysinternationalrealty

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Why Is Sunny Isles Considered The Most Popular Living Spot In Florida?

Miami is a hub for several people worldwide to enjoy a relaxing time. One of the most famous cities in Miami-Dade country is Sunny Isles Beach. It is located in the southeast tip of Florida and falls in the northern region of Miami. On the border of Miami and the Atlantic Ocean, Sunny Isles has a beautiful ocean view as far as the eye can see and welcoming sunny weather stretching for days.

There are several more reasons why Sunny Isles are increasingly becoming more and more popular. Because of its ideal weather, Sunny Isles are preferred by several people to have a vacation or getaway in. Still, one of the most significant factors contributing to it can be the real estate in this community, such as the Turnberry Ocean Club Sunny Isles.

Where there are houses and residences within the locality for an immersive experience, Sunny Isles is also home to some of the most popular luxurious condos and high-end properties, such as the Armani Residences and Porsche Design Tower.

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The Bentley of Condos: Branded homes are reshaping the luxury real estate market. Major national brands are attaching their names to high-end real estate developments, and they're commanding premium prices. The trend—most popular in the U.S.—started with hotel brands like Four Seasons, Regis and Mandarin Oriental, which transformed the upper floors of many of their properties into condos. Now, automakers such as Porsche and Bentley are getting into the game by affiliating with these types of properties.

Luxury buyers are embracing the concept. One in three international buyers say they’d pay a premium to live in a branded residence, according to research from real estate consulting firm Knight Frank. These high-end buyers are willing to pay as much as 25% to 35% above similar nonbranded residences. Learn more...

Examples of these new types of hotel-condo hybrid properties include The Bentley Residences Miami, The Porsche Design Tower Miami and the Four Seasons Naples Beach Club.

If you are looking for the ultimate luxury lifestyle in Florida, let's connect to discuss your options - 239.370.0892.

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Here's to living the good life in paradise, Matt

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The World's Longest Limo Has Been Restored by the Dezer Family, Builders of Miami's Iconic Car Condo Tower

The World’s Longest Limo Has Been Restored by the Dezer Family, Builders of Miami’s Iconic Car Condo Tower

Miami’s Dezer family is famous for their obsession with cars. Developers Michael and Gil Dezer built the Porsche Design Tower in Sunny Isles Beach, a cylindrical black monolith with a trio of car elevators that bring your prized ride straight up to your very, very expensive condo in the sky, and they’re currently working on the Bentley Residences Miami, which is basically the same thing but, you…

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Bentley Motors recently revealed their plans for the first-ever Bentley-branded residential tower, Bentley Residences, set to debut in 2026 in Sunny Isles Beach in Miami, Florida. Bentley Motors enlisted Dezer Development, responsible for some of the world’s most luxurious branded residences, including the recently completed Porsche Design Tower (just two blocks away) and Armani/Casa, to name a few. Construction will begin in 2023 and will be built by architecture firm Sieger Suarez Architects, who is also responsible for Porsche Design Tower and Armani/Casa. The 60-story, cylindrical tower is set to be the tallest ever built on a U.S. beachfront at 749 feet. There will be more than 200 luxury residences; state-of-the-art amenities, including a restaurant, cinema, whiskey bar, gym, pool, spa and cigar lounge; cabanas; and landscaped gardens. For more information call: Roberto Hernández @ 407-963-9307. NEXTHOME Realeatate Executives 801 S Olive St, West Palm, Fl 33401 #Realestate #Florida #Sell #Buy #luxury #Waterfront #Flips #BuyandHold #CentralFlorida #SouthFlorida #Investments #Orlando #Downtown #WestPalmBeach #Sunshinestate #FortLauderdale #YourAgent #TuAgento #NewListing #RockinRob #Roberto #Robert #Hernandez #Bienesraíces #Ventas #Inversiones #Compra #CallMe4079639307 #Llamameal4079639307 (at Miami, Florida) https://www.instagram.com/p/CNa-ZB2hvxG/?igshid=1jhgcl9dtdj0r

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The world’s most opulent brands have joined with Miami’s prominent developers to elevate our skyline

The world’s most opulent brands have joined with Miami’s prominent developers to elevate our skyline

Miami’s developers have been in the business for years, but the latest industry trend of partnering with an international brand lends to a different collaboration with creative minds that see real estate from a different perspective. So whether it’s a luxury sports carmaker or fashion mogul, labels are flocking to our skyline to create standout, sophisticated flagship properties that are captivating the world. Missoni Baia

The Italian fashion brand’s emblematic kaleidoscope of colors takes on a new form at this Edgewater property. The label’s first U.S. residential collaboration came to fruition because developer Vladislav Doronin, chairman and CEO of OKO Group, and co-developer / development partner, Cain International, appreciated Missoni’s internationally acclaimed brand. “Branding is very important. It helps identify the concept for the buyer,” said Edgardo Defortuna, president and CEO of Fortune International Group, which is in charge of sales. Through that relationship based on communication, mutual respect and shared tastes, the team created the soul of the building through the eyes of Missoni. The brand’s bold shades, textures, graphic prints and furnishings are found throughout, adding an elevated level of joyful sophistication. The boutique property, which will be completed in 2021, boasts lavish homes in the sky and was designed to feel intimate and private. Fendi Château

The famed Italian fashion house fell in love with The Château Group’s vision for this project during a fortuitous Art Basel encounter several years ago. The property was already conceived, but Fendi was eager to create a flagship property in Miami. “We’re proud to be the first to develop a Fendi property and be a part of their growth,” said Manuel Grosskopf, CEO of The Château Group. With decades of real estate experience Grosskopf saw the rising interest from buyers to align their purchases with brands they are loyal to and thus was open to co-branding the property with Fendi. “Miami has international buyers who are brand-oriented and identify with high-end brands.” The 12-story boutique building, which was delivered in 2016, boasts custom Fendi kitchens in each unit and plenty of luxe amenities including a wine cellar, private restaurant and full chef kitchen to host exclusive dinner parties. The Estates at Acqualina (Lobbies designed by Karl Lagerfeld)

When The Trump Group (no relation to POTUS) owners, Jules and Stephanie, traveled to Paris to meet the legendary Chanel and Fendi designer, they never imaged they were commissioning the only Karl Lagerfeld-designed residential lobbies to ever exist in the country. “We built the world’s finest residences, and when he saw what we were doing, it was a match made in heaven,” said Michael Goldstein, president of sales for The Trump Group. Lagerfeld got to work right away, sketching his vision for the lobbies at that first meeting. “He knew what he wanted and he created it.” The audacious designer’s impeccable eye for detail and ability to create a one-of-a-kind recherché setting is seen throughout the two lobbies including 12-foot glass panels that are etched with Lagerfeld’s personal photos of Roman fountains, parquet-pattern floors made of cutting-edge silvered hammered metal, silver-leafed walls textured with swans, mosaic tile designs that resemble intricate rugs, and flowing fountains surrounded by lush blooming flowers. Although it’s unfortunate the designer will never see his designs come to life, his team continues to be heavily involved in the project. The South Tower is set for completion in 2021, with the North Tower, or Boutique Tower, completed in 2022. Residences by Armani/Casa

Armani isn’t just a clothing brand. It’s a lifestyle company that was fully immersed in the design of its first branded condo tower. Co-developed by Dezer Development and Related Group, the waterfront project boasts timeless Armani/Casa interiors including stunning wall coverings, exquisite furniture, elegant tapestries and rich textiles. “When a building is tied to a quality product, like a luxury brand, buyers know what to expect and can relate to the design aesthetic,” said Gil Dezer, president of Dezer Development. With years of real estate experience, Dezer encountered an unprecedented request from the Italian brand; a contracted gemologist oversaw the work at the marble quarry to ensure flawless slabs. The common areas, designed as immersive works of art, include a private restaurant, cocktail lounge and spa while the private spaces feature spacious closets (imperative for the fashion label), wraparound balconies and restorative oceanfront views. Porsche Design Tower Miami

The relationship with the luxury carmaker started nearly a decade before Dezer Development turned an idea to build the first Porsche Design residential tower into a soaring reality. Just like Armani is more than a clothing brand, Porsche designs much more than high-performance sports cars, including coffee makers, pens and even trains. “They are industrial designers and design on another level,” developer Gil Dezer said. According to Dezer, for a branded residence to be successful the brand needs to match the property in terms of price points, unit size and exclusive amenities. Its most striking feature, the car elevator, has been an attractive amenity for celebrities including Gucci Mane, Maluma and Lionel Messi. The Sunny Isles Beach building’s contemporary interiors echo those of the German autos with rich woods, cool metals and supple leathers, plus each unit has a private plunge pool on the balcony.

Hopping across the pond, the British luxury sports car manufacturer has partnered with G&G Business Developments to bring its first residential project to Miami. “Aston Martin has defined handcrafted luxury within the automotive world for over a century. We’ve translated its precision engineering and design innovation into a luxury residential property that tells a story of classic beauty and heritage. Working with a partner that shares our vision and adds value with its insight into the ultra-luxury world is incredibly satisfying,” said German Coto, CEO of G&G Business Developments. Aston Martin’s key concepts of impeccable design, craftsmanship, luxe materials and timeless sophistication will be seen, felt and experienced throughout the sail-shaped property, which is expected to be completed in 2022. The property will feature 42,275 square feet of sky amenities over four floors and a bespoke white-glove butler service for residences.

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The city of Sunny Isles Beach is considered to be one of the prime locations for property buyers who are looking for the finest oceanfront condo properties found within South Florida today and the Porsche Design Tower is one of the newest condo development projects that property buyers should definitely look out for within the ultra-glamorous city.

There could be no better location for the Porsche Design Tower than the city of Sunny Isles Beach because of its breath-taking oceanfront setting, remarkably high-quality of living, and exceptional appeal to people from all around the world. Being conveniently located near Aventura, Golden Beach, and North Miami only come as additional benefits for people who choose to live within the city.

When it comes to the Porsche Design Tower itself, people can be sure that the new condo development project that is set to rise along the scenic stretch of Collins Avenue will be a smashing hit as it is already looking like one of the city's most iconic developments today. Its 57-story tower will be made specifically for people who are looking for the finer things in life that not everyone will be fortunate enough to experience Avenue south residences condo  which include unique features that essentially push the boundaries of luxury living within Miami.

People who are curious about what makes the development project so unique will find its robotic parking system to be among the most impressive features within the tower as residents of the Porsche Design Tower will be able to park their vehicles in their very own garage which will be located on the same floor of their private residence.

But it does not end there because people will also be able to view their vehicles right from the comfort of their own private residences which will be a great addition to the home space which will feature astounding views of the ocean horizon and all of the surrounding areas.

Property buyers who are interested in the private residences that will be offered at the Porsche Design Tower can expect to find them to be very spacious as they range from 3,800 square feet up to more than 9,000 square feet in size. As for the actual garages, property buyers will be able to choose among private residences that offer either two or four garages to cater to their own personal preferences.

As early as now, property prices are relatively more expensive as the quality of luxury found within the condo is going to be more than worth the cost as private residences will be sold on the market for prices that range from $4 million up to $9 million.

Take the time to contact a professional real estate agent if you would like to find out about the complete details regarding the Porsche Design Tower or any of the other condo development projects that can be found within the city of Sunny Isles Beach.

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Top 10 Rental Apartments To Look For In Sunny Isles!

Florida, and Miami as an extension, is a hotspot for tourists from all around the world. Of all the places that are a must-visit in Florida, one of the best areas to explore is Sunny Isles Beach. Known as the City of Sun and Sea, this island is located on the border of Miami-Dade country and the Atlantic Ocean. Sunny Isles might be in the north of Miami, but it is indeed the center of all things happening and enjoyable – filled with culture, diversity, and art appreciation.

There are several events in Sunny Isles that encourage the ideas of theatre, art, fashion, and cuisine from around the world. It is a relatively safe community, where the people are welcoming and friendly. This is because Sunny Isles is home to varying diversity concerning nationality, race, and even age.

While, on the one hand, Sunny Isles are rich in culture and showcase the roots of different cultures and locals, it is also home to luxury residences and condos. The Armani Residences and the Porsche Design tower are popular properties in Sunny Isles. People who live in places like this avail a myriad of amenities catered to the luxurious lifestyle of the visitor by providing them comfort and relaxation.

A balance to this is the streets of Sunny Isles, which have bars, cafés, and restaurants that allow you to experience the true essence of Sunny Isles’s diversity. Moreover, there are other establishments, such as grocery stores, pharmacies, and famous shopping centers, such as the Aventura Mall and the BAL Harbour shops, for people to access all their needs.

Residences in Sunny Isles are commonly upscale condos or luxury residences. They can be single-family based or for individual occupancy as well. Planning a trip to this beautiful island can make it confusing to understand where one should stay for their vacation. In addition, finding places can be challenging for people who wish to shift their lives on this island with so much to offer. This guide lists the top rental apartments to look for in Sunny Isles.

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Porsche Design Tower Oceanfront Condos for Sale - 18555 Collins Ave, Sunny Isles Beach FL 33160

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Porsche Design Tower (Miami Oceanfront Masterpiece) 18555 Collins Ave Apt: 1403 Sunny Isles Beach FL 33160 EXCLUSIVE Property Ownership: Condo Type: Penthouse Bedrooms: 3 BR Bathrooms: 4.5 Pets: Pets Unknown …

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With a genius in the real estate market, Gil Dezer, developer of luxury and innovative real estate properties. He developed the 60-story Porsche Design Tower with a robotic parking system that take your car to your unit in a sky garage and now brings to the market the first Armani Casa branded building in the United States. A waterfront tower full of details, high quality finishes custom designed by Armani design team and amazing views to the ocean and the intracoastal. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ArmaniCasa, a great waterfront project in #SunnyIsles awaits for you and I will be more than happy to guide you in the purchase of your new home or second home! #melisaperezrealtor #brickellrealtygroup #Miami #SunnyIslesBeach #Luxuryliving #Waterfrontliving #dezer #armanicasa (at Sunny Isles Beach, Florida) https://www.instagram.com/p/B7XZXOWA7Du/?igshid=146mmmnrpmf3m

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Lionel Messi Buys in Miami: You Could Be Neighbors With the World’s Biggest Sports Star

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One of the world’s greatest athletes has reportedly scored a posh pad in Sunny Isles Beach, FL. Argentinian soccer legend Lionel Messi picked up a condo at the Porsche Design Tower for $5 million, according to the Real Deal. 

Perhaps the soccer star is also a car freak, because this uniquely cylindrical building includes an elevator that will deliver you and your car to your residence. If you want to see how this feature works, check out this video.

Upon arrival, through a glass wall in the living room, you can gaze upon what is most likely a pretty sweet ride.  

Each unit in the 60-story, oceanfront tower features its own “sky garage,” accessible by a car elevator. Messi’s 3,555-square-foot unit has three beds and 4.5 baths. The Poggenpohl-designed kitchen is equipped with Miele appliances. 

Though interior photos of Messi’s new digs are unavailable, we can offer a few comparables. There are plenty of apartments in the building currently up for grabs. 

Take this one—the only two-bedroom abode in the building. One of the original three bedrooms was opened up to make room for a bar and entertainment space. The unit features an open floor plan, high-end finishes, and furnishings by Artefacto. All of that will set you back a cool $7.5 million.

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Each unit comes with a two-car garage in the sky

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This three-bedroom, 4.5-bath unit comes with a private balcony pool, outdoor grill, and an open kitchen and dining area with floor-to-ceiling windows. It’s offered for the lower price of $4.05 million. 

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The luxury building, completed in 2016, offers concierge service, a gym, oceanfront pool, full beach and pool service, a sunset deck, and bar.

The 32-year-old Argentinian forward captains both FC Barcelona and the Argentina national team. He’s considered to be one of the best players in the world and widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time. Messi has spent his entire professional career with Barcelona, where he has won 34 trophies.

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Russians have flocked to Donald Trump’s Florida

A ROUND a century ago, a furniture magnate from Rochester, New York named Harvey Baker Graves spent a day boating through the estuarine wilds of upper Biscayne Bay, along the southern Atlantic coast of Florida. What today is beach-front property was then a verdant, claustral jungle; in photographs the dinosaurs seem to be lurking just outside the frame. Graves was so enamoured of this landscape and its potential that he bought a large swathe of mangrove forest and tortuous waterways dotted with uninhabitable little islands.

That swamp is now Sunny Isles Beach, a town on a barrier island, just across the Intracoastal Waterway from North Miami Beach. For much of the 20th century it was a modest redoubt far from Miami’s glamour and hustle, with larger hotels on the ocean and longer, lower ones on the inland blocks. Rundown by the 1980s, developers began snapping up properties. In 2001 the city’s first new hotel in more than 30 years opened. Today hotels and condominiums line Sunny Isles’ two-mile beach-front, including three Trump-branded high-rises. And while the previous incarnation of Sunny Isles attracted American snowbirds and the odd ageing celebrity, in its current form it is a magnet for Russians.

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They began arriving—according to Larisa Svechin, the town’s vice-mayor, who was born in Gomel, Belarus—in the late 1980s. Most of them were Jewish, and had left the Soviet Union in the mid-1970s. “Russians,” explains Ms Svechin, “especially Russian Jews, like to congregate by the water.” Some came directly from Russia, while others—like so many other retirees—moved south from New York (perhaps the only neighbourhood on the East Coast as deeply Russian as Sunny Isles Beach is Brighton Beach, on Brooklyn’s southern coast). Florida has no income tax, which makes it popular among seniors—including Mr Trump himself, who has recently changed his official residency from New York to Florida.

Another wave came after the Soviet Union disintegrated; it included Russians, Moldovans, Ukrainians, Belarusians, Kazakhs, Tajiks, Azeris—and another wave of Ukrainians after protests ousted their pro-Russian president in 2014. Now many of the people coming are Russian second- (or third-, or fourth-) home owners rather than immigrants intending to settle.

Birth tourism is also popular. A company called Miami Mama in Hallandale Beach charged expectant Russian women thousands of dollars for south Florida birth packages, though it was raided by the FBI a couple of years ago. These days, says Ms Svechin, “birth tourism is not as open, [but] you’ll see a lot of young ladies with strollers...they think this is prestige” to have a child with an American passport.

Today, Ms Svechin estimates that more than 20% of Sunny Isles Beach’s population of roughly 20,000 is Russian or Russian-speaking. The nearby towns of Aventura, Bal Harbour, Hallandale Beach and Hollywood—all between Miami and Fort Lauderdale—also have sizeable Russian communities, though none of those is as prestigious as Sunny Isles. Igor Fruman, one of two associates of Rudy Giuliani’s recently arrested on campaign-finance charges, owns two units in a Sunny Isles high-rise. Lev Parnas, with whom he was arrested, is a longtime Florida resident.

“Russians love brand names,” explains Ms Svechin. And Sunny Isles offers plenty: not just multiple Trump properties but also, just down the beach, the 60-storey Porsche Design Tower, with its car elevator that lets residents park outside their upper-floor units. There are Armani-branded apartments and a Karl Lagerfeld-designed lobby at the Acqualina. The town’s reputation is so well-known in Russia that many arrive knowing precisely which unit in which building they want to buy.

Across from Mr Trump’s three towers sits the most Russian strip-mall in south Florida. Among its shops are a Russian café, a grocery store with an attached restaurant offering reassuringly and authentically mediocre cuisine, a bookstore, an insurance firm, a couple of beauty salons, a few cafés, a Russian restaurant/nightclub, a Kosher Azeri restaurant/nightclub, an Argentine steakhouse with a trellised awning that looks like something directly transplanted from Odessa, and a travel agent.

Residents boast about their schools (florists know to stock up in late August, because so many students follow the Russian tradition of presenting flowers to the teacher on the first day). The streets are reasonably safe, though domestic violence remains a persistent problem. Russia has no domestic-violence law, and in 2017 decriminalised domestic violence that does not result in a hospital visit.

Ms Svechin sighs that “a lot of people here, the older Americans especially, feel this has been a place for Russians to wash money. I don’t know how true that is.” A Reuters investigation in 2017 found that 63 people with Russian passports or addresses spent more than $98m buying apartments in Trump-branded properties in south Florida, and around one-third of all the owners of properties in Mr Trump’s branded towers were limited-liability companies that can conceal the owner’s identity (Reuters found no wrongdoing by Mr Trump or his organisation).

Sanctions against Russia have slowed the high-end market. Many of the Ukrainians who arrived after the Maidan demonstrations in early 2014 have more modest means; they have flocked to more affordable inland cities such as Hallandale Beach. But south Florida generally—and Trump-branded properties specifically—remain popular with Russians. Your correspondent stayed at one of Mr Trump’s Sunny Isles properties for three days, and heard just one guest speaking any language other than Russian.■

This article appeared in the United States section of the print edition under the headline "Odessa on the Intracoastal"

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