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Miami’s commercial market continued its climb out of the downturn in 2012, with improvements across the retail, office and industrial sectors.  But what’s on the horizon for a market vulnerable to a still stagnant national and local economy?  read entire article….  Source:  The Real Deal.  Author:  Alexander Britell.

A multimillion-dollar conversion into a retail center is restoring the Lincoln Theatre’s dramatic Art Deco design and commercial shine.  Author:  Andres Viglucci, Source:  The Miami Herald. read entire article…

Bank of America Center in Downtown Miami, with the Metromover track in the foreground (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Bauer Financial upgraded its ratings for Bank of America and SunTrust Banks, two of the largest banks in South Florida, as well as three Miami-based banks that were boosted to the highest possible rating.  Author:  Brian Bandell.  Source:  South Florida Business Journal

English: The Miami Herald and El Nuevo Herald building in Miami, Florida as seen from the Venetian Causeway 7/11/2008. Español: El edificio del The Miami Herald y El Nuevo Herald (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

With discussion swirling around the possibility of historic designation for the old Miami Herald building, one must not lose sight of the intent and purpose of the city’s preservation program.  Authors:  Richard J. Heisenbottle and Ivan Rodriguez.  Source:  The Miami Herald