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Miami Beach Real Estate Update: A-Rod Backs Out of Deal on Shaq’s Star Island Manse

Wednesday, November 14th, 2007

First reported here on the SBCB, A-Rod, who was under contract on the “major” estate located at 26 Star Island Drive, excercised his right to “walk” from the deal on Shaq’s property on Star Island in Miami Beach, according to the Miami Herald Alex ”A-Rod” Rodriguez, who signed a contract to buy Shaquille O’Neal’s mansion on Miami Beach’s […]

SBCB Scoop: Shaq’s $32M Star Island Estate Under Contract

Thursday, November 1st, 2007

Who Bought Shaq’s Star Island Estate? Rumor has been confirmed that Shaq’s Miami Beach estate located at 26 Star Island Drive is under contract. There have been a few names tossed around as possible buyers including A-ROD. $25M–$27M is the price that has been “mentioned.” Shaquille O’Neal, Shaq, Star Island, A-Rod, Miami Beach, real estate […]

“I Have the Most Perfect Amount of Botox”

Wednesday, September 12th, 2007

said Jeff Lewis last night on Bravo TV’s Flipping Out, when the host of the show began reading viewer’s questions about Mr. Lewis’ alledged plastic surgeries. Gotta love a guy who prides himself on having just the “perfect amount of botox.”  Anyways, Mr. Lewis stated it is “all about the trough sink.”  So, if JL says […]

Luxury Property Fire Sale in Key Biscayne; Scarface Home on Market for $38.5M

Friday, August 24th, 2007

It seems that Key Biscayne hedge fund manager John Devaney, CEO of United Capital made a bad decision by investing in the mortage market right before it collapsed.  According to TheStreet.com, Devaney put “…one of his most prized possessions-a 142–foot Trinity yacht dubbed Positive Carry— up for sale along with his $16.5 million second-home in Aspen, CO.  […]

Hulk Hogan Lists Miami Beach Estate for $18.9M

Thursday, July 19th, 2007

Terry Bollea, aka Hulk Hogan, listed his home on prestigious North Bay Road. The home, built in 2006 and seen on the VH1 series, Hogan Knows Best, has 17,339 square feet, 6 bedroom main house with 2 full guest apartments for a total of 11 bedrooms! No word on why he is selling or where he is […]

South Beach: Is It Really That Fabulous?

Sunday, July 15th, 2007

Today, The Herald wrote an AMAZING story on the evolution of South Beach.  I have been here since 1992.  I moved to Miami Beach one week after Hurricane Andrew.  Prior to that, I came to Miami Beach on vacation.  I used to attend the Winter Music Conference when attendance was about 300.  Now it is some out-of-control […]