Litigation NEWS Members Only

Leonard Hochstein Sues to Remove Construction Lien on Miami Beach Property

Plastic surgeon and real estate personality Leonard Hochstein has filed suit in Miami-Dade Circuit Court to strip a construction lien from his Miami Beach home, alleging the company that filed it never set foot on the property.

Journal Staff May 15, 2026

Culture & Events NEWS

Weekend Plans: May 15–17, 2026

Your Miami Beach weekend cheat sheet (Fri–Sun): free dance in the Garden, a pollinators program, live music, a classic market stroll, and more.

Journal Staff May 15, 2026

Development NEWS Members Only

North Beach Towers Could Rise Higher Under Proposed Development Rule Changes

Miami Beach's Planning Board took up a proposed Land Development Regulations amendment on May 5, 2026, that would create a new "North Beach Residential Use Incentive Area" along Collins Avenue — extending a residential incentive framework already in place for Mid Beach northward from 63rd Street to approximately the 6800 block.

Journal Staff May 14, 2026

Planning Beach Housing

Litigation NEWS Members Only

Lennox Miami Beach Hotel Sues 11 Contractors Over Alleged Water Damage Construction Defects

The owners of the Lennox Miami Beach hotel at 1900 Collins Avenue have filed suit against 11 construction companies, alleging widespread water intrusion and defective work from a 2019 renovation, with damages exceeding $750,000.

Journal Staff May 12, 2026

Development NEWS

South Bay Club Condo Association Seeks Emergency Injunction Against Unit Owner Allegedly Sabotaging $27M Repair Loan

South Bay Club Condominium Association has filed suit against unit owner James Weingarten, alleging he is contacting their lender with false accusations to derail a $27 million structural repair loan — and stands to profit $2 million if the building is forced into a developer sale.

Journal Staff May 12, 2026

Housing

Government NEWS

Miami Beach City Meetings Scheduled for Week of May 18–22

A reference of the week's public city meetings

Journal Staff May 13, 2026

Government NEWS Members Only

What's on the Agenda: Historic Preservation Board Meeting on May 12, 2026

Miami Beach's Historic Preservation Board meets Tuesday to weigh demolition and new construction at three Washington Avenue and Lincoln Road properties, with staff recommending approval with conditions on all three items.

Journal Staff May 08, 2026

Culture & Events NEWS

8 things to do in Miami Beach this weekend (May 8–10, 2026)

From Bandshell concerts to Mother’s Day sunset yoga, here’s what to do in Miami Beach this weekend.

Journal Staff May 08, 2026

Government ANALYSIS Members Only

Miami Beach Eyes Full Trolley Wraps and New Ad Contract to Squeeze More Revenue from Idle Fleet

Miami Beach's Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee voted May 6 to recommend amending the city's trolley advertising contract to allow full-vehicle wraps, while directing staff to negotiate stronger terms for a new advertising deal.

Journal Staff May 07, 2026

Budget Transportation

Parking ANALYSIS Members Only

City Committee Rejects $1.8M Parking Plan for Holocaust Memorial Area, Opts for Low-Cost Fixes Instead

Miami Beach's Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee voted Wednesday to convert 19th Street to three-hour maximum parking and pursue a golf cart shuttle rather than fund an $1.8 million street reconfiguration project near the Holocaust Memorial.

Journal Staff May 07, 2026

Government ANALYSIS Members Only

Miami Beach Eyes Condo Assessment Relief Program, But Funding Remains Elusive

Miami Beach's Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee advanced a proposal to help condo owners absorb crushing special assessment bills, voting to send the unfunded program framework to the full City Commission for a final decision on eligibility rules.

Journal Staff May 07, 2026

Arts & Culture NEWS

Wolfsonian Invites Digital Artists to Apply for 2026–27 Creative Fellowship

The Wolfsonian–FIU is accepting applications through May 31 for its Creative Fellowship, focused this cycle on digital media and how technology can bring its historic collection to new audiences.

Journal Staff May 07, 2026