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Diveroli Drops Brokerage and Law Firm From $100M Continuum Suit; Case Presses On Against Associations and President

Efraim Diveroli voluntarily dismissed Brown Harris Stevens and Association Law Group — both without prejudice — but his defamation case continues against the two Continuum condo associations and their president, all of whom had moved to dismiss the complaint.

Journal Staff Jun 16, 2026

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Star Urologist Fires Back at Mount Sinai: Says Hospital Broke the Deal First, Demands Jury Trial

In his answer to Mount Sinai's non-compete suit, Dr. Ricardo Palmerola denies wrongdoing, argues the hospital breached the employment agreement first by withholding his bonus and disaffiliating from Columbia, attacks the 15-mile restriction as unenforceable, and demands a jury trial.

Journal Staff Jun 12, 2026

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Sneaker Consignment Shop YankeeKicks Sued for Failing to Pay Seller After Miami Beach Store Closure

A Broward County man is suing YankeeKicks, which operated a flagship store on Collins Avenue, for over $21,000 in unpaid commissions after the sneaker consignment company closed in early 2026.

Journal Staff Jun 03, 2026

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Miami Beach Offers Up to $60,000 in Rent Relief to Lure Arts and Culture Businesses to South Beach's Historic Overlay District

Miami Beach's Commercial Lease Subsidy Program provides up to $60,000 over three years to eligible businesses in the Art Deco/MiMo district, aiming to replace nonconforming uses and attract new arts and culture tenants.

Journal Staff May 06, 2026

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Mount Sinai Medical Center Sues Star Urologist for Joining University of Miami, Violating Non-Compete

The Miami Beach hospital claims it spent years and millions building Dr. Ricardo Palmerola's urology practice — only to watch him take his patients and referrals to a direct competitor.

Journal Staff May 04, 2026

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Construction Company Sues for $2.4 Million Over Delano Hotel Renovation Payment Dispute

A New Jersey subcontractor alleges Suffolk Construction and the Delano Hotel's ownership company failed to pay for completed drywall and framing work at one of Miami Beach's most iconic properties.

Journal Staff May 01, 2026

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Theater Chain Sued Over Elevator Repairs at old Regal South Beach 18

A Delaware landlord claims its former tenant left behind neglected elevators and escalators, triggering city citations at one of Miami Beach's most prominent retail corridors.

Journal Staff Apr 25, 2026

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Miami Steel Fabricator Sues Fontainebleau Over Unpaid $1.88M Pedestrian Bridge Contract

A Miami-based structural steel fabricator filed suit in Miami-Dade Circuit Court on April 20, 2026, alleging that Fontainebleau Construction LLC and FB Convention LLC refused to pay nearly $1.9 million for work performed on a pedestrian bridge at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach resort and convention center — work the company says it completed entirely at its own expense over more than a year.**

Journal Staff Apr 24, 2026

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Miami Beach Honors Puerto Sagua's 63 Years of Cuban Heritage

The City of Miami Beach is honoring Puerto Sagua Restaurant with a formal proclamation celebrating 63 years of authentic Cuban cuisine and community service on Collins Avenue.

Journal Staff Apr 12, 2026

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Miami Beach Icon La Sandwicherie Honored With 38-Year Proclamation

La Sandwicherie, a beloved South Beach institution, is receiving a civic proclamation recognizing 38 years of continuous operation in Miami Beach.

Journal Staff Apr 12, 2026

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'War Dogs' Arms Contractor Sues Continuum South Beach for $100M

Efraim Diveroli claims condo associations falsely tied him to Ferrari, Rolls Royce thefts to force him out of his unit

Journal Staff Apr 10, 2026

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City Eyes Lincoln Road Public Seating Expansion

The Miami Beach City Commission will consider expanding a public seating pilot program on Lincoln Road during its February 25 meeting. The proposed resolution would authorize a one-year sponsorship program running from March 1, 2026 to February 28, 2027, funded entirely by the Lincoln Road Business Improvement District.

Journal Staff Feb 19, 2026