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THE WORK OF GENIUS, THE TRANSFORMATION OF A CITY,
THE ARRIVAL OF BISCAYNE LANDING
Released Friday, May 9, 2003
by Kimberly DeBastos
When two of South Florida's most prominent and prolific developers join forces on a $1 billion plus
residential community endorsed by local officials and politicians, the city is destined for transformation.
That city is North Miami and the project is Biscayne Landing. A cooperative venture between Hollywood
based Swerdlow Group and Boca Developers of Deerfield Beach, Biscayne Landing is the largest, most
exciting, new residential development in South Florida. The combined talents of these two companies
will have an indelible impact on the neighborhood. With new consumers and income generating businesses
bringing a much needed economic boost, the quality of life in North Miami will be elevated significantly
and the dynamics changed forever.
Since its inception in the late 1990s, Boca Developers, under the leadership of principal Brian Street
and Jim Cohen, has grown to become one of the largest luxury condominium developers in South Florida. With
a $900 million portfolio and annual sales that outstrip every other developer from Miami to Palm Beach
County, the company brings an unparalleled level of expertise to the project. Among the luxury developments
credited to Boca Developers' name are Hamptons South and The Peninsula in Aventura and Mizner Grand,
Orchid Beach and Townsend Place in Boca Raton.
Swerdlow Group is a private real estate company that has risen to preeminence as one of the most
knowledgeable and experienced development companies in the Southeast. Noteworthy properties include
Dolphin Commerce Center and Las Olas Riverfront. In addition, the company developed, leased and sold
The Dolphin Mall, a 1.4 million square-foot mega-outlet mall in Miami, and the 1 million square-foot
Oakwood Plaza in Hollywood. With a proven track record of over 15 years, Chief Executive Officer Michael
Swerdlow has positioned his company to capitalize on urban revitalization opportunities such as the
Biscayne Landing endeavor with Boca Developers.
Following several years of strategic planning, Biscayne Landing is making its debut on 190 acres
adjacent to Oleta State Park and FIU. The mixed-used project will be home to an urban village of several
thousand residences, lakes, parks, schools and a town center. A comprehensive roster of amenities will
include multiple clubhouses, pools and tennis courts along with a 35-acre park featuring jogging trails,
picnic areas and a children's playground. A four-star hotel and conference center and 100,000 square-foot
town center with restaurants and other retail amenities will all be designed with the uncompromising
standards of Swerdlow-Boca Developers.
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