Wednesday, March 21, 2007
From the Road –Part 2 – Condos planned, and Trip Advice For Travels to and From MIA and FLL Airports
A Condo In The Keys by Wally Dobelis
From the Road –Part 2 – Condos planned, and Trip Advice For Travels to and From MIA and FLL Airports
SEVERAL CONDOMINIUM PLANS FOR THE KEYS ARE ON THE RETREAT.
Developers have been buying up campgrounds and existing restaurants in a mad rush to build &1M and pricier condos, cashing in on the eal estate boom. With the Keys’ total new construction limited to 200 units, these plans are based on scooping up existing single- and double-wides and replacing them with luxury housing, within thye existing building limitations. As of March 2007 these projects are largely collapsing or being put on hold. At MM105 Boca Developers acquired Rowel’s Marina , to build a gated communityat a spot that the county would have made into a park.This was being negotiated outside the Monroe land use regulations, and the CountyCommission blocked the plan At MM104-300 the Hobo’s Marina, Kelly’s and xx motels were razed by Coconut Grove based New Urban Places , to build a 33-unit hotel-condo.
In april 2006 Cortex Resort Living closed the AOC (American Outdoors Campground), making space for a 92-unit condo aimed at the $1.7 market, called Playa Cristal. With sales lagging, early in 2007 they starte refunding buyers’ deposits. They are replanning the site, with smaller units.
Meanwhile, at MM98 Ciudad Mar, 18 high-end home development, is under construction, not without problems.
In Islamorada, Holiday Isle (owner Ceebrand-Signal)went under contract in 2005 for a similar project., Oceanos, and they are moving ahead withy marketing.
Also in 2005 Cay Clubs bought four Upper Keys properties, with no plans submitted for its Bayside Resort and Pilot House MM100
Meanwhile a win for the buiders, US District Court has overturned the Islamorada chain-store ban, permitting Glenn Saiger of the beautiful Island Spice and Silver department store to sell thepropertyto Walgreens for $3.65M, with a $600k fine plus attorney fees.
Thaqnks to Free Press and Robert Silk.3/7/07
In November 2006 452 new listings came on market, total for preceding month being 3057 actives, avg list price 1,040K, av sold price $700K, both up from the same month (10% and 5%) ayear ago. Current inventory is 66 months worth. Islamorada /KL sales for the month were 22, at $815 avg, 215 days on the market.
Traveling to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
To FLL Mapquest recommends using partly on the FloridaTurnpike, then on I-95, 83 mi
From MM100 take US1 for 28 mi to FL Turnkipe
Travel on the Turnpikefor 17 miles, then
Take Exit 17 into FL-874 (Dan Shula Expressway ) 7 mi
It becomesFL826(Palmetto Expy), 3.5 mi
Turn right in FL-836 (Dolphin Expwy) 7.6 mi
into I-95 North for 21 mi
take exit 24 into I-595 E for 2.3 mi,
then take exit 12A, follow signs appx 1mi
The conventional route to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood Intl Airport, via FL turnpike, is complex and badly markedHere's the ttrue route, not available om Mapquest:
Take US1 for 28miles, then the Turnpike.There wil be four $1 tolls .
Side notes: exit 11 leads to Cutler Ridge shopping area note Southland Shopping Center ,with Penny’s and Macys,
exit 17 leads into Don Shula shortcut to Mi Int Airpt
ex 25 leads into US41 (Tamiami Trail) to Shark Valley Vis Cent, allig
toll 2 near Ex 24
Ex 26 leads into US836 (Dolphin)to Mia Int Ap nad the alt route via I-95
Toll 3 at apx ex 34
Ex 39 leads to I-75 (alligator Alley) and Naples, Ft Myers & Sarasota
Toll 4 appx ex 49
Take Exit 54 into I-595 East, follow signs closely. Most important, at the point of choosing between exits 10A and 10B (bad sign), take 10B, it will lead you directly into Exit 12A and the airport.
If you get off by error at exit 10A, follow signs to I-95 N, take exit 24 into I-595 2.3 mi,
Then take exit 12A .
At the FLL airport,there are four terminals, A-D. If you miss or are waiting, you can circle, always bearing left(good signs). If you are dropping off the rental car, after dropping your family and luggage at the terminal, circle, this time taking the leftmost "REturn Rental Cars" exit, You'll gfet back by taking the shutle bus foe B, C, D (walk to A)
Returning from FLL to Keys
Follow I-595 West into Florida Turnpike
If you miss and end up un I-95 North, take exit 20 into Hollywood Blvd and follow signs to Fl Turnpike South - easy
To Miami International Airport (MIA)
From MM100 traffic light, takeUS1 27 mi into Fl Tpke
On Turnpike , after 17 miles, (past MM11 and 12- Kendall and Caribbean, leading to shopping centers), take exit 17 into Dan Shula expressway (FL874), 7 mi
It becomesFL826, Palmetto expw?3.5 mi
Turn right in FL-826 (Dolphin Expwy) 3.5 mi
My preference is to turn right onto US953, LeJeune and follow signs into the airport, very construction-filled and cumbersome but safe . There are terminals a-H and you can circle bearing left, but watch for a hairpin turn.
Mapquest suggests that you go further on US836, and turn into NW42nd Ave, then NW21st St & follow signs abt 2.5 mi, presumably to avoid the construction.
yes it is faster (as of 1/2009)
FT Orlando/Mia Intl Airport/Airport 26.3 mi to exit 26,
onto SR836 7.7 mi
Take Lejeune Rd/Airport 1.1 mi
onto NW 42nd Av (853 N)
Ramp to Airport, go to yr terminal.
There are Concourses A-H, to find the right one, google Mia Air Port map, look up flight, or call airline.
If you are leaving the Keys for a few days, call SleepInn (see Internet) and reserve a room at US36, near the airport. For $168 (Jan 2007) you get 14 days free parking at the Inn,
Miami International has Terminals a through H. If you miss yours, circle, hugging the left. You will have a hairpin turn, for return, but persevere.
When returning from MIA to the Keys, signs will direct you to five terminals and associated exits, depending on direction. The exit for Lejeune West and FL836 is good for the Keys, although you may not be able to get off FL 836 into Fl 826, and may have to continue to the I-41 related exit onto the Turnpike.
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From the Road –Part 2 – Condos planned, and Trip Advice For Travels to and From MIA and FLL Airports
SEVERAL CONDOMINIUM PLANS FOR THE KEYS ARE ON THE RETREAT.
Developers have been buying up campgrounds and existing restaurants in a mad rush to build &1M and pricier condos, cashing in on the eal estate boom. With the Keys’ total new construction limited to 200 units, these plans are based on scooping up existing single- and double-wides and replacing them with luxury housing, within thye existing building limitations. As of March 2007 these projects are largely collapsing or being put on hold. At MM105 Boca Developers acquired Rowel’s Marina , to build a gated communityat a spot that the county would have made into a park.This was being negotiated outside the Monroe land use regulations, and the CountyCommission blocked the plan At MM104-300 the Hobo’s Marina, Kelly’s and xx motels were razed by Coconut Grove based New Urban Places , to build a 33-unit hotel-condo.
In april 2006 Cortex Resort Living closed the AOC (American Outdoors Campground), making space for a 92-unit condo aimed at the $1.7 market, called Playa Cristal. With sales lagging, early in 2007 they starte refunding buyers’ deposits. They are replanning the site, with smaller units.
Meanwhile, at MM98 Ciudad Mar, 18 high-end home development, is under construction, not without problems.
In Islamorada, Holiday Isle (owner Ceebrand-Signal)went under contract in 2005 for a similar project., Oceanos, and they are moving ahead withy marketing.
Also in 2005 Cay Clubs bought four Upper Keys properties, with no plans submitted for its Bayside Resort and Pilot House MM100
Meanwhile a win for the buiders, US District Court has overturned the Islamorada chain-store ban, permitting Glenn Saiger of the beautiful Island Spice and Silver department store to sell thepropertyto Walgreens for $3.65M, with a $600k fine plus attorney fees.
Thaqnks to Free Press and Robert Silk.3/7/07
In November 2006 452 new listings came on market, total for preceding month being 3057 actives, avg list price 1,040K, av sold price $700K, both up from the same month (10% and 5%) ayear ago. Current inventory is 66 months worth. Islamorada /KL sales for the month were 22, at $815 avg, 215 days on the market.
Traveling to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
To FLL Mapquest recommends using partly on the FloridaTurnpike, then on I-95, 83 mi
From MM100 take US1 for 28 mi to FL Turnkipe
Travel on the Turnpikefor 17 miles, then
Take Exit 17 into FL-874 (Dan Shula Expressway ) 7 mi
It becomesFL826(Palmetto Expy), 3.5 mi
Turn right in FL-836 (Dolphin Expwy) 7.6 mi
into I-95 North for 21 mi
take exit 24 into I-595 E for 2.3 mi,
then take exit 12A, follow signs appx 1mi
The conventional route to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood Intl Airport, via FL turnpike, is complex and badly markedHere's the ttrue route, not available om Mapquest:
Take US1 for 28miles, then the Turnpike.There wil be four $1 tolls .
Side notes: exit 11 leads to Cutler Ridge shopping area note Southland Shopping Center ,with Penny’s and Macys,
exit 17 leads into Don Shula shortcut to Mi Int Airpt
ex 25 leads into US41 (Tamiami Trail) to Shark Valley Vis Cent, allig
toll 2 near Ex 24
Ex 26 leads into US836 (Dolphin)to Mia Int Ap nad the alt route via I-95
Toll 3 at apx ex 34
Ex 39 leads to I-75 (alligator Alley) and Naples, Ft Myers & Sarasota
Toll 4 appx ex 49
Take Exit 54 into I-595 East, follow signs closely. Most important, at the point of choosing between exits 10A and 10B (bad sign), take 10B, it will lead you directly into Exit 12A and the airport.
If you get off by error at exit 10A, follow signs to I-95 N, take exit 24 into I-595 2.3 mi,
Then take exit 12A .
At the FLL airport,there are four terminals, A-D. If you miss or are waiting, you can circle, always bearing left(good signs). If you are dropping off the rental car, after dropping your family and luggage at the terminal, circle, this time taking the leftmost "REturn Rental Cars" exit, You'll gfet back by taking the shutle bus foe B, C, D (walk to A)
Returning from FLL to Keys
Follow I-595 West into Florida Turnpike
If you miss and end up un I-95 North, take exit 20 into Hollywood Blvd and follow signs to Fl Turnpike South - easy
To Miami International Airport (MIA)
From MM100 traffic light, takeUS1 27 mi into Fl Tpke
On Turnpike , after 17 miles, (past MM11 and 12- Kendall and Caribbean, leading to shopping centers), take exit 17 into Dan Shula expressway (FL874), 7 mi
It becomesFL826, Palmetto expw?3.5 mi
Turn right in FL-826 (Dolphin Expwy) 3.5 mi
My preference is to turn right onto US953, LeJeune and follow signs into the airport, very construction-filled and cumbersome but safe . There are terminals a-H and you can circle bearing left, but watch for a hairpin turn.
Mapquest suggests that you go further on US836, and turn into NW42nd Ave, then NW21st St & follow signs abt 2.5 mi, presumably to avoid the construction.
yes it is faster (as of 1/2009)
FT Orlando/Mia Intl Airport/Airport 26.3 mi to exit 26,
onto SR836 7.7 mi
Take Lejeune Rd/Airport 1.1 mi
onto NW 42nd Av (853 N)
Ramp to Airport, go to yr terminal.
There are Concourses A-H, to find the right one, google Mia Air Port map, look up flight, or call airline.
If you are leaving the Keys for a few days, call SleepInn (see Internet) and reserve a room at US36, near the airport. For $168 (Jan 2007) you get 14 days free parking at the Inn,
Miami International has Terminals a through H. If you miss yours, circle, hugging the left. You will have a hairpin turn, for return, but persevere.
When returning from MIA to the Keys, signs will direct you to five terminals and associated exits, depending on direction. The exit for Lejeune West and FL836 is good for the Keys, although you may not be able to get off FL 836 into Fl 826, and may have to continue to the I-41 related exit onto the Turnpike.
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# posted by Wally Dobelis @ 5:43 AM 
