What's Coming to South Florida

South Dade pushes for an aerospace and defense corridor

Florida City, Homestead, Cutler Bay, Palmetto Bay and Pinecrest are backing an aerospace and defense corridor, largely along US-1, and the Economic Development Council of South Miami-Dade is looking for sites, starting with a vacant 100,000-square-foot warehouse in Cutler Bay. A separate aerospace park is proposed on former military land near Homestead Air Reserve Base. Specific parcels still have to be designated.

What it means for you: Nearly 80% of South Dade workers commute out of the area; local jobs would make the area more attractive for buyers.

Source: Miami Today

Homestead adds aerospace companies and a new magnet high school

AST SpaceMobile has expanded satellite manufacturing into Homestead, and Global Engine Stands signed a 10-year lease for 35,000 square feet at the Homestead Park of Commerce. The School Board designated an underused Homestead middle school to become an aerospace technology magnet high school for 1,200 students.

What it means for you: New employers and schools are a plus for families shopping in Homestead and Florida City.

Source: Miami Today

Commuter train planned from Aventura to Downtown with 5 new stations

Miami-Dade's planned commuter rail on the Brightline tracks would use the Miami Central and Aventura stations and add new stops in Wynwood, the Design District, Little Haiti, North Miami and FIU's north campus. The project is estimated at more than $927 million and is slated for completion by 2032, after engineering and design.

What it means for you: Homes within walking distance of future stations are worth watching.

Source: Caribbean National Weekly

New nonstop flights from MIA, including Belgrade and Barcelona, Venezuela

United starts nonstop service to Cleveland on December 3. American Airlines starts flights to Barcelona, Venezuela, on January 15, 2027, and Air Serbia begins nonstops to Belgrade on May 20, 2027. American also resumed daily flights to Cap-Haïtien, Haiti, on November 1.

Source: Miami Today

County works to revive a 451-room hotel at MIA

A planned four-star, 451-room Westin at the airport stalled after the FAA limited its height. The county may revive it by adding an adjacent taxi lot to the site, which still needs FAA approval; otherwise it would seek new bids.

Source: Miami Today

524 homes approved on the former Calusa golf course in Kendall

After a nearly seven-year debate, the County Commission voted 8-5 to let GL Homes build 524 homes on about 168 acres of the former Calusa golf course. Permitting comes next, and no construction start date has been set.

What it means for you: New single-family supply in Kendall is rare; nearby owners should watch how it affects values.

Source: NBC Miami

Villa Miami tops out at 56 stories in Edgewater

The Villa Miami condo tower reached its full height of 56 stories on October 29 and is expected to be completed in 2027.

Source: Haute Residence: Pre-Construction Monthly

Mandarin Oriental Residences break ground on Brickell Key

The new Residences at Mandarin Oriental, Miami broke ground with more than $1.7 billion in presales and an expected completion around 2030.

Source: Haute Residence: Pre-Construction Monthly

Fouquet's Hotel & Residences files permits in the Design District

Demolition and construction permits were filed October 22–23 for Fouquet's Hotel & Residences in the Miami Design District; the developer estimates completion around 2030.

Source: Haute Residence: Pre-Construction Monthly

Vanilla Espresso French Cafe opens a third location in Hialeah

The French café is coming to 7450 W 4th Ave, Suite 101, in Hialeah's Amelia District. An opening date hasn't been announced.

Source: CiberCuba

Whit's Frozen Custard is coming to Downtown Dadeland

The custard chain's first Miami location is planned at 8845 SW 72nd Pl in Downtown Dadeland, opening in spring 2027. Sicilian Oven is also planning a Kendall location at 11800 Mills Dr.

Source: CiberCuba