Downtown Living - EPIC Style

Downtown Miami’s vibrant neighborhood is without question one of the most sought after areas for those in search of luxury Miami real estate. Where else can you live, work and play all within close proximity to your waterfront condo?

With the energy and vibe of cities like New York and London, Downtown Miami is an urban epicenter that presents the ideal city living environment. EPIC residents will be surrounded by an infinite array of exciting destinations and attractions, and have easy access to fine dining, Miami cultural events and more.

By simply stepping out from their Miami waterfront condominium lobby, residents can choose from a variety of options including Bayfront Park’s “Movies under the Stars,” or the American Airlines Arena for a Miami Heat game or spectacular concerts by today’s most popular artists. The new Carnival Center for the Performing Arts provides the quintessential setting for today’s most popular operas, ballets and Broadway productions, while Biscayne Bay’s crystal blue waters are perfect for a day out on the boat with friends. At night, the Downtown Miami skyline glitters with lights as its streets pulse with activity. The hottest nightclubs, eateries and bars are among the best the city has to offer.

American Idol Auditions Coming to Miami

Looking for something fun to do this summer in Miami? Think you’ve got the chops to be the next American Idol? Tryouts for season 7 of American Idol begin on July 30 in San Diego. The seven-city audition tour will include new cities Omaha, Charleston, S.C., and Philadelphia. They’ll join Dallas, Atlanta and right here in Miami.

According to USA Today, “Idol producers will narrow each city's field to 300 to 400 of the best and worst singers. Lythgoe and co-executive producer Ken Warwick will then cull to about 120 per city to sing to judges Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson.” Details are at americanidol.com.

Luxurious Living at EPIC

As far as waterfront properties in Florida go, EPIC Residences & Hotel is unparalleled when it comes to features and amenities. With construction well underway for the luxury South Florida project, the 54-story tower featuring condominium, townhouse and penthouse residences will boast magnificent bay and city views, as well as an upscale hotel managed by renowned boutique hotel operator Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants.

Residents will enjoy the quintessential Miami condo lifestyle while indulging in the tranquility of EPIC's 12,000-square-foot spa and fitness center, complete with treatment and herbal steam rooms. The elegantly-decorated signature restaurants and exotic and thriving lounges overlooking Miami River and Biscayne Bay, as well as the private boat dock with personal dock master are all at the resident's disposal. A fully-equipped, high-tech business center capable of handling all domestic and international business needs, two pools – one with a city view and the other with Biscayne Bay vistas – are made even more enticing with amenities such as a full-service bar, outdoor cafe and pampering poolside and spa services.

'Swimming with Sharks' at Local Miami Gallery

New York, London, and Paris can go take a flying leap, or better yet, they can go “Swimming with Sharks.” That’s the name of a new sculpture exhibit by Miami’s own Ralph Provisero, and it’s proof positive that the world’s top art centers have got nothing on the Magic City.


Using his working knowledge of engineering and architecture, Provisero thinks big. His large-scale sculptures evoke thoughts of heavy machinery, both futuristic and archaic -- as if the Wright Brothers were creating schematics for the Starship Enterprise. This exhibit is on display at the Dorsch Gallery (151 NW 24th St., Miami) until September 1. Gallery hours are from 1 to 5 p.m., Thursday through Saturday. Call 305-576-1278, or visit http://www.dorschgallery.com/.

What's Happening in Miami?

If you're thinking about becoming a future Miami resident, there's no time like now to get a feel for all the fun, excitement and culture Miami has to offer. There's so much to do, it’s sometimes hard to keep up, so we've put together a brief list of upcoming events here in Miami:

XXII International Hispanic Theatre Festival
7/6/2007 - 7/29/2007
International theater festival presenting award-winning productions from Europe, Latin America, the Caribbean and the United States, including world and U.S. premieres. Productions in English, Spanish and other languages. Click here for details.

Florida Dance Festival
6/20/2007 - 6/30/2007
Features local, national, and international guest artists and dance companies. Educational programs include classes and workshops in ballet, modern, jazz, tap and other dance forms. Click here for details.

Summer Shorts Festival
20076/7/2007 - 7/8/2007
An acclaimed annual theatre festival featuring the world and/or Florida premieres of short (5-15 minute) comedies, dramas and musicals by well-known and emerging playwrights. Click here for details.

EPIC Thursdays: American Red Cross Relaxes in Luxury

On Thursday, May 24, EPIC along with the Young Professionals of Red Cross hosted members and supporters of American Red Cross Greater Miami for a cocktail reception at the EPIC sales center. Guests enjoyed cocktails and hors d’oeuvres while viewing the fabulous interior design created by Michele Bonan. The unique interior combined with the incredible waterfront location and intriguing exterior has made the EPIC sales center one of Miami’s hippest hot-spots.