Miami-based 3034 Oak Park LLC transferred the incomplete Arbor condominium to Arbor Grove Development LLC. The deed is in lieu of foreclosure in exchange for the lender releasing $20.96 million in personal guarantees against the seller, but the original loan remains in place on the property.

Ariete Hospitality Group have debuted the second part of their restaurant expansion at CocoWalk with the opening of Eva, their new Mediterranean, bistro-style dining spot. This follows the opening of the Oyster Bar in September, offering a selection of raw bar classics in an intimate setting.

The charmingly named Barnacle House was built in 1891 by Ralph Middleton Munroe, a widower from Staten Island and first Commodore of the Biscayne Bay Yacht Club on the nearby bay. Initially designed as a simple bungalow, Monroe named it “The Barnacle” because he thought the shape of the roof resembled one.

Many Florida homeowners might be considering finding an insurance company to give them a better rate. But there’s little chance of finding one, especially if they live in the southeastern part of the state. Half a dozen independent insurance agents said that only a handful of insurance companies are willing to write new policies, and new ones are focusing on policies that are being handed over by the state-created Citizens Insurance.

As part of the Coconut Grove Business Improvement District, the School of Rock plays a pivotal role in enriching the local arts and music scene there. The soul of Coconut Grove is truly artistic and the school stands as a testament to the enduring power of music in this community.

The opening of the Oyster Bar marks the first phase of AHG's two-part restaurant rollout in the plaza. The upcoming Eva restaurant focusing on Mediterranean dishes will debut later this fall.