Ritz Reconnaissance

Fierce felines are not exactly the first things that come to mind when one thinks of our coat, but that Ritz-Carlton lion, the emblem that has represented the world-renowned hospitality brand since its inception, sure is popular when we speak of luxury real estate in Florida.

There is a total of six The Ritz-Carlton Residences in the state, and three of those are just within miles of one another right here in South Florida.

The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Miami Beach

From Lionheart Capital, this midrise project located in the heart of mid-Beach (on the former site of the Miami Heart Institute) was designed by beloved Italian architect Piero Lissoni with a private marina with lake and ocean access. The property features 111 condos and amenities, including an on-site captained VanDutch 40 Day Yacht and the world’s first residential art studio, but the latest buzz is about Villa Lissoni, the brand’s first model home, which reflects what life can be like inside any of the 15 villas that have been added to the development.

Of the Lissoni-designed exteriors and interiors, eight will stand alone and offer private boat dockage, while the rest have stunning waterfront tor tranqual graden views. $2 million-$40 million. 4701 N. Meridian Ave., Miami Beach, FL 305.602.2929, https://theresidencesmiamibeach.com