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WATSON ISLAND, MIAMI
001, the City of Miami published a Request for Proposals for
Watson Island, to include a mega yacht marina an.d related
nd developn The development proposal by Flagstone Island Gardens,
3:mrtaninnous approval of the Selection Committee in July 2001. In
the proposal for the Island Gardens project was approved by the
issio , Thereafter, a vast majority of the voters of the City of Miami
0 gstone`s proposal via public referendum held in November 2001.
The t rope -ty is located at the Northwest Quadrant of Watson Island and
cont .ns 10,79i acres of uplands and 13.35± acres of submerged land. The
property i zoned both C-1. (Restricted Commercial) and PR (Parks and
ccreati at ). The use of the property as a mega yacht marina and mixed -use
consistent with the zoning and master plan designations. Island
fixed -use development consisting of (i) two hotels with a combined
hotel rooms/fractional units; (ii) 221,000 square feet of retail space,
ides 61,494 square feet of restaurant space; (iii) a 50 wet slip mega
yacht marina with a 2,500 square foot chandlery for marina guest use; (iv) a 4,000
square.foot maritime gallery; and (v) a 7,774 square foot fish market with a
r sta.uF.aru.
The fuel components anchor the project on either side adjacent to the
N1c[,su'thmar Causeway. This affords visitors a panoramic view of the City of
Miami and Riscayne Bay. The retail and restaurant center is strategically located
i the core of the project in order to capture the scenic waterfront views of the
Bare and the City during both the day and nighttime hours. The spacious
waterfront promenade will encourage bring residents and visitors alike to
experience the beauty of this site.
the vision and ultimate goal for this project is to provide a landmark
public at for the City of Miami while expanding the luxury hotel,
waterfront, and dining opportunities available to residents and visitors to the City.
.By combining superior hotel accommodations, mega yacht rnarin.a capability,
met mil an.d dining with incredible public access, Island Gardens is certain to
become a destination allowing all who enter an opportunity to appreciate the
beauty and splendor of the City of Miami.