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Key Findings In Alex Diaz De La Portilla Case Dismissal

William Riley Jr., Alex Diaz de la Portilla and Leila and David Centner (Getty, Miami-Dade Corrections and Rehabilitation Department)

Politics
South Florida
Nov 22, 2024

Here are three key findings that led prosecutors to drop charges against Alex Diaz de la Portilla and William “Bill” Riley Jr. 

Unreliable witnesses, shoddy circumstantial evidence and legal campaign contributions derailed public corruption probe against ex-Miami commissioner and his alleged bagman
Investors Buy $17M Bal Harbour Teardown to Build Spec Mansion
Residential
South Florida
Nov 22, 2024

Investors drop $17M on waterfront Bal Harbour teardown, plan $45M spec mansion

$5K psf “will become the [pricing] norm across the board on waterfront ultra-luxury homes in South Florida,” says builder Manny Angelo Varas
Meruelos, David Martin Propose Multi-Tower Deauville Project
Development
South Florida
Nov 21, 2024

Meruelo family, David Martin propose big plans for Deauville Miami Beach site 

They’re seeking approval for a higher floor area ratio than currently allowed and than Steve Ross failed to win voter approval for in 2022
Floyd Mayweather Jr. Buying Stake in Ex-Versace Mansion
Commercial
South Florida
Nov 21, 2024

Floyd Mayweather Jr. buying stake in former Versace Mansion in Miami Beach

Mayweather acquiring majority of Eli Gindi’s interest in the Ocean Drive property now called Villa Casa Casuarina