Irene closes Lake Worth Pier … and more

1. Irene closes Lake Worth Pier [CBS]
2. A new eatery at the Shore Club [Eater]
3. London insurer opens Miami HQ [SFBJ]
4. Principal reductions on mortgages [Eye
on Miami]
5. Evacuation at Miami Sofitel [Hotel
Chatter]
6. Student housing a good investment [Inman]
7. New funding for Florida Shores Bank [SFBJ]
8. Refinancing of CMBS loans to become easier in 2012 [GlobeSt]