One of South Florida’s largest mixed-use developments has officially broken ground, and it is anything but a typical suburban project.
Known as Miramar Cove, the 125-acre development is set to transform one of Broward County’s last major undeveloped sites into a walkable mixed-use district. At its center will be a 5.5-acre basin designed to create a beach-like waterfront environment, despite being roughly 30 minutes from the Atlantic coastline.
The project is being developed by Sunbeam Properties in partnership with Fort Lauderdale-based Stiles. City officials and project leaders gathered on May 27 for a ceremonial groundbreaking marking the next phase of the development.
While the event signaled a major milestone, construction activity had already begun. Floridian Development previously reported that site clearing and demolition work commenced last month, making the groundbreaking largely symbolic rather than the official start of construction.
At full buildout, Miramar Cove will deliver 2,874 residential units, the majority of which will be multifamily housing. Plans also call for approximately 400,000 square feet of retail space, a 35,000-square-foot grocery store, 125,000 square feet of Class A office space, and a hotel component.
“For years, people have had to drive east for waterfront dining, entertainment, and that lifestyle experience,” said Sunbeam Properties CEO and President Andy Ansin. “Miramar Cove changes that by bringing a true waterfront destination to South Florida’s western communities for the first time. This is the kind of development that redefines a market.”
Beyond the waterfront basin, the development is being designed as a pedestrian-oriented district in a region historically dominated by suburban development patterns and automobile dependence.
Plans include approximately five miles of walking paths connecting the site, a 10-acre Founders Park, and a 25-acre natural preserve known as “The Estuary.” Together, those amenities are planned to create a community where residents can live, work, shop, and recreate without relying entirely on a vehicle.
According to marketing materials shared by Miramar News, the project is expected to target renters between the ages of 25 and 45 earning approximately $150,000 annually. Upon completion, Miramar Cove is projected to accommodate roughly 8,000 residents.
Stiles CEO Ken Stiles called Miramar Cove “truly unique for this market,” arguing that bringing a waterfront destination of this scale inland could reshape the area between Miami and Fort Lauderdale while creating a new focal point for residents and visitors alike.
A grand opening is currently targeted for the fourth quarter of 2028.
The development is positioned at a strategic location near Miramar Parkway and several major transportation corridors. It also sits a short drive from Hard Rock Stadium, an area where Miami-Dade County has expressed interest in expanding the Metrorail to.