PUERTA DE PALMAS HOSTS VIP PREVIEW EVENT FOR 2004 Coral Gables Mayor Donald Slesnick Welcomes Puerta de Palmas at Event 
Coral Gables, Fla. (March 25, 2004) ---- The excitement surrounding the new Puerta de Palmas luxury condominium tower in Coral Gables is continuing to mount. Coral Gables Mayor Donald Slesnick and more than 200 attended a special VIP preview event during the evening of Wednesday, March 24, just two weeks after the developer hosted more than 200 guests at a reception for the tenants of the neighboring Douglas Entrance office complex. In response, eight residences were sold during the week prior to the VIP preview, and Puerta de Palmas has become one of the fastest-selling new condominiums in The City Beautiful.
The VIP preview event took place in the heart of the Coral Gables business district at the Puerta de Palmas sales suite, which is located at 269 Giralda Avenue at the corner of Aragon and Salzedo Street, just a block north of Miracle Mile and east of Le Jeune Road. Guests enjoyed gourmet Italian cuisine from Caffe Abbracci and spirited live Flamenco dancing from professional Spanish performers in traditional garb. Mayor Donald Slesnick of Coral Gables welcomed Puerta de Palmas as an excellent addition to the city and congratulated the developers on their work to date. Both the Mayor and the guests were enthralled by a computer-generated virtual tour of the property, displayed on a large high-definition monitor "Our two highly attended events in March mark the arrival of Puerta de Palmas as the preeminent new condominium property in Coral Gables," said Paul Rosen and Scott Auker, the principals of Rosen-Auker Developments LLC, the developer. "Many who attended these events have been highly impressed by Puerta de Palmas. The property's luxurious refinements and resort-like amenities combined with its ideal Coral Gables location and picture-perfect views have made it stand out above the rest, and those who attended our March events have definitely taken notice." 
Located at 888 Douglas Road, at the northwest corner of Calabria Avenue and Douglas Road overlooking the historic Puerta del Sol archway and city entrance, the 16-story Puerta de Palmas features a Mediterranean-style entrance, complete with valet parking and an ornate entry courtyard framing a fountain. The elegant two-story lobby includes 24-hour concierge and security control, a resident lounge and a business center with conference room. The property also features an expansive pool, a spa and a sundeck that leads to a clubroom with a fully equipped multimedia entertainment center, a billiard table and bar. The clubroom adjoins a state-of-the-art fitness center and leads to an eighth floor putting green and meditation garden with a cascading fountain, lush landscaping and picture-perfect views.
Its Coral Gables location has become one of the driving forces behind the success of Puerta de Palmas. Residents will be connected to the most distinctive restaurants, shops, playhouses, taverns and cafés that Coral Gables has to offer via the ornate new Gables Trolley. All of the area's landmark destinations, including the historic Venetian Pool and Biltmore Hotel, the shops of Miracle Mile and The Village of Merrick Park, are just moments away. Miami International Airport and some of South Florida's most popular golf courses and parks are also within easy distances. In addition, because of the proximity of thousands of thriving offices and businesses, including many that are located in the adjacent Douglas Entrance offices, many residents will also be able to enjoy the convenience of leisurely walks to and from work. The two- and three-bedroom residences at Puerta de Palmas feature a split-bedroom design with private master and guest wings that include lavish baths and roomy walk-in closets. In addition, all of the residences will include wide terraces framed by fantastic views of the historic city entrance and the Coral Gables and downtown Miami skylines. Standard finishes for all of the tower's 198 residences include a choice of two types of elegant tile flooring in the foyer, kitchen and baths, and a choice of two colors of plush carpeting in the bedrooms and living areas. The gourmet kitchens with designer faucets and stainless steel appliances come with a selection of four types of granite for the counters, and Italian cabinetry with glass-door accents in a choice of cherry or linear white oak finishes. The master baths include the Italian cabinetry in a choice of two styles and a standard Crema-Marfil marble vanity top with an elegant under-mounted sink. Options for upgrades include large porcelain tile, designer textured carpeting, KitchenAid premium appliances, and stainless steel or granite backsplashes and under-cabinet TVs for the kitchens.
Puerta de Palmas offers one-, two- and three-bedroom condominiums, street-level lofts and townhomes priced from the 200,000s to the $500,000s and ranging from 776 to 1,470 square-feet. Its 2,200 square-foot sales center at 269 Giralda Avenue includes a viewing area for a computer-generated virtual tour, a detailed scale model and a complete model kitchen and master bath. The virtual tour allows prospective buyers to "walk through" the property on a high-definition plasma screen. In order to demonstrate the array of resort-like amenities, picturesque views and optional finishes and refinements, the sales office includes many samples and displays to enable buyers to make very informed decisions.
Puerta de Palmas is being developed by Rosen-Auker Developments, whose principals have developed numerous highly successful residential and commercial properties in South Florida, Washington DC, Chicago and Canada, including the recently-completed Esplanade on the New River in Fort Lauderdale. It was designed by the renowned architectural firm of Fullerton Diaz Architects, and sales are being managed by Avatar Real Estate Services. The property will break ground this summer, with completion set for summer 2006. Additional information on Puerta de Palmas and its pre-construction prices, which will only remain available for a limited time, is available by calling (305) 443-8700 or visiting www.puertadepalmas.com. |
