Sunbeam and Stiles have broken ground on Miramar Cove, a master-planned project described as South Florida’s first inland waterfront destination. The development officially started construction on May 27 in Miramar and is designed around a central water feature that will anchor the broader residential, retail, office, and hospitality program. Project costs are projected to approach $1 billion at full build-out, underscoring the large-scale nature of the undertaking.
The 125-acre site dedicates nearly one-third of its land area to water elements. Plans call for fountain shows and a signature cove filled with translucent blue water, framed by walkways, restaurants, and gathering spaces. These water-focused public realms are intended to organize the surrounding uses and support activity throughout the day and into the evening.
At completion, Miramar Cove is slated to deliver 2,874 contemporary-style homes, creating a sizable new residential community. The plan also includes 400,000 square feet of retail space, highlighted by a 35,000-square-foot grocery store that will serve as a key daily-needs anchor. On the commercial side, the project will add 125,000 square feet of Class A office space, along with a 185-key hotel that contributes a hospitality component to the mixed-use program.
The waterfront area is positioned as the central gathering point for the development and the surrounding region. Dining, entertainment, and community spaces will be oriented toward the water and are expected to be programmed for both daytime and evening use. The translucent blue water feature at the core of the project is a Blue Mar Basin, a proprietary system created by Martin Aquatic, which is designed to deliver the lagoon-style appearance that defines the project’s identity.
Miramar Cove’s grand opening is targeted for the fourth quarter of 2028, aligning the delivery of the project’s amenities and uses with that timeline. As construction progresses, the combination of housing, retail, office, hotel, and destination-style water amenities is expected to shape a new mixed-use node within Miramar, organized around a highly programmed inland waterfront environment.
