The Related Group of Florida is the developer of the one and only Apogee in South Beach. This developer has brought us some of the most luxurious condos in recent years, but has now found a way to raise the bar even further.

You may be familiar with ICON South Beach, the Murano Grande, the Murano at Portofino, and Portofino Tower. These luxury buildings, built by this developer, have established a new standard of living in South Beach real estate.

Here are some basic highlights of this ultra-luxury condo project.

• Located at the very southern tip of South Beach, between the Portofino Tower and the Murano at Portofino
• Approximately 68 residences in a 22 story building
• Opening in 2007
• Four residences per floor, each with flow-through design to give each unit both a water view and a city view
• Only two floorplans available: 3103 s.f. and 4145 s.f.
• Three special penthouse floorplans, each with rooftop pool
• Windows are crafted from a special "pure and clear" glass, which also offers impact resistance and sound resistance
• The main lobby is for resident and guest use only.  A services elevator will be used by others, such as delivery personnel

The crown jewel of South Beach, with apartments that boast of a 270 degree panorama that includes South Beach’s only unobstructed views of three bodies of water, Biscayne Bay, Government Cut’s fables cruise ship alley, Fisher Island and the Atlantic Ocean, an unrivaled view of the Florida coastline.

Each unit is individualized to meet the needs, desires and personality of its owner with a stunning array of interiors, fixtures, amenities and features that create a remarkable vision. Toronto-based Yabu Pushelberg, one of North America’s pre-eminent interior design firms, create an element of geometric harmony and creative manipulation of texture and color in Apogee’s common areas that contribute to the consummate living experience for residents.

Also equipped with Lifestyle technology, Apogee includes state-of-the-art kitchen and bath designs, processor and wiring for a complete home integration system, Lutron wireless lighting control for custom lighting schemes, keyless fingerprint door entry, as well as services accessible through Touch Panel Interface: Valet service, pool lounge chairs reservation, concierge services, spa booking, and security access.

This condominium sets the bar higher than any other in South Beach history. It marks the evolution of luxury living.

• Ceilings are 10-feet high
• Special noise-dampening construction built between floors to reduce noise transmission
• Balconies are 11-feet deep
• Kitchens will feature gas appliances (optional)
• Kitchens will be built with multiple ovens, multiple dishwashers, 100-bottle wine coolers and the finest of finishes
• Balcones will be built with outdoor kitchens and entertaining amenities
• Master bathrooms will have an in-ground tub with rainshower showerhead, giving you the feeling of a relaxation pool in your own bathroom
• Master closets will be finished with the ultimate in closet systems, including a "midnight" kitchen with appliances...in your closet!
• Each unit has a privately-enclosed two-car garage on the parking levels.  Additional cars may be parked with the valet.
• Stunning infinity pool area, unlike anything that we've seen in Miami before.