This week we've had some spectacular November Fall Days in Miami Beach, and I happen to be fortunate enough to have enjoyed the amenities at The Continuum in the South of Fifth Neighborhood. A little known fact to many visitors - located directly on the grounds of The Continuum South Tower is an excellent restaurant that is open ALL day (until 5pm). You can lunch on a gourmet salad, incredible fresh catch entrees, and plenty of other healthy fare available ONLY to residents and guests of The Continuum condos. Also, this is a SPECTACULAR place to just sit and admire the incredible views of the Ocean, the Continuum Lagoon Pools, and the impeccably landscaped & beautiful grounds.
The most desireable neighborhood within the roughly 23 block area of South Beach is the South of Fifth neighborhood, where the twelve acre Continuum grounds are located. Miami Beach's South of Fifth neighborhood is home to a few other popular luxury buildings such as The Portofino Tower, Apogee, The Murano at Portofino, Murano Grande, and Icon South Beach. South Beach is a neighborhood of Miami Beach, not a city itself, and South of Fifth is a sub-neighborhood within this 23 block area. The South of Fifth Street neighborhood became popular in the late 1990's, when the Portofino Tower began construction with Thomas Kramer as the primary developer (who was eventually replaced by Related Group's Jorge Perez). For more information about South of Fifth development history, click HERE. Arguably, the amenities of the Continuum are the BEST OF THE BEST due to the twelve incredible Oceanfront acres at the southernmost tip of Miami Beach. The nearby Apogee and Murano at Portofino are also considered premier real estate, with Apogee being the most expensive condos South of Fifth, and the Murano at Portofino featuring the famous Piaggia Beach Club.
Upon arriving at The Continuum from South of Fifth's South Pointe Drive, you'll notice the 24 hour guard gated facility that methodically restrict access ONLY to registred guests and residents. The other buildings in the immediate area that have this added level of security are the next-door Portofino Tower that shares common area with the older South Pointe Tower. However, The Continuum is a condominium property at another level of sophistication and luxury, with TWO oversized lagoon-style pools with towel service, the aforementioned restaurant, THREE lit, wind-protected sunken clay tennis courts, a 15,000 multi-level fitness center, spa, a completely gated twelve acre oceanfront complex, 24-hour roving security guards, 24-hour valets in each tower, a highly trained concierge staff, private elevators and foyers, beach towel and food services, a business center at Continuum North and South Towers, and a resort lifestyle. All of these amenities, services, a uniquely beautiful & contemporary architectural style, and a premier oceanfront location make The Continuum on South Beach a condominium property like no other!
