Highly anticipated transaction provides significant public benefits, including transportation connectivity, ease of congestion and improved stormwater drainage

SUNRISE, FL – April 15, 2025 – The City of Sunrise and Metropica Development, LLC finalized a landmark agreement in which the developers donated 19 acres of land to the Florida Turnpike Authority via a memorandum with the city. The donation of land adjacent to the Sawgrass Expressway and Pat Salerno Drive was the product of a long-term collaborative effort between the City, Metropica’s development team and other key public and private entities. It will have substantial public transportation benefits and help facilitate key expansion projects to support the future growth of Sunrise and western Broward County.

The agreement allows for the design and construction of a full access interchange at Pat Salerno Drive and the Sawgrass Expressway (State Road 869), with ramps accommodating traffic movements to and from the northbound and southbound visitors and residents.  Sunrise Mayor Mike Ryan, the Commission and the City staff worked with Broward County leadership and the business community leaders to successfully advocate for Florida’s Department of Transportation to include the new interchange as part of a broader plan for transportation infrastructure improvements.

“We greatly appreciate the cooperation of everyone involved with this important agreement,” Ryan said. “Having a full interchange will help facilitate traffic flow in and out of Amerant Bank Arena and keep vehicles off local streets. The City is committed to responsible growth to support impactful new developments like Metropica.”

Metropica is a master-planned, transformative mixed-use development located between Sawgrass Mills – one of the largest tourist destinations in Florida and Amerant Bank Arena – home of the Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers.

Other important benefits of the land donation include:

• Centrally located in a rapidly growing area, a portion of the 19 donated acres is especially beneficial to Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise given its planned expansion of the Sawgrass Expressway from I-595 to an I-95 in Deerfield Beach.
• Construction of the new interchange at Pat Salerno Drive and the Sawgrass Expressway will significantly alleviate congestion before and after Panthers games as the franchise plans a major future development around the arena. Other large-scale developments in the area include, Radius at Sawgrass – adjacent to the Sawgrass Mills Mill - and Metropica.
• Baptist Health South Florida is set to construct the first hospital located within the City of Sunrise on 10 acres at Oakland Park Boulevard and the Sawgrass Expressway.

“It was a pleasure to work with Mayor Mike Ryan and the entire City Commission, and other City of Sunrise officials and key area stakeholders, to finalize this land donation,” Metropica developer Joseph Kavana said. “The Metropica development team is committed to being a good neighbor and positive force in helping the Sunrise Business & Entertainment District reach its full potential. In that spirit, we are proud that this donation will make it easier for major public and private sector projects to move forward.”

Experienced luxury agents Chad Bishop and Kimberly Knausz to exclusively market stunning two-story residences

SUNRISE, FL – Feb. 18, 2025 – One Metropica welcomes its new sales team for the Sunrise, Florida condominium building’s limited collection of available penthouses. Seasoned luxury real estate agents Chad Bishop and Kimberly Knausz are exclusively marketing One Metropica’s penthouses on behalf of the development team.

Bishop has nearly 15 years of experience specializing in high-end residential real estate throughout Broward County. He is especially knowledgeable in the Sunrise market and nearby areas including Fort

Lauderdale, Davie and Plantation. The Michigan State University graduate has lived in Florida since 2004 and worked in the real estate industry ever since.

Knausz brings two decades of experience as a luxury real estate agent in South Florida, consistently ranking among the top agents locally and nationwide. She played a pivotal role in the 2014 launch of ONE Sotheby’s International Realty’s Sports and Entertainment Division, pioneering tailored services for professional athletes, public figures and celebrities buying and selling luxury residences in the region. The John Carroll University graduate has completed more than 200 transactions on behalf of sports and entertainment industry clients.

“Chad and Kimberly are uniquely suited to successfully sell out our penthouse collection at One Metropica,” said One Metropica developer Joseph Kavana. “They provide complementary experience, skills and relationships that undoubtedly will drive interest in these incredible residences. There is truly nothing like these penthouses – and One Metropica as a whole – in western Broward County.”

The 28-story, 263-residence One Metropica quickly redefined what is possible in the Sunrise residential market. The first residential tower within the master-planned, transformative Metropica project, One Metropica is the product of a creative collaboration between Metropica Development, LLC, internationally renowned architect Chad Oppenheim and London-based interior designer YOO Design Group.

One Metropica’s two-story penthouses offer floor-to-ceiling windows, open living spaces and an expansive private terrace with magnificent views. Each residence features sophisticated finishes, European-style cabinetry, quartz countertops and premium appliances. The primary suite boasts a spa-inspired bath, dual vanities and a soaking tub, with additional rooms for guests or a home office.

Located directly across from Sawgrass Mills in the heart of Sunrise’s primary entertainment and shopping district, One Metropica’s resort-style amenities include a pool, fitness center, sauna, clubhouse, tennis courts, kids playroom and 24-hour security. The building is also steps away from Amerant Arena – home of the Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers – with easy access to I-75, Florida’s Turnpike and the Sawgrass Expressway.

For more information about One Metropica’s penthouse collection or to schedule a private tour, call (954) 738-4483 or visit the sales gallery at 2000 Metropica Way PH07. The building also has a limited inventory of developer-owned non-penthouse units available for purchase.

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About One Metropica: Designed by the globally acclaimed YOO Design Studio, in collaboration with the renowned Oppenheim Architecture, One Metropica is a 28-story condominium completed by Metropica Development, LLC. Located directly across from Sawgrass Mills and surrounded by ample shopping, dining and entertainment, One Metropica has 263 units and six available two-story penthouses. The building is also just steps away from Amerant Arena – home of the Stanley Cup champion Florida Partners – and has easy access to several major highways. For more information, visit one.livemetropica.com. 

Establishment of the MCDD facilitates access of up to $65 million in infrastructure improvements and related services

SUNRISE, FL –  Metropica announced that The City of Sunrise City Commission, at a recent meeting, passed and adopted to establish the Metropica Community Development District (MCDD).

The approval will permit the MCDD to obtain through the issuance of bond financing the funds to deliver community development services and facilities to the approximately 50-acres included in the geographic boundaries served by the MCDD. 

The facilities will be comprised of infrastructure improvements and services of up to $65 million, including stormwater systems, underground utilities, roadway improvements, lighting, landscaping and such other improvements contained within the civil engineering design of the boundaries of the MCDD.

Metropica, located at 1800 NW 136th Avenue, Sunrise, Florida, is one of the largest remaining contiguous mixed-use development sites in South Florida. 

ONE Metropica Residences, design by YOO, the development’s initial offering, a 28-story, 263-unit highly amenitized luxury condominium, is chiefly sold-out, with some remaining units available from $550,000 to $1.5 million.

When completed, the $2 billion mixed-use community will have up to 2,500 residential units, 240 hotel rooms, 480,000 square feet of retail space, and 650,000 square feet of office space. 

Sharing an access point with Sawgrass Mills, and within minutes of the Sawgrass Expressway, Metropica is one of the nation’s most desirable development opportunities. 

“The development of the Metropica Community Development District, allowing up to $65 million in bond financing for infrastructure development, is a major step forward in the process of bringing the whole of Metropica to life,” said Joseph Kavana, CEO of Metropica Development, LLC.  “We applaud the City of Sunrise Commission for their visionary commitment to the City as a whole, and to the dream of developing one of the nation’s most compelling mixed-use communities. When finalized, Metropica will literally be a city-within-a-city, and access to bond financing to further the development process is an unprecedented step.”

Avison Young’s Florida Capital Markets Group and Karson & Co have been tapped to structure a joint-venture equity partnership for Metropica. 

For additional information about Metropica, visit https://livemetropica.com/.

Reiner will oversee sales efforts on behalf of ON Collaborative at transformative

South Florida mixed-use development

SUNRISE, FL – ON Collaborative, by Coldwell Banker Real Estate Services, a full-service national development marketing and sales firm, has named Reiner Perez Director of Sales for YOO Residences at Metropica, the first residential offering within the $1.5 billion, 65-acre master planned Metropica, for which ON Collaborative has assumed the lead on the marketing and sales.

Perez, who will be leading the sales team at YOO Residences at Metropica, is recognized as a leader in the South Florida luxury real estate market for more than 20 years. He is known for his creative on-site and off-site marketing, selling residences to both local and international buyers.

He has an expansive clientele base, with broker networks throughout the world. In conjunction with offshore brokers, Perez has achieved sales of over 800 million dollars in 10-year period and established an international presence in Latin America and Europe.

Located in Western Broward County Florida, and slated for completion in June 2019, the 28-story YOO Residences at Metropica features 263 well-appointed residences ranging in size from 740 to 1,379 square feet, and is priced from the $400’s.

The visionary new development, designed by globally acclaimed architect Chad Oppenheim, with interior design by YOO Design Group out of London, combines contemporary architecture with inspiring interior design and premium finishes.

The Fran and O.J. McDuffie team of Compass’ Sports and Entertainment division will present Metropica to its high profile clientele in new partnership

Metropica, one of the nation’s largest under-construction mixed-use communities, celebrated the announcement of their partnership with former Miami Dolphins wide receiver from 1993 to 2001, turned real estate professional, O.J. McDuffie and his realty team during a reception recently held at its sales gallery. The Fran and O.J. McDuffie team, comprised of Fran and O.J. McDuffie from Compass’ Sports and Entertainment division, will be new ambassadors for the immense development, spanning approximately 4 million square feet.

During the reception, Joseph Kavana, CEO of Metropica Development LLC and his team, welcomed more than 60 guests, including members of the real estate community and the Mayor of Sunrise Mike Ryan, to Metropica’s sales gallery, where they enjoyed cocktails and hors d’oeuvres and learned about the new partnership with the McDuffie team.

“It is a great pleasure to be a part of this new definitive project that will be redefining Sunrise, and will truly impact our community for generations to come,” said O.J. McDuffie. “We truly value our clients and our mission is to fully support them throughout their home buying journey and we look forward to introducing them to Metropica as one of the best options in the market.”

Based in South Florida, the McDuffie team of luxury real estate advisors has more than 16 years of experience advocating for their clients in search of their new homes, including numerous professional athletes. The teams’ personal approach, plethora of collective experience and knowledge of the area, professionalism and dedication to their clients has established them as one of the most trusted real estate teams in South Florida. Active in the community, the team has earned multiple accolades and directs a foundation supporting underprivileged children in South Florida and oversees an annual toy drive that collects more than 5,000 donations annually for local schools.

“We’re delighted to name O.J. McDuffie and his team as our new ambassadors,” said Joseph Kavana, CEO of Metropica Development LLC. “The McDuffie team’s experience and genuine passion for serving their clients is the perfect addition to represent what Metropica stands for throughout the community.”

Christina Hedrick- Jones, Sales Advisor at One Sotheby's International Realty, will be the in-house agent managing the McDuffie team ambassador.

Metropica’s first residential tower, Metropica One, is slated for completion in early 2019. Located at 1800 NW 136th Avenue in Sunrise, the sustainably-designed 65-acre, $1.5B development will consist of 2,250 residential condominiums, as well as apartments, prime retail and dining experiences, a boutique hotel, a Central Park, and 650,000 square feet of contemporary, class A office space.

The residential component of the development is exclusively being sold by ONE Sotheby’s International Realty. For further information visit www.livemetropica.com or contact the sales office at 954.320.7132.

SUNRISE, FL– The Young Professionals Network - Realtors of the Palm Beaches & Greater Fort Lauderdale recently hosted its “Get Current” event at Metropica, the highly-anticipated, $1.5 billion, 65-acre community in Sunrise. Welcomed by Natalia Nuñez del Prado, Director of Sales for Metropica One, and Mayor Michael Ryan, Mayor of the City of Sunrise, numerous real estate professionals were in attendance.  Guest enjoyed networking and an opportunity to learn about the rich lifestyle and exciting amenities of this transformative new urban high-street project.  Offering a complete lifestyle and sense of place for the city’s residents and visitors, Metropica will complete the first of its eight residential towers and welcome its first residents to the community this December.  

Located at 1800 NW 136^th Avenue in Sunrise the project, being developed by Metropica Development LLC, will become a world-class destination and regional epicenter for Broward County with 2,250 residential units; expansive green spaces including a central park; up to 320,000 square feet of prime retail spaces offering a diverse array of shopping and dining experiences; 650,000 square feet of contemporary, Class-A office space; public spaces dedicated to the arts and boutique luxury hotels offering convenient services and exclusive amenities. An impressive lineup of retail, dining and entertainment concepts will also call Metropica home including Ipic Theaters, Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie, the celebrity-founded Dance With Me dance studio, City Works Eatery & Pour House, Genuine Pizza (formerly Harry’s Pizzeria), Sugarboo & Co., Cru Wine Bar, and Kendra Scott Jewelry.

For additional information, visit www.livemetropica.com.