The Ritz-Carlton

Admire Capital Builds in Four South Florida Neighborhoods

Miami – October 29, 2026 -- Admire Capital, the developer led by Founder and CEO Diana Ulis, now has projects in four South Florida neighborhoods, including an 83-residence Ritz-Carlton branded condominium in Fort Lauderdale. The portfolio spans a single-family home in Coconut Grove, a commercial and retail property in Wynwood, a waterfront home on Miami Beach's Sunset Island I and the Fort Lauderdale tower.

Fort Lauderdale tower places 83 residences on a 1.5-acre site

The Ritz-Carlton Residences Fort Lauderdale Beach will comprise two 13-story towers at 551 Bayshore Drive, between the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway. Garcia Stromberg designed the project, Dan Fink Studio is handling interiors, and residents will receive The Ritz-Carlton's branded residential services.

Grande Lakes Orlando Completes Renovation, Adds 169,000 Sq Ft of Group Event Space

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Grande Lakes Orlando Completes Renovation, Adds 169,000 Sq Ft of Group Event Space

Orlando, Florida – September 14, 2026 -- Grande Lakes Orlando has completed a resort-wide renovation that expands its meetings and events footprint to more than 169,000 square feet across The Ritz-Carlton Orlando and the JW Marriott Orlando, targeting corporate conferences, incentive trips and executive retreats.

Renovated ballrooms and 56 breakout rooms now anchor the property's group business strategy

The multi-year transformation began with guest rooms and has now reached group gathering areas at both hotels. The Ritz-Carlton Orlando offers reworked ballroom, indoor and al fresco event spaces, while the JW Marriott Orlando has redesigned convention space including breakout rooms and outdoor venues. The combined 169,000 square feet includes 56 breakout rooms suited to board meetings, galas and full-property buyouts.