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25-631: The project was proposed in 1998, by Turnberry Associates . Construction of the first tower began in August 1999. At the time, residential high-rises were largely non-existent in the Las Vegas Valley , and the project was considered a risky endeavor. However, upon completion of the first tower in 2001, Turnberry Place helped to inspire a condominium boom in the Las Vegas Valley . The subsequent towers were completed in 2002, 2004, and 2006. Turnberry Place

50-476: A $ 21 million lawsuit against Turnberry Pavilion Partners, alleging construction defects. The lawsuit claimed that rain and wind intruded into the property, and owners in the third tower prepared to file a similar lawsuit. The El Rancho resort, previously the Thunderbird, had closed in 1992 and was considered an eyesore, especially for the future residents of Turnberry Place. In 2000, Turnberry Associates purchased

75-601: A 35-story luxury JW Marriott hotel in Nashville . The JW Marriott Nashville officially opened in 2018. The company broke ground on Turnberry Ocean Club Residences , a 154-unit, 650-foot luxury condominium tower in Miami in 2016 and broke ground on SoLé Mia , a mixed-use project on 154 acres in North Miami develop with LeFrak in 2015. In 2017, the company announced plans for the expansion of Turnberry Isle Miami , including

100-614: A re-branding into a JW Marriott property. In 2018, the Aventura Mall opened its expansion wing and Jackie Soffer announced Turnberry would be developing a new 800-key Convention Center hotel in Miami Beach in partnership with David Martin’s Terra Group. The planned development was approved by voters that same year. In 2019, after 25 years as partners, the Soffer siblings divided the company assets into two separate companies. Jackie Soffer

125-448: A risky endeavor. Residential high-rises were largely absent from the Las Vegas Valley at that time. Turnberry Place would be among the first such projects to be built in the area since Regency Towers in 1974. The first tower neared completion at the end of 2000, and construction was already underway on the second tower. The first tower was completed in 2001, followed by the second tower a year later. Upon its opening, Turnberry Place and

150-592: A signature Charlie Palmer restaurant and bar as well as interactive culinary demonstrations. In October 2022, he opened AperiBar, an aperitif -focused eatery the Luma Hotel in Time Square . Palmer was one of sixteen chefs in the 1993 PBS series, Cooking with Master Chefs: Hosted by Julia Child and is included in the cookbook derived from the series. In 2020, Palmer launched a video series titled American Artisan where he highlights Wine Country artisans. He

175-633: A swimming pool and spa, tennis courts, a fitness center, and a cigar and wine room. It also had dining, including a restaurant by chef Charlie Palmer . The club frequently featured singers, and was a popular hangout for celebrities. Construction began in mid-2000. It was built on 3.3 acres, located in the center of the Turnberry Place complex. The Stirling Club cost $ 40 million to build. It opened in late 2001. The club's operations were funded through $ 400 monthly HOA membership fees paid by Turnberry Place residents. The club suffered financial losses following

200-583: Is a $ 650 million complex, consisting of four 38-story condominium towers, each measuring 477 feet (145 m) in height. The complex has a total of 720 units, averaging 3,000 sq ft (280 m) each. The property was once occupied in the 1960s by Thunderbird Downs, a horse racing track located behind the Thunderbird resort. Turnberry Associates purchased the vacant property, consisting of 15 acres (6.1 ha), in December 1997. The Turnberry Place project

225-579: Is also a guest on NBC 's Today Show , Bravo 's Top Chef , and The Rachael Ray Show . The James Beard Foundation named him "Best Chef in America" in 1997 and incorporated him as a member of their "Who's Who of Food & Beverage in America" in 1998. In 2011, Palmer was inducted into the Gaming Hall of Fame . Palmer's support of his alma mater earned him a seat on The Culinary Institute of America 's board of trustees where he served as chairman of

250-538: Is best known for Aureole, his flagship restaurant in New York City, which has earned 13 Michelin stars and two James Beard awards. Considered a “pioneer of progressive American cooking,” Palmer has received over 20 Michelin stars and consults 15 F&B outlets through the Charlie Palmer Collective. After graduating from The Culinary Institute of America , Palmer began his executive chef career at

275-592: Is chairman and chief executive officer. The company was founded in 1967 by Donald Soffer . In 1967, along with partner Edward J. Lewis of Oxford Development , Donald Soffer purchased 785 acres (3.18 km ) of submerged and undeveloped swamp and marshland facing the Intracoastal Waterway in North Dade County. The company then acquired Aventura Club and changed its name to Turnberry Isle Resort & Club in 1970. Expansion and development continued in

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300-631: Is the current chairman and CEO of Turnberry Associates, the development firm launched 50 years ago by Donald Soffer . Turnberry is the principal owner of Aventura Mall, the Town Center Aventura, and three hotels in Aventura — Residence Inn by Marriott, Courtyard by Marriott and Hampton Inn — as well as another hotel in Orlando. Charlie Palmer (chef) Charlie Palmer (born 1959) is an American chef, hospitality entrepreneur, hotelier, and author. He

325-565: The Great Recession , and it was eventually closed in May 2012, resulting in approximately 100 job losses. Turnberry Place residents accounted for 80 percent of the club's revenue. The club had 1,300 members, including non-residents who purchased memberships for $ 2,500. Turnberry Associates was unable to find an operator to continue running the Stirling Club. A prospective buyer, resident Steve Siegel,

350-804: The River Café in 1983, where he earned three stars from The New York Times and trained Michael Mina . In 1988, Palmer opened his restaurant Aureole in Manhattan, where he showcased regional American ingredients. In 1999, he opened Aureole in the Mandalay Bay Resort , Las Vegas as well as a modern American steakhouse, Charlie Palmer Steak in The Four Seasons . In 2009, Aureole moved its location to One Bryant Park in midtown Manhattan. In March 2021, Palmer converted Aureole New York to Charlie Palmer Steak NYC. In April 2024, Charlie Palmer opened

375-501: The City of Aventura throughout the 80s with the company opening Turnberry Yacht & Racquet Club and developing the Aventura Mall . In the 1990s and early 2000s, the company developed Turnberry Place Las Vegas and undertook a large-scale renovation and development project transforming Fontainebleau Miami Beach , among other developments. By 2014, the company announced plans to build

400-576: The El Rancho and demolished it. In 2005, the company announced plans to build the Fontainebleau resort on the former El Rancho property. Construction of the resort began in 2007, although residents took legal action against Turnberry Associates over the Fontainebleau's parking garage. The structure was built adjacent to Turnberry Place and it obscures the views from some residential units. Jeffrey Soffer,

425-412: The head of Turnberry Associates, said the company did a "respectful job" of building the Fontainebleau's hotel tower away from Turnberry Place residents. He also said the property was zoned for a hotel and casino, and that residents knew such a project would eventually be built on the site: "We're not going to buy a 20-acre property and leave it as a vacant lot. It's a property with proper zoning and nothing

450-499: The nearby Park Towers inspired a condominium boom in the Las Vegas Valley . Construction of the third tower began on June 24, 2002, and concluded in 2004. A $ 4 million sales office was demolished in October 2004, allowing the fourth tower to be built in its place. Construction of the final tower was underway at the end of the year. It was topped off in January 2006, and all 180 units in

475-560: The newest iteration of its steakhouse concepts, Charlie Palmer Steak IV, located on the 4th floor of The Knickerbocker Hotel. In June 2022, Palmer and hotelier Christopher Hunsberger announced their launch of Appellation, a culinary-first hotel brand. The brand is set to debut in Healdsburg , with additional concepts planned in Pacific Grove , Morgan Hill, and Petaluma, California, as well as Sun Valley, Idaho , . Each hotel will feature

500-420: The tower had been sold by that point. The final tower was completed later that year. Notable residents have included Alan King , Robert B. Lewis , Joe and Betty Weider , James Caan , Rita Rudner , Lee Majors , Rachel Uchitel , Rich Little , and Andy Walmsley . In 2018, a penthouse sold for $ 5.5 million, marking the highest-priced condo sale of the year. In 2004, residents in the original tower filed

525-447: Was announced in June 1998, and construction of the first tower began in August 1999. Unit prices ranged from $ 400,000 to nearly $ 6 million. The views from the towers were a top aspect of the project. Most of the units were sold to out-of-state buyers, mainly from Chicago, Miami, New York, and southern California. Most buyers were retirees over the age of 55. The project was initially considered

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550-413: Was ever promised. It's as simple as that. […] The bottom line is you can't please everyone." A judge ultimately ruled in favor of the Fontainebleau. Residents had also been concerned about the increased traffic that the Fontainebleau would bring to the area. The 80,000 sq ft (7,400 m) Stirling Club was marketed as the centerpiece of Turnberry Place. The private club included a bar and lounge,

575-588: Was held to attract new members for the Stirling Club, which was scheduled to formally open in 2019. Turnberry Associates Turnberry Associates is a real estate development and management company in the United States. The company has developed over $ 10 billion worth of properties during the course of its history. Current holdings in its portfolio include the Aventura Mall , the JW Marriott Nashville Marriott, and SoLé Mia . Jackie Soffer

600-400: Was put up for sale in 2015, and again in 2017. A sale was finalized in 2018, to DK Hospitality, which paid nearly $ 12.4 million. The company planned to make various improvements to the aging facility. A new spa was added, along with a Starbucks and a high-end convenience store. Renovations were done on the pool, lounge, tennis courts, and event spaces. At the end of 2018, a New Year's Eve party

625-613: Was unable to work out a deal with the HOA. Shortly after its closing, the club was put up for sale at a price of $ 18 million. A group of Silicon Valley entrepreneurs, incorporated as JDLB LLC, purchased the club for more than $ 10 million in late 2013, with plans to eventually reopen it. However, the group lacked a clear vision for how to use the facility. JDLB never reopened the club, as the executives believed that trying to operate it would take away time from their jobs in Silicon Valley. The club

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