March 24th, 2014

Opera Tower Introduces New Free Mobile App Allowing Residents to Manage Residences from Smartphones and Tablets

MIAMI, FL –  Opera Tower residents now have the ability to manage their residences, whether home or away, via a new, free mobile application that allows them to access the luxury condominium’s services and amenities, request their cars from valet, control their guest lists, handle their deliveries, communicate with the concierge and building staff, and much more. The application was developed by Miami-based Simplikate, known for its award-winning mobile apps.

“We are very pleased to add this new application to the impressive list of daily conveniences and services afforded our residents at Opera Tower,” says Developer Tibor Hollo, Chairman & President of Florida East Coast Realty (FECR).

“Simplikate’s Smart Building system lets residents manage their home from their smartphone or tablet no matter where they are, and it’s all seamlessly integrated with staff operations,” says Tushar Patel, Simplikate Founder/CEO. “Opera Tower residents now are able to manage their guest lists, order their cars from valet, track their deliveries, reserve amenities, and more from the Opera Tower Mobile App. FECR is setting the standard by offering cutting edge mobile technology for their residents to use for free,” he adds.

Sales at the luxury tower overlooking Biscayne Bay continue to move along at a steady pace. With 475 residences already sold, just 140 residences remain. Prices at the mixed-use tower start at $270,900, and sales are handled by industry powerhouse Fortune International.

Residences at Opera Tower feature stainless steel appliances, European gourmet kitchens, luxurious baths, and granite countertops. Opera Tower also offers residents 24/7 security, high-speed Internet and cable television, supervised garage parking for each residence with available 24/7 valet service, a lushly-landscaped recreation deck overlooking scenic Biscayne Bay (featuring an oversized swimming pool and multiple whirlpool spas), and a fitness center with state-of-the-art cardio and weight training equipment. A social hall, media room, and fully-equipped business center also add to the building’s impressive list of amenities.

Opera Tower’s location in the heart of the vibrant Media and Entertainment District offers residents a wide array of dining, shopping, and entertainment venues. Opera Tower is just blocks from the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts—with its world-renowned Opera House and Performance Halls—and the AmericanAirlines Arena—home to the electrifying Miami Heat and other major concerts and events. Further, Margaret Pace Park, Sea Isle Marina & Yachting Center, Bayside Marketplace, Museum Park, South Beach, Brickell, Midtown Miami, Wynwood, and the Design District are all at residents’ fingertips. The Metromover, making stops all over Downtown, also has a station within one block of the building.

For more information on Opera Tower, please call786-220-7012, visit our on-site sales center at 1750 North Bayshore Drive, or visit our website www.operatower.com.

About Florida East Coast Realty (FECR)

Since its founding over 60 years ago, FECR has been involved in the development of over 60 million square feet of residential, commercial, retail, and industrial space, with landmark projects from New York to Nevada and throughout Florida. Repeatedly shaping and shifting the contours of Downtown Miami, FECR has drastically changed its skyline. As the very first developer to see the benefits of urban living in Miami, FECR took a bold step into the future with the development of the Media & Entertainment District featuring its Omni and Venetia projects, an undertaking that revolutionized the area and framed one of South Florida’s most important residential, trade, and recreation centers.

Throughout FECR’s extensive history, the company has built, owned, and managed a wide array of properties, and the company’s strategy for the future includes steady, continued growth in several real estate industries. In fact, the best is yet to come, with some of the largest and most electrifying projects that South Florida has ever seen, including the new One Bayfront Plaza, a signature mixed-use project of global stature, and Panorama Tower, an 85-story, mixed-use residential development, which will be the tallest buildings in the Miami skyline. For more information on Florida East Coast Realty, please visit www.fecr.com.

About Simplikate

Miami based Simplikate is an award-winning mobile application developer for Mall Apps, Airport Apps, and Luxury Real Estate Apps. Learn more at www.simplikate.com or 855-544-APPS.

About Fortune International

Founded by Edgardo Defortuna, Fortune International has raised the bar in high-end real estate throughout South Florida since 1983. In its brokerage division, Fortune boasts more than 1000 realtors and 11 offices from Key Biscayne to Weston, and numerous international affiliates. In addition, Fortune International is the developer’s choice for exclusive on-site sales, having represented some of South Florida’s most successful projects with thousands of sales to date. The name Fortune International is synonymous with excellence and an unwavering commitment to quality and customer service in the world of luxury real estate. www.fortune-network.com