Pier Sixty-Six, Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Pier Sixty-Six is a resort and marina located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Situated on 32 acres, the Pier Sixty-Six property sits on the north and south sides of the 17th Street Causeway Bridge.[1] In 2016, Tavistock Development Company acquired the property and initiated a redevelopment project for Pier Sixty-Six.[2]

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General information
LocationFort Lauderdale, Florida
Coordinates26°6′6″N 80°6′52″W / 26.10167°N 80.11444°W / 26.10167; -80.11444
OwnerTavistock Development Company
Technical details
Floor count17
Website
https://www.piersixtysix.com/

History

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Built in 1957 by the Phillips Petroleum Co.,[3] the original Pier 66 featured a hotel, marina, and a rotating lounge on top of a 17-story tower. The rotating lounge, known as the Pier Top,[4] attracted locals and tourists, offering 360-degree views of the surrounding area.

Redevelopment

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In 2016, Tavistock Development Company acquired Pier Sixty-Six and started a redevelopment project.[5] The redevelopment involves modernizing and expanding the resort and marina, as well as adding residences, shops and restaurants.

Marina

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The Pier Sixty-Six superyacht marina offers 5,000 linear feet of dockage with 164 slips, accommodating vessels up to 400 feet in length. It is a designated foreign trading zone[6] that sits directly across from Port Everglades.[7]

Residences

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The Residences at Pier Sixty-Six is a waterfront residential community that offer views of the Atlantic Ocean, Intracoastal Waterway, and Fort Lauderdale skyline.[8]

Resort

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The resort is recognized for its tower which has become a symbol of the Fort Lauderdale skyline.[9] Pier Sixty-Six is owned and developed by Tavistock Group and is managed by CoralTree Hospitality.[10]

References

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  1. ^ "You won't recognize Pier Sixty-Six when they're done with it". 27 February 2020.
  2. ^ "Tavistock Lands $175M for Pier Sixty-Six Redevelopment". 3 April 2023.
  3. ^ "6 fun things about Pier 66 you probably didn't know". 6 July 2018.
  4. ^ "Pier 66 Hotel & Marina". 19 June 2018.
  5. ^ "Phase One".
  6. ^ "Pier 66 Announces New Docks & Free Trade Zone During FLIBS". iyba.org. 2020-10-02.
  7. ^ "Fort Lauderdale Resort Restoration Underway". 9 January 2023.
  8. ^ "Tavistock Launches Sales for First-Ever Residences at Pier Sixty-Six". 27 October 2022.
  9. ^ "6 fun things about Pier 66 you probably didn't know". 6 July 2018.
  10. ^ "CoralTree Hospitality to Manage Pier Sixty-Six Resort". 16 January 2023.