Portofino Towers is a highly affluent residential enclave tower /skyscraper

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 in Miami Beach, Florida

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. South Beach

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. It is located on the southern extremity of the city overlooking Government Cut

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. Portofino, which opened in 1997, is 484 ft (148 m) tall and contains 44 floors. It is located in the "SOFI" (South of Fifth Street) neighborhood.

It is the fourth tallest skyscraper in Miami Beach.

Developed by Thomas Kramer

Thomas Kramer

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's Portofino Group in partnership with the Related Group of Florida, Portofino Tower was Miami Beach's first luxury condominium.

Portofino Tower contains eight different floor plans ranging from 1000 sq ft (92.9 m²) to more than 6000 sq ft (557.4 m²). It is considered to be one of the most luxurious condominiums in Miami Beach. Amenities at the Portofino Tower include swimming pool, tennis courts, fitness center, full-time concierge service, recreation room, and four-story lobby among others.