Builder aims to complete a vision [South Florida]
A developer who snapped up seven acres near the center of Coral Gables is banking on the spirit of city founder George Merrick to propel a new residential project.
How do you buy seven acres near Coral Gables’ densely developed Miracle Mile?
”You do it very quietly,” says builder Ralph Sanchez.
For nine months Sanchez went door to door asking homeowners if they would sell. After shelling out roughly $75 million, 17 homeowners agreed to part with their homes and move away. One person held out.