Michael Swerdlow
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Michael Swerdlow is a controversial developer responsible for many large-scale projects in South Florida.
| Year | Action |
|---|---|
| 1977-1984 | Specialized in bankruptcy liquidations selling over 30 million square feet of leases. |
| 1985-1987 | Now a developer, built 2 million square feet of retail and office space in Northern Virginia, Connecticut and Illinois. |
| 1988 | Florida Led a group of investors to take over Hollywood, Inc., giving him control of 3,000 acres (12 km²) of vacant land and two million square feet of functioning properties, at the time valued at $400 million |
| 2005 | Begins construction of Biscayne Landing on former Superfund toxic dump Munisport Landfill. Project to include 5,000 condominiums, a hotel, a town center, and a charter school. |
[edit] Projects and controversies
International Fishing Hall of Fame Two skyscraper beach condos on a public beach. Publicly accused of maneuvering a job placement for a political official who aided in the approval of this project.
[edit] Family
Michael is currently married to Sherrie Swerdlow. He has three children. One with Sherrie, (Nicholas) and two in an earlier marriage. He currently resides in Miami Florida with Sherrie and Nick.
