Miami, FL
This Miami mansion found a buyer in a day — for $34M in cash
A Miami real estate broker has sold his own waterfront mansion for $34.39 million all cash — and, he said, it was only on the market for a single day.
Douglas Elliman broker Oliver Lloyd and his wife, Laurie, paid $11.2 million for a waterfront Miami Beach teardown in 2021, then built a mansion in its place. It was initially asking $39.5 million.
“When we bought the house, we weren’t sure if we would live there or sell it,” Lloyd told Gimme Shelter. He added that, at the time, he asked the owners’ representative if they could renovate it, but were told the home had to be torn down. “We went into contract in July 2021, and in three years, we put together this beautiful house across from a park with direct open bay access. It’s a great property.”
The existing property, at 2700 Sunset Drive on Sunset Island II, was built in the late 1980s and dated, Lloyd said. A12 Design gussied up the modern mansion.
The seven-bedroom home sits on almost half an acre, with 100 feet on the water. It comes with nine baths and one powder room.
There’s also a great room with a full-size marble wet bar and an elevator. A large home office can also be used as a den or screening room. The home also boasts two kitchens, a main bedroom with two ensuite baths, and a separate gym/spa structure with a hybrid sauna and a steam shower.
Design details include high-impact doors and lots of built-in cabinetry.
Outside, there’s a pool and an L-shaped dock.
Jordan Karp, of Jordan Karp LLC, represented the unidentified all-cash buyer.
Neighbors on the Sunset Islands include Google’s former honcho Eric Schmidt.
The Lloyds are also in contract to buy a large piece of land on La Gorce Island that is slated to close in August for the asking price of $10 million, Lloyd said.
In 2020, the couple paid $5.5 million for a house on South Biscayne Point Drive in Miami Beach and sold it for $8.7 million a year later.
Three people were hurt after a building caught fire on Lincoln Road on Sunday, according to authorities.
The Miami Beach Fire Department said it was working a fire near 230 Lincoln Road.
The flames had spread from a fire in a manhole that “ignited an FPL vault of an adjacent building,” officials said.
Three people were taken to Mount Sinai Medical Center with minor injuries.
The building was evacuated, and FPL has shut off power to the surrounding area, the fire department said.
Drivers were asked to avoid the area of Collins Avenue between 16th and 17th streets while crews worked the scene.
Miami, FL
“Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta” star Tommie Lee among 6 arrested during World Cup match in Miami, sheriff says
Reality television personality Tommie Lee — whose real name is Atasha Jefferson — best known for her appearances on “Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta,” was among six people arrested during the England vs. Norway FIFA World Cup match in Miami on Saturday, according to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office.
The sheriff’s office said 60,024 fans attended the match. Deputies also reported 19 ejections from the stadium, adding that all incidents were isolated and handled quickly.
Authorities have not yet released the circumstances surrounding Jefferson’s arrest or any charges she may face.
A social media account that regularly reports celebrity news claimed Sunday that Jefferson was arrested July 11 and released July 12 after posting a $1,000 bond. The post also alleged she is facing a felony charge of interference with a sporting or entertainment event and said she later shared a video on Snapchat appearing to be in good spirits after her release.
What we don’t know
CBS News has not independently verified those claims, including the reported charge, bond amount or release information, and Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office has not publicly confirmed those details.
CBS News has also not independently verified what led to the encounter, and the sheriff’s office has not said what prompted deputies to take Jefferson into custody.
CBS News has requested Jefferson’s arrest report, booking information and any charging documents from the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office. A request for comment has also been sent to Jefferson’s representatives.
Reality TV star’s legal troubles in South Florida amid World Cup festivities
Jefferson rose to national prominence as one of the breakout personalities on “Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta” before later appearing on several Zeus Network reality series, where she has remained a frequent cast member.
This is not Jefferson’s first legal issue in South Florida. In 2024, she was arrested in Miami Beach on a battery charge following an incident outside LIV Nightclub. Court records from that case alleged she physically confronted another person before officers took her into custody.
Saturday’s arrest comes as Miami continues hosting FIFA World Cup matches that have drawn tens of thousands of fans from around the world. Despite the arrests and ejections, the sheriff’s office said the event proceeded safely and described the incidents as isolated.
This is a developing story. CBS News will update this article as additional information, including the exact circumstances surrounding Jefferson’s arrest and any charges, becomes available.
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