Billionaire Russell Weiner expands Miami Beach luxury empire

Billionaire Russell Weiner is expanding his Miami Beach real estate portfolio with the $35.3 million purchase of a waterfront mansion on Star Island, The Real Deal has learned.  Weiner closed on the purchase of the 1.1-acre property at 43 Star Island Drive on Thursday, according to sources. The late Dr. David Frankel, a prominent dermatologist, owned the 11,104-square foot, eight-bedroom mansion with his wife, Linda Frankel. It previously belonged to former talk show host and comedian Rosie O’Donnell.  The price is closer to $36 million, including commissions, according to a source.  The home, built in 1923, was listed with Compass […]This article originally appeared on The Real Deal. Click here to read the full story.