Jeff Berkowitz, developer of marquee retail projects, has died

South Florida developer Jeff Berkowitz, who shaped Miami-Dade County’s retail landscape, has died at 78.  Berkowitz was from Boston and moved to South Florida, drawn by the climate and to attend the University of Miami School of Law. He started his Coconut Grove-based Berkowitz Development Group in 1985. He was still active in the firm as of last fall, when he shared plans with The Real Deal for his firm to pivot into multifamily development, initially targeting 500 units.  Although his distinctions and accolades run deep, Berkowitz’s legacy is defined by his character and good will, his family said. “He […]This article originally appeared on The Real Deal. Click here to read the full story.