“When architect Brent Parker looks at the North Trail, he sees a missed opportunity. The stretch of blighted highway remains ever on the brink of revitalization, but can never seem to get a spark. 

But Parker is helping create what could be a catalyst project for the area: a $3 million apartment complex at the intersection of 24th Street and North Tamiami Trail.

The 33-unit, three-story structure would take the place of the Monterey Village Motel, part of which was built in 1940. Developer Elia Rofail bought the property for $1 million in November, and brought in Parker and local engineer Matt Morris to redevelop the nearly vacant property...” – Observer