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WSVN to have new offices in Miramar

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Sunbeam breaks ground on new local TV facility in Florida

Sunbeam Television has broken new ground on a new facility for its two Miami television stations as it relocates its operations to the community of Miramar.
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The New offices for WSVN and ABC Miami is estimated to open in 2027.


Sunbeam Television broke ground on a new Miramar facility that will house WSVN and WDFL as both stations continue serving the Miami market.
The eight-acre site will include studios, production centers and offices, with the building expected to open by January 2027.
Executives say the move expands operational capacity and supports long-term growth, modernization and stronger local news service.
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Wow that leaves WFOR since WTVJ and WPLG are also in Broward.

Channel 7 has been pn the island for a long time!
 
Mike Sheridan said:
Wow that leaves WFOR since WTVJ and WPLG are also in Broward.

Channel 7 has been pn the island for a long time!
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Yep. But where they are located... they are prone to hurricanes and severe flooding. Plus, I think WSVN's current building has now become too small for its current operations and needs as WSVN 7 but also as Sunbeam overall.
 
itsTheRolyPoly said:
Yep. But where they are located... they are prone to hurricanes and severe flooding. Plus, I think WSVN's current building has now become too small for its current operations and needs as WSVN 7 but also as Sunbeam overall.
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I don't know about too small. Since 1956 equipment has shrunk in size. Smaller cameras, production equipment, transmitters, are mostly solid state. Computers have done much to decrease personnel all around. I saw this first hand at WBTV which has been in their current building about a year longer than WSVN.

Flooding would be a concern but I never heard of any talk about it. I only remember Channel 7 using their beautiful outdoor location for The Phil Donahue Show once. So the waterfront condos would be a better use of the property.

The WIOD studios/offices have been deserted for a long time and I believe just the transmitter is there. The land is worth more than the radio station or possibly the transmitter can be relocated.
 
Mike Sheridan said:
The WIOD studios/offices have been deserted for a long time and I believe just the transmitter is there. The land is worth more than the radio station or possibly the transmitter can be relocated.
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WIOD moved to wetlands west of Kendall some years back and upped power to 50 kw day and 20 kw nights. The story I heard is that a former Clear Channel GM forgot to renew the tower land lease, and they had to move.
 
davideduardo said:
WIOD moved to wetlands west of Kendall some years back and upped power to 50 kw day and 20 kw nights. The story I heard is that a former Clear Channel GM forgot to renew the tower land lease, and they had to move.
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Radio-Locator still gives the old location and the FCC has the new data but not the pattern. I do see in addition to the power increase they have 4 towers (2 more than before) and it looks like separate patterns day and night.
 
luperm said:
The old North Bay Village site seems ripe for redevelopment. I’m sure a developer will build some lovely waterfront condos. The land must be worth a fortune.
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Sunbeam's real estate division is already on it with plans once WSVN moves out.
 


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