The Cordish Companies and Caesars Entertainment Friday announced a development deal in Pompano Beach, Florida. The Pomp will anchor a Live! dining and entertainment district 35 miles north of Miami and less than 10 miles north of Fort Lauderdale.
The 223-acre project is being heralded as one of largest developments in South Florida and when completed will bring entertainment, dining, hotel, retail, residential, office and lifestyle amenities next to Harrah’s Pompano Beach casino.
“It’s incredibly exciting for The Cordish Companies to continue advancing this game-changing project with our partners at Caesars Entertainment,” said The Cordish Companies Principal Blake Cordish in a statement. “The Pomp represents one of the most dynamic opportunities for placemaking in the United States. There is no comparable development in South Florida that combines casino gaming with best-in-class entertainment, retail, dining, hotel, residential, office and lifestyle amenities into one dynamic destination. With Live! as an anchor, we are creating a high-energy dining and entertainment hub that will attract millions of new visitors from across the region and beyond.”
The name ‘The Pomp’ is a nod to the area’s history and pays homage to the former Pompano Park racetrack on the project site. The site will feature 1.3 million square feet of retail and entertainment space, 4,000 luxury residential units, two hotels, and 1.35 million square feet of Class A office space upon completion.
“We are completely reimagining what this area of South Florida looks like for residents and visitors to Pompano Beach with The Pomp and Live! through our partnership with The Cordish Companies,” said Caesars Entertainment President and Chief Operating Officer Anthony Carano. “Building off the success of our newly remodeled and rebranded Harrah’s Pompano Beach casino, we are committed to delivering a one-of-a-kind entertainment and lifestyle destination, unlike anything in South Florida, that will provide the best in gaming, world-class amenities and attract new visitors to the dynamic area.”
The Pomp also will feature multiple dining options including Sports & Social and PBR Cowboy Bar, and feature a central plaza for live music and and family-friendly events, cultural celebrations, festivals, and additional dining options.
“The City of Pompano Beach is delighted to have Caesars and Cordish partner on this incredible project,” said Pompano Beach Mayor Rex Hardin. “Caesars is known for their energetic gaming destinations, and Cordish has a successful track record of developing and operating dynamic mixed-use properties that spur community revitalization. The Pomp and Live! will not only attract millions of visitors to our city annually, it will also create thousands of jobs for Pompano Beach and South Florida residents, leaving a lasting positive impact on our city and region.”
