The Wrap: Improper renovations halted at historic South Beach hotel, developers buy Fort Lauderdale site for new hotel…and more

The Stanton Marriott in Miami Beach

1. Improper renovations halted at historic South Beach hotel [Miami Herald]

2. Developers buy Fort Lauderdale site for new hotel [SFBJ]

3. West Palm Beach mayor drops $1.275 Million on Northwood mansion [GossipExtra]

4. 5 décor tricks to steal from boutique hotels [Wall Street Journal]

- Sean Stewart-Muniz