Mandarin Oriental demolition leaves Brickell Key residents reeling
The iconic Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Brickell Key is gone after a dramatic early-morning demolition that took down over 20 stories in seconds. While officials made preparations to safeguard the area, residents of neighboring Saint Louis Condos say the implosion was anything but smooth. Flying debris shattered lobby windows, thick dust blanketed properties, and cleanup costs are soaring into six figures.