A surge of new residential high-rises, reaching possibly as high as 21 and 24 stories, are poised to grow Pompano Beach's beachside skyline, and many more new beachside businesses are expected, too.

Salato means “briny,” or “salty,” in Italian. The name is a nod to Salato’s location at 305 Briny Ave. in Pompano Beach, which is south of Atlantic Boulevard, and close to the water.

A potential redevelopment site that currently houses a shopping center and gas station in Pompano Beach has sold for $14.8 million. Broward County records show Amkin Atlantic Square bought two ...