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What $700K gets you in these Miami neighborhoods
Aspiring homebuyers trying to stretch their dollars might find more value the further south or west they move.Zoom in: The cheapest single-family home for sale in Coral Gables is $720,000, according to a recent Zillow search.That will get you a 668-square-foot "tiny house" with one bedroom and a bathroom in the City Beautiful.The luxury home, built in 1933 and tucked inside the Coral Rock Village, has a rooftop terrace, marble floors and "sophisticated loft design."Thirty-five miles south in Homestead, $700,000 can get you a four-bed, two-bath home with nearly 1,500 square feet of living space.The 1972 construction has a pool, high-impact windows, a new roof and sits on an oversized 13,125 square-foot lot. 1731 NW 10th Ave. in Homestead. Photo: Courtesy of Josiah AbreuIn northwest Dade, a 2023 build in a gated Westview community is currently listed for $675,000.It has four bedrooms, three bathrooms and is just under 2,000 square feet. It has a cozy backyard, too.The monthly $230 HOA fee gives you access to a community pool, clubhouse, gym, playground and dog park.
FIU students launch liberated zone in Gaza solidarity
Students at Florida International University on Wednesday set up a liberated zone on campus in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza, joining a nationwide movement among college students.On Thursday, about two dozen students were in attendance as the organization leading the demonstration, Students for Justice in Palestine at FIU, was hosting teach-ins and discussions.Why it matters: The FIU students join protesters at campuses across the country calling for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war and asking their educational institutions to divest from Israel.Demonstrating on the university's campus is a way to show the students don't stand with it, Nourah Jandali, a...
Things to do this weekend: Laughs in Spanish, dog adoption, orchid fest
πΆ It's finally Friday! Here's what's happening this weekend.π€£ "Laughs in Spanish," a new play at GableStage Theater Company, runs from May 25 to June 23, with a preview performance Friday.The mother-daughter comedy "embodies the spirit of Miami's diverse community and serves as a heartfelt homage to the city."Tickets are $75, including fees.πΆ Adopt a dog this Saturday at the Medley Pet Adoption Event hosted by Miami-Dade County Animal Services.From 1pmβ5pm at the Medley Shelter, adoption fees will be waived for pets 4 months and older.Free grooming services to the first 10 adoptions.Located at 7401 NW 74th St.πΈ Redland International Orchid Festival: Enjoy three days of "pure orchid mania" at Fruit and Spice Park Friday through Sunday.Tickets are $20.Located at 24801 SW 187th Ave.
South Florida city backtracks on Gaza peace demands amid political fallout
One week after the city of Doral became the first South Florida municipality to call for "an immediate and permanent end to all hostilities" in Israel and Gaza, its mayor reversed course, calling the action "well-intended" but "naive" and "fundamentally flawed."In the lead up to Thursday's about-face, Mayor Christi Fraga said she had met with local leaders and decided she needed "to take immediate corrective action and remedy" the resolution.Why it matters: Fraga has come under political fire β including from Gov. Ron DeSantis β for sponsoring the May 8 resolution, which some interpreted as calling for a ceasefire in...
Layover at MIA? Proposed sleep centers get initial OK
Sleepy travelers with Miami layovers may soon be able to rent a bed at sleep centers proposed for MIA.Why it matters: MIA already has a hotel, but it doesn't accept hourly room rentals.Airports across the country offer rentable sleep centers as an alternative to dozing off in public with your luggage beside you.Driving the news: Miami-Dade County is recommending awarding a contract to South Florida-based Wait N Rest to operate two sleep centers at the airport.The county projects it could receive $10 million in revenue from room rentals over a 10-year contract, with Miami-Dade receiving 25% of gross revenues from...
When to grab lunch: Weekends outpace weekdays
Data: Square; Chart: Jacque Schrag/AxiosOur restaurant spending is shifting from weekday lunch hours to the weekends, per new Square data.Why it matters: It's a reflection of pandemic behavior changes β and an important insight for restaurants as they continue adapting to survive and thrive.By the numbers: Weekday lunch's share of overall restaurant transactions fell in Miami from about 21% in 2019 to 17% in 2023, based on data from food and drink establishments using Square.By contrast, the weekend's share grew from about 32% in 2019 to 34% in 2023.Happy hour transactions hovered at about 7% in both 2019 and 2023.That...
Following new law, Miami schools consider welcoming chaplains
The Miami-Dade School Board on Wednesday is expected to review a move toward welcoming religious counselors in public schools β a discussion likely to ignite passions among parents and community members.Why it matters: Gov. Ron DeSantis last month signed into law a bill allowing local districts to add school chaplain programs, and Miami-Dade could be one of the first to do so.The measure argues chaplains can help students "navigate difficult emotions and situations," and supporters say it would expand the resources available to students.Critics, however, worry volunteers may not be able to properly support students, and say such a program...
Private Biscayne Bay island, bird sanctuary for sale
A private island in Biscayne Bay has hit the market for $31.5 million.Why it matters: Bird Key, located just south of the 79th Street Causeway, is considered environmentally endangered and has long been a sanctuary for native birds, the Miami New Times reports.It is one of two naturally formed islands in the bay north of the Rickenbacker Causeway, per the Miami Herald.Driving the news: The 4-acre island, which was listed for sale April 26, is being advertised as a 37-acre "residential opportunity," including the submerged lands surrounding it."It is a golden opportunity for a developer to acquire and use for...
New safety regulations pushing Miami condo owners out
Miami condo owners are being priced out of their homes due to new safety regulations brought on by the 2021 Surfside condo collapse.Why it matters: The Champlain Towers South collapse killed 98 residents and spurred the passage of Florida's Building Safety Act, which requires condo buildings to fund their reserves and conduct safety inspections after 30 years.Owners who cannot afford steep special assessments to make repairs are now trying to sell their homes for pennies on the dollar, the Wall Street Journal reports.Zoom in: Ivan Rodriguez, an owner at North Miami's Cricket Club, paid $119,000 for his unit in 2019, but was forced to sell it after his building passed a $30 million special assessment for repairs, the Journal reports.It sold last month for $110,000 after originally listing for $350,000.The big picture: There are more than 18,000 units for sale in South Florida β more than double the number in the first quarter of last year, per the Journal.Most of the units are in buildings older than 30 years.Read more
Florida Man competition returns
The Florida Man Games, a spoof sports competition that brings wacky news headlines to life, is expanding next year for its second-annual event.Driving the news: The competition will be held near St. Augustine and set for March 2025. Team applications will be open from May 13 through September.Events include the Florida Sumo Cage Match and Evading Arrest Obstacle.Read more about this year's inaugural event, via AP
After fatal crash, local leaders consider ban on scooters and electric bikes
Village of Key Biscayne leaders on Tuesday are set to discuss prohibiting the use of scooters and electric bikes throughout the entire village, including Crandon Boulevard.Why it matters: The new ordinance would replace the village's 60-day emergency order, enacted in February, that banned such devices on all roads except for Crandon, which is not within the village's jurisdiction.Last week, Miami-Dade commissioners agreed to let the village enforce its regulation on the main throughway, despite county ownership.State of play: Electric bikes, motorized scooters and mobility devices won't be allowed on streets, sidewalks, bicycle paths, trails or the beach, per the proposal.The...
Miami-Dade commissioners vote to pay $49 million for 2026 World Cup
Miami-Dade commissioners gave preliminary approval on Monday to spend $49 million in cash and in-kind services to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Why it matters: The price tag is far greater than the $10 million the county says it spent to host the Super Bowl in 2020, per the Miami Herald.But Hard Rock Stadium will be hosting seven matches for the international soccer tournament as opposed to just one game.Follow the money: The County Commission's Policy Council approved a resolution approving the funding of $21 million β or $3 million per match β in cash support for the World Cup.It...
Marc Anthony to represent Miami in new boat-racing event
Latin music icon Marc Anthony is representing Miami in a new boat-racing championship coming here next year.Why it matters: The UIM E1 World Championship β said to be the world's first electric boat-racing championship βΒ features celebrity team owners like Will Smith, Tom Brady and Rafael Nadal.The series, which holds races in glamorous destinations across the world, hopes to raise awareness for sustainable energy and has announced commitments to coastal habitat restoration.How it works: E1, which held its first race in February, has nine teams with two pilots each.The teams: Anthony and co-founder Robert Jakobi lead Team Miami.There's Team Brady and...
Jimmy Butler's BigFace coffee coming soon
Heat star Jimmy Butler will soon open up a coffee shop in the Design District.What they're saying: Butler told GQ he's opening up his first physical BigFace store in September.He might even work a few shifts as a barista, but he'll charge you extra, per GQ.Catch up fast: Butler's coffee empire started in 2020, when he brought his french press to the NBA's COVID "bubble" in Orlando.He went viral for selling $20 cups of coffee to his fellow basketball players.He started the BigFace brand in 2021 and has hosted several pop-up events with a mobile coffee shop. He also sells apparel and coffee on his website.Fun fact: Butler employs his own personal barista and says he can drink 10 cappuccinos a day.What they're saying:Β "Dreams change each and every day," Butler tells GQ. "Ten years ago, it wasn't my dream to open a coffee brand or open a coffee shop. But it was once I got into coffee."Of note: Amid speculation about Butler's future with the Heat, he tells GQ he wants to retire in Miami."I feel at home, man. I really care about the city, I really care about the people in this city. Miami has embraced me."
Things to do: Mother's Day events, air show
It's Mother's Day weekend, and there's plenty to do around town.The annual Fort Lauderdale Air Show is back, with flight performances and events throughout the weekend.Saturday and Sunday, 11amβ3pm, at Hugh Taylor Birch State ParkSetting up chairs on the street is prohibited, but spectators can buy a ticket to the Drop Zone premium beach area, starting at $26 for children, or find a public location on the beach.This is your last chance to secure a ticket to tour a U.S. Navy ship during Fleet Week Miami. Tickets for Sunday's free tours launch online Friday morning, but they are going fast.The tours will be held from 9amβ11am and from 1pmβ4pm.Parking is available at PortMiami.Here's the full Fleet Week schedule, including events on Saturday.Mother's Day celebrations: For the last-minute planners, Miami New Times curated a list of restaurants and events to browse. If art is more the vibe for you and mom, OCISLY Ceramics is hosting a full day of events in the garden, including painting, wheel throwing and sculpting classes. Tickets range from $45β$60.
Miami Beach PD unveils new promo car
The Miami Beach Police Department hopes to attract recruits with a new luxury car β but not for them to drive on patrol.Driving the news: The department yesterday unveiled a promotional Rolls-Royce loaned by Braman Motors and wrapped in MBPD's black-and-white patrol design.Braman retains ownership of the luxury car and sponsored all costs associated with wrapping it, MBPD spokesperson Christopher Bess tells Axios.It will appear at recruitment events until the dealership wants to take it back.What they're saying: Bess called the partnership "an innovative and fun way to connect with the consumer market" as agencies across the nation grapple with hiring and retention struggles.
Art group removes pro-Palestine work from exhibit
The removal of pro-Palestinian artwork in Miami Beach has led to complaints of censorship and calls for the Oolite Arts board chair to resign.Why it matters: The public artwork, displayed at a Walgreens storefront since March, uses the controversial phrase "From the river to the sea," a rallying cry used by protesters against the Israel-Hamas war.Supporters of Palestine say it's a call for freedom and equality.Supporters of Israel say it's an antisemitic slogan seeking the destruction of Israel that has been adopted by militant groups like Hamas.Catch up quick: The Oolite exhibit, "How We Live Like Water," pairs photos of...
Haitian Heritage Month events to check out in Miami
Celebrate Haitian Heritage Month at various events across South Florida.I Am Little Haiti Exhibition: This free gallery exhibit, which opens this weekend at Green Space Miami, aims to spark dialogue about "communities amidst the risk of erasure" and reframe narratives about Little Haiti.It's curated by Miami Herald photographer Carl-Philippe Juste and Florida International University professor Rebecca Friedman.6pmβ9pm on Saturday at 7200 Biscayne Blvd.North Miami's Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) is hosting various events this month:Friday night at 6:30pm, enjoy a Haitian Konpa dance celebration in the MOCA Plaza. At 7pm, hear from Haitian American novelist Edwidge Danticat and Haitian-born artist...
City of Doral calls for "end to all hostilities" in Gaza
The City of Doral on Wednesday became the first municipality in South Florida to demand "an immediate and permanent end to all hostilities" in Israel and Gaza.Why it matters: Despite the motion's exclusion of the word ceasefire, advocates say it offers hope to residents eager to see an end to the conflict and could serve as an example for other local governments to follow.The big picture: Wednesday's decision comes after most South Florida municipalities β including Doral β espoused their support for Israel's right to defend itself.Jalal "Jay" Shehadeh, who helped organize the resolution, told the council it is not...
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