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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 — including Doral — espoused their support for Israel's right to defend itself.Jalal "Jay" Shehadeh, who helped organize the resolution, told the council it is not...
Earlier close, more security proposed for Doral bars
Doral Mayor Christi Fraga is expected to propose new laws at the council's meeting Wednesday related to when bars and nightclubs can sell alcohol.Why it matters: The new rules come one month after there was a deadly shooting in CityPlace Doral.Fraga told the Miami Herald she hopes the new rules will ensure the safety and security of the community.She said current laws are "very ambiguous," per the outlet.State of play: The proposal would set last call at 1:30am, with establishments closing at 2am.On New Year's Day, closing time would be at 3am.Establishments would also be required to develop a safety and security plan to be shared with the police department, use portable metal detectors, and hire more security guards and off-duty officers.Catch up quick: On April 6, two people were killed and seven others injured at Martini Bar at CityPlace Doral around 3:30am after a fight broke out.A lawsuit was filed last month against the club and CityPlace Doral alleging negligence, per the Herald.Sign up for Axios Miami for free.
Five Miami business owners awarded grants
Five local Black-owned businesses each received $10,000 Tuesday as part of The Black Innovation Alliance's "Believe in You" grant.The entrepreneurs behind Smith and Webster Restaurant and Bar, Rosie's Miami, World Famous House of Mac, Lil Greenhouse Grill and House of Wings were surprised throughout the day with the award.Why it matters: The grants are meant to counter legislation that "has drained resources from the Black entrepreneurial ecosystem" and left Black businesses "scrambling" for resources, according to the organization, which is dedicated to closing the racial wealth gap.The big picture: The award comes during the alliance's annual Sustainability Summit, which is about "forging a path forward toward equity in the midst of an assault on affirmative action, DEI, and Black entrepreneurship at large," said Alliance CEO Kelly Burton in a news release.Context: Florida lawmakers and Gov. Ron DeSantis have assailed DEI programs in business and education, including through the law dubbed the Stop WOKE Act, which sought to limit workplace discussions of diversity and race.The portions of the law that applied to businesses have been repeatedly ruled unconstitutional.Sign up for Axios Miami for free.
Heat weighing Jimmy Butler contract extension amid injury concerns
Tensions seem to be rising between the Miami Heat and their best player after the team was sent home early from the playoffs last week.Why it matters: All-Star forward Jimmy Butler is seeking a contract extension this offseason, per the Miami Herald.But team leadership has expressed concerns over his availability to play in games and recent comments about the team's playoff defeat.Catch up fast: Butler, one of the greatest Heat players of all time, missed the first-round playoff series against the Boston Celtics due to an MCL sprain.Boston eliminated Miami 4-1.The latest: At a press conference this week, Heat president...
Wynwood bar Wood Tavern announces permanent closure after code violations
The iconic Wynwood bar Wood Tavern is closing again after the city of Miami shut it down last month.Why it matters: The pioneering bar, which first opened in 2011, helped usher in Wynwood's transformation into a nightlife destination, per the Miami Herald.Catch up fast: In 2021, Wood Tavern closed its original location at Northwest Second Avenue and 26th Street and briefly reopened at nearby Pizza and Beer.The bar reopened again as a pop-up last December at the former Shots Miami space, while announcing plans to open a permanent space in Allapattah this year.The latest: The bar revealed its latest closure...
Florida falls short in teacher pay, national study finds
A new report by a national education group ranked Florida 50th in the country for teacher pay and 16th for starting teacher pay, undermining Gov. Ron DeSantis' claim that Florida "is the No. 1 state in the country for education."In the 2022–23 school year, the average teacher salary in the state was $53,098, per the report.Why it matters: While DeSantis and other officials have cited recent teacher salary increases in dubbing Florida the "Education State," the National Education Association's numbers paint a starkly different picture.In a statement to WTXL in Tallahassee, the Florida Department of Education called the report "bogus."...
Mister 01 is Miami's best pizza, according to Axios readers
Bracket: Axios VisualsRound of applause for Mister 01, Miami's best pizza spot, according to Axios readers.State of slice: The championship round pitted top seeds Mister 01 and Lucali against each other.Mister 01 came out on top with 58% of the vote.Reminder: This was a highly unscientific survey, but we hope the competition solidified in everyone's minds that Miami is, in fact, a pizza city.More importantly, we hope this week reminded you to celebrate the amazing servers, chefs and families who make the Miami food scene shine.Caveat: There are many pizza spots that deserved to make the bracket, but we relied on reader submissions to create our Savory Sixteen.Honorable mentions include Paulo Luigi, Harry's Pizzeria, Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza, Casola's, Square Pie City, The Big Tomato and many, many more.Sign up for Axios Miami for free.
Your guide to the Miami Grand Prix
Miami is going racing this weekend, as the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix kicks off Friday at Hard Rock Stadium.Why it matters: F1 — an international racing championship — has exploded in popularity in the U.S. due to the Netflix docuseries "Formula 1: Drive to Survive."The Miami Grand Prix, one of 24 races on this year's calendar, debuted at Hard Rock in 2022 as part of a 10-year contract.How it works: Twenty drivers will race 57 laps around the Miami International Autodrome, navigating sharp turns and top-speed straightaways.F1 cars can reach speeds of up to 235 mph and take corners...
Things to do in Miami this weekend
Not interested in this weekend's Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix? No sweat. There's plenty to do this weekend around town that doesn't involve fast cars.📚 Little Haiti Book Festival: This year's free event is an all-day festival, featuring hands-on children's activities, dance and music performances, games, and panel discussions and interactive sessions.Sunday, 11am at the Little Haiti Cultural Complex.🍹 Cinco de Mayo Celebrations: Restaurants and bars throughout the city are offering food and drink deals all weekend long for the annual celebration, which we'd like to note is not Mexican Independence Day.Time Out Miami's curated list features 25 deals and...
Q&A with Formula 1 team boss Zak Brown
McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown — the American face of Formula 1 — thinks the sport's popularity in the U.S. will only keep growing.As the team prepares for this weekend's Miami Grand Prix, we sat down with Brown to discuss his journey to F1 and how he believes the sport is more competitive than ever.A few fun facts: The California native raced professionally for 10 years, owing his start to an appearance on "Wheel of Fortune" when he was 13 years old.💰 He won a set of his and hers watches on the show and sold them to buy a...
Recent Miami brewery closures reflect craft beer industry struggles
Greg Berbusse sees a "myriad of factors" working against Florida's craft brewery industry: inflation, narrowly written laws and a pandemic-era hit from which many have struggled to recover.Why it matters: Locally, a handful of breweries have closed in recent months, and some say the closures mirror national trends suggesting more could be in the pipeline."Everyone is going to have to step up their game as far as advertising and getting their [brand] in front of [the public]," Berbusse, head brewer at Bay 13 Brewery and Kitchen in Coral Gables, tells Axios.Catch up quick: Earlier this month, Union Beer Store, a...
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