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Brickell Avenue is the priciest commercial street in Miami
Brickell Avenue is Miami's priciest commercial street for the second time, per a new study by real estate group JLL.It ranked ninth in the country's 15 most expensive streets.Why it matters: Miami seems to buck the trend seen in other major cities, where central business districts have struggled to recapture tenants after the pandemic and as "off-core peripheral urban neighborhoods" become more dominant, per the report.Last year, 54% of the country's most expensive streets were located in such peripheral areas, Axios D.C.'s Mimi Montgomery writes, as opposed to only 39% in 2005.The big picture: According to the report, migration of...
Florida officials push back on new Title IX rules
Gov. Ron DeSantis said Florida's schools "will not comply" with the federal government's pending revisions to Title IX guidelines set to take effect Aug. 1.Why it matters: Title IX protects people from discrimination based on sex in education programs or activities that receive federal financial assistance.Rejecting the guidelines could threaten the millions of dollars Florida's schools receive annually.The big picture: The updates include specific protections for LGBTQ+ students and prohibit discrimination based on gender identity and sexual orientation — issues DeSantis and Republican lawmakers have targeted in recent years.Lawmakers banned transgender girls from playing on girls' sports teams and, more...
Florida officials push back on new Title IX rules
Gov. Ron DeSantis said Florida's schools "will not comply" with the federal government's pending revisions to Title IX guidelines set to take effect Aug. 1.Why it matters: Title IX protects people from discrimination based on sex in education programs or activities that receive federal financial assistance.Rejecting the guidelines could threaten the millions of dollars Florida's schools receive annually.The big picture: The updates include specific protections for LGBTQ+ students and prohibit discrimination based on gender identity and sexual orientation — issues DeSantis and Republican lawmakers have targeted in recent years.Lawmakers banned transgender girls from playing on girls' sports teams and, more...
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.
Making Mother's Day plans: Here are Miami's best brunch spots
If you're going all out for Mother's Day, you better start making those reservations for brunch, dinner or a spa date.State of play: A new Yelp survey conducted by YouGov found that 48% of moms consider dining out to be a favorite way to spend Mother's Day.About 25% of baby boomer moms said brunch was their top choice.Mother's Day weekend sees more Yelp reservations than any other time of the year, the platform says.The latest: Yelp today also released its list of the Top 100 Brunch Spots in the U.S. today and Miami has three spots on the list.R House Wynwood, which is known for its drag brunch and bottomless drinks.Rosie's, a Michelin Bib Gourmand, which is temporarily closing its Little River location after Mother's Day to move to a permanent spot.Bistro Café, known for its pistachio latte and Puerto Rican flavors, which has locations downtown and in Coral Gables.Sign up for Axios Miami for free.
Why did this city buy a $6.5 million house? Future plan unclear
The city of Miami Beach bought a two-story home in North Beach last month for $6.5 million, but its purpose remains unclear.Why it matters: The city spent months exploring the purchase without detailing any plans for the house, which it bought for $2 million over the highest city appraisal.The city considered using the land to expand Altos Del Mar Park next door, but ultimately the commission voted to make it an office for the Building Department and other city services.Now commissioners are backtracking as they look at other alternatives like a public-funded residence for the city manager, a police substation...
Michelin guide for vacations: These Miami hotels are the best, reviewers say
The Michelin Guide this week released a new ranking of the best hotels in the country, and 10 Miami hotels made the cut.Why it matters: Michelin is well known for handing out coveted stars to restaurants, but this is the first time it's honored hotels and resorts for having high standards and unique qualities.Zoom in: Accolades for hotels range from one to three "Keys," with three being the best. Although Miami came up short in the Three Key category, four local hotels were named in the Two Key class and six for the One Key.Six of our 10 honorees are...
Hotel-to-housing proposal angers Cutler Bay residents
A proposal to create low-income housing to lift people out of homelessness is getting pushback from Cutler Bay residents who don't want it in their backyard.Why it matters: The Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust, which is seeking to purchase a La Quinta Inn and convert it into apartments, says transitioning people from shelters to permanent housing is crucial to ending homelessness.The proposed $14 million purchase for the hotel at 10821 Caribbean Blvd. needs approval from the County Commission, which is expected to take the issue up next month.Friction point: Residents and elected officials have raised concerns about potential impacts on the...
Who the Dolphins might draft, according to Miami sports writers
The 2024 NFL draft is Thursday, and the Dolphins have a first-round pick for the first time since 2021.Why it matters: The Dolphins and their high-powered offense started last season off hot but fizzled out in the end, extending the team's playoff-victory drought to 23 straight years.What we're watching: Miami has six picks in the draft, including a first-rounder at pick 21.Their top needs are an edge rusher, offensive tackle and guard/center, according to the South Florida Sun Sentinel's Chris Perkins.Perkins has the Fins taking UCLA edge rusher Laiatu Latu with the 21st pick as veteran edge rushers Bradley Chubb and Jaelan Phillips recover from injuries.The Miami Herald's Greg Cote predicts the Fins will pick Duke center Graham Barton at 21 to replace Connor Williams.How to watch: The seven-round draft runs from Thursday to Saturday.The festivities from Detroit begin Thursday at 8pm and will be televised on ABC, ESPN and NFL Network.Sign up for Axios Miami for free.
Who the Dolphins might draft, according to Miami sports writers
The 2024 NFL draft is Thursday, and the Dolphins have a first-round pick for the first time since 2021.Why it matters: The Dolphins and their high-powered offense started last season off hot but fizzled out in the end, extending the team's playoff-victory drought to 23 straight years.What we're watching: Miami has six picks in the draft, including a first-rounder at pick 21.Their top needs are an edge rusher, offensive tackle and guard/center, according to the South Florida Sun Sentinel's Chris Perkins.Perkins has the Fins taking UCLA edge rusher Laiatu Latu with the 21st pick as veteran edge rushers Bradley Chubb and Jaelan Phillips recover from injuries.The Miami Herald's Greg Cote predicts the Fins will pick Duke center Graham Barton at 21 to replace Connor Williams.How to watch: The seven-round draft runs from Thursday to Saturday.The festivities from Detroit begin Thursday at 8pm and will be televised on ABC, ESPN and NFL Network.Sign up for Axios Miami for free.
Art exhibit highlights importance of tree canopy in Miami
A new art exhibition highlights the importance of Miami's shade trees as a community gathering place and resource to fight climate change."Under a Simple Tree: The Canopy Policy Project," a collection of works by Brandon Clarke, aims to spark a conversation about the inequitable distribution of shade trees in Miami-Dade County.The mixed-media artwork draws on oral histories from different neighborhoods and utilizes natural fibers, leaves and bark.If you go: The exhibition, presented by Hampton Art Lovers and Green Space Miami, opens on Friday at Green Space Miami, located at 7200 Biscayne Blvd.Sign up for Axios Miami for free.
Art exhibit highlights importance of tree canopy in Miami
A new art exhibition highlights the importance of Miami's shade trees as a community gathering place and resource to fight climate change."Under a Simple Tree: The Canopy Policy Project," a collection of works by Brandon Clarke, aims to spark a conversation about the inequitable distribution of shade trees in Miami-Dade County.The mixed-media artwork draws on oral histories from different neighborhoods and utilizes natural fibers, leaves and bark.If you go: The exhibition, presented by Hampton Art Lovers and Green Space Miami, opens on Friday at Green Space Miami, located at 7200 Biscayne Blvd.Sign up for Axios Miami for free.
Changes are coming for 11 Miami-Dade County schools
Miami-Dade County Public Schools is proposing boundary changes for 11 schools — three of which will be repurposed — for the 2024–25 school year, a move that's expected to affect around 250 students.Why it matters: While boundary changes are common, it's rare for the district to propose repurposing schools.Parkview and Shadowlawn elementaries and Myrtle Grove K–8 will be "reimagined," officials said.The big picture: The proposed changes, presented last week to the school board, are part of an annual evaluation to determine how schools are being utilized, address enrollment concerns and meet state requirements.Factors considered include enrollment declines, class size mandates,...
Miami-Dade needs somewhere to burn its trash
The site of the old Doral trash incinerator would likely be the cheapest and quickest location for a new incinerator plant planned by Miami-Dade County, according to a new report.Why it matters: The county needs a plan for the 1 million tons of garbage the Doral facility used to burn every year before it was destroyed in a fire.Catch up fast: The waste-to-energy facility blaze burned for over a week and led to reports of neighbors feeling sick.The county is studying three proposed locations for a new plant: the existing Doral site, the former Opa-locka Airport West and a privately...
State senator vs. filmmaker: Miami-Dade Democrats to elect a new chair
The race to lead the Miami-Dade Democratic Party has been marked by infighting and finger pointing.Why it matters: Whoever is elected chair will take the reins of a county party losing ground to Republicans, who have been turning Miami-Dade red in recent years.The former chairman, Robert Dempster, was removed from office by the Florida Democratic Party last month for alleged violations of state party rules.The election, open to Democratic Executive Committee members, is scheduled for Friday evening.Catch up fast: State Sen. Shevrin Jones, a rumored 2026 gubernatorial hopeful, was the first candidate to file for the position last week.Soon after,...
Next phase for the Underline set to open
The second phase of the Underline, an urban trail and linear park that runs under the elevated Metrorail track, is set to open Wednesday.Why it matters: The $16.5 million project, dubbed Vizcaya Station, is the latest of county efforts to improve safety for people walking or riding bikes, boost native vegetation and encourage community.The 2.14-mile segment connects downtown Brickell at SW 13th Street to north Coconut Grove at SW 19th Avenue.Catch up quick: The project's first phase, Brickell Backyard, opened in 2021 and runs along the Miami River to SW 13th Street.The half-mile segment includes biking and walking paths, an...
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