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New Florida law pricing out condo owners
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) — A new state law is making sure condominiums across Florida are more resilient after the Surfside condominium collapse. But complying with the legislation is pricing many condo owners out of their homes. Right now, many buildings across the state are going through a very...
'Lab-grown' meat maker hosts Miami tasting party as Florida ban goes into effect
As Florida's ban on "lab-grown” meat is set to go into effect next week, one manufacturer hosted a last hurrah — at least for now — with a cultivated meat-tasting party in Miami.California-based Upside Foods hosted dozens of guests Thursday evening at a rooftop reception in the city's Wynwood neighborhood, known for its street art, breweries, nightclubs and trendy restaurants.“This is delicious meat,” Upside Foods CEO and founder Uma Valeti said. “And we just fundamentally believe that people should have a choice to choose what they want to put on their plate.”The U.S. approved the sale of what's now...
Coast Guard suspends search for missing South Florida paddleboarder
The U.S. Coast Guard has suspended the search for a South Florida paddleboarder who went missing in Key Biscayne earlier this week. Officials said late Thursday that the search for Luciano Mercenari was suspended "pending new information." They did not give further details. "Suspending an active search and rescue case...
New museum exhibit delves into historic Overtown's resilience as a community
A new exhibition at Miami's Black Police Precinct and Courthouse Museum explores Overtown's rich history as a major hub for Black tourism before desegregation and the impact of the decades-old construction of I-95 and I-395 highways on the renowned Black neighborhood. The new exhibition is called “Anything But A Slum:...
Florida arts groups left in the lurch by DeSantis veto of state funding for theaters and museums
The Coral Gables Art Cinema will be short more than $100,000 this year. About $150,000 has suddenly disappeared from the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra's budget. The Miami New Drama also has an unexpected $150,000 budget hole.Across Florida, arts groups are scrambling after Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis unexpectedly vetoed $32 million in arts funding on June 12, eliminating all state grants for those organizations in a move that advocates say will devastate arts and culture in the Sunshine State.“What baffles me is that Florida has been trying to attract business from New York, Chicago and Los Angeles, and what message are...
90-Room ‘Sanctuary Hotel’ Undergoes Construction at 1745 James Ave., Miami Beach, FL
Developer 745 James LLC has secured a $21.5 million construction loan for a boutique hotel in Miami-Dade County. Sanctuary Hotel would measure five stories above grade and offer 90 rooms, occupying the former site of Sanctuary South Beach Condo. 745 James LLC purchased the now-demolished condominium for $14.41 million in...
Miami Mayor Hosts Boating Safety Symposium in Bid to Curb Rising Accidents
In response to a spike in boating-related incidents, Miami Mayor Francis Suarez has announced a multi-agency boating safety symposium, scheduled for this Saturday at Miami City Hall, starting at 10 a.m. The event, thrown into the spotlight amidst a rise in accidents, is open to the public and aimed at ramping up the community’s water safety knowledge.
Martin Karp ‘crashes’ candidate forum hosted by school board opponent
Former Miami-Dade School Board Member Martin Karp, who is running again (who knew?), crashed a candidate forum Wednesday that was hosted by Hayley Ross, who is running in the same district vacated by Lucia Baez-Geller, who is running for Congress, and has been campaigning since the beginning of the year.
Miami-Dade Breaks Ground on New Transit Center
The Miami-Dade County Department of Transportation and Public Works (DTPW) began construction on a state-of-the-art Transit Operations Center (TOC) that will charge, service, operate, maintain, and house its new sustainable fleet of battery electric buses (BEB). The SDTOC is the first of its kind in the U.S., as it is...
Shoma Bay Breaks Ground at 1850 79th Street Causeway in North Bay Village
Coral Gables-based Shoma Group has broken ground on Shoma Bay, a mixed-use tower in North Bay Village, located at 1850 79th Street Causeway. The 24-story development will feature 333 waterfront condos, a 35,037-square-foot Publix market, and 15,628 square feet of retail space, including a Shoma Bazaar food hall and rooftop lounge.
The North Miami ‘Dumpster fire’
Here’s a lesson from North Miami City Manager Rasha Cameau’s June 4 sacking by three of five council members after 15 months. Doing your job can be fatal. And word spreads fast. “Churn and burn in another Florida dumpster fire! Let’s talk about ‘no-go zones’ for managers,” Joseph...
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