Miami Digest
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🔑 The Short List
- A delayed Seaquarium lease decision threatens the deadline creditors set for closing the deal. — WLRN
- School boards are advancing campus closure plans after voters renewed tax funding for teacher pay. — WSVN 7News
- Key Biscayne's broken sewer pipeline has been repaired, but the no-swim advisory remains in place. — WSVN 7News
- A major Little Haiti development is moving toward construction after years since city approval. — Biscayne Times
🗞️ News Notes
- Development: A county commission committee postponed action on a proposed Seaquarium lease with developer David Martin. The delay puts the deal at risk of missing the closing deadline set by creditors. — WLRN
- Schools: School boards in Miami-Dade and Broward are moving ahead with campus closure plans. The push follows voters' approval of a school tax renewal that continues funding for teacher pay. — WSVN 7News
- Public Health: Repairs are complete on the broken sewer pipeline at Crandon Boulevard in Key Biscayne. The no-swim advisory remains in effect despite the completion of the repair. — WSVN 7News
- Development: A large development proposed for Little Haiti is advancing after years of waiting since city approval. Construction on the initial portion is expected to begin in 2027. — Biscayne Times
- Elections: Vince Lago has won reelection in Coral Gables. The commission races also brought victories for Nestor Menendez in Group IV and Dominique “Niki” Whiting in Group V. — Coral Gables Magazine
- City Hall: Plans to transform Ponce Park are moving ahead in Coral Gables. The project carries a $10 million price tag, according to the update from Coral Gables Magazine. — Coral Gables Magazine
- Public Safety: Florida Highway Patrol troopers and Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputies have teamed up to warn residents about crash-scene solicitation. Their warning concerns a scheme targeting drivers involved in crashes. — WSVN 7News
- Public Safety: Mayor Eileen Higgins has laid out a project timeline for Miami's Safe & Ready public safety bond. Construction on new fire stations could begin as early as 2027. — WLRN
- Public Safety: Police are asking for the public's help finding a girl reported missing from Little Havana. WSVN reports that the search for the 11-year-old is underway. — WSVN 7News
- Preservation: Miami's Historic and Environmental Preservation Board voted to narrow First Presbyterian Church's historic designation. The decision reclassifies the school annex and parking lot as non-contributing, despite objections from Icon Brickell. — Biscayne Times
📅 Coming Up
- Lead & Copper - Public Information Meeting Fri, Nov 20 · 5:00–6:55 PM EST · 776 NE 125 Street, 2nd Floor, North Miami A chance to hear public information about lead and copper. — City of North Miami
- NE 3RD Court Drainage Improvements - Public Information Meeting Fri, Nov 20 · 7:00–11:59 PM EST · 776 NE 125 Street, 2nd Floor, North Miami Learn about planned drainage improvements through a public information session. — City of North Miami
- Just for Me: Paleontology 101 Sat, Nov 21 · 10:00–11:30 AM EST · Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science, 1101 Biscayne Blvd, Miami Explore the study of ancient life by becoming a junior paleontologist. — Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science
🏘️ Around Town
- Community Giving: A community giving celebration returns, bringing organizations together to rally support as financial pressures make their work more challenging. — Biscayne Times
- Dining: Bonsai Sushi has opened on Miracle Mile, expanding a restaurant founded in Caracas. The Japanese-inspired menu includes Rollito Picanha, Chaufa, noodles and specialty cocktails. — Coral Gables Magazine
- Books: The Miami Book Fair is preparing to welcome a mix of established literary figures, award winners and debut authors. — Biscayne Times
- Local History: A new outdoor exhibit honors Miami Beach's ocean rescue history. — City of Miami Beach