County buys diesel buses as compressed natural gas sought
Commissioners on Tuesday approved 10-3 buying 15 diesel buses for $8,139,630 grant money, but not before with a long debate on whether the county’s approach to replacing its aging fleet…
State seeks ways to build Miami River freight capacity
A state-sponsored study of using multiple modes of transportation to ease congestion and support freight transit along the booming Miami River launched Monday. The objective is to target viable ways…
Canadian consul general develops Florida trade links
Though she’s only been the Canadian consul general in Miami for just over three months, Susan Harper is adjusting quickly to her new position by identifying her priorities, traveling throughout…
Aviation bonds net Miami-Dade $152 million saving
The issuance and negotiated sale of $744.375 million aviation revenue refunding bonds last month was deemed a success by Mayor Carlos Giménez, as the series represents a net present value…
Endangered Miami Tiger beetle endangers Miami Wilds
The US Fish and Wildlife Service on Tuesday announced it was listing the Miami tiger beetle as endangered, meaning the beetle is in danger of extinction now or in the…
Malaysian casino giant Genting plans mega-yacht marina
Genting Group will wait no longer. The Malaysian casino giant, through its Resorts World Miami, is moving forward to build a mega-yacht marina at 1 Herald Plaza without first developing…
Aerial tramway could end snarled traffic to ballgames
Commuters frustrated with snarled traffic – or fans headed for a baseball game – might take to the skies if an alternative that was investigated by the Miami-Dade Metropolitan Planning…
Miami Worldcenter ready to start scaled-back retail
Miami Worldcenter developers are ready to begin the scaled-back retail portion of the sweeping mixed-use project promising to bring new life to downtown Miami. This month, Miami Worldcenter Associates filed…
Restaurant complex plan meets Miami River’s grit
Champions of the Miami River appreciate that the city has a working river, with vibrant marine-industrial uses up and down both banks. A working river means imports and exports, jobs,…
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