How Founding Fathers breathed life into US Constitution
Congressional friction and factions are nothing new. In his new book, “The First Congress: How James Madison, George Washington & a Group of Extraordinary Men Invented the Government,” historian Fergus…
Replace Dade County Courthouse, panel says
A task force to survey Miami-Dade’s trial court infrastructure concludes the civic court should be in a purposely-built structure with 21st century attributes and that the historic building at 73…
38 Coconut Grove restaurants most ever
Coconut Grove’s retail community has been invigorated by the new restaurants opening in the downtown area, say market watchers, and will be vastly improved with trolleys and legislation to alleviate…
Miami International Boat Show water taxi routes
The Miami International Boat Show has claimed its new home on Virginia Key. This weekend the land and water surrounding Miami Marine Stadium will host thousands of boat enthusiasts at…
Gambling power Genting to build Miami baywalk
Miami city commissioners are adamant about securing an improved public baywalk on the waterfront downtown and beyond. Early last month commissioners approved a resolution calling on the Florida Department of…
Signature bridge for Interstate 395 draws closer
The Florida Department of Transportation is closer than ever to starting massive improvements for Interstate 395 that include a “signature bridge” for downtown Miami. And while many welcome the project,…
Transportation projects for Miami may provide relief
While some transportation projects seem to take an agonizingly long time, several on the horizon could provide relief sooner, observers say. Mitch Bierman, a partner in the law firm Weiss…
Miami’s condo market continues to be global magnet
Miami’s condo market continues to be a strong magnet for international investment, but many brokers say the line between residents and investors may now be fuzzier than ever. Christian Kawas,…
Watson Island seaplane base in holding pattern
The plan to revive a seaplane base on Watson Island remains grounded as city officials review a lease of the city-owned property to a private company. And one commissioner, newcomer…
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