Miami-Dade seeks new ways to retain vital beach sand
As sand renourishment continues in an 830,000-cubic yard project in Miami Beach, the county has acquired consultation for alternative ways to retain sand along county-managed beaches. Miami-Dade County’s Division of…
Renamed Miami Military Museum now under county’s wing
The Miami Military Museum has become, officially, the Miami-Dade Military Museum with county cash propping up the struggling institution and a five-year plan to stabilize its survival. The transition to…
Short-term rentals with speakeasy to rise in Wynwood
A rustic-style 131-unit short-term rental with a speakeasy concept rooftop bar is coming to where Wynwood starts, next to the train tracks, developed by Rilea Group and Ann Arbor, MI-based…
Miami plan would reduce scooters’ hours and numbers
The scooter program in the City of Miami has been both praised and criticized, and a pilot program was shut down last fall, then revived with more safety regulations enacted.…
Miami-Dade private ambulance rates rise 67% and more
Private ambulance rates increased between 67% and 110% as county commissioners approved an adjustment Oct. 18. The commission had approved the former rates in March 2004. Some rates were increased…
Miami targets even larger billboards throughout urban core
While a city board has caused a major delay to the Miami City Commission’s plan to allow outdoor advertising signs in some of the city’s premier waterfront parks, the commission…
Tourism outlook upbeat after a strong month
With great emphasis to “keep the momentum going,” the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau celebrated its annual meeting at the Arsht Center with more than 600 guests, including elected…
Lawsuit could set back Coconut Grove Playhouse reopening
A plan to revive the Coconut Grove Playhouse is back in court as a group complained to the 11th Judicial Circuit against Miami-Dade County. The 14 plaintiffs, represented by attorney…
As Miami targets lighted ad signs for parks, bigger signs sought elsewhere
Miami city commissioners today (10/13) are prepared to give final approval to a measure that will allow outdoor advertising signs in three of its premiere parks, while one of the…
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