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Citadel New HQ Plans, $2.5M Fines, and What’s Happening in Wynwood!

Get the latest on Ken Griffin’s new Miami HQ, hefty fines for drivers, and this weekend’s must-do events, from Street Art After Dark to Miami Spice’s top menus...

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Joe Biscaha
August 30, 2024

Happy Friday Miami!

In this weeks update:

🏢🏗️ Ken Griffin Unveils Plans for Citadel’s Miami HQ

Billionaire hedge fund titan Ken Griffin has big plans for Citadel’s new headquarters in Miami, designed by the renowned Foster + Partners. This addition is set to make a significant impact on the city’s skyline.

🚨🛑 Thousands of Miami Drivers Fined $2.5 Million

Miami drivers racked up a hefty $2.5 million in fines for illegally passing school buses. This serves as a reminder to always stop when those lights are flashing!

💸🏞️  DeSantis Hits the Brakes on State Park Developments

Following public protests, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced that the controversial plans to develop state parks are being reconsidered and will be “going back to the drawing board.”

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"Yes. 100 Percent Fuck You": Miamians Weigh in on Rudest City Ranking

One commenter said Miamians are only rude to ugly people.

www.miaminewtimes.com

Following protests, DeSantis says plan to develop state parks is 'going back to the drawing board'

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said a controversial proposal by his administration to develop golf courses, pickleball courts and hotels at state parks is “going back to the drawing board.”

apnews.com

Thousands of Miami drivers were fined $2.5 million for illegally passing school buses

Miami drivers deserve detention for illegally passing school buses.

www.axios.com/

Wynwood is getting a disco-themed outdoor roller skating rink this fall

The colorful pop-up includes skate rentals and the option to purchase cocktails and food.

www.timeout.com

Popular Broward drag show club saved at the 11th hour

Lips, a popular drag club in Oakland Park, was set to close its doors until investors from Key West swooped in and kept the lights on.

www.wlrn.org/

Real Estate Update

Billionaire hedge fund titan Ken Griffin unveils plans for Citadel’s Miami HQ

Now stationed in Florida, Citadel has a dazzling new headquarters on the way — one designed by the famed Foster + Partners, no less.

nypost.com/

What to do this weekend

Street Art After Dark

Friday from 8pm to 11pm Enjoy a creative evening at Wynwood Walls with the museum's Street Art After Dark experience.

www.miamiandbeaches.com/

The Miami Spice 2024 Menus We Actually Think Are Worth It - Miami - The Infatuation

These are our favorite Miami Spice deals going on this summer—from tasting menus to omakase specials.

www.theinfatuation.com/

Art on the Plaza: Masked Mythologies with Christopher Mitchell

Friday 6pm to 8pm. Free! Art on the Plaza

www.mocanomi.org/

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Have a great weekend!!

-Joe