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5 Things You Can't Miss in Miami This Weekend + Florida's Rapid Growth, Real Estate Update, and More!

5 Things You Can't Miss in Miami This Weekend + Florida's Rapid Growth, Real Estate Update, and More!

Here's what you missed in Miami this week

Joe Biscaha
January 06, 2023

Happy Friday!

This week we've got some big news for Florida residents, including the state's rapid growth according to the Census, the launch of the Florida toll rebate program for 2023, and the City of Miami's achievement of LEED Gold certification.

We've also got updates on the local real estate market and some amusing headlines, like the gun found hidden in a raw chicken at a TSA checkpoint. And if you're looking for something to do in Miami this weekend, we've got a list of events and activities to check out. Dive in below!

In case you missed it

Florida is the fastest growing state in the country, Census says

The Sunshine State had the fastest-growing population nationwide after years of steady increases.

https://www.axios.com/2022/12/22/state-list-florida-fastest-growing-census?lh_aid=3594554&lh_cid=pf9e15lop4&di=4f0fdc19abefe2f111f83b6f679b249e

Dirty Dozen 2022: Miami's 12 Least Wanted

A list of scoundrels, rapscallions, and alleged criminals who stood out as cornerstones of South Florida dysfunction this year.

https://www.miaminewtimes.com/news/the-dirty-dozen-2022-meet-miamis-most-ignominious-15938908?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletter_axioslocal_miami&stream=top

Florida toll rebate program kicks off 2023

The rebates are expected to save commuters $500M.

https://floridapolitics.com/archives/578433-florida-toll-rebate-program-set-to-kick-off-2023/?lh_aid=3594554&lh_cid=ii1wh173yv&di=4f0fdc19abefe2f111f83b6f679b249e

City of Miami Named LEED Gold

The City of Miami announced today that it has achieved LEED Gold certification. The City is part of a growing group to be certified using the LEED for Cities rating system. LEED, or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, was created by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and is the world’s most widely used green building rating system.

https://www.miamigov.com/Notices/News-Media/City-of-Miami-Named-LEED-Gold-and-Recognized-for-its-Resilience-and-Sustainability-Achievements?lh_aid=3594554&lh_cid=pf9e15lop4&di=4f0fdc19abefe2f111f83b6f679b249e

Gun hidden in a raw chicken found at Florida TSA checkpoint

A gun found inside a raw chicken at an airport security checkpoint has the TSA calling "personal fowl."

https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/tsa-finds-gun-in-chicken/index.html?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletter_axioslocal_miami&stream=top

🌲 If you haven’t yet disposed of your Christmas tree, click here for the county’s guide to recycling it or having it hauled away.🍎 If you know a student for whom a Miami-Dade magnet school program may be a good choice, the deadline to apply is coming up on Jan 15. Click here for more info.

Real Estate Update

S. Fla. in 2023: What Can Buyers, Sellers Expect?

Home prices will likely remain high and even increase, but at a much slower pace. The year will probably see fewer sales and a growing inventory of for-sale homes.

https://www.floridarealtors.org/news-media/news-articles/2023/01/s-fla-2023-what-can-buyers-sellers-expect?utm_campaign=1-4-23+Florida+Realtors+News&utm_medium=email&utm_source=iPost