Friday Update: Miami Heat Signs Kevin Love, SOBEWFF Returns & Alcohol Sales in South Beach Restricted

Happy Friday! As we head into the weekend, I want to keep you in the loop on the latest news and events happening in Miami.

🛑 Alcohol sales in South Beach stop at 2am now

🏀️ Miami Heat signs Kevin Lowe

🍔 SOBEWFF is back this weekend

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In case you missed it

Miami Beach Commission Votes On 2 A.M. Last Call Proposals

Miami Beach city commissioners are banning booze sales after 2 a.m. across the city.

therealdeal.com/

SOBEWFF Returns this Week

It’s the most wonderful time of the year for those who love wine, food, fun, music, spirits, Chef-lebrities and all the joy that the annual 22nd annual Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival presented by Capital One (SOBEWFF®) is sure to deliver!

communitynewspapers.com/

A new private school is opening in South of Fifth Neighborhood

BaseCamp305 is a school dedicated to the creativity and learning of high-achieving students in Miami Beach. The school provides an exceptional educational experience to foster curiosity, exploration, innovation, communication and execution through unique project-based learning experiences.

www.basecamp305.io/

Knaus Berry Farm owner Rachel Knaus Grafe beaten at her home, son arrested, officials say

Rachel Knaus Grafe, owner of the world famous Knaus Berry Farm, was brutally assaulted and nearly killed in her home Friday evening, and her son has been arrested

www.cbsnews.com/

Kevin Love signs with Heat for remainder of season

The veteran forward agreed to a contract buyout with the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday.

www.nba.com/

Real Estate Update

U.S. Owners Lost Equity – But Not Many Floridians

Americans lost an average 4.9% of their home equity since June ($2.3T). But many Fla. metros bucked the loss trend, with Miami up 19.7% year over year ($77B).

www.floridarealtors.org

Lawmakers Reconsider Condo Safety Requirements

Fla. lawmakers passed a bill last year that tightened condo safety requirements, and they’re now considering a slightly lower bar for some of the toughest new rules.

www.floridarealtors.org/

Vice president touts new FHA mortgage insurance changes, cost savings for families

Vice President Kamala Harris applauded the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's announcement Wednesday that it will cut annual mortgage insurance premiums to save the average family about $800 a year.

www.upi.com/