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🌴 Miami Weekly: New Ride-Hail App, Messi House Hunts, & Weekend Fun 💸

🌴 Miami Weekly: New Ride-Hail App, Messi House Hunts, & Weekend Fun 💸

This week in Miami: InDrive's bid-based ride-hail app hits our city, Messi is on the prowl for a new home after Inter Miami debut, and don't miss exciting events around town. Stay in the know with our latest updates

Joe Biscaha
July 28, 2023

In this weeks update:

🚗 Ride in Style: TechCrunch reports on InDrive's 'bid-based' ride-hail app, which allows Miamians to name their own fare.

🚔 New Miami Beach Police Chief: Wayne Jones has been appointed as the city's next top cop, as reported by NBC Miami.

🛒 Amazon One Expands: Amazon is bringing their palm payment technology to all U.S. Whole Foods stores - making your grocery run smoother than ever.

In case you missed it

InDrive brings its 'bid-based' ride-hail app to the US | TechCrunch

InDrive launched its "bid-based" ride-hail platform in Miami. Customers can name their own fare, and drivers can accept, decline or counter.

techcrunch.com/

As a Miami Realtor, I'm thrilled about InDrive's bid-based ride-hail app. This could greatly increase transportation accessibility in our city, making those harder-to-reach properties more appealing to prospective buyers.

Commissioners approve Wayne Jones as Miami Beach Police Chief

Miami Beach has a new top cop. Commissioners on Wednesday appointed Wayne Jones as the city’s next police chief.

www.nbcmiami.com/

I must say the way Wayne Jones was appointed as Miami Beach Police Chief certainly raises eyebrows. The lack of a job posting or a wider search, and the immediate unanimous decision, all feel somewhat rushed.

FEC asked to investigate flower shop's $500,000 contribution to super PAC backing Suarez's 2024 bid

A government watchdog group is asking federal regulators to investigate a $500,000 contribution to a super PAC backing Miami Mayor Francis Suarez’s presidential bid by a shop selling artificial flowers.

apnews.com/

Amazon One palm payment technology is coming to all 500+ Whole Foods Market stores in the U.S.

As adoption of Amazon One continues to increase among third-party retailers and their customers, Amazon doubles down on palm recognition across its network of Whole Foods Market stores.

www.aboutamazon.com

'Angry and disheartened': South Florida educators react to new LGBTQ rules for schools

Educators now risk losing their teaching license if they refer to students by preferred names or pronouns. They also run this risk if they use bathrooms, names or pronouns that don’t match their own sex assigned at birth.

www.wlrn.org/

Real Estate Update

Lionel Messi House Hunts In FL After Inter Miami Debut, Scopes Out Huge Mansion

New Inter Miami star Lionel Messi was spotted house hunting over the weekend -- scoping out a massive mansion in Fort Lauderdale.

www.tmz.com/

Seeing soccer legend Lionel Messi house hunting highlights the high-profile appeal of Miami's real estate. It's a positive sign for the market that international stars choose Miami as their residence. This could be a powerful selling point for future clients.

A Housing Recession? It May Be Over

Housing recoveries often trail recessions, and positive signs – builder optimism, rebounding prices, more investment – suggest a corner may have been turned.

www.floridarealtors.org/

What to do this weekend

Street Art After Dark - Friday 8pm

Celebrate Summer 2023 at Street Art After Dark - the Last Friday of Every Month at Wynwood Walls!

thewynwoodwalls.com/

Complimentary Mat Pilates at Moxy

Complimentary rooftop Pilates at the trendy Moxy South beach hotel. Bring your own mat.

www.eventbrite.com

Little River Flea Market

Join Little River Flea for their indoor summer series featuring live music and local vendors

arlohotels.com/

Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden discounts and deals

Want to visit Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden? The 83-acre garden in Coral Cables, established in 1938, offers visitors a chance to see all kinds of rare and interesting tropical plants. Fairchild also hosts festivals, workshops

miamionthecheap.com/