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🌴 Miami Weekly Update: Ancient Artifacts, Bridge Delays, Top Restaurants & More!

🌴 Miami Weekly Update: Ancient Artifacts, Bridge Delays, Top Restaurants & More!

Stay Informed on City Developments, Dining Hotspots, Upcoming Events, and Real Estate Insights!

Joe Biscaha
April 07, 2023

Happppppy Friday 😎

It’s been another exciting week! From intriguing ancient artifacts found at the Baccarat development site to Yelp's Top 100 Florida restaurants and exciting events, I got you covered with everything you need to stay in the loop.

In this weeks update:

🚧 Bridge Construction Delays: Learn how supply chain issues are impacting the progress of Miami's downtown bridge connecting State Road 836 and I-395.

🎨 Wynwood Art Talk: Don't miss a stimulating evening with renowned graffiti artist/muralist Nico Suave on April 10th, unveiling the creative process behind his colorful street art.

🏬 Miami's Booming Retail Scene: Find out why footwear companies and other retailers are flocking to South Florida, making the retail scene hotter than ever.

In case you missed it

City Moves Forward With Construction After Ancient Artifacts Found at Miami Development Site

The city of Miami has decided to move forward Wednesday with constructing a luxury high-rise after ancient artifacts were discovered at the Brickell site.

www.nbcmiami.com/

Supply chain issues cause major delays in Miami bridge construction

Bridge that will connect State Road 836 and I-395 in downtown Miami still under construction

www.cbsnews.com/

Yelp’s Top 100 Florida Restaurants 2023 - Yelp

Yelp’s Top 100 best restaurants in Florida are here. Find out who made our 2023 list in Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Orlando, Pensacola, Tampa, and more.

www.yelp.com/

Save the date! Wynwood Art Talk with Nico Suave

Monday, April 10, 2023, 5:30 PM in-person. Join us for a vibrant evening of art and conversation as we welcome graffiti artist/muralist, Nico Suave for an art talk at FIU CARTA Mana Wynwood. Discover the creative process behind Nico’s dynamic and colorful street art. FIU CARTA Mana Wynwood 318 NW 23 St, Miami, FL.

carta.fiu.edu/

Why Miami’s Retail Scene Is Hotter Than Ever

Amid a resurgence for brick-and-mortar, footwear companies are eager to set up shop in South Florida.

footwearnews.com

Miami Beach struggles with traffic synchronization

Ongoing issues with traffic lights synchronization and traffic congestion along some of Miami Beach’s busiest corridors are concerning residents, as it appears there is not much the city can do. The North Shore District suffers a

www.miamitodaynews.com/

Coming Soon to Miami International Airport: $4,850 private suite memberships

PS, which has been offering services at Los Angeles International Airport since 2017, wants to bring the same luxuries to Miami International Airport.

www.miamitodaynews.com/

Real Estate Update

Miami-Dade, Osceola Top Fla. Airbnb Counties

Miami-Dade Airbnb investors made $76M last year; in Osceola, it was $64M. Statewide, Fla. Airbnb investors brought in over $3B.

www.floridarealtors.org

UNGUARDED: Buying Guardianship homes turns into family affair

Following WLRN’s reporting on the Guardianship Program’s sale of its wards' properties to Express Homes — owned by Miami City Attorney Victoria Méndez' husband Carlos Morales — officials launched an investigation. Now we have found Gallego Homes, owned by Méndez' mother Margarita, also made hundreds of thousands of dollars selling homes purchased from the nonprofit.

www.wlrn.org/

What to do this weekend

Doggizen Food Fest

Treat your dog to delicious treats made by local treat makers and bakers at the Doggizen Food Fest at the Intercontinental Downtown Miami

www.eventbrite.com/

Little Shop of Horrors at ARTime Theatre

April 7th-16th

www.loxenproductions.com

DAYBREAKER MIA // 10-YEAR TOGETHER TOUR

WELCOME TO 10-YEAR TOGETHER TOUR empowered by Daybreaker. See you ont he dance floor!

www.eventbrite.com/

The Bunny Hoppening at the Fairchild Garden

Celebrate Spring in the Garden on Sunday, April 9 Enjoy the Garden in full springtime splendor with music, Eggsplore Galore, picnic baskets, Cottontail…

fairchildgarden.org/