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Miami's Population Drop, Mysterious Donation to Mayor, and LED Billboard Debate: Weekly Update Inside!
Get the latest on Miami's first population decrease in decades, MoonPay CEO's donation to support the Miami mayor's campaign, and the contentious LED billboard proposal in the downtown area. Plus, the best deals for Miami Spice 2023, and more!
Happppppy Friday!
Itโs Miami Spice season, read on for all the details and which spots are actually worth visiting.
In this weeks update:
๐ Miami's First Population Drop in Years: Soaring housing costs are driving residents away, despite economic growth. What does this mean for the future of the metro area?
๐ฐ Mysterious Donation Unveiled: MoonPay CEO Ivan Soto-Wright is identified as the person behind a $500,000 donation to support Miami's mayor. Discover what's behind this substantial contribution.
๐ LED Billboard Controversy: Downtown residents are pushing back against changes to zoning codes that could allow massive LED billboards across the city.
In case you missed it
Is Miami Shrinking??? Miami's population is decreasing." That's right โ it's not sinking, but the number of people living there is shrinking. The latest Census figures have become a major talking point in the city. The Wall Street Journal has been analyzing the data, while the Miami Herald has been interviewing residents to understand the reasons behind this trend. From 2019 to 2022, Miami-Dade County experienced its first decline in population in many years. We'll explore some of the statistics and stories uncovered by these two publications. It's worth noting that when the term "metro area" is used, it appears to refer to the combined regions of Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and West Palm Beach
Real Estate Update
What to do this weekend
Miami Spice 2023 is back and below is a link to the menus and deals Iโm most excited about this year
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