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What you missed this week: Potholepalooza, Bakery Shocker, Flooding & Unmissable Weekend Events

What you missed this week: Potholepalooza, Bakery Shocker, Flooding & Unmissable Weekend Events

From Community Initiatives to Real Estate Trends & Exciting Local Happenings

Joe Biscaha
April 14, 2023

Happy Friday!

This week we experienced a significant amount of rain which led to widespread flooding in Fort Lauderdale and the closure of the Ft Lauderdale airport after over 20” of rain accumulated.

In this weeks update:

🌊 Flooding in Broward County: City hall close and emergency declarations have been issued.

🥖 Renowned Miami Bakery Fails FDA Inspection: learn what went wrong and the impact on the Wynwood bakery’s reputation.

📈 Real Estate Update: Dive into the latest trends including the enduring seller’s market and the strong year for condo sales.

In case you missed it

Fort Lauderdale airport is closed until Friday, with more flooding possible

In 24 hours, 25.91 inches of rain fell at the Fort Lauderdale airport, the National Weather Service said. The figure would obliterate the previous record: 14.59 inches.

www.npr.org

Miami-Dade County Department of Transportation and Public Works launches “Potholepalooza” pilot program

As part of the program, which runs from April 15 – June 15, 2023, DTPW is requesting assistance from residents in Districts 8 and 4 to report any potholes, so they may be addressed.

www.miamidade.gov/

Miami bakery honored as one of the nation’s best has failed an FDA inspection

What to know about the findings.

www.aol.com/

Flooding closes Broward schools, sparks emergency declarations

Fort Lauderdale and Dania Beach closed their city halls and declared states of emergency due to the flooding.

www.axios.com/

Real Estate Update

Why Does It Still Feel Like a Seller’s Market?

RE usually sees cycles between buyer’s and seller’s markets, but this time it’s a bit different. Supply vs. demand hasn’t changed because both sides pulled back.

www.floridarealtors.org/

So Far, It’s a Good Year for Condo Sales

A condo still sells for less than a single-family home, but prices remain firm and rising in many areas, including most of South Fla.

www.floridarealtors.org/

What to do this weekend

Miami Beach Pride 15th Anniversary with Action-Packed Programming and Entertainment

Miami Beach Pride returns for its 15th anniversary with events running from March 31 - April 16, 2023. What originally began as a parade down Ocean Drive has now transformed into programming spanning 17 days that celebrate the LGBTQ+ community.

www.miamibeachpride.com/