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The Return of the Tower Theater in Little Havana
Miami-Dade College is back in charge at the Tower Theater in Little Havana, just in time to celebrate the historic theater’s 100th anniversary in December. The college plans to reopen the theater in January.
Inside City Hall: City Paychecks, Union Jobs
Miami’s municipal employee unions — big backers of Eileen Higgins in last fall’s mayoral election and proponents of next week’s $450 million public safety bond referendum — enjoy an unusual perk: Eight employees are excused from their city jobs to represent their unions full time, while collectively drawing more than $1 million a year in taxpayer-funded salaries.
Miami’s New Road Rules for E-Bikes
Electric bikes and scooters will be barred from city sidewalks under new rules adopted this month by the City Commission. Advocates for public safety applauded the move, while saying state and local officials need to do more to protect pedestrians.
Shrink the Seaquarium Marina, State Officials Say
To better protect manatees, state wildlife officials want Miami-Dade County and a local developer to downsize the proposed Seaquarium marina on Virginia Key.
Opinion: Voters Should Reject Miami’s Public Safety Bond
Miami District 2 Commissioner Damian Pardo says there’s a smarter way to repair, rebuild and replace Miami’s fire stations and police headquarters.
A Local Getaway That May Go Away
Gramps Getaway, a slice of authentic Miami on Virginia Key, is fighting to preserve its place in the sun.
Miami’s Mayor Makes the Case for More Spending
“Public safety is the top priority,” Mayor Eileen Higgins said last week in defense of her proposed $450-million bond proposal. “Without that, everything else falls apart.”
From County Hall to Capitol Hill: Who’s Running on Nov. 3?
You probably know who’s running for governor. But what about your state senator, county commissioner or member of Congress? Here’s a rundown of the candidates — starting closer to home.
Virginia Key’s Waterfront Promises Come With Fine Print
As Miami voters weigh a new lease for city-owned waterfront property, a review of the proposed agreement — and a similar commercial venture at Coconut Grove’s Dinner Key — raises questions about what developers promise, what their contracts require and what ultimately gets built.
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