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The Miami-Dade County Commission is scheduled to vote next week on a proposed land-use amendment that would advance the redevelopment of the former Seaquarium property on Virginia Key.
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The Weird Cup: King Mango Rides Again
Fans of the King Mango Strut packed Fuller Street in Center Grove on Saturday night as parade organizers unveiled the poster and theme for the January 2027 event.
City Staff Withheld Budget Report Ahead of Key Vote
In the days leading up to last month’s approval of Miami’s $3.7 billion budget, a city oversight committee charged with reviewing municipal finances tried to alert commissioners to a host of potential concerns. But its report was not shared with commissioners until after the vote.
Grove Art Dealer Sentenced to Federal Prison
Leslie Roberts pleaded guilty earlier this year to conspiring to sell fake artwork from his Miami Fine Art Gallery on Commodore Plaza. The FBI raided the gallery in April 2025, arresting Roberts the same day.
Virginia Key: A Great Deal or a Public Giveaway?
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Main Street Initiative Launches on Grand Avenue
The statewide program aims to breathe new life into the West Grove’s historic commercial corridor while preserving its character.
Higher Fines, New Incentives? Tree Committee Explores Canopy Protections
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Bay Watch: Tracking Sharks and Rays in Biscayne Bay
Armed with decades of research, scientists in South Florida have determined that Biscayne Bay’s shallow waters, dotted with seagrass meadows and remnants of old reef, provide an important nursery for 13 species of sharks and rays.
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