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Residents say Miami failed to follow its own zoning rules when commissioners approved the county’s $59 million redevelopment plan for the historic theater.
$160M Mutiny Buyout Bid Falls Short
BH Group’s offer — part of a wave of condo buyouts in South Florida — was shaped in part by a disputed $30 million repair estimate that ultimately proved far higher than the assessment owners faced.
Under Siege: Historic Charles Avenue Fights Back
The City of Miami has issued a temporary permit allowing Ransom Everglades to use two properties on Charles Avenue as a parking lot for construction workers. Residents say the decision adds to mounting development pressures on the street.
Miami Creates New Path for Cottage Housing
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Macedonia Freedom School Keeps Community Roots Alive
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