It is pretty easy to take living in Miami for granted for all of the reasons we already know: great beaches, great food, and weather, plus dozens of other gems that make Miami so unique.
We consider New World Symphony (NWS) one of those gems. Through its programming, the cultural laboratory continues to push the musical and visual experiences for their up-and-coming musician Fellows and guests.
Here are four interesting facts about NWS:
Oops.Ā In yesterday’s newsletter, we included an update on the Avenue 3 project in Downtown, but neglected to link out to the full piece that detailed all of the partners involved in the project:Ā Miami-Dade Transportation Quick-Build Program, the Street Plans Collaborative, and the Green Mobility Network. We also corrected some details on new laws approved by the City of Miami commission. You can find that over on our website.
Michaelās path. Meteorologists are still trying to wrap their heads around how and why Hurricane Michael became so destructive. Their early findings show that colder air that wouldāve made it south from the Arctic Ocean instead stayed trapped up north, leading to a much warmer Gulf that allowed Michael to strengthen rapidly as it barrelled toward the coast. (Tallahassee Democrat)
Slow it down. A major reason for the construction on the Macarthur Causeway is corrosion caused by saltwater shooting up from Jet Skis as they speed underneath. Now, in the interest of preventing another traffic apocalypse, Miami Beach commissioners are looking to crackdown on speedboats and personal watercraft. Theyāre considering creating 5 mph slow zones around nine bridges and the Macarthur, Julia Tuttle, and Venetian Causeways. (Miami Herald)
Bonbons on the black market? Services like Facebook Marketplace and Craigslist are pretty established places to score a cheap couch or bookshelf, but in Miami theyāve also turned into a place to find some great homemade baked goods. Those services and others like OfferUp feature plenty of people selling flan, cakes, and more. Itās technically against the rules to sell food on most of the sites, but we wonāt tell if you donāt. (Miami.com)
Beach, donāt kill my vibe. Miami Beach can still comfortably boast about its beaches and draw tourists to the sand, but local leaders and businesses say visitors arenāt actually spending their dollars in the city, and are instead heading to newer hotspots like Wynwood and the Design District to eat and party. On top of that, longtime locals say rising property costs and stricter building standards have stalled out new businesses or forced smaller shops to close. City leaders hope that development in North Beach and other parts of the city will bring back some of those shoppers. (Miami Herald)
Next man up. Gov. Rick Scott wonāt be able to appoint new Florida Supreme Court justices before his departure from the capitol, the court ruled on Monday. The decision paves the way for the next governor to dramatically reshape the makeup of the court, raising the stakes even more in the race between Andrew Gillum and Ron DeSantis. (AP via Tampa Bay Times)
No safe zone. Overtown and nearby neighborhoods have become the epicenter of South Floridaās opioid crisis, and that means that several neighborhood schools are, too. Parents, school officials, and advocates for the homeless are struggling to find a solution to shield children from the epidemic, which has left school properties riddled with needles and other drug debris. Meanwhile, the City of Miami is making plans to clean up the area by moving homeless individuals into shelters and addicts into treatment facilities. (Miami Herald)
Weāll see you on hump day, Miami āļø
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