Last week we asked you all to let us know your questions about Little Havana’s culture or history. After receiving your inquiries, we’ve narrowed them down to three questions for y’all to vote on:

>> Did the Jewish background of the neighborhood influence the Cuban community anyhow? —Svetlana Ostanniaia

>> How can the neighborhood keep its heritage but also embrace new younger individuals that are moving in? —Monica Acevedo

>> What exactly was the cause of the neighborhood becoming the anchor point for Cuban immigrants? — Johann Ali

So which one should we dig into? Let us know here. We’ll tally up the votes and let you all know the winning question, and then work on getting you an answer later this month.

So stay tuned, and happy voting!

Awaken your creative spirit at the West Kendall Zine Fest.

Back for its third year, the festival is becoming even more experiential with photo booths and art installations. For the artists and makers, one of WKZF’s co-founders José Atencio sees this fest as a “catalyst to create and to pick up some unfinished creative projects and present them to a crowd that’s interested in finding out what’s new.”

It all goes down at Milly’s Empanada Factory in West Kendall from noon to 7 p.m on Easter Sunday, April 21. For more information on the zine fest (and the health benefits of surrounding yourself with creative energy), check out our story.

PRODUCED BY THE NEW TROPIC CREATIVE STUDIO WITH BAPTIST HEALTH

Earlier this week, three U.S. congresswomen from Florida — Reps. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Donna Shalala and Debbie Mucarsel-Powell — were denied entry into the government’s child detention center in Homestead.

The trio were denied because they didn’t give two-weeks notice before attempting their visit, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Wasserman Schultz said the policy was illegal, and some legal experts agree that the lawmakers shouldn’t have been barred from entering the facility.

It’s just the latest in a string of controversies as unaccompanied minors continue to be held at the center. Earlier this week, the Miami New Times also reported that job listings for the center ask for employees who can “apply approved restraint techniques and otherwise manage or coerce the full weight of an infant or adolescent.”

The facility is already one of the largest in the country, and the population of children held there is expected to grow to 3,200 by the end of the month.

Meanwhile, activists have continued to protest outside the Homestead building, including as part of an art installation calling for the facility to be shut down.

In other news…

We’re not saying goodbye, just see ya later to Sweat Records. The pioneering Miami record store’s owner Lauren “Lolo” Reskin announced that the shop will be moving out of its current location, right up the street from Churchill’s Pub, to a new space. The new location isn’t set in stone, but they’re hoping to remain in Little Haiti. (Miami New Times)

The Florida Retail Federation and stores like Publix have fought hard to keep local governments from banning the use of plastic bags in stores. But that strong-armed approach hasn’t translated to Publix stores in a South Carolina town, where the grocery store giant seemed much more supportive of a ban on the products. (Tampa Bay Times)

And speaking of regulating local government, a state Senate bill is taking aim at cities that want to ban the use of certain sunscreens. The bill would charge large fines to cities if they enacted bans. Key West banned sunscreens that contain oxybenzone, as studies have shown that the chemical damages coral reefs. Miami Beach leaders are also considering eliminating use of the products. (News Service of Florida)

For the past few weeks, we’ve been trying a new format in this news roundup section by digging into one big news story of the day, and still providing a summary of a few other news nuggets.

The goal is to add context, connect some dots, and to help you be more informed. If you prefer our old format or have any other feedback, just hit reply and let us know!

If you’ve got a creative, or game-changing idea to transform Miami, then check out the Knight Foundation’s Emerging City Champions fellowship. It provides $5,000 and extensive training to the winners. You can apply here. The deadline is May 12.

And if you’re a filmmaker who wants to tell the story of your neighborhood, today’s the last day to apply for Oolite Arts’ The Block competition. The winners will receive a share of $32,000 to bring their project to life. Apply here by 6 p.m.

Stay creative, Miami. We’ll catch you tomorrow.

– The New Tropic