🌱 Kendall Parkway Project + Brightline Ride Share + Face Masks

Miami FL

27 October, 2021

3:38 PM

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Welcome back, Miami! Let's get you started this Thursday with everything you need to know going on today. In this issue, you'll learn the latest on mask requirements, transit projects, and a big real estate deal. Now, let's get started. First, today's weather: Thunderstorm. High: 87 Low: 79. Here are the top stories today in Miami: 1. Record industry executive Steve Stoute is among the investors who purchased a waterfront Miami Beach estate in September for $28.1 million. Buyers from high-tax markets have continued to flock to waterfront properties in South Florida since the pandemic began. (The Real Deal) 2. The Broward County School Board voted Tuesday to no longer require face coverings from high school students, staff and visitors. The school board pointed to the positivity rate falling as the reasoning for the change. (WSVN) 3. The Miami Dade Expressway Authority (MDX) is seeking to buy around 2,000 acres for its planned Kendall Parkway corridor, a 14-mile transportation project with an estimated cost of $1 billion. Funds would need to become available first to the group. Conservation and environmental activists oppose the project including the Tropical Audubon Society. (Miami Today) 4. Brightline has unveiled a new ride share service called Brightline+ with a fleet of Teslas, golf carts, and buses taking riders from station to station. The new service come as Brightline prepares for its November 8th relaunch. (NBC Miami) 5. A new arrest report reveals a possible motive in the murder of 18-year-old Dwight 'DJ' Grant, who was a senior at Miramar High School before his death. The report says suspects were angry about intimacy between the victim and his ex-girlfriend. (CBS Miami) Today's Miami Daily is brought to you by Newrez, a leading nationwide mortgage lender. Planning to buy or refinance a home? Here's what you need to know about the five types of mortgage loans (and which one is right for you). Make a smart move for your future and refinance with Newrez. Call 844-979-1707 to connect with a Newrez loan officer. Newrez, LLC (NMLS #3013) Today in Miami: Game Night at The Wharf Miami. (4:00 PM)LV Yourself Halloween Health Fair at Margaret Pace Park. (4:00 PM) Gari Melchers: American Master - University of Miami College Art and Culture. (5:30 PM)Noche Caliente at Clevelander South Beach Hotel and Bar. (7:00 PM)The Rocky Horror Picture Show at Pinecrest Gardens. (8:00 PM) Miami Patch Notebook Miami-Dade County Public Schools: "Palmetto SHS Senior Allison Gould is a visionary entrepreneur whose passion project, The Bake Sale 305, donates its profits to local organizations, including Health in the Hood, Food Rescue Miami and Breakthrough Miami. #ValuesMatterMiam..." (Facebook)The City of Miami Beach: "The city is accepting applications for rent, mortgage and utility assistance and can provide up to 6 months of assistance to Miami Beach households affected by COVID-19." (Twitter)City of Miami: "Join the City of Miami for the Climate Resilience Committee Meeting on Monday, November 1 at 6PM." (Twitter)Adam Bain: "Went to Miami to meet founders, see the startup scene & wear some neon :) What I thought was hype is actually real. The biggest takeaway: people in Miami exude an overwhelming sense of optimism right now. It's electric! Optimism is a foundation of real technological progress." (Twitter) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Events: Freaky Friday: From Legal Career To Writing Without Fear (October 29) Coconut Grove Artisanal Market (October 29) Virtual Global Free Psychic, Holistic Health, Wellness Fair 💮 on Zoom-15 Speakers-9 Hours- Door Prize (October 30) Tackling Your Student Loan Debt - A Certified Public Account's Perspective (October 30) Cuban Classical Ballet of Miami / Choreographers Showcase (October 30) Coconut Grove Foodie and Farmers Market (October 31) Save 15 Percent On Boo-tiful Flowers This Halloween! (October 31) Add your event For sale: Hot New Book By Grove Author (Details) Add your item Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! See you tomorrow for your next update. If you're feeling these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to read along. You can send them this link to subscribe. — Carlos Hernandez About me: Hello my name is Carlos Hernandez and I am a food writer with over 10 years of experience in the industry. I write the food blog Carlos Eats (http://www.carloseats.com) and also contribute to several newspapers and magazines with food-related blogs and articles. Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Miami Daily? I'm all ears. You can email me at [email protected].