🌱 Judge Denies Residents Request To Block F1 Race + Miami Rent Woes

Miami FL

21 April, 2022

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Morning, neighbors! Carlos Hernandez here with a fresh copy of the Miami Daily. First, today's weather: Winds gradually subsiding. High: 80 Low: 76. Are you a local business owner or marketer? We can help you effortlessly run effective ads that reach customers in Miami. Click here to learn more. Here are the top five stories in Miami today: 1. One woman in Coral Gables is scrambling to find somewhere to live after her new landlord raised her rent by more than 100%. Sara Espinoza has lived at her current home for 22 years. She resides on the top floor, and it's a three-bedroom and two-bath, filled with family photos and memories. (CBS Miami) 2. Republican State Sen. Ileana Garcia of Miami is creating controversy by blocking her fellow constituents on Twitter including Miami attorney Aaron Parnas. Over the last few years, a number of courts have found that public officials' social-media accounts constitute public forums and blocking users is a violation of freedom of speech. (Miami New Times) 3. After nearly four decades of carrying over a million riders, Zoo Miami's "Zoofari" monorail system has been permanently decommissioned. It was originally founded in 1982 and eventually added trains from the World's Fair in New Orleans. Removing the monorail and track will be a costly endeavor, but the zoo has more transit options for visitors. (Miami's Community News) 4. A judge has denied a request by residents of a South Florida city who were concerned about the noise level associated with a Formula 1 race set for next month. Miami-Dade Circuit Judge Alan Fine ruled Wednesday that evidence presented by the residents is "highly speculative" and any potential harm could be offset by staying indoors or wearing ear plugs. (NBC Miami) 5. A duo of Bogotá, Colombia-based developers scored a $55 million construction loan for a multifamily project in Miami's Edgewater neighborhood. Grupo Diana and Korner are building the 32-story Metro Edgewater with 279 units at 430 Northeast 31st Street, according to a news release from lender Madison Realty Capital. (The Real Deal Miami) From our sponsor: Today's newsletter is brought to you in part by Ring, a Patch Brand Partner. Getting some spring cleaning tasks done? Why not refresh your home's security, too. Secure windows, doors, and more with up to $80 off on select Alarm Pro Kits. Don't wait, offers end 5/1 at 9 p.m. PST. Today in Miami: Computer and Internet Basics at North Central Branch. (10:00 AM) Celebrate Earth Day at Dadeland Mall. (12:00 PM) Friday Movie Matinee at Lemon City Branch Library. (3:00 PM) Earth Day Clean-Up at Little Havana. (5:00 PM) 24th Annual OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival Miami – Opening Night Film "B-Boy Blues" + Afterparty at Black Archives - Historic Lyric Theater. (7:00 PM) From my notebook: Bruno's Oysters by chef Bruno Fonseca, Norikase Hand Rolls, and Bento Sushi + Poke are coming to Plant Street Market this summer. (Orlando Weekly)🌎🚴🏻‍♂️ Celebrate Mother Earth with Bike305's Earth Day Ride on Friday, April 23. This 10-mile ride begins at 8 a.m. at South Dade Government Center and will ride through Black Creek Trail to Black Point Marina and back. (Facebook) Miami-Dade Public Library System: "The Lakes of the Meadow Branch Library will be closed for renovation for approximately nine weeks beginning Monday, April 25. Improvements include a new interior paint, updated restrooms, including new fixtures, new flooring, and more. (Facebook)Miami-Dade is looking to replace its Resources Recovery Facility in Doral. (Miami Today)Orlando Reps. Carlos G. Smith & Anna Eskamani were on the Florida House floor Thursday opposing the congressional redistricting map. (Twitter) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Florida Furniture Exchange — (Visit website) Add your business here Events: Coconut Grove Artisan & Farmers Market (April 24) Orchestra Miami Family Fun Concert Series: Goldie B. Locks and the Three Singing Bears (April 24) National Hug A Plumber Day (April 25) Add your event Loving the Miami Daily? Here are all the ways you can get more involved: Send a friend or neighbor this link so they can subscribe Get your local business showcased in front of readers Send me a news tip or suggestion at [email protected] Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow with a new update. — 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.