🌱 Patch AM: How can a financial literacy coach help Aventura families build stability?

Good morning Aventura! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How can a financial literacy coach help Aventura families build stability?
• What leadership lessons from Miami's former manager matter for Aventura?

Also on today's calendar: Heroes Salute 5K Run/Walk and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Where do math teachers go on vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 90 and low of 78 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Sunday: Humid with a t-storm or two, temps: high: 90, low: 78.
• Monday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 89 and low of 77 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• NAACP Podcast Ep.12 James Hawkins, Certified Financial Literacy Coach (communitynewspapers.com) — Residents in Aventura can tap into this NAACP Podcast episode featuring certified financial literacy coach James Hawkins, who breaks down practical budgeting, saving, and long-term planning tips. Produced by Miami Community Newspapers, which serves Aventura and nearby neighborhoods, the show aims to help local families build healthier money habits and greater financial stability.
   

• Localized Miami with Robert Ruano: Guest, Joe Arriola, Former City of Miami Manager (communitynewspapers.com) — Aventura residents interested in how nearby Miami is run can watch this Localized Miami episode featuring former City of Miami Manager Joe Arriola discussing leadership, public service, and the city's rapid growth. Produced by Miami Community Newspapers, which distributes in Aventura, the conversation offers insight into regional decisions and trends that can influence life across northeast Miami-Dade.
   

📸 Around Aventura

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Aventura

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Saturday September 5
• Heroes Salute 5K Run/Walk →
  Hawks Cay Marina, 61 Hawks Cay Blvd, Duck Key
  9:00 am
Monday September 7
• Labor Day →
  Aventura, FL Calendar Aventura, FL 33180
Tuesday September 8
• Chess Club for Tweens and Teens
  Sunny Isles Beach Branch -
  4:00 pm
• Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Preschoolers
  Northeast Dade-Aventura Branch -
  4:30 pm
• First Budget Public Hearing →
  Aventura, FL Calendar, 19200 West Country Club Drive, Aventura
  6:00 pm
• City Commission Regular Meeting →
  Aventura, FL Calendar, 19200 West Country Club Drive, Aventura
  6:00 pm
• Local Planning Agency Meeting →
  Aventura, FL Calendar, 19200 West Country Club Drive, Aventura
  6:00 pm
Wednesday September 9
• Falun Gong Meditation and Exercise
  Northeast Dade-Aventura Branch -
  10:00 am
• Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers
  Sunny Isles Beach Branch -
  11:00 am
• Children's Stories and Crafts
  Sunny Isles Beach Branch -
  5:30 pm
Thursday September 10
• Senior Medicare Patrol Program
  Northeast Dade-Aventura Branch -
  10:00 am
Thursday September 24
• Faena's Annual 3 Day Ultimate Wellness™ Conference →
  Faena Forum, 3300 Collins Ave, Miami Beach
  9:00 am

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🗞 Nearby News

Sunny Isles Beach

• Pagani Residences Miami: The Complete Buyer's Guide (hauteresidence.com)
• The 'Mini Dubai' Of America Is Quickly Shaping What Luxury Travel Means In Florida (thetravel.com)

North Miami Beach

• In Brief, Sept. 3, 2026 (avpress.com)
• The Rev. Njeri Wagana Hughes joins Global Ecumenical Partnerships team (pcusa.org)

North Miami

• Judge boots North Miami candidate from election over qualifying error (floridapolitics.com)
• Trump focusing on stopping birth tourism, using South Florida business as example (local10.com)

Ok Aventura! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Times Square (Thank you Jean K. for sending it in!)
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