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Hey there, Aventura! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️
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In today's newsletter:
- How much can you save dining at Aventura's Eataly this month?
- What Brightline's possible bankruptcy really means for Aventura station riders
- What Sugar Factory's Aventura Mall shutdown means for your dessert plans
Also on today's calendar: Faena's Annual 3 Day Ultimate Wellness™ Conference and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Do you know what the two sides of a circle are? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, with a high of 89 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 89, low: 74.
- Saturday: Partly sunny, a stray t-storm, with a high of 87 and low of 72 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Get a deal dining at some of Florida's top restaurants. Here's how (bradenton.com) — Aventura food lovers can snag special-price meals at Eataly as part of statewide dining promotions running through late September and October. From Miami Spice to Flavor South Florida and other regional programs, dozens of top restaurants are offering fixed-price menus, some with a charity component, giving Aventura residents a chance to try high-end spots for less. 
2. Brightline Reportedly Nears Bankruptcy, but Florida Trains Will Keep Running (wdwinfo.com) — Brightline riders from Aventura can expect trains to keep running even as the company reportedly prepares a Chapter 11 bankruptcy to restructure more than $1 billion in debt. The planned filing would exclude the operating unit, so service between Miami, Aventura, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, and Orlando is expected to continue for now while long-term plans are sorted out.
3. Sugar Factory closes 5 restaurants, exits several markets (miamiherald.com) — Sugar Factory has closed its Aventura Mall restaurant, meaning local fans now have to travel farther for the chain's over-the-top desserts and drinks. The article details several Florida and national closures, explaining how rising costs and industry pressures are shrinking the brand's footprint and what that could signal for other dining options Aventura residents rely on.
4. Exploring Miami's History with Natalia Crujeiras & Dr. Paul George Miami's Community News (communitynewspapers.com) — A new Gloria's Gab LIVE episode dives into Miami's past with historian Dr. Paul George and HistoryMiami Museum's CEO, highlighting a hurricane-focused exhibit that helps explain how the region evolved. Aventura residents can stream the conversation to better understand the storms and stories that shaped greater Miami, including the communities they live and work in today.
5. Heavy rain leaves Hallandale Beach side streets flooded, residents navigating standing water (local10.com) — Flooding in nearby Hallandale Beach is spilling over into concerns for Aventura drivers, with officials warning that streets which usually flood in heavy rain could do so again. Residents commuting between Aventura, Dania Beach, Hollywood, and Hallandale Beach are urged to watch for standing water, plan extra travel time, and stick to higher, main roads when possible.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Aventura
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★ Featured events ★
- InfraSpace Fitness Experience: Infrared+ Vacuum Cardio →
SERENA Hotel Aventura Miami, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, 2820 Northeast 214th Street, Aventura
Saturday September 26
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Other local events
- Faena's Annual 3 Day Ultimate Wellness™ Conference →
Faena Forum, 3300 Collins Ave, Miami Beach
9:00 am - Citizenship Class
Sunny Isles Beach Branch -
10:00 am - Homework Help and Tutoring
Northeast Dade-Aventura Branch -
10:00 am - Applause for Words
Northeast Dade-Aventura Branch - Conference Room
10:30 am - Introduction to Computers
Northeast Dade-Aventura Branch -
2:00 pm - Celebrate the Harvest Moon across Asia: Korea
Northeast Dade-Aventura Branch -
2:00 pm - Teen Library Advisory Committee
Northeast Dade-Aventura Branch -
4:00 pm - Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Preschoolers
Sunny Isles Beach Branch -
11:00 am - Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers and Presch
Northeast Dade-Aventura Branch -
11:30 am - Chess Club
Northeast Dade-Aventura Branch -
4:00 pm - St Gregory Fall Family Craft Festival →
200 N University Dr, Plantation
9:00 am
Thursday September 24
Saturday September 26
Monday September 28
Saturday October 3
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- Sheri Kaplan Health and Wellness Center — (786) 419-1389
- Charlotte Tomic Real Estate Associate — (917) 882-5243
- Refresh - Aesthetics & Wellness — (954) 947-7548
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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