🌱 Miami Beach Renter Ordinance + Investors Cheer South Florida Tech Growth

Up and at 'em, Miami! Let's get you started this Sunday with everything you need to know going on in Miami today.

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First, today's weather:

Times of clouds and sun. High: 78 Low: 68.

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Here are the top five stories today in Miami:

1. Residents at Water Oaks Park in Miami-Dade are petitioning to stop an increase in HOA monthly association fees. Fees are increasing by about 300% and residents say they are being priced out of their homes. The association says a "high number of delinquent owners compounded with the increase cost of living, resulted in this increase."(NBC Miami)

2. Two cases of a new, highly contagious subvariant of the omicron variant have been reported in Miami-Dade County, according to new findings. The subvariant does not appear to be any more dangerous than prior iterations so far. (WSVN)

3. Investors are cheering on Miami for its recent growth as a tech hub, with some saying it could surpass San Francisco. Soma Capita founder Aneel Ranadive and part owner of the Sacramento Kings says young people love Miami and that it could soon be the next Silicon Valley. Other investors have echoed the sentiment. (The Next Miami)

4. A proposed Miami Beach ordinance would require that landlords give tenants 60 days notice before raising rent by more than 5%. Renters would be able to report violations to Code Compliance if the ordinance becomes the law, which could carry a maximum fine of $500. (Subscription: Miami Herald)

5. Public assistance is sought to help identify the people who robbed an ATM from a Chase bank at 1799 W. Sample Road in Deerfield Beach Tuesday morning, according to an FBI news release. The Broward Sheriff's Office, the South Florida Violent Crime Fugitive Task Force, and the FBI are investigating this case. (Miami Patch)

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Today in Miami:

• Vizcaya Village Farmers Market at Vizcaya Museum and Gardens (9:00 AM)
• MOCA Sunday Stories at Museum of Contemporary Art, North Miami. (10:30 AM)
• Sundays On The River Hosted By Nicole Lovar at The Wharf Miami. (12:00 PM)
• Imagine Dragons Mercury Tour at FTX Arena. (4:00 PM)
• Grand Premiere Of "Vakans" in Miami at Little Haiti Cultural Center. (5:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The farewell celebration for Superintendent of Schools Alberto Carvalho at iPrep Academy embodied the feeling of honor, pride, and respect that the Miami-Dade County Public Schools family has towards their departing leader. (Facebook)
• Unethia Fox has been named Miami-Dade County Public Schools Teacher of the Year. (Facebook)
• If you're a Miami Film Society member, you now have access to tickets to the more than 120 films in this year's official Miami Film Festival selection. Tickets are now available online. (Facebook)

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— 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.