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Hey there, Miami! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Could GTA VI ads help finally fund Miami's long-awaited Underdeck park?
  • How will Miami's new task force change short-term rentals in condos?
  • How the Be A Hero Luncheon backs Miami-Dade foster kids

Also on today's calendar: Do Not Sit Wednesdays: Haze-M, Santelises, Lunæye & More and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, with a high of 88 and low of 79 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: A shower and thunderstorm, temps: high: 87, low: 78.
  • Friday: Mostly cloudy with a t-storm, with a high of 89 and low of 78 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Giant banners promoting Grand Theft Auto VI may net city $1 million (miamitodaynews.com) — Miami commissioners have tentatively approved a plan to allow huge Grand Theft Auto VI banners on five downtown buildings, potentially raising over $1 million for the planned Underdeck park linking Overtown, downtown, and Biscayne Bay. Officials pushed to avoid "Vice City" imagery while still tapping the promotion to help close a funding gap for the 33-acre public greenway under the new I‑395 bridge.
   

2. Miami task force to probe short-term lodging violations (miamitodaynews.com) — Miami is launching a new task force within 30 days to crack down on short-term lodging violations in condo buildings, with a 60-day review to map the scope of the problem. City officials are exploring a rental registry and tougher enforcement that fit within Florida's strict state limits, aiming to better protect residents and services without overstepping vacation-rental laws.
   

3. Gloria's Gab Live 29th Annual Be A Hero Luncheon with Kadie Black & Alice Bravo (communitynewspapers.com) — An upcoming 29th Annual Be A Hero Luncheon will raise funds and awareness for children in Miami-Dade County's foster care system, with organizers sharing what guests can expect and how to get involved. The episode of Gloria's Gab Live also highlights Voices For Children's impact and points residents to Miami Community Newspapers for more local stories and resources.
   

4. Pillars of the Community: Cathy Leff & Krys Ortega Bakehouse Art Complex at 40 (communitynewspapers.com) — Bakehouse Art Complex leaders reflect on four decades of nurturing Miami artists and preserving a historic building while planning new live-work spaces and cultural facilities. The conversation covers affordability, Wynwood Norte's revitalization, and upcoming programs like Miami Art Week and the Homegrown fundraiser that invite residents to engage with the city's creative community.
   

5. Gas tops $4 a gallon across South Florida with no relief in sight, forcing drivers to change routines,AAA says (cbsnews.com) — Miami drivers are now paying about $4.13 a gallon for regular gas, forcing many to cut trips, carpool, or seek cheaper stations across South Florida. With diesel near $6.50 and crude oil above $100 a barrel, experts warn higher transport costs could push up everyday prices, while commuters weigh whether Tri‑Rail or Brightline can really save them money.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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