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What's up Miami Beach! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

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In today's newsletter:

• How a Miami Beach condo pickup led to a global car ring.

Also on today's calendar: Heroes Salute 5K Run/Walk and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 94 and low of 82 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 92, low: 84.
• Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 91 and low of 82 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Man arrested for stealing luxury Miami Beach cars was part of international car theft ring, federal authorities say (wsvn.com) — Federal investigators say a man accused of stealing luxury vehicles from Miami Beach is now tied to an international car theft ring moving cars through shipping containers. Local condo owners in South of Fifth and Mid-Beach describe how their high-end rides vanished after being loaded onto transport trucks, prompting a broader Homeland Security probe and new federal charges.
   

📸 Around Miami Beach

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Miami Beach

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 5
• Heroes Salute 5K Run/Walk →
  Hawks Cay Marina, 61 Hawks Cay Blvd, Duck Key
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Tuesday August 18
• Trends in Miami Beach Real Estate Now →
  419 W 41st St, Miami Beach
  9:00 am
Wednesday August 19
• Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers
  Bay Harbor Islands Branch Library Bay Harbor Islands Branch -
  10:00 am
Thursday August 20
• Toddler Play & Funtime
  Bay Harbor Islands Branch Library Bay Harbor Islands Branch -
  10:00 am
• Summer Cuban Cocktail Experience with Gio Gutierrez | Lennox Hotel Miami Beach →
  Lennox Miami Beach, 1900 Collins Ave, Miami Beach
  6:00 pm
Friday August 28
• Intro to Meditation →
  UNFRAMED, Autograph Collection, 1685 Washington Ave, Miami Beach
  6:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday August 18
• Treasure Hunt
  Fairlawn Branch Library Fairlawn Branch -
  9:30 am
• Shelf Talkers
  Fairlawn Branch Library Fairlawn Branch -
  9:30 am
• Online Event: Spanish Conversation Circle
  Miami-Dade Main Public Library Main Library - Main Library Virtual Programs Room
  10:00 am
• English Conversation Circle
  Miami-Dade Main Public Library Main Library -
  10:00 am
• Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Preschoolers
  Arcola Lakes Branch Library Arcola Lakes Branch -
  10:00 am
• Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Babies
  Miami Beach Regional Library Miami Beach Regional -
  10:30 am
• Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Babies and Toddlers
  North Shore Branch Library North Shore Branch -
  11:00 am

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• 😍🐶SOMEONE DO YOURSELF A FAVOR AND SNATCH THIS BOY !!!
  Josh is a 2 yr old dalmation mix who has been 6 months in the shelter. I took him out on a pawventure and he is the most perfect beautiful boy. He's… (Nextdoor South of Fifth)
• I work in Sunset Harbor but live on the border of Hallandale and Hollywood.
  Looking for a cleaner 3 days a week mon/Wed/Friday.Need to speak a little English (Nextdoor Sunset Harbour)

• Goodwin Recruiting posted a job opening for Assistant Director of Spa Operations - Luxury Hotel in Miami Beach. Apply here.
• Fontainebleau Miami Beach posted a job opening for Internal Maintenance | Public Area Attendant in Miami Beach. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Miami Beach here.

🗞 Nearby News

Miami

• Miami-Dade County's Department of Transportation and Public Works celebrates partnership with artist David Anasagasti (communitynewspapers.com)
• Kempinski Residences Miami Design District Sales Gallery (offthemrkt.com)
• Miami real estate hits record high beach costs (latination.com)

Bal Harbour

• A Qatari-Owned Trophy Resort Just Got Pulled Out of Special Servicing. It's a Preview of What's Coming (realtytoday.com)

Ok Miami Beach! 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: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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