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🌱 Patch AM: Why a beloved North Beach bakery must move off Collins Avenue

Coming up: Heroes Salute 5K Run/Walk on the Miami Beach Patch calendar

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In today's newsletter:

  • Why a beloved North Beach bakery must move off Collins Avenue
  • How a Miami Beach sergeant's quick thinking saved a choking diner

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

Today's riddle: What is the longest word in the dictionary? πŸ€” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 91 and low of 83 degrees. 🌢 Hot!
  • Sunday: An afternoon thunderstorm, temps: high: 91, low: 82.
  • Monday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 88 and low of 83 degrees.

πŸ“° News we're reading

β€’ Charming Miami Beach bakery says it's being forced to close (miaminewtimes.com) β€” A beloved woman-owned Miami Beach bakery, The Love Loaf on Collins Avenue in North Beach, says it must close its current location September 30 amid a major Ocean Terrace redevelopment. The shop plans to reopen one block south in 2027, but the team is now scrambling to find a temporary kitchen so they can keep baking and retain their staff for loyal neighborhood customers.
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β€’ Miami Beach Police sergeant who rescued elderly choking restaurant diner in Hialeah honored by department (wsvn.com) β€” A Miami Beach Police sergeant was honored at department headquarters on Washington Avenue after using the Heimlich maneuver to save a 70-year-old man choking at a Hialeah restaurant. Chief Wayne Jones and Mayor Steven Meiner joined the ceremony recognizing Sgt. Alex Bello's quick response, which he credits to his Miami Beach training and a desire to stay humble despite the attention.
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    Sunday August 23
  • Beach Fit Camp at 64th Street Beach
    Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce 64th Street Beach - on the sand, meet near the lifeguard tower with a towel or mat and water
    7:30 am
  • Lincoln Road Farmers Market
    Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce 1920 Meridian Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139
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    Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce Euclid Courtyard
    10:00 am
  • Open Studio
    The Bass 2100 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139
    12:30 pm
  • Monday August 24
  • The Magic of Miami Beach
    Miami Beach Regional Library Miami Beach Regional -
  • Beach Fit Camp at 64th Street Beach
    Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce 64th Street Beach - on the sand, meet near the lifeguard tower with a towel or mat and water
    6:30 am
  • Zumba at Altos Del Mar Park in North Beach
    Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce 76th Street and Collins Avenue in Altos Del Mar Park
    8:00 am
  • Group Fitness Workout at Altos Del Mar Park
    Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce North Beach - 76th St and Collins Ave in Altos Del Mar Park
    9:00 am
  • Wednesday August 26
  • National Dog Day Yappy Hour at National Hotel Miami Beach β†’
    National Hotel, 1677 Collins Ave, Miami Beach
    5:00 pm
  • INTRIGA @ DO NOT SIT ft. SANTELISES : 3 YEAR ANNIVERSARY β†’
    Do Not Sit On The Furniture, 423 16th St, Miami Beach
    10:00 pm
  • Friday August 28
  • Intro to Meditation β†’
    UNFRAMED, Autograph Collection, 1685 Washington Ave, Miami Beach
    6:30 pm

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