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In today's newsletter:

• How a new Miami Beach senior complex is built to beat floods
• Why South Pointe Park ranks among America's most stunning beaches

Also on today's calendar: INTRIGA @ DO NOT SIT ft. SANTELISES : 3 YEAR ANNIVERSARY and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: How fast is milk when you pour it? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 91 and low of 84 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 90, low: 82.
• Wednesday: A t-storm around in the a.m., with a high of 90 and low of 83 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Florida shows how to adapt as coastal cities face growing threats from sea level rise and storms (sfchronicle.com) — Miami Beach seniors will soon see climate resilience built into daily life at the new Vista Breeze affordable housing complex, elevated 10 feet and designed to withstand major storm surges and heat. The story also highlights Miami Beach flooding experiences and regional innovations like living seawalls and sponge-like parks that could shape how local streets, parks, and shorelines evolve.
   

• These Are the 22 Best Beaches in America (How Many Have You Been To?) (financebuzz.com) — Miami Beach readers get a shout-out here: South Pointe Park, at the city's southern tip, is singled out as one of America's standout beaches, praised for its skyline, cruise-ship, and ocean views. The broader piece surveys top beaches nationwide, comparing activities, scenery, and vibes from Alabama to Washington state for travelers planning coastal getaways.
   

📸 Around Miami Beach

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Miami Beach

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday August 26
• INTRIGA @ DO NOT SIT ft. SANTELISES : 3 YEAR ANNIVERSARY →
  Do Not Sit On The Furniture, 423 16th St, Miami Beach
  10:00 pm
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 25
• Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Babies and Toddlers
  North Shore Branch Library North Shore Branch -
  11:00 am
Wednesday August 26
• Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers
  Bay Harbor Islands Branch Library Bay Harbor Islands Branch -
  10:00 am
• National Dog Day Yappy Hour at National Hotel Miami Beach →
  National Hotel, 1677 Collins Ave, Miami Beach
  5:00 pm
Thursday August 27
• Toddler Play & Funtime
  Bay Harbor Islands Branch Library Bay Harbor Islands Branch -
  10:00 am
• Chess Night
  North Shore Branch Library North Shore Branch - Multipurpose Room
  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

Monday August 24
• 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
• Community Art Mural
  Arcola Lakes Branch Library Arcola Lakes Branch -
  9:30 am
• Blood Pressure Screening
  Arcola Lakes Branch Library Arcola Lakes Branch -
  10:00 am
• Crafty Kids Corner
  Hispanic Branch Library Hispanic Branch -
  3:00 pm
• The Tween Zine Club
  Shenandoah Branch Library Shenandoah Branch -
  3:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Sammy - A Cat who Acts like a Dog
  Meet Sammy! The smartest cat, 1 year old, follows you around like a dog, he understands everything. Sammy is looking for a loving home, preferably… (Nextdoor Belle Isle)
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• Fontainebleau Florida Hotel, LLC posted a job opening for Housekeeping | Balcony Cleaner in Miami Beach. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Surfside

• New Tools Ease Property Buyers' Legwork (bankerandtradesman.com)

Miami

• Coconut Grove Playhouse: What the transformation of Miami's historic theater will look like (nbcmiami.com)
• Detectives investigate shooting after finding man injured in Miami (local10.com)
• Architects and designers share plans to adapt infrastructure to combat flooding, sea level rise across South Florida (wsvn.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: It's "Pasturized" before you know it! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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