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1. Miami Beach Outperforms all Other Miami-Dade Cities in Stormwater Report Card (miamibeachfl.gov) — Miami Beach just earned the top stormwater compliance scores among 34 Miami-Dade cities, reflecting strong efforts to keep pollution out of Biscayne Bay. The city highlights aggressive drain cleaning, litter removal, plastic and fertilizer restrictions, and public education campaigns, while pledging continued investment to tackle flooding and water quality challenges that directly affect local neighborhoods and waterways.
2. Miami Beach Police applauds officers' quick thinking to help woman pinned under car after crash (wsvn.com) — Miami Beach police officers are being praised for quickly lifting an SUV off a woman who was pinned after a crash near a gas station at 71st Street and Bay Drive East. The victim, struck while riding an electric scooter, was freed and taken to Ryder Trauma Center with non-life-threatening injuries, while the Jeep's driver received a citation.
3. Former Miami Beach celebrity hotspot closes after 11 years (miaminewtimes.com) — One of Miami Beach's most recognizable tourist draws, Sugar Factory American Brasserie on Española Way, has quietly closed its last local restaurant after an 11-year run. Known for over-the-top desserts, celebrity visits, and a second former spot on Lincoln Road, the brand's exit marks the end of a highly Instagrammed era in the city's dining scene.
4. Hotels Add In-Room IV Drips as Wellness Market Reaches $4.4 Trillion (963kklz.com) — Miami Beach's Fontainebleau is among the resorts now offering in-room IV drips, as wellness-focused services expand from hangover cures to pricey "live well" perks. The piece also highlights medical skepticism about vitamin-infused drips and notes growing regulatory scrutiny of their health claims.
5. Miami-Dade wants in on hype around GTA 6 release: Here's what the county is proposing (nbcmiami.com) — Miami-Dade County is exploring a partnership with Grand Theft Auto 6's creators that could spotlight real-world locations inspired by Miami Beach's Ocean Drive and nearby landmarks. Ideas include Vice City branding on transit and public buildings to attract gaming tourists and new revenue, though nothing is approved yet.
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