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In today's newsletter:
Why is Miami Beach tying its brand to Grand Theft Auto VI?
Also on today's calendar: Do Not Sit Wednesdays: Haze-M, Santelises, Lunæye & More and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the fish say when she hit a wall? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Monday: Sunshine, a shower; humid, with a high of 91 and low of 82 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
Tuesday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, temps: high: 89, low: 80.
Wednesday: A p.m. t-storm in spots, with a high of 88 and low of 80 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• How Miami, Miami Beach and Miami-Dade County may market Grand Theft Auto VI (cbsnews.com) — Miami Beach's city commission has approved launching a marketing campaign tied to the upcoming Grand Theft Auto VI video game, sparking debate over whether it clashes with efforts to move away from a rowdy party image. While one commissioner questions associating the city's brand with the violent franchise, Miami officials are allowing game-funded banners whose permit fees will support a heritage trail project.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Hi all! I take care of two stray cats in south beach and one is very sick. If you know of any organizations that I can reach out to that may help her please… (Nextdoor West Avenue)
Davidson Hospitality Group posted a job opening for Room Service Server in Miami Beach. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News
Miami Shores
Annual Kennedy Kids 5K Race held at Barry University in Miami Shores (local10.com)
Miami
Man in critical condition after possible machete attack, Miami officials say (miamiherald.com)
Infamous drug dealer prison inmate disappears between Miami and Georgia (miamiherald.com)
Dolphins vs. Raiders preview: What to watch for Miami in Week 1 (thephinsider.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Dam! (Thank you George G. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!