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In today's newsletter:

• Will Miami Beach let Ken Griffin land his helicopter by megayacht?
• How a simple candy offer turned into a Miami Beach robbery
• How Florida's anti-DEI law could reshape Miami Beach Pride in 2027

Also on today's calendar: INTRIGA x BOHO HOUSE: DAY 1 (NEW LOCATION) and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Riddle: David's parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what's the name of the third son? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: An afternoon shower in spots, with a high of 87 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 87, low: 75.
• Monday: Sun and areas of high clouds, with a high of 86 and low of 78 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Miami billionaire Ken Griffin's Miami Beach helipad moves forward — for now (miamiherald.com) — A controversial plan for billionaire Ken Griffin's private helipad at his Terminal Island megayacht marina has cleared a Miami Beach committee and now heads to the full City Commission. Nearby condo residents worry about helicopter noise and quality-of-life impacts, while commissioners are demanding sound tests and more negotiations before deciding whether to change zoning rules to allow the helipad.
   

• Juveniles spat on, attacked and robbed couple who refused to buy candy in Miami Beach, police say (wsvn.com) — A couple was surrounded, spat on and robbed Thursday night near 16th Street and Collins Avenue after refusing to buy candy from a group of juveniles, according to Miami Beach Police. One 16-year-old suspect is in custody and the woman's stolen purse was recovered, but the incident highlights growing concerns about aggressive street soliciting around Española Way.
   

• New Florida law may end Miami Beach's official Pride role (miamiherald.com) — Miami Beach leaders are rushing final rounds of funding to Miami Beach Pride and the local LGBTQ chamber before Florida's new anti-DEI law takes effect on January 1, 2027, cutting off city support. The law could also bar officials from riding in fire trucks or marching in an official capacity, leaving organizers to rethink how the 2027 parade will look and be financed.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Miami Beach

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 26
• INTRIGA x BOHO HOUSE: DAY 1 (NEW LOCATION) →
  BOHO House Miami, 85 NW 25th St, Miami
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Sunday September 27
• Lincoln Road Farmers Market →
  Lincoln Road, Lincoln Rd, Miami Beach
  9:00 am
• The Official Art Deco Walking Tour by The Miami Design Preservation League →
  Art Deco Welcome Center, 1001 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach
  10:30 am
• Intergenerational Jazz Night with Cindy and Ryan Ellis and Friends →
  The Betsy Hotel, 1440 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach
  11:00 am
• Herpreneur Artisan Market at The Goodtime Hotel →
  The Goodtime Hotel, 601 Washington Ave., Miami Beach
  11:00 am
• Wet & Wild'n Out Pool Party hosted by Nick Cannon →
  Goodtime Hotel Pool Party, 601 Washington Ave, Miami Beach
  12:00 pm
• Wet & Wild'N Out Pool Party at The Goodtime Hotel →
  The Goodtime Hotel, 601 Washington Ave., Miami Beach
  12:00 pm
• Wild N Out →
  Goodtime Hotel Pool Party, 601 Washington Ave, Miami Beach
  12:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• St Gregory Fall Family Craft Festival →
  200 N University Dr, Plantation
  9:00 am
• Maison Yoga x W Miami: Skyline Flow →
  W Miami, 485 Brickell Ave, Miami
  10:00 am
• Audition Announcement: Alice In Wonderland →
  901 S. Miami Avenue, Suite 212, Second Floor Miami, FL 33130
  12:00 pm
Thursday October 8
• The Wild Tasting | Miami →
  900 S Miami Ave, Miami
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Handyman Needed – Thermostat Installation & Bathroom Ceiling
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🗞 Nearby News

Miami Shores

• 'The death penalty will not bring closure' (miamiarch.org)
• St. Rose of Lima School celebrates 75th anniversary Mass (miamiarch.org)

Surfside

• Surfside Commission Unanimously Reaffirms Support for Israel Ahead of Oct. 7 Anniversary (vinnews.com)
• Condo Groups Take Fannie-Freddie Rules Fight to Congress (wrenews.com)
• Gisele Bundchen Labeled 'Girl Version of Tom Brady' by SI Veteran (gridironheroics.com)

Miami

• '25 Years of Fear': Miami's favorite Halloween attraction has a new location (miamiherald.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: David (Thank you Thomas F. for sending it in!)
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