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🌱 Patch AM: How 71st Street lane closures could affect your Miami Beach commute
Also, don't miss Mayami Labor Day Weekend Celebration on the Miami Beach Patch calendar
Hi Miami Beach! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How 71st Street lane closures could affect your Miami Beach commute
- How Miami Beach officers freed a woman trapped beneath a Jeep
Also on today's calendar: Mayami Labor Day Weekend Celebration and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: Why are elevator jokes so good ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Humid with a t-storm or two, with a high of 90 and low of 80 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Monday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 90, low: 79.
- Tuesday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, with a high of 89 and low of 82 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Traffic alert: Lanes on 71st Street in Miami Beach to close until next year (miamiherald.com) — Drivers in Miami Beach should prepare for long-term lane closures on 71st Street between Bay Drive East and Collins Avenue, with varying daytime and overnight restrictions in both directions through early 2027. Additional construction across Miami-Dade and Broward will also affect major routes, so planning alternate paths and extra travel time will be important for regular commuters. 
• 'My angels': Heartbreaking account from woman trapped under Jeep in Miami Beach (nbcmiami.com) — A woman riding a scooter was run over and trapped beneath a Jeep near 71st Street and Bay Drive East in Miami Beach, but quick-thinking officers lifted the vehicle and freed her. Now recovering from a fractured shoulder and emotional trauma, she's reflecting on survival while the cited driver faces consequences for causing the crash.
📸 Around Miami Beach
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Miami Beach
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- Mayami Labor Day Weekend Celebration →
127 NW 23rd St, Miami
10:30 pm - Beach Fit Camp at 64th Street Beach
64th Street Beach, 64th Street Beach, Miami Beach
6:30 am - Zumba at Altos Del Mar Park in North Beach
Altos Del Mar Park, 76th Street and Collins Avenue, Miami Beach
8:00 am - Group Fitness Workout at Altos Del Mar Park
Altos Del Mar Park, 76th St and Collins Ave, Miami Beach
9:00 am - The Magic of Miami Beach
Miami Beach Regional - - Beach Fit Camp at 64th Street Beach
64th Street Beach, 64th Street Beach, Miami Beach
6:30 am - Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Babies
Miami Beach Regional -
10:30 am - Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers
Bay Harbor Islands Branch -
10:00 am - Toddler Play & Funtime
Bay Harbor Islands Branch -
10:00 am
Sunday September 6
Monday September 7
Tuesday September 8
Wednesday September 9
Thursday September 10
📣 Miami Beach Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- 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
9:00 am - Community Yoga on Lincoln Road →
Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce Euclid Courtyard
10:00 am - Open Studio
The Bass 2100 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139
12:30 pm
Sunday September 6
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Meet Sammy & Jerry - Best Buddies for Adoption
Sammy (1 yr old) and Jerry (4 months) are best buddies. They are looking for a home where they can be together and play and add so much joy to your… (Nextdoor Belle Isle)
- Fontainebleau Miami Beach posted a job opening for Front Services | Baggage Handler in Miami Beach. Apply here.
- Goodwin Recruiting posted a job opening for Executive Sushi Chef in Miami Beach. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Miami Beach here.
🗞 Nearby News
Surfside
- What to know about restaurateur accused of killing mother in Brickell (nbcmiami.com)
- Cubs recall RHP Javier Assad for start against Marlins (statenews.net)
- Brooke Hogan threatens to expose family receipts in 'final warning' (foxnews.com)
Miami
- See what a famous South Florida shopping and resort area used to look like (miamiherald.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
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