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🌱 Patch AM: How a new Miami Beach senior complex is built to beat floods
Coming up: INTRIGA @ DO NOT SIT ft. SANTELISES : 3 YEAR ANNIVERSARY on the Miami Beach Patch calendar
Good morning Miami Beach! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
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!)
- 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 ★
- INTRIGA @ DO NOT SIT ft. SANTELISES : 3 YEAR ANNIVERSARY →
Do Not Sit On The Furniture, 423 16th St, Miami Beach
10:00 pm - Heroes Salute 5K Run/Walk →
Hawks Cay Marina, 61 Hawks Cay Blvd, Duck Key
9:00 am
Wednesday August 26
Saturday September 5
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Other local events
- Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Babies and Toddlers
North Shore Branch Library North Shore Branch -
11:00 am - 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 - 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 - Intro to Meditation →
UNFRAMED, Autograph Collection, 1685 Washington Ave, Miami Beach
6:30 pm
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
Thursday August 27
Friday August 28
📣 Miami Beach Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- 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
Monday August 24
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Sammy - A Cat who Acts like a Dog
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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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