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Cheers Miami Beach! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why a beloved Collins Avenue bakery is suddenly packing up shop
  • Could 20-foot-surge-proof buildings reshape Miami Beach's future housing costs?
  • 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 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 91 and low of 82 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 90, low: 83.
  • Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 90 and low of 82 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Charming Miami Beach bakery says it's being forced to close (miaminewtimes.com) — A beloved Miami Beach bakery, The Love Loaf on Collins Avenue in North Beach, says it must close this fall as a major Ocean Terrace redevelopment moves forward. Owner Suzi Rodrigues plans to relocate one block south by 2027 and is exploring temporary kitchens, pop-ups, or collaborations to keep her staff working and her breads and pastries available to locals.
   

2. Architect Who Lost His Roof at 12 Builds for a 20-Foot Surge (usanewsgroup.com) — Storm‑resilient housing in Miami Beach is being designed to withstand a 20‑foot storm surge by elevating living spaces well above expected flood levels. Architect Jeffrey Huber's projects show how higher construction costs can be offset by lower long‑term insurance risk, raising big questions about whether this kind of protection can extend beyond luxury buildings to workforce and affordable housing on the Beach.
   

3. These Are the 22 Best Beaches in America (How Many Have You Been To?) (financebuzz.com) — South Pointe Park at the southern tip of Miami Beach is singled out as one of America's standout beach spots, praised for its skyline and cruise‑ship views, promenade, splash pad, and pier. It's featured alongside 21 other top U.S. beaches, from Gulf Shores to Cannon Beach, giving locals a sense of how their shoreline stacks up nationally.
   

4. Miami Springs prevails in Hilton debut; tough opener for Heritage vs. West Boca (miamiherald.com) — High school football season kicked off with Miami Springs routing Miami Edison 49-0 in T.Y. Hilton's debut as head coach, while Miami Beach High also cruised past Coral Shores 41-0. The roundup highlights standout performances, lopsided wins, and a tough opening loss for Plantation American Heritage against West Boca in broader South Florida action.
   


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Other local events
    Monday August 24
  • The Magic of Miami Beach
    Miami Beach Regional Library Miami Beach Regional -
  • 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
    6:30 am
  • 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
  • Tuesday August 25
  • Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Babies and Toddlers
    North Shore Branch Library North Shore Branch -
    11:00 am
  • Wednesday August 26
  • 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
  • Thursday August 27
  • 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
  • Friday August 28
  • Intro to Meditation
    UNFRAMED, Autograph Collection, 1685 Washington Ave, Miami Beach
    6:30 pm

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