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In today's newsletter:

  • Why Miami Beach leaders are split over a Grand Theft Auto deal
  • When is Candlelight's haunted Halloween concert coming to Fontainebleau Miami Beach?
  • How Miami Beach drivers are expected to pay for parking now

Also on today's calendar: Maison Yoga x W Miami: Skyline Flow and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: A p.m. t-storm in spots, with a high of 87 and low of 77 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: An afternoon t-storm or two, temps: high: 86, low: 77.
  • Monday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 87 and low of 79 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Miami commissioners debate over local partnerships with Grand Theft Auto VI (wsvn.com) — Miami Beach commissioners narrowly approved a multimillion-dollar Grand Theft Auto VI advertising deal on city property, arguing the revenue will fund amenities for residents. Critics on the commission and in county leadership worry the violent game clashes with efforts to move the city's image beyond chaos and question whether Miami Beach should help promote it at all.
   

2. Candlelight Sets Dates for 'A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics' (allhallowsgeek.com) — Miami Beach residents can catch Candlelight's spooky "Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics" at the Fontainebleau, where a local string quartet will perform iconic horror and pop themes by candlelight. The national series turns historic venues into immersive, flickering concert spaces, with tickets available through Candlelight's official site for those wanting an atmospheric Halloween night out close to home.
   

3. Do you need an app to park in South Florida? The way to pay is changing (miamiherald.com) — If you park around Miami Beach, you'll increasingly be nudged toward using ParkMobile or PayByPhone, though more than 200 pay stations still take cards or cash. A broader South Florida shift to app-based parking is raising convenience for many drivers but also concerns about extra fees and access for people without smartphones or credit cards.
   

4. These Oceanfront Resorts Are Florida's Most Expensive In 2026 (takingthekids.com) — Several of Florida's priciest oceanfront stays are right in Miami Beach, including The Setai and The St. Regis Bal Harbour, both praised for calm luxury, standout service, and prime Collins Avenue locations. The roundup explains what makes these nearby resorts so expensive, from stacked pools and polished brunches to private beaches and upscale shopping just a short stroll away.
   

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