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Hey there, Miami Beach! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Miami Beach leaders split over a $3 million GTA VI deal.
  • How a giant pink sign just reshaped Collins Avenue's future.
  • Could a 38-story tower replace Miami Beach's historic Savoy Hotel?

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

Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: An afternoon t-storm or two, with a high of 88 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 87, low: 78.
  • Tuesday: Cloudy, heavy t-storms; humid, with a high of 86 and low of 78 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Miami Beach commissioners debate over local partnerships with Grand Theft Auto VI (wsvn.com) — Miami Beach commissioners narrowly approved a $3 million Grand Theft Auto VI advertising deal for city property, betting on new revenue despite the game's violent reputation. The 4-3 vote has sparked an ongoing debate over whether partnering with the franchise undercuts years of work to move the city's image beyond spring break chaos and crime-heavy portrayals.
   

2. Luxury London punk fashion boutique wins approval for Miami Beach flagship store (miamiherald.com) — Miami Beach's Historic Preservation Board has approved a new Vivienne Westwood flagship boutique on Collins Avenue, including variances for its large illuminated pink sign. The store will restore a historic 1921 building and bring high-end, Instagram-ready fashion to South Beach, with retail, offices, and a bridal salon that city officials hope will help revitalize a struggling stretch of Collins.
   

3. Miami Beach historic hotel could be demolished for new condo tower (latination.com) — Miami Beach residents are facing the possible loss of the historic 1937 Savoy Hotel on Ocean Drive, as new state laws make it easier for developers to replace it with a 38‑story condo tower. Local leaders say Tallahassee's resiliency and housing regulations are stripping the city's power to protect Art Deco architecture, sparking protests and a high‑stakes fight over Miami Beach's coastal identity.
   

4. Close Moskowitz-Singer congressional race could hinge on super PAC ads and voters' views of Trump (sun-sentinel.com) — Voters from Delray Beach down through Miami Beach are at the center of one of the nation's tightest U.S. House races, as Democrat Jared Moskowitz faces Republican Scott Singer in the new 25th District. With Trump‑aligned super PACs, national party groups, and even Elon Musk's PAC pouring millions into TV and digital ads, the outcome may hinge on views of Trump, affordability, and gun safety.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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