🌱 Patch AM: See what makes David Ortiz’s former Pinecrest mansion a record-setter

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In today's newsletter:

• See what makes David Ortiz's former Pinecrest mansion a record-setter
• Giannis just bought in Pinecrest—what it means for the neighborhood

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 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Monday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 88, low: 76.
• Tuesday: Cloudy, heavy t-storms; humid, with a high of 86 and low of 77 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• David Ortiz's Miami mansion in 2026: Former MLB star's $11.5 million Pinecrest estate returns to the market with luxury amenities and a record-breaking sale history (pressnewsagency.org) — A high-profile Pinecrest estate once owned by baseball star David Ortiz is back on the market for $11.5 million, after reportedly setting a village sales record in 2023. The custom North Pinecrest home spans over 10,000 square feet and features resort-style outdoor spaces, a sports lounge, and a home theater, underscoring the area's growing luxury real estate profile.
   

• Giannis Antetokounmpo Makes Surprise Miami Appearance Ahead of 1st Season With Heat (heavy.com) — New Miami Heat star Giannis Antetokounmpo has already planted roots locally by buying a mansion in Pinecrest and jumping into community work at a Miami charter school. As he begins his Heat tenure, he's showing up for South Florida youth while fans wonder how his health and blockbuster contract will shape the team's future.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Pinecrest

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Tuesday September 22
• Tertulia Literaria
  Pinecrest Branch -
  10:00 am
• Adult ESOL Classes
  Pinecrest Branch - Gallery
  10:00 am
• Threads of Kindness: Sewing & Quilting for a Cause
  Pinecrest Branch -
  1:00 pm
• Restorative Yoga
  Pinecrest Branch - Meeting Room
  6:30 pm
Wednesday September 23
• Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers en dos idiomas
  Pinecrest Branch - Meeting Room
  10:00 am
• Learning Spanish Conversation Circle
  Pinecrest Branch - Meeting Room
  5:00 pm
Thursday September 24
• READy, Set, Go: Music and Movement
  Pinecrest Branch - Meeting Room
  10:00 am
• Adult ESOL Classes
  Pinecrest Branch - Gallery
  10:00 am
• Painting Together
  Pinecrest Branch - Meeting Room
  11:30 am
• Health Emergency Life Protection (HELP) Training Course
  Pinecrest Branch - Meeting Room
  5:30 pm
Friday September 25
• Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing for Babies and Toddlers
  Pinecrest Branch - Meeting Room
  10:00 am
• Furry Tales
  Pinecrest Branch -
  10:30 am

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🗞 Nearby News

South Miami

• Dirty 30! Shorty's racks up 40 violations on their food safety inspection! Here's what inspectors found (local10.com)
• Each day, Chump gets more disgusting (blogspot.com)
• Madan & Freis Group Announces South Florida Real Estate Partnership Combining Luxury Marketing Expertise and Institutional Valuation Discipline (barchart.com)

Kendall

• Former Miami-Dade elementary teacher accused of inappropriate conduct with yet another student (local10.com)

Coral Gables

• FIU Adam Smith Center welcomes conservative global leaders for fall semester (wlrn.org)
• Remembering Miami's worst hurricane a century later (local10.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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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