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$1.8M from developers flows to county races as bus cuts loom
Miami-Dade County commissioners raised $1.8 million from developers, lobbyists and consultants in June and July 2026, with the largest single donor linked to Commissioner Keon Hardemon's aunt, as the commission prepares to vote on a budget that would cut bus routes and redirect transit funds.
Local Government
Aventura-based Cardone Capital pays $89.8M for Naples apartment complex
Aventura-based Cardone Capital paid $89.8 million for Orchid Run, a 282-unit Naples apartment complex, pushing the firm's portfolio past 14,800 units and $5.4 billion in assets under management.
Local Government
$1.8M from developers flows to county races as bus cuts loom
Miami-Dade County commissioners raised $1.8 million from developers, lobbyists and consultants in June and July 2026, with the largest single donor linked to Commissioner Keon Hardemon's aunt, as the commission prepares to vote on a budget that would cut bus routes and redirect transit funds.
Local Government
$1.8M from developers flows to county races as bus cuts loom
Miami-Dade County commissioners raised $1.8 million from developers, lobbyists and consultants in June and July 2026, with the largest single donor linked to Commissioner Keon Hardemon's aunt, as the commission prepares to vote on a budget that would cut bus routes and redirect transit funds.
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View MoreMiami-Dade mayor proposes 6% water rate increase, pushes contractors to lobby commissioners
Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava is proposing a 6% water rate increase for FY 2026-27 and has been pressing department contractors to lobby commissioners in support, a move that would raise bills for Aventura, Sunny Isles Beach, and Golden Beach households served by county water and sewer.
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View MoreMiami-Dade reclaims Everglades airport after Alligator Alcatraz closes
Miami-Dade County formally regained control of the Dade-Collier Training and Transition Airport on July 23, ending the Alligator Alcatraz detention camp era and reopening questions about the future of the nearly 24,000-acre Everglades site.
Local Government
View MoreMiami metro now costs more than New York City for first time on record
Federal data shows the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach metro area has surpassed New York City in cost of living for the first time, with consumer prices up 36% since 2019, home insurance averaging $8,292 a year, and restaurant bills hitting $94 per person.
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View MoreAsian-Latino street food and car fest closes Smorgasburg's season July 25-26
Smorgasburg South Florida wraps its first Fort Lauderdale season with the second annual Fast & Flavorful festival on July 25-26, featuring Asian-Latino fusion vendors, a judged car competition with Cars & Coffee Broward, and a Jeep Show & Shine before the market's summer break.
Local Government
View MoreVillalobos earns unanimous board support in Miami-Dade superintendent search
Rafael Villalobos is the only superintendent semifinalist chosen by all eight Miami-Dade school board members, giving him the strongest position heading into Tuesday's special meeting to select finalists for the job overseeing Aventura-area schools.
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View MoreMiami-Dade proposes flat tax rate, $79 million in new spending as Aventura budget season opens
Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava's proposed FY2026-27 budget holds county property tax rates flat while adding $79 million in new investments. Aventura's City Commission begins its own budget review at 9 a.m. Thursday, July 23.
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View MoreSunny Isles Beach bans e-bikes for riders under 16, off sidewalks
The Sunny Isles Beach City Commission adopted an ordinance banning e-bike use by anyone under 16, prohibiting e-bikes on sidewalks, and requiring riders to carry government-issued ID, with $250 fines starting August 16 after an educational campaign.
Local Government
View MoreVolunteers needed for Meals on Wheels hurricane kit delivery July 25
Aventura-area residents can volunteer with Meals on Wheels South Florida on July 25 to deliver hurricane preparedness meal kits to homebound Broward County seniors, while local seniors in Miami-Dade can access evacuation resources through the county's EEAP.
Local Government
View MoreMiami-Dade schools CFO Ron Steiger leaving for Barry University amid enrollment decline
Ron Steiger, who managed Miami-Dade County Public Schools' $7.4 billion budget, will leave for Barry University on August 10, exiting as the district absorbs a 13,200-student enrollment drop that reduces per-pupil funding for schools across the system, including Aventura's two charter schools.
Local Government
View MoreFarewell art show for century-old Miami home draws hundreds as housing squeeze deepens
Hundreds attended a farewell art show at a century-old Shenandoah home facing demolition on Wednesday, July 15, as countywide housing data shows entry-level inventory collapsing across Miami-Dade.
Local Government
View MoreAventura library offers free programs July 15–18
The Northeast Dade–Aventura Branch offers free programs for all ages from Wednesday, July 15, through Saturday, July 18, including meditation, teen relationship workshops, senior tech classes, and Saturday tutoring funded by The Children's Trust.
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View MoreGolden Beach swimming ban lifted after four days
The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County cleared Golden Beach, Bark Beach, and North Shore Ocean Terrace for swimming on Tuesday, July 14, ending a four-day advisory triggered by elevated bacteria levels at all three locations.
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