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Hello again Aventura! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Thinking about attending Aventura's high-profile 'I Have a Dream' gala?
  • Which Aventura kosher restaurants will have a Sukkah this Sukkot?
  • How could new housing ideas reshape life across Aventura and Miami-Dade?

Also on today's calendar: Gregg L. Friedman MD Service Dog letter for airlines, condo, apartments 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: 86, low: 77.
  • Tuesday: Cloudy, heavy t-storms; humid, with a high of 85 and low of 77 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Acqualina Resort To Host 31st Annual 'I Have A Dream' Foundation Miami Gala 10/29/26 (soulofmiami.org) — Aventura locals will see the JW Marriott Turnberry Resort host the 31st annual "I Have a Dream" Foundation Miami Gala on October 29, 2026, with tickets at $500. The evening will feature cocktails, dinner, and live and silent auctions, raising funds to support Miami Dreamers' educational journeys through luxury travel, hotel, dining, and spa experience packages.
   

2. [MASTER LIST] Global Sukkah Restaurants 2026 • YeahThatsKosher (yeahthatskosher.com) — If you're staying in Aventura for Sukkot, this global Sukkah restaurant guide helpfully lists numerous local kosher spots—like Azumare, Baguette Nir, Fresko, and JZ Steakhouse—that plan to have Sukkahs available. The continuously updated list also covers nearby cities such as Miami Beach, Hollywood, and Boca Raton, giving local diners plenty of holiday options within a short drive.
   

3. Pillars of the Community: David Martin & Yoav Attias (communitynewspapers.com) — A new "Pillars of the Community" episode digs into housing affordability, climate resilience, and better transit across South Florida—issues that affect Aventura residents as part of the wider Miami-Dade region. The hosts highlight ideas like garden apartments, walkable neighborhoods, and restoring Biscayne Bay, and invite locals to follow future episodes and other coverage from Miami's Community Newspapers, which also serves Aventura.
   

4. Pillars of the Community: Garry Duell, Owner of The Big Cheese Miami's Community News (communitynewspapers.com) — Aventura readers can tune into a Miami Community Newspapers podcast that also serves their area, featuring Big Cheese co-owner Garry Duell reflecting on 42 years of family-style dining and community support. The episode explores how a college idea became a beloved South Florida institution and highlights the outlet's broader neighborhood coverage, including Aventura-focused news and shows.
   

5. Mobility Matters: Juan Mullerat, Principal of Plusurbia Design Miami's Community News (communitynewspapers.com) — Aventura residents interested in transportation and planning can tap into a Miami Community Newspapers podcast network that also covers their community, including this Mobility Matters episode with urban designer Juan Mullerat. The conversation dives into people-first planning, transit-oriented development, and projects like the Rickenbacker and Little Havana, while the publisher highlights its broader neighborhood coverage and distribution across Miami-Dade, including Aventura.
   

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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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