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What's up Miami! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Miami crowned America's top foodie city with 12 Michelin-starred restaurants.
  • Miami Dade College community says goodbye to a 37-year campus mainstay
  • How king tides knocked out power and elevators in Miami Beach condos

Also on today's calendar: GMF Online Auction and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 84 and low of 79 degrees.
  • Friday: Humid with a thundershower, temps: high: 87, low: 81. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 89 and low of 80 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. This FL City Named Top Foodie Destination In The U.S. (patch.com) — Miami residents can take pride in the city being named the top foodie destination in the United States, thanks to WalletHub's new ranking. The study highlights Miami's abundance of well-rated, affordable restaurants, a high number of eateries per capita, and an impressive 12 Michelin-starred spots, placing it ahead of Portland and San Francisco.
   

2. Learning Resources Mainstay Retires After 37 Years At Miami Dade College (mdcthereporter.com) — A beloved Miami Dade College North Campus learning resources staffer, Devi Singh, has retired after 37 years serving Miami students and colleagues. Friends and family honored her long career, resilience through cancer treatment, and deep kindness at a campus luncheon, while she looks ahead to a slower life of baking, gardening, reading, and time with her large local family.
   

3. King tides leave Miami Beach condo residents without power, elevators and hot water for days (cbsnews.com) — Miami Beach condo residents are facing days-long power, elevator, and hot water outages after king tides flooded underground systems and garages, blocking repairs. Buildings along West Avenue, including Sunshine Bay Condos and Lincoln Bay Towers, report recurring flooding, while the city asks contractors to find fixes and Florida Power & Light awaits safe access to damaged equipment.
   

4. Florida's new $2,000 crash-reporting threshold leaves drivers asking how to judge the damage (cbsnews.com) — Florida drivers, including those around Miami, now face a higher $2,000 damage threshold before they're required to call police after a crash, up from $500. Local attorneys warn this could confuse motorists at the scene, especially when hidden damage or delayed injuries emerge later, and many South Florida drivers say they'll still call law enforcement to be safe.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Science may have figured out how an invasive plant spreads —Lourdes Mederos Read on Patch
  • AutoNation Establishes Children's Cancer Research Fund at Sylvester with a $100,000 Grant —South Florida Updates Read on Patch
  • Real Property Management United: 30+ Years of Protecting Fort Lauderdale Rental Investments —Patch Read on Patch
  • UF study combines demographic information with machine learning to find the Burmese pythons that matter most —Lourdes Mederos Read on Patch
  • It's time for the 15th Annual Peanut Butter Challenge! Spread the word —Lourdes Mederos Read on Patch
  • UPDATE !
    WE FOUND OWNERS ! Thank you all for resharing and helping this doggy get back home. God bless your souls!!! (Nextdoor Waterways)
  • Hello, we lost a cat named binx he's a white and black cat mid size no collar.
    please call this number if you see him or have him 305-271-1371. (Nextdoor Sunset Park)
  • Steven Madden, Ltd. posted a job opening for Stock Supervisor in Miami. Apply here.
  • DP World posted a job opening for Freight Forwarding Operations and Customer Service Agent - Ocean Imports in Miami. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Miami here.

Ok Miami! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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