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In today's newsletter:

  • How much will it cost to dedicate a bench in Miami parks?
  • What changes could Miami parks face after a teen's slide death?
  • Could Miami finally be getting nonstop flights to Tokyo soon?

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 89 and low of 78 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 87, low: 79.
  • Friday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 89 and low of 81 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Miami looks toward paid memorial dedications in its parks (miamitodaynews.com) — Miami residents may soon be able to buy memorial plaques or markers on benches, trees, and other features in city parks, with all proceeds staying in the local commission district. The City Commission votes Oct. 8 on creating a formal program, leaving details like pricing, eligibility, and design to the city manager while ensuring dedications don't confer ownership or rename public facilities.
   

2. Miami commissioner calls for investigation after 13-year-old dies following playground slide incident (cbsnews.com) — A Miami city commissioner is demanding a full investigation and citywide safety review after a 13-year-old boy died following an incident inside a slide at Shenandoah Park. The park briefly closed during the police probe, and grieving residents are now pushing for stricter inspections and maintenance of playground equipment across all City of Miami parks to protect local children.
   

3. Meetings this month may create a Miami-Japan air link (miamitodaynews.com) — Miami International Airport is stepping up talks this month to finally secure nonstop passenger and cargo service to Tokyo, a route it has pursued for 15 years. With Japan Airlines adding long‑haul jets and Miami‑Dade weighing revenue guarantees, officials say a Miami‑Tokyo link could soon boost business, tourism, and cultural exchange for local residents and companies.
   

4. Miami Heat raise funds for breast cancer survivors during annual 'Red, White and Pink' game (wsvn.com) — At downtown Miami's Kaseya Center, Heat fans packed the arena for the annual Red, White and Pink scrimmage, raising money and spirits for breast cancer survivors. Local survivors were honored on court while fans got an early look at the new roster, including Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo, in a night focused on support, celebration, and community.
   

5. Miami' home prices keep rising despite soaring mortgage rates (miamitodaynews.com) — If you're house-hunting around Miami, expect prices to keep climbing despite mortgage rates near 7%. Local real estate experts say luxury buyers, cash deals, and continued migration are driving South Florida's market, with million‑dollar home and condo sales surging and Miami‑Dade neighborhoods like Kendall, Coral Gables, and Palmetto Bay ranking among the nation's hottest high‑end markets.
   

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