These film permits were issued last week by the Miami-Dade County Department of Regulatory & Economic Resources’ Office of Film and Entertainment, (305) 375-3288; the Miami Mayor’s Office of Film, Arts & Entertainment, (305) 860-3823; and the Miami Beach Office of Arts, Culture and Entertainment-Film and Print Division, (305) 673-7070. Eva Nosidam, New York. Commercial […]
JOBLESS RATE DOWN: Miami-Dade unemployment eased to 2.7% in April from 2.8% in March, the Florida Department of Commerce reported last week. A year ago it was 2.3%. Unemployment in the county had been rising this year, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, ticking up from 2.4% in January to 2.6% in February […]
As Miami-Dade County stares at forced budget cuts after years of spending at will, it’s wisely starting to look for where money may be leaking out unnoticed. Commissioners, the taxpayers thank you for such close inspections. On the other side of the coin, however, ill-considered moneysaving forays could cost taxpayers more than whatever quick savings […]
Miami-Dade is looking seriously at replacing its automated Metromover transit that loops through the heart of downtown Miami, though no decisions have been made. This story is premium content for our subscribers only. Unlock the full story and the entire edition with a Miami Today subscription! Already a subscriber LOGIN here The post Miami-Dade looks at ripping […]
Allegations of financial mismanagement and misuse of public resources dominated Tuesday’s Bayfront Park Management Trust meeting, as new leaders pledged transparency and reform. In a tense emergency session on May 20 at Miami City Hall, residents and former board members raised concerns about improper handling of public funds and assets during former Commissioner Joe Carollo’s […]
A 41-story mixed-use residential tower is coming to Wynwood, offering a mix of workforce and market-rate housing. This story is premium content for our subscribers only. Unlock the full story and the entire edition with a Miami Today subscription! Already a subscriber LOGIN here The post State bonuses to grow 41-story Wynwood tower appeared first on Miami […]
Eyeing an official reopening in the fall, Miami Dade College’s Freedom Tower is putting together one-of-a-kind art installations in celebration of its centennial. In preparation, the college has collected over 300 oral history archives telling the story of the national historic landmark, said María Carla Chicuén, the executive director of cultural affairs at Miami Dade […]
A stack of glass cubes is rising in the heart of downtown Miami. Builders of Waldorf Astoria Hotel & Residences Miami are making major strides in the creation of this unique skyscraper, according to a representative of the development partnership with PMG. In an email to Miami Today this week, PMG offered details of the […]
Since getting introduced to and involved with the Miami Downtown Development Authority (Miami DDA) in 2001, Gary Ressler has been working tirelessly to continuously improve the quality of life of residents while fostering the growth of local businesses throughout downtown Miami. As chair of the quality-of-life committee, Mr. Ressler has ensured that the downtown area […]
Completion of restoration of the Venetian Causeway stretching from downtown’s Omni area to Miami Beach has been delayed again by multiple factors and is now targeted for beyond 2032, a contract change up for county approval this week reveals. As county commissioners vote on Amendment 14 with EAC Consulting Inc. to design plans for the […]
