Curated government, business, development, and economic-development headlines for leaders tracking the decisions, investments, and civic movements shaping Miami.
Last updated: Aug 5, 2026
Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava’s proposed budget for the year starting Oct. 1 would eliminate 12 bus routes and reduce early morning or late-night service on dozens of others – changes transit advocates warn woul…
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As tariffs continue to change in scope and the countries they target, Miami banks are paying close attention to how the uncertainty surrounding trade policy could affect business borrowing and investment decisions. For…
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FEWER AIR PASSENGERS: Halfway through the calendar year, Miami International Airport’s passenger traffic has fallen 0.62% from the first half of 2025, for a loss of 177,601 total passengers, a June report from the airpo…
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Jessica Taylor of “Owning Manhattan” fame left Serhant and joined Douglas Elliman, making the drive down to South Florida from New York this past weekend. Taylor, known for her role on the Netflix show that follows brok…
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A slender glass skyscraper is planned to rise next to the historic First Presbyterian Church in Miami’s Brickell neighborhood, bringing 321 residential units, ground floor commercial uses, and new church facilities. Dev…
Read at source →Helen & Jacob Shaham, Sheldon T. Anderson, and Florida Power & Light to receive the Foundation’s highest honors during the 2026 Beacon Awards on Oct. 26 presented by Griffin Catalyst, […] The post 2026 Beacon Awards Hon…
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Miami-Dade is suing the company that contracted to service and provide parts for 75 dysfunctional electric buses, is asking the federal government if it can sell or scrap the buses without paying a penalty, and is seeki…
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Doral’s commercial real estate market continues to evolve beyond its industrial roots, with retail rents climbing, office rents edging higher, and developers potentially pursuing new mixed-use and residential projects…
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WASTE FEES UNCHANGED: After Miami-Dade commissioners trashed a proposed 2% increase in solid waste collection fees starting Oct. 1, they approved last week charging the same fees they did this year, leading to a list of…
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Robert Rivani’s namesake firm added another Miami Beach property to its portfolio, acquiring an office and retail building at the gateway to the South of Fifth neighborhood. Rivani purchased the eight-story building at…
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Counting on soaring passenger and cargo growth, Miami International Airport is on a buying spree to acquire nearby land as part of a $14 billion capital expansion. As the airport pushes its 15-year growth plan forward…
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A lease agreement struck in 2024 to transform two underused parking areas owned by the county near the South Dade Government Center into 675 affordable housing units seems to be on track to exceed the housing goal. This…
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Oleta Partners, a joint venture by developers LeFrak and Turnberry, has unveiled SoLé Mia’s floating pickleball court on its Crystal Lagoon, marking the first installation of its kind at a residential property. The SoLé…
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INFLATION EASES: Inflation in the Miami area rose 3.4% for the year ended June 30, a bit less than the overall national increase in the consumer price index of 3.5%, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Stati…
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Ian Bruce Eichner’s Continuum Company sued Suffolk Construction, claiming sloppy management, runaway costs and shoddy work at the luxury La Baia South, filing the complaint less than a month after the contractor alleged…
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Miami-Dade’s Policy Council this week advanced legislation to speed permitting for homeowners by requiring the county to establish a same-day permitting program for some residential applications while imposing financial…
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Citing cyber threats to county systems, Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava has ordered all county employees and contractors who have access to county computer systems to complete two cybersecurity training courses by…
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South Florida is expected to see a major economic boost from hosting seven 2026 FIFA World Cup matches, with a FIFA-commissioned study estimating the games could generate about $1.3 billion in economic impact. This stor…
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ENDANGERED LAND BUY: Miami-Dade County is on the verge of buying 10 acres sitting within the South Dade Wetlands Project to help conserve environmentally endangered lands. The county will pay $3.5 million for the proper…
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🏆 Residential: Pinecrest logged the top recorded home sale in the region. Mauro Ivan Korlaet Araya, a financier, and Daniela Fernandez Nazer, a lifestyle and fashion influencer, purchased the vacant plot of land at 9601…
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As area governments budget in coming weeks, they’ll view a countywide taxable property value rise of 5.4% that, under local tax rates, yields a big slice of operating income. But in some communities that valuation incre…
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