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Miami is still working to break up Biscayne Blvd. and add a new teahouse for locals to enjoy as well as other amentities.Four Miami Beach officers are expected to go on trial soon for allegedly punching and kicking two men during violent arrests in a hotel lobby. Communities with the Orthodox Jewish community are still looking for the killer of Hershy Schwartz after his death in South Florida on Feb. 19.But first, today's weather:
Plenty of sunshine. High: 85 Low: 66.
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Here are the top stories today in Miami:Miami is working to break up Biscayne Boulevard and add a teahouse and other amentities for locals, although plans are still being ironed out by the city and developers. Two MPA parking lots between Third and Fifth streets would be converted into an open space. Swiss landscape architect Enea is in charge of the design of the space. (Miami Today)Four Miami Beach officers are expected to go on trial soon for allegedly punching and kicking two men during violent arrests in a hotel lobby almost two years ago. Prosecutors said the victim was repeatedly hit in the head while he was handcuffed and on the ground. The trial comes after
Sgt. Jose Perez avoided jail time by taking a plea deal that includes six months probation and retirement. (Subscription: Miami Herald)Members of the Orthodox Jewish community in South Florida and New York are searching for the killer of Hershy Schwartz. Schwartz was found dead on Feb. 19 at 8:30 a.m. in a parking lot at the Wendy's at 25 NE 167 St., in North Miami Beach. Anyone with information is asked to call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-8477. (WPLG Local 10)Miami fintech startup Marco Financial has secured $200 million in financing with MidCap Financial. The startup has also finished a $8.2 million equity funding round led by Arcadia Funds. The company also has offices inNew York and Montevideo, Uruguay. (Miami INNO)Arlo Hotels, a hotel brand with properties in New York and Miami, has announced an art collaboration with ArtRepublic, which is a curation agency that focuses on contemporary digital and immersive public art. The first of several exhibitss called "Style and Grace" is on view at Arlo Wynwood in South Florida through May 13. (Miami's Community Newspaper)
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Today in Miami: Morning Meditations at Miami Beach Chamber Of Commerce. (8:30 a.m.) Chamber Chat With Mayor Dan Gelber at Miami Beach Chamber Of Commerce. (9 a.m.) Zumba Gold at Village Of Pinecrest Parks And Recreation. (10 a.m.) Computer Basics For Seniors at Miami Springs Branch Library. (11 a.m.) Miami Web3 Happy Hour at Cerveceria La Tropical. (6:30 p.m.)
From my notebook:Miami-Dade Fire Rescue shared: "On Saturday, MDFR Community Affairs attended the Parent to Parent of Miami’s Annual Family Engagement Picnic. Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth to learn on fire & life safety." (Miami-Dade Fire Rescue via Facebook) Miami-Dade County Public Schools shared: "Help us build a stronger community by participating in the upcoming #MiamiSupt5K! Join us on Saturday, March 4, 2023, by registering now at https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/Miami/Super5KRaceForEducation/." (Miami-Dade County Public Schools via Facebook) Miami-Dade Parks shared: "FRIDAY 🚴🏽♀️🚴🏼🚴🏿♂️🚴🏼♀️: This year’s Bike305 Bike to Work Day will begin at Haulover Park. Join us for our free annual event hosted by Mayor Daniella Levine Cava on Friday, March 3." (Miami-Dade Parks via Facebook)
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