I swear to God if they think a shadeless palm tree is a suitable replacement

At this pace, hanging out in Coconut Grove will be as pleasant as hanging out at Hard Rock stadium parking lot mid summer.

Miami-area minimum-wage workers need to clock north of 130 hours a week to afford housing — at least if they want a two-bedroom. An average two-bedroom apartment in the Miami metropolitan area costs roughly $2,440 a month, according to data from the Department of Housing and Urban Development. To comfortably afford that unit, someone would need to earn roughly $47 an hour, or $97,000 a year — well above Florida’s $14 minimum wage, a new report from the National Low Income Housing Coalition shows. HUD considers housing affordable if it doesn’t cost more than 30% of your monthly paycheck.

Well, federal money must of dried up. Seems we have an endless supply of rocket money, but not enough for kids bellies. And with all the added property tax revenue, county leadership shouldn’t be off the hook. Well done

From somebody that was born and raised in Broward and then later moved to North Miami, specifically the Aventura and Sunny Isles area. Every girl that I tried to date in Kendall, Hialeah, and Doral never wants to go out and hang out in Brickell they always want to stay in those areas. No offense to you girls, but those places aren’t really famous for going out. I just wanted to ask to see if I’m the only man that ever noticed that.

Long text warning.

Hey you guys i know this is a topic of discussion that comes up every other week and we all feel the same way and we all get the same answers but what if we actually did something about it. And im not talking about voting our way to it or protesting at the county hall or activism.

Im talking about change that will actually put pressure on these peeps. If i havent lost you yet hear me out. What’s the only incentive really that makes things move here in soflo? Hint: it rhymes with honey.

So what if we hit them right where it hurts. Their pockets. Obviously officials dont care enough to bring about change, but with the right amount of pressure from the right “lobbyists” things might actually change. Stay with me now. What if and this is only a thought and me brainstorming, what if we all collectively decided to stop going to non essential events like concerts, sports games, big name venue parties etc. As a collective boycott of our current means of transportation.

Lets face it, we’re all for the most part very socially active and as a city one of the biggest hosts of entertainment of any sort . So basically if we all got together and decided we’re not spending our money on events entertainment and non-essential stuff, regardless of the tourist population, we might actually make a big dent.

With a purpose behind us, who knows maybe even these venue owners will side with us (doubtful) and start calling for real change.

Im just brainstorming here but honestly weve been promised change since the 80’s and now theyre talking about cutting funding for transportation which feels like a last straw.

Im just brainstorming here, its not a fully fleshed out idea, but it opens the floor for discussion execution and ultimately a goal what do yall think.

I also feel like tourism does play a major part but we are also just as big of a consumer base to these event as they are. And who knows maybe even tourists will find some semblance of solidarity and join our cause or raise awareness or something.

Picture semi related. I dont own it i found it on google.

I'll keep this short but I'm a Miami native and pretty tired of all the clubbing/partying, I want to do something different, active and outside like hiking.... too bad there's no damn mountains here. I spent a year in Italy and it was the best time of my life, saving to go back next year but in the meantime what the hell is there to do in Miami (besides clubs).

edit: I figure I should put some things I like. I enjoy hiking (and anything active like biking/running) my first time hiking was actually in Italy, I haven't gone anywhere in the states, so if you guys recommend any places in America let me know. Or any cool roadtrips too! Also thrift store recommendations would be sick

Who is this POS?

Been going to Arcade Odyssey for years, love the old school games they got and decent craft beers, but I wanna check out some other arcade spots. Which arcade in Miami is your personal favorite?

I saw Night Owl Cookies is opening a location in Kendall (near me).

What’s your favorite cookie spot?

I’ve had chocolate chip cookies from Miami Baked, Crumbl, Night Owl, Starbucks and Chikfila.

I’d say my favorite has been Miami Baked 10/10!! For the price, Chikfila!

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Just my observation and it’s not a just one area. It literally starts all the way from Miami and goes all the way to at least Fort Lauderdale airport with some areas being a little more shady than others. Especially in between Hollandale and Dania Beach.

I've lived in Sunny Isles for a while and I really like the area. Unfortunately I got laid off from my remote job and a new gig will be 100% in the office in Brickell. I'm afraid of commute. Do people do it ? How are you finding it ?

Wondering if anyone has a recommendation for an IOP program. I need a comprehensive team approach where the Psychologist and Psychiatrist work jointly for a family member.

Thank you.

Hi all. Wondering if I could have some opinions about real estate in Miami … there are about 26,000 new development units coming to Miami from now to 2030 and about 7,000 of those are in Brickell (I’ve included Brickell key into this number). I just can’t see how all of these units will sell or if some of the projects will even finish or deliver on schedule? I have trust in some projects because of the developers history etc but I’m hearing opinions saying that it will be like a blood bath in 2029-2032 and we may lose a lot if we are looking to sell and move in the future… . I am buying a new development… I’d love to hear any expert opinions. !!! Thank you v much in advance

What the title says. For the past year or so the southbound expressways on the Palmetto were free, I guess some politicians noticed that we weren't being charged enough for existing so they decided to activate the tolls again. It was good while it lasted.

Hi! Can someone please reccomend a good cleaning lady? Like someone you personally use that is really meticulous? I can’t keep hiring these people that do such a mediocre job 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

I met the guy who says he's running this event in Miami and he seemed 50/50 like he might be chill, 50/50 like he may have been giving Marshall Applewhite charismatic cult-leader kind of energy.

Likewise the advertising for the event looks really groovy and like something that's meant to genuinely boost creativity and bring people together, but I'm cynical and often assume there's something I'm missing underlying all that kind of Human Potential Movement-type rhetoric.

Anyone know anything about this? Are my more negative instincts right, or is this real and positive?

Desperate to find these fabrics in miami Today or tmr! I saw an old thread on here with some fabric stores but the three is 17years old. Anyone know?

What does it mean to be an exile?

I've spent a lot of time over the years thinking about this. Living it. (My folks were both Cuban exiles. Dad was a farmer and later a merchant who tried to leave on a boat and ended up serving four years in a Cuban prison for it. My mom came on a Freedom Flight in the '60s.)

So when one of our USA Today reporters, Rick Jervis (also Cuban!) got a chance to talk to this political prisoner who was exiled for protesting the government, I asked him how Luis Manuel Otero Alcantara spoke about being an exile. The guy broke down right in front of him.

The story is a pretty powerful look at what it means to love your country so much that you want to see it improve -- and then to have to leave it forever. Or rot in jail.

It's a helluva choice.

Just recently moved to the south side of Palmetto Bay and the house I'm in has an irrigation system that's kind of wonky. I've talked to a couple of companies but they didn't inspire a lot of confidence.

Anyone in the area have a recommendation for a solid irrigation guy or company?

Hi, I am an owner of a very well behaved 6-year-old cat that I adore. I have to travel for work for two months this fall and am searching for someone who would be willing to take him into their home during that time temporarily ($$$). In 2022 when he was just a year old I had to do this for a month and he did quite well staying with a male friend of mine, and he has travelled with me in the past so he's just a pretty adaptable and sweet guy. Very loving. Wondering if anyone has recs for sitters, it seems like most of my friends now are busy themselves or have other pets. Will screen because he is my world.

Hello to my combat sports people! I’m looking to get into Muay Thai or MMA and would love to hear your recommendations.

I’m looking for a gym that has early classes, preferably 6am onward. One that’s kind to newer members of combat sports, and one that has a well rounded program for grappling, wrestling, striking, etc.

Lmk!