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Changes are coming: Sunpass, Streetscape and Alton updates
Another batch of important projects are moving forward that affect Belle Isle and our Venetian Causeway neighbors, and there are key informational meetings coming up to learn more about them:
– The Venetian Causeway will be changing over...
Ice Box Cafe and Panther Coffee are open for business
Panther Coffee in Sunset Harbour
In case you were wondering….both Ice Box Cafe and Panther Coffee were open and doing a nice lunchtime business in Sunset Harbour on Tuesday…..
The neighborhood should be hopping this weekend!
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A look back at the Miami causeways and shoreline — before The Miami Herald
This 1930s postcard shows residences and a hotel on The Herald property
It’s a nostalgic time on the west end of the Venetian Causeway.
The Miami Herald printed its last newspapers two weeks ago at 1 Herald Plaza, on the mainland between...
Get answers to your questions about SunPass and the Venetian Causeway
The folks at Miami-Dade County’s Causeway Division have been talking about converting the toll collection system on the Venetian Causeway to SunPass for two-plus years now.
And for just as long, residents from Belle Isle to Biscayne...
Miami Beach approves auto tag scanners for Venetian Causeway
The city of Miami Beach has decided to buy auto tag readers for police to use on the Venetian Causeway, The Miami Herald’s Christina Veiga reports.
The city also decided to buy a security camera to monitor the drawbridge between Belle...
Sunrise in Sunset Harbour: Panther Coffee, Tequitzlan Mexican and Ice Box may open this week
Panther Coffee is almost ready to brew in Sunset Harbour.
There was a barista behind the gleaming expresso machine at the new Panther Coffee in Sunset Harbour on Saturday, but the coffee house won’t be open until some time later this week.
Management...
A look at what could be on Alton Road
Yes, the $32 million, 28-month reconstruction of Alton Road has begun.
And yes, getting the Florida Department of Transportation to change direction on a plan bid and begun may be impossible.
A quick look at the Coalition plan.
But….a...
Wondering what Miami Beach plans for Memorial Day traffic and security? How to find out
The Miami Beach Police Department has scheduled something called a “Memorial Day Symposium” to discuss traffic, security and crowd management preparations for the annual Urban Weekend.
The meeting happens at 11 a.m. on Wednesday,...
Planning Board approves 17th Street hotel; Design Review Board comes next
Proposed Residence Inn site north of 17th Street
The Miami Beach Planning Board approved the proposed Marriott Residence Inn at 17th Street and West Avenue on Wednesday night, after more than four-and-one-half hours of discussion.
The project,...
Planning board considers 17th Street hotel at 5 p.m.; expect a crowd
Rendering of the hotel from the Collins Canal.
The Miami Beach Planning Board has scheduled a 5 p.m. hearing on the proposed Marriott Residence Inn on 17th Street and West Avenue.
Expect a big crowd and a lengthy discussion.
The Finvarb Group...