North Miami CRA Explores Vocational Training and Corridor Revitalization

Overview: The North Miami Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) meeting focused on significant initiatives such as a vocational training program in partnership with Florida International University (FIU) and the redevelopment of the Northwest 7th Avenue corridor.

North Miami CRA Advances Business Grant Overhaul and FIU Training Partnership

Overview: In a recent meeting, the North Miami Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) made strides in revising its commercial grant programs, aiming to boost local business growth, and approved substantial funding to support workforce training initiatives, notably a collaboration with Florida International University (FIU).

North Miami Magistrate Tackles Complex Business Compliance and Short-Term Rental Violations

Overview: During the North Miami Special Magistrate meeting, attention was given to ongoing compliance challenges faced by local businesses and property owners, as well as addressing the complexities of short-term rental violations. One focus of the session was the case involving a business previously known as Canadoes, now operating as I Stronga, which has struggled to secure the necessary documentation to operate legally within the city. The business, represented by Barry, has been operational for three years but encountered complications due to a name change and the transition to new city regulations, particularly the requirement to install a costly grease trap. Barry detailed the financial and bureaucratic hurdles faced, including spending over ten thousand dollars on plumbing services and submitting multiple applications that seemed to stall within the city’s processing system.

Aventura City Council Approves Development Plan for Gulfstream Park Amid Community Recognitions

Overview: The Aventura City Council meeting addressed a development agreement involving the Gulfstream Park Racing Association, approving a plan for a new zoning district that includes residential, commercial, and educational facilities. The meeting also saw the presentation of several community recognitions, including commendations for local residents’ contributions and achievements.

Sunny Isles Beach City Commission Deliberates on Overhaul of Development Bonus Programs

Overview: In a recent Sunny Isles Beach City Commission meeting, the focus was on evaluating and potentially overhauling the city’s bonus programs tied to development projects. The discussions concentrated on the need for clarity and updates in participation unit fees, the challenges posed by the current bonus structures, and the potential impact of these programs on the city’s development, particularly in the mixed-use resort district.