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Hello, neighbors! I'm here with your fresh copy of the Miami Patch newsletter, filled with everything you need to know about what's happening in town. Including updates on:

• Ukraine supporters gathered in Miami on Friday to mark one day since the start of the war against Russia.
• Brightline could connect Miami to Orlando by June of this year.
• Dale Street Food is opening at Time Out Miami with Cuban Asian cuisine on March 1.

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Here are the top stories in Miami today:

1. Supporters of Ukraine gathered Friday in South Florida at Hallandale Beach to rally in support of the nation at war one year after Ukraine was invaded by Russia. Locals reflected on their family members fighting at home and spoke about their desite for the war to end. (WSVN)
2. South Florida could have a direct connection to Orlando via high-speed rail by June of this year, according to Brightline. The service plans to eventually run 32 trains daily between Miami and Orlando. Most of the work on the line is done with progress at 90 percent, but the certification process is still underway. (TCPalm)
3. The 32nd Annual Asian Culture Festival is coming Saturday, March 4 and Sunday, March 5 to South Florida's Tropical Park at 7900 SW 40th Street. A number of Asian countries will be represented at the annul event. This year the Consulate General of Japan in Miami will be a platinum sponsor for the gathering and host a booth with origami, Japanese writing, Japanese cultural trivia, information on teaching English in Japan with JET, and more. Guests can also enjoy Japanese cultural performances. (Miami's Community Newspaper)
4. The remaining $2 million to $3 million from the tragic Surfside condo collapse settlement will be distributed to victims form the incident. It will be up to the victims how they use the remaining funds. The Dubai-based developer who acquired the land is also working on building a memorial of the incident at the site. (WPLG Local 10)
5. Chef Monika Domínguez is opening Dale Street Food on March 1 at Time Out Market Miami with her cousin Oriel. The concept will feature contemporary Cuban cuisine mixed with Asian flavors. Dishes will include ramen made with Cuban shredded beef, guava and cheese gyoza, and soy-glazed croquetas yakitori. Historically Havana had Asian influence as well with Chinese migrants settling there in the 1850s as laborers. (Time Out Miami, ThoughtCo.)

Today in Miami:

• Rocco's Tacos & Tequila Bar Walk MS Campaign. (8:30 a.m.)
• Cars & Croquetas For Cancer Research. (9 a.m.)
• Heart Health Walk 2023 at City Of North Miami Beach. (9 a.m.)
• Lincoln Road Farmers Market. (9 a.m.)
• Vizcaya Village Farmers Market at Vizcaya Museum And Gardens. (9 a.m.)

From my notebook:

• Miami Police Department shared: "We want give a big thank you to Diana Arteaga from Coke Florida for donating 5 laptops to 5 deserving individuals from Miami P.A.L . These laptops will greatly benefit these students in their future college careers." (Miami Police Department via Facebook)
• Miami-Dade Parks shared: "#InvasiveSpeciesWeek: The cane toad (also known as the bufo, giant or marine toad) is a large, nonnative amphibian that has been introduced into Florida. Cane toads are considered an invasive species and are poisonous to most animals that try to bite or consume them." (Miami-Dade Parks via Facebook)
• Miami-Dade County Public Schools shared: "Be #CollegeReady by attending #CollegeFairMiami on Sunday, March 5, 2023, and meet with representatives from different colleges and universities as you prepare for life after high school. Registration is now open." (Miami-Dade County Public Schools via Facebook)

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— Carlos Hernandez

About me: Hello my name is Carlos Hernandez and I am a food writer with over 10 years of experience in the industry. I write the food blog Carlos Eats (http://www.carloseats.com) and also contribute to several newspapers and magazines with food-related blogs and articles.

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