🌱 Brightline Train Tragic Death + Jazz In The Gardens Headliners Announced

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Here are the top stories today in Miami:

1. A new brewery and restaurant called Off Site has been announced by Steve Santana of Taquiza and Adam Darnell of Boxelder. The restaurant will focus on American-style cuisine including house-smoked wings, extra large hot dogs, and Santana’s popular "Super Good Chicken Sandwich." (Eater Miami)

2. A woman who was in her early 70s has died after she was struck by a Brightline train in Fort Lauderdale on Monday morning. The incident occurred around 8 a.m. at the railroad crossing at 100 Northwest 6th Street. (NBC Miami)

3. Mary J. Blige, H.E.R., Rick Ross and the Isley Brothers are set to headline Jazz in the Gardens, Miami Gardens' mega jazz and R&B music festival, in March of 2022. Other stars on the list include SWV, The Roots with special guest T-Pain, Stokely, Jonathan McReynolds, Mike Phillips and Mark Allen Felton. (Miami Times)

4. Virgin Voyages' Scarlet Lady is making its grand debut in Miami. The ship offers over 20 eateries on board ranging from Michelin-starred menus to Korean barbecue at sea, wellness programming, and an adult-only experience. The inaugural season will sail through the Caribbean and Mexico. All guests will be tested for COVID-19 prior to boarding, paid for by the brand for the safest experience possible. (Ocean Drive)

5. Michael Bentolila is Aventura's fourth Chief of Police. Bonilla joined the Aventura Police Department in 1997, soon after it was created. He is succeeding Bryan Pegues, who is now working as Aventura Deputy City Manager. (Miami's Community News)

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Today in Miami:

• North Pole Pajama Party At Museum Of Discovery And Science. (9:00 AM)
• OneBlood Blood Drive At Arcola Lakes Branch Library. (10:00 AM)
• Loop Diaries: An Immersive Exhibition At The Contemporary Art Modern Project. (12:00 PM)
• End of Year Miami Bash Presented By NOMA South Florida At AIA Miami. (6:00 PM)
• Zoo Lights Miami At Zoo Miami. (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Miami-Dade Public Library System: "Did you know that the Civic Center Porta Kiosk was the world’s first library built on an elevated transit system? Learn more about #MDPLS’s smallest branch at https://bddy.me/3GCP83T. #MDPLS50" (Facebook)
• Miami-Dade Parks: "Thanks to Chairman Jose “Pepe” Diaz and all involved in the Marine Toys for Tots Toy Drive, children in need will have joy of Christmas this year that every child deserves.🎁🎄#HappyHolidays" (Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Buena Vista West: Dog missing a week now. 😭 Her name is Maedae. She has a chip and tag — very friendly brown and black with one brown eye and one blue 206-962-0748. (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, The Lakes: Foster kitten up for adoption! Posting for a friend in the Hammocks. This adorable and affectionate female kitten (8 weeks old) is ready for adoption. Her sister has already found a home and allergies prevent the fostering home from k..." (Nextdoor)

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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.