🌱 Cuba Freedom Protest + Amazon Delivery Van Robbery + Bonci Pizza Wynwood

Morning, Miami! Here's everything you need to know to get this Monday started off right.

First, today's weather:

Pleasant with periods of sun. High: 77 Low: 71.

Here are the top stories today in Miami:

1. Hundreds of South Floridians showed up to fight for freedom in Cuba on Sunday morning at Tamiami Park. Activists have also been asked to protest at their homes by banging pots and pans to support the Civic March in Cuba that will take place today, November 15th. (WSVN)

2. Police have arrested the man they said stole an Amazon delivery van in southwest Miami-Dade County. 37-year-old Lee Garzen-Vidale has been charged with armed carjacking and armed robbery. (WPLG Local 10)

3. Donations Needed: South Florida food banks are struggling to meet demand this holiday season. It’s Thanksgiving drive yielded just ten thousand pounds of food compared to a year ago when 17,000 pounds of food were donated. (CBS Miami)

4. Roman pizza Chef Gabriele Bonci has opened Bonci Pizza in Wynwood. Bonci is credited with putting Roman pizza on the map and was a favorite of the late Anthony Bourdain. Bonci's popular concept Pizzarium in Rome is located right by the Vatican walls and has a cult following in Italy. (Eater Miami)

5. Botánico Gin and Cookhouse has brought one of the best cocktails in Spain to South Florida's Coconut Grove. Gin is the star and creations include ingredients such as lavender, lemon, hibiscus flower, nutmeg and lemon grass. Food options include ceviche, sea scallops, botanico key lime pie, churros, and more. (SocialMiami.com)

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Today in Miami:

• Innovation in Fintech (Miami). (9:00 AM)
• Little Havana Cultural Walking and Food Tour. (10:00 AM)
• World Nanotechnology Summit. (10:00 AM)
• The Official Art Deco Walking Tour by the Miami Design Preservation League. (10:30 AM)
• Monday Movie Night at The Sagamore South Beach. (7:00 PM)

Miami Patch Notebook

• Miami HEAT: "This guy has things under control" (Instagram)
• Miami-Dade Public Library System: "It’s #WorldKindnessDay! From a simple smile to including others when we play, Kind: A Book About Kindness explores the many ways to we can show kindness. Check out this delightful book and our other #MDPLSStaffPicks at..." (Facebook)
• Miami-Dade Parks: "Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the grand opening of the new fields at Kendall Soccer Park! This project was made possible with the support of Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, Commissioner Javier D. ..." (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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