🌱 DeSantis Targets Hyatt Regency Miami Liquor License + Brickell St.

Hello, Miami. I'm here in your inbox per usual to get you caught up on everything you need to know about what's going on in town. Today you'll learn about these stories and more:

• Hyatt Regency Miami is facing a loss of their liquor license from the DeSantis administration over a drag show held last Christmas.
• A Florida alligator trapper recently filmed himself battling a 7-foot, 2-inch gator in Homestead.
• Miami could change Brickell Street to a one-way street, amid safety concerns.

But first, today's weather: Partly sunny, breezy and nice. High: 81 Low: 72.

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Here are the top stories in Miami today:

1. A Florida alligator trapper recently battled a 7-foot, 2-inch gator in the backyard of a Homestead home in South Florida, according to a video recording. Todd Hardwick of Pesky Critters Wildlife Control has more than 40 years of experience and captured to gator with his team. The video of the capture was shared on Facebook. (Miami Patch)
2. The administration of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is seeking to revoke the liquor license for Hyatt Regency Miami over a drag show held in December called "A Drag Queen Christmas." Losing the license could prove costly for the hotel next to Miami Convention Center. The DeSantis administration accused the venue, without providing evidence, of targeting children. A number of venues have recently become the target of liquor license battles with the state over drag show events that the state said are "perverted." (CBS Miami)
3. Homeowners in Northwest Miami-Dade are concerned a new development will destroy a local lake. Most of the land beneath the lake is owned by a company called Lake Sana Developments, according to WSVN. A decision is expected this week on the development plans. (WSVN)
4. Members of the Cuban national baseball team arrived in South Florida on Wednesday evening ahead of the next round of the World Baseball Classic. Protesters are expected to appear at the game. Miami Police asked everyone to respect each other's opinions without violence. (WPLG Local 10)
5. Miami commissioners could change Brickell Street to a one-way street after the death of a pedestrian. The change would change Southwest 9 Street to one-way traffic westbound and requires county approval to proceed, even if Miami commissioners approve it. (The Next Miami)

Today in Miami:

• Miami-Dade County Fair & Exposition. (all day)
• 30th Annual JohnMartin's St. Patrick's Street Festival. (4 p.m.)
• St. Patrick's Day Brickell Block Party at Tobacco Road By Kush. (4 p.m.)
• Miami Soca Weekend — Soca City at Historic Virginia Key Beach Park. (5 p.m.)
• 8th Annual St. Patrick's Day Bar Crawl In Brickell at Blackbird Ordinary. (5 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Miami-Dade Fire Rescue shared: "Join us on Friday, March 17 as we welcome the newest members of MDFR during the Recruit MDFR Class 151 Graduation Ceremony. Watch live at 10 a.m. on our Facebook or at https://vimeo.com/event/2983432." (Miami-Dade Fire Rescue via Facebook)
• Miami-Dade Parks shared: "🎨💚🌊 A special thanks to Publix for assisting Miami-Dade Parks with community service projects in honor of Publix Serves Week. Volunteers from Publix refreshed art installations at Homestead Bayfront Park and took part in coastal cleanups at Crandon Park and Homestead Bayfront Park." (Miami-Dade Parks via Facebook)
• Miami-Dade Public Library System shared: "Miami-Dade County Commissioner Micky Steinberg unveiled her new library poster this morning at the Northeast Dade – Aventura Branch Library. The poster promoting literacy and reading will also be displayed at the Bay Harbor Islands, North Shore and Sunny Isles Beach Branch Libraries in District 4." (Miami-Dade Public Library System via Facebook)
• Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce shared: "Join us for our 2023 South Florida Economic Summit on March 28 at Rusty Pelican as we discuss Workforce and Talent Development, the Economic Outlook in South Florida, the Economic Impact of Crypto Currency Crimes in Miami and What Banks are Doing to Prepare for 2023." (Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday off right! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow with your next update.

— 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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