🌱 Dr. Rosalind Osgood Resigns From School Board + Slamdance + Cry Baby Creamery

Happy Sunday, Miami! Let's get this day started. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening today in Miami.

First, today's weather:

Sunshine and beautiful. High: 75 Low: 64.

Here are the top stories in Miami today:

1. Broward School Board Chair Dr. Rosalind Osgood has resigned from her seat on the board to run for an empty state Senate seat after a contentious fight with Governor DeSantis over mask rules in schools. Florida's resign-to-run law is the reason for her resignation. Governor Ron DeSantis will pick her replacement on the school board that will last through at least summer. (CBS Miami)

2. Slamdance wrapped up its first year in Miami Beach. It featured 18 films from filmmakers in 9 countries for screening at the debut event held at Miami Beach's North Beach Bandshell. The film event will return next year. (RE:MiamiBeach)

3. Wynwood is still waiting for transportation officials to pick a location for rapid transit in the population dense area. The chairman of Wynwood Business Improvement District says the private sector is committed to working with the county to help shield the cost of building a transit station and was hoping for progress by early 2022. (Miami Today)

4. Cry Baby Creamery is a new speakeasy-inspired shop offering handcrafted ice cream and sweets in Palmetto Bay. The shop has a focus on partnerships with local creators including Per'la Coffee and Exquisito Chocolate. Flavors include Pastelito, Espumita Boss, Party Animal, Milk & Cookies, and more. (Miami New Times)

5. Florida State Senator Joe Gruters (R-Sarasota) wants to strip away the Florida Department of Health's authority to mandate vaccines for state residents. The senator's bill is identical to two state house bills as the battle over vaccine mandates continues. (Patch Sarasota)

Today in Miami:

• FREE Japanese Festival November 7, 2021. (10:00 AM)
• The Yoga Experience with Vanessa Escote by Bazar en Cinco. (12:00 PM)
• Houston Texans at Miami Dolphins. Hard Rock Stadium. (1:00 PM)
• "De Paso" By Casa Patas Foundation at Miami Dade County Auditorium. (3:00 PM)
• MOAD Talks Live with artist Jorge Pardo and Senior Curator Lynne Cooke. (3:00 PM)

Miami Patch Notebook

• Miami HEAT: "Time to get your creative juices flowing - Tap the link in our bio to customize your fav player’s #MiamiMashup jersey NOW." (Instagram)
• Miami-Dade County Public Schools: "Congratulations Alberto Carvalho on being honored as one of Twelve Good Men by Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC). This well-deserved recognition honors your leadership, invaluable contributions and commitment to helping our community." (Facebook)
• Miami-Dade Parks: "Miami-Dade County RER Department hosted the 39th Annual #Baynanza! This was a celebration of Biscayne Bay and its significance as one of our most important ecological systems in South Florida. Baynanza Biscayne Bay C..." (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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