🌱 E11EVEN Hotel & Residences Approved + NFL's Odell Beckham Jr.

Hi all! Carlos Hernandez here with your fresh copy of the Miami Daily, filled with all the local news you need to know right now. In today's issue, you'll find news about these stories and more:

• 🚒 Zoo Miami visited Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Station 43 over the weekend to show their support.
• 🚓 NFL free agent Odell Beckham Jr. was removed by police from a plane on Sunday at Miami International Airport this weekend.
• 🏨 E11EVEN Hotel & Residences has been approved for development.

But first, today's weather:

Decreasing clouds and humid. High: 84 Low: 75.

Here are the top stories today in Miami:

1. E11EVEN Hotel & Residences has been approved for development by Miami's Urban Development Review Board. The condo hotel plans 427 units as well as 42,000 square feet of commercial space at 20 NE 11th St. A warrant is required for any new construction within Miami Worldcenter and is being sought by developers. (Miami Today)

2. Zoo Miami visited Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Station 43 on Saturday to honor their service. Zoo Miami has partnered with MDFR for decades. "It has been an invaluable partnership," said Zoo Miami Communications Director Ron Magill. (WPLG Local 10)

3. NFL free agent Odell Beckham Jr. was removed by police from a plane on Sunday before takeoff at Miami International Airport after refusing to buckle his seatbelt and appeared to be unconscious, according to officials. Flight called fire rescue and police to ensure that Beckham would be alright, according to a witness. (NBC Miami)

4. One person has died in a trailer fire early Sunday morning at SW 344 St. and 187 Ave. Two other people were hospitalized in the incident. It is unknown if the fire impacted other structures as of Sunday evening. (Miami Patch)

5. The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has committed $103.5 million towards Miami-Dade’s Northeast Corridor rail project, according to Brightline. Broward County is also being provided $74.3 million towards its commuter rail project from Aventura to Fort Lauderdale. (The Next Miami)

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Today in Miami:

• Cafecito Mundial at Vaco Studio. (8 a.m.)
• ART WEEK | THE HARVESTERS at The Bass. (9 a.m.)
• Sarau Da Copa at Miami Ironside. (10 a.m.)
• Miami Art Week Art Basel Kickoff: Tiki Painting Party & Happy Hour! at Esotico Miami. (5 p.m.)
• Happy Hour at Bodega South Beach. (6 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Arts & Business Council of Miami shared: "Spectrum Miami and Red Dot Miami art fairs return to Mana Wynwood Convention Center, offering a “Two Fairs Under One Roof” experience for both exhibitors and art enthusiasts during this year’s Miami Art Week." (Arts & Business Council of Miami via Facebook)
• Page Six has a guide up to the biggest parties and events to check out Art Basel Miami this year. Events include the Young Arts cocktail party, Case Del Sol's Miami Art Week Yacht Installation, and more. (Page Six)
• Media reports suggest Inter Miami FC is very close to signing soccer superstar Lionel Messi. The deal would make the 35-year-old the highest paid player in the history of the MLS. (CBS Miami)

You're officially in the loop for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another 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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