🌱 K9 Rit Retires + Mayor Matthew Pigatt Resigns + Casa Bella Residences

Hey, neighbors! Carlos Hernandez here with a fresh Miami Daily.

First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy, a stray t-storm. High: 81 Low: 69.

Here are the top stories today in Miami:

1. Opa-Locka Mayor Matthew Pigatt resigned during a commission meeting this week saying "I could not stop the corruption." Pigatt's resignation was not on the agenda and threw off attendees at the meeting on Wednesday. (CBS Miami)

2. The Army Corps of Engineers’ delivery of 830,000 cubic yards of sand to Miami Beach is ready to start this month. It is the most in a decade and the schedule depends on sea turtles and wildlife. The $40.5 million project is paid for by the federal government. (Miami Today)

3. A K9 named Rit with Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue is going into retirement. He retired earlier this year after serving since 2013 and then was brought out of retirement to help with the Surfside collapse. (WSVN)

4. Vaccine Mandate Fight Advances: A federal judge will hear arguments December 7th in Florida’s request for a preliminary injunction to block the Biden administration from requiring employees of federal contractors to be vaccinated against COVID-19. (Orlando Weekly)

5. A newly announced downtown Miami condo project called Casa Bella Residences by B&B Italia will rise 57 stories. Prices range from under $600,000 to around $2 million for non-penthouse units. (The Next Miami)

Today in Miami:

• 43rd Annual Key Biscayne Lighthouse Run. (7:40 AM)
• Feast with Gratitude. (11:00 AM)
• Building The Future Foundation's 12th Annual Tennis Tournament. (1:00 PM)
• 10th Annual Tequesta Chili Cook-Off and Beer Tasting Event. (2:00 PM)
• Ring in the Holidays! Gulfstream Park Village to Host its Annual ‘Symphony in Lights’ Holiday Celeb. (6:00 PM)

Miami Patch Notebook

• Miami HEAT: "Bam picked his own #MiamiMashup jersey. It’s your turn Sunday night at midnight, which number combination are you going with?" (Instagram)
• Miami Police Department: "Don't miss the best concert of the year with bands from all over the nation performing Saturday November 20th from 10 am - 10 pm at Regatta park. General admission is free, VIP tickets available. #Free #Concert @unitedfirstrepon..." (Facebook)
• Miami-Dade Fire Rescue: "Red Table Talk: The Estefans honored the victims of the Surfside condo collapse on their latest episode with stories of grief, survival and love. 82-year-old survivor Zulia Taub describes the horrifying moments when the building came cra..." (Facebook)
• Miami-Dade Parks: "SATURDAY - Join us for the grand opening celebration for the new fields and amenities at Kendall Soccer Park hosted by Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, Commissioner Javier D. Souto and Miami-Dade County Parks Director Maria I. Nardi! Zoo Mia..." (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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