🌱 Lincoln Road Clock Tower Renovations + The Hampton Social Expanding

Hi all! I'm Carlos Hernandez, here with your fresh copy of the Miami Daily, filled with all the local news you need to know right now. Today you'll read about:

• 🎅🏻 The Deering Estate Foundation's fifth annual "Mistletoe & Martinis" holiday event is coming Dec. 9.
• 🕰️ Renovations are planned for the iconic clock tower on Lincoln Road in South Beach.
• 🍹 A Chicago-based restaurant group is bringing two locations of The Hampton Social to South Florida.

But first, today's weather:

Some rain and a t-storm. High: 79 Low: 72.

Here are the top stories in Miami today:

1. The iconic clock tower on Lincoln Road in South Beach is planning to undergo a renovation from one of the top design architects in the world. Lord Norman Foster’s Foster + Partners is overseeing design with Kobi Karp. A hearing with the Historic Preservation Board is planned for Tuesday, Dec. 13. (The Next Miami)

2. A Miami woman has been arrested for her role in redirecting payments from the Florida Retirement System to her own personal bank account, authorities announced Friday. Authorities said the woman redirected payments of up to $185,558.27 over a 12-year period. She is facing three counts of wire fraud and two counts of aggravated identity theft. (WPLG Local 10)

3. The Deering Estate Foundation's fifth annual "Mistletoe & Martinis" holiday event at Deering Estate is Friday, Dec. 9, from 7:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. It will feature a 1920s theme to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the construction of the Stone House. (Miami's Community News)

4. The North Palm Beach Village Council in South Florida passed new restrictions on two-story homes in late October, including a 30-foot height cap on two-story homes, according to the Palm Beach Post. Residents complained about ugly housing being built in the area. (Subscription: The Real Deal Miami)

5. Chicago-based group Parker Hospitality is expanding into South Florida in 2023 with two new locations of The Hampton Social, known as the "Rosé All Day" restaurant and bar. The Hampton Social's Miami location will open in the spring in the former Fado Irish Pub space at 901 S. Miami Ave. A Delray Beach location is planned for January 2023. (Subscription: South Florida Business Journal)

Today in Miami:

• Holiday Artisan Market at Miami Beach Botanical Garden. (9 a.m.)
• Vizcaya Village Farmers Market at Vizcaya Museum & Gardens. (9 a.m.)
• CDTC's 30th Annual Thanksgiving Basket Brigade. (9 a.m.)
• Turkey Donuts Class (Ages 2-8 w/ Caregiver) at Taste Buds Kitchen. (10 a.m.)
• Heritage Fuego Festival 2022 at Biltmore Hotel Miami Coral Gables. (5 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Miami-Dade Fire Rescue shared: "On Thursday and Friday of this week, the members of Recruit Class 150 made a trip to Kendall-Tamiami Airport for a visit to Air Rescue Station 24. apt. Alex Vazquez took the class through the stringent procedures followed by Air Rescue personnel, all designed to protect not only the crew, but the helicopters as well." (Miami-Dade Fire Rescue via Facebook)
• Miami Police Department shared: "Big thanks to everyone who participated in the Hope For The Warriors charity ride from Miami to Key West. They were able to generate over $20,000 in donations that will go towards helping our Veterans." (Miami Police Department via Facebook)
• Miami-Dade County Public Schools shared: "Friendly reminder! All Miami-Dade County Public Schools students and 10-month employees will enjoy a weeklong Fall Recess this year, from Nov.21 to the 25." (Miami-Dade County Public Schools via Facebook)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll see you soon.

— 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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