🌱 Miami Officials Attack Billy Corben + Paper Menu Mandate Planned

Hi there, Miami! I'm here in your inbox today to get you up to speed on everything you need to know about what's going on in town. Today's briefing includes updates on...

• Miami government officials are attacking Billy Corben over a lawsuit launched against Miami City Attorney Victoria Mendez.
• A Miami-Dade official wants to mandate physical paper menus in restaurants to be more inclusive.
• A new development in South Florida being designed by a Tokyo firm plans to include Japanese architecture and design.

But first, today's weather: Clouds and sunshine. High: 85 Low: 71.

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Here are the top stories in Miami today:

1. Miami Commissioner Joe Carollo has accused Billy Corben of being paid to speak out about a lawsuit against Miami City Attorney Victoria Mendez. Mendez is accused of pressuring a local resident to sell their home below market value using her power with the city. Carollo said without evidence, "Mr. Corben is a pay for play individual that has been getting paid for some time to attack this city and so many of us." (NBC Miami)
2. Miami-Dade commissioner Eileen Higgens wants to mandate physical menus in restaurants amid an uptick in QR code menus during the pandemic. Higgins said a lack of paper menus impacts children and the elderly and that using paper menus would be more inclusive. (CBS Miami)
3. A Miami-Dade Schools police officer was hospitalized on Thursday after crashing into a tree in Miami. The incident happened near Northwest 46th Street and Eighth Avenue. (WSVN)
4. Miami-Dade County has launched a program that will issue loans of up to $50,000 to help residents who live in their condos full-time to help them perform building repairs and rehabilitation, according to the county. To qualify, the maximum amount of annual income is $95,610 for a single household, $109,200 for a two-person household, and $122,920 for a three-person household. (The Real Deal - Miami)
5. A new 21-story development at 7918 West Drive inspired by Japanese living and architecture has broken ground. The project is being designed by One Designs Co. Ltd, a Tokyo-based architectural design firm and units start at $1.8 million. The development will include a swimming pool, fitness center, garden, club room, and fully equipped chef's kitchen. (The Next Miami)

Today in Miami:

• Scott Miller's Palmetto Bay Farmer's Market. (9 a.m.)
• Superfancon 5: Comic Books, Collectibles, & Toy Show. (9 a.m.)
• Watch The Fort Lauderdale St. Patrick’s Day Parade at Hooters — Beach Place. (9 a.m.)
• Miami Beach Garden Tour at Miami Beach Botanical Garden. (10 a.m.)
• Code/Art Fest 2023 at The Idea Center. (10:30 a.m.)

From my notebook:

• Miami Police Department shared: "On Monday, March 13, we will begin accepting applications for a detention officer." (Miami Police Department via Facebook)
• Miami Police Department shared: "The world baseball classic has arrived in Miami, here are some things you should know." (Miami Police Department via Facebook)
• Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce shared: "We are counting down the days till our 9th Annual City National Better Beach Awards. Get your tickets today. Join us in celebrating this year's finalists🤩 at the Loews Miami Beach Hotel on Friday, April 21 at 11 a.m." (Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Sienna - Grove Villas shared: "LOST DOG! My 13-year-old male schnauzer/yorkee mix sneaked out at 2 p.m. March 7 and I haven’t found him since. Please contact me at 305-546-9018 if you have any information." (Nextdoor)

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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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