🌱 Happy Halloween + Ocean Drive Opens + Latin Restaurant Week

Good morning, neighbors! Happy Halloween to all who celebrate. Carlos Hernandez here with today's edition of the Miami Daily.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 82 Low: 71.

Here are the top stories today in Miami:

1. City of Miami commissioners voted this week to approve an ordinance that makes homeless encampments illegal. Activists rallied outside in protest, but it did not deter officials from passing the ordinance. (CBS Miami)

2. Almost 450,000 flood insurance policies in Monroe, Miami-Dade, and Broward counties will see an increase in premiums next year when FEMA moves to its new “Risk Rating 2.0” methodology. The increasing threat of sea level rise and heavier rainfalls brought on by climate change are the culprits. (NBC Miami)

3. The Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Biobank has reached a significant milestone in enrolling its 500th participant. Medical officials say understanding genetic variants and disease patterns in children will advance personalized medicine to better serve young patients. (Miami Today)

4. Miami Beach commissioners voted to reopen Ocean Drive to vehicular traffic this week, according to reMiamiBeach. The street was closed to cars in May 2020 due to the pandemic as part of plan for expanded seating areas for restaurants to help them during a difficult time. The street is only open in a single lane of traffic for now. (The Next Miami)

5. Latin Restaurant Week is coming for the second year in a row at over 30 Miami-Dade locations. The event will run from November 1st to November 15th and guests can enjoy deals all over Miami-Dade County. This year the Miami Dolphins are also joining the fun as well. (WSVN)

Today in Miami:

• Zoo Boo 2021. Families and kids ages 12 and under are invited to trick-or-treat in costumes, participate in costume contests, meet special characters, make Halloween crafts, see wild animals, get their Halloween goodies, and more. (10:00 AM)
• Halloween Drive Thru at IKEA Miami. (1:00 PM)
• City of South Miami and Miami Kids Magazine's Safe Streets Halloween Block Party. Enjoy a visit from the amazing Scooby Doo, FREE candy, prizes, music, pumpkin decorating, live entertainment, inflatables and more. (4:00 PM)
• Howl-O-Ween Coconut Grove. Check in on Fuller Street and get your first bag of treats. Enjoy live entertainment featuring Vanya Allen, characters of all types, tarot card readers, magicians, gift card giveaways and more. (4:00 PM)
• 6th Annual Monster Bar Crawl - Day Two. Crawl your way through Brickell's nightlife and enjoy specials. Don't forget to dress up in your best costume. (5:00 PM)

Miami Patch Notebook

• Miami-Dade Fire Rescue: Miami-Dade Fire Rescue is one of 11 host departments participating in the International Association of Fire Chiefs Fellowship Program. The six-month program places international firefighters in American host fire departments with the goal o..." (Facebook)
• Wynwood Miami: "It’s officially Halloween weekend! Witch Wynwood haunts are you attending?" (Twitter)
• Cobaya Miami: Friends of cobaya alert! Chef Niven Patel hosting F&W Best New Chefs dinner at Orno on November 10" (Twitter)
• Fatgirl Hedonist: "Today is Effe Cafe’s last day and my only regret is not eating more of these Cuban sandwich croissants." (Twitter)
• Mayor Francis Suarez: "What an amazing way to kick off the Halloween festivities with our whole community coming together to celebrate! Wishing everyone a safe and fun Halloween Weekend" (Twitter)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Sunday! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with a new update. If you're loving these newsletters, consider bringing some of your friends and neighbors into the fold. You can send them this link to subscribe.

— 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.

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Miami Daily? You can reach me at carlosreportsnews@gmail.com.