🌱 Oolite Arts New Building + Miami-Dade Mayor Declares Housing Crisis

Happy Wednesday, neighbors! Let's get you all caught up on what's happening locally to start today off on an informed note.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and pleasant. High: 82 Low: 77.

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Here are the top five stories today in Miami:

1. In Florida, 4 new billionaires joined the Forbes World's Billionaires List from a year ago. 27-year-old Ryan Breslow of Miami, an e-commerce software businessman, is new to the list with a net worth of $2 billion. Also joining the elite in South Florida is Paul Saville of Palm Beach, who leads Virginia-based NVR, one of the largest home builders in the country, worth $1.6 billion. There are a total of 77 billionaires living in Florida on the list. (Miami Patch)

2. An investigation is underway after a fire that broke out in a Miami apartment building led to Miami Fire Rescue and police discovering illegal drugs inside a unit at 79th Street and Northeast Bayshore Court at around 8 p.m. on Monday. No injuries were reported. (WSVN)

3. A student was detained after a weapon was confiscated at a school in Oakland Park Tuesday, authorities said. Broward Sheriff's Office officials confirmed a student was detained at Sunfire High School on West Oakland Park Boulevard. The student is cooperating with the investigation, according to police. (NBC Miami)

4. Oolite Arts has announced plans to build a new Miami headquarters at 75 NW 72nd Street. The new facility will have an energy-conscious design, including skylights, solar chimneys, wind catchers (for passive cooling), vegetation for cooling, and rainwater tanks, all designed for LEED certification. (The Next Miami)

5. Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava declared a housing crisis on Friday, setting the stage for the county to distribute $41 million in federal funds as rental assistance. Miami rents climbed 38% in 2021, the highest gain nationwide, according to a Zumper report. (The Real Deal Miami)

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Today in Miami:

• Senator Marco Rubio's Mobile Office at West Flagler Branch. (10:00 AM)
• Video Game Afternoons at Allapattah Branch Library. (3:00 PM)
• Studio Art Sessions at The Bass. (3:00 PM)
• DJ Basics For Beginners at Miami-Dade Main Public Library. (3:00 PM)
• Polynesian Nights at B Ocean Resort. (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Snake bite season runs from April to October in Florida, as we see an increase in snake activity in our community along with an increase in bites. (Facebook)
• On Friday, Miami-Dade Parks staff along with District 10 Commissioner, Senator Souto, and Miami-Dade’s Cultural Affairs Dept. cut the ribbon ✂️for Tropical Park’s East Park, a new open-air venue for community events and activities. (Facebook)
• Join Miami-Dade County Public Schools in celebrating the positive impact that volunteers have on the lives of students during National Volunteer Month and all year long. Become a life changer at Miami-Dade County Public Schools by becoming a volunteer. (Facebook)
• Congratulations to The Cat Café for its Better Beach Nomination.👏 The Cat Café South Beach is a beach-themed, family friendly attraction and a giant foster home for about 23 rescued adoptable cats from Miami Beach. (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.