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🌱 Patch AM: What advice Miami-Dade’s chamber chief has for the county’s youth
Coming up on the Miami Patch calendar: Journey of Joy: A Kids Event @ IKEA Miami

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In today's newsletter:
- What advice Miami-Dade’s chamber chief has for the county’s youth
- How did a $400K Lamborghini vanish from a new Miami rental?
Also on today's calendar: Journey of Joy: A Kids Event @ IKEA Miami and 9 more events.
Find out what's happening in Miamifor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in Miamifor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Wednesday: Sunshine, breezy and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 68 degrees.
- Thursday: Partly sunny and nice, temps: high: 79, low: 66.
- Friday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 78 and low of 61 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• The Strive305 Economic Fellowship Podcast – Episode 4 (communitynewspapers.com) — A new Strive305 Economic Fellowship podcast episode spotlights a conversation between a student-led nonprofit leader and the president of the Miami-Dade Chamber of Commerce about guiding young people in Miami-Dade. The discussion focuses on civic engagement, business leadership, and advice for local youth looking to get involved and build their futures here.
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• Renter steals $400K Lamborghini from luxury car rental business in Miami (wsvn.com) — A Miami luxury car rental shop says a customer never brought back a $400,000 Lamborghini STO, just days after the family-owned business opened on Northwest Seventh Court. Police are tracking the missing car across Miami-Dade, and the owners are offering a reward alongside Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers for tips that help recover the vehicle. Residents are urged to report any information anonymously.
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📸 Around Miami
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Miami
★ Featured events ★
- Journey of Joy: A Kids Event @ IKEA Miami
1801 NW 117th Ave, Miami
12:00 pm
Saturday January 3
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Other local events
- Christmas Day Brunch
Mayfair Grill , 3000 Florida Ave , Miami
10:00 am - Family Drop-in Game Time: Board Games & More
Main Library - Children's Department
3:00 pm - Art this Holiday Season: Gabriela Esquivel Brings Art to Life on Lincoln Road
Euclid Oval , 660 Lincoln Rd , Miami Beach
4:00 pm - Meaningful Conversations
Main Library -
3:00 pm - Miracle at Carousel Club at Gulfstream Park November 21st - December 28th
Carousel Club , 901 S Federal Hwy , Hallandale Beach
2:00 pm - Historic Biltmore Hotel Tours
The Biltmore Hotel , 1200 Anastasia Avenue , Coral Gables
2:00 pm - Ocean Drive Promenade Series: Electric Piquete
Lummus Park, Lummus Park between 14th Street and 14th Place, Miami Beach, FL 33139
5:00 pm - Candlelight: Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
Jungle Island , 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail , Miami
6:30 pm - Boho Sundays ft Santelises
BOHO House Miami , 111 NE 20th St , Miami
9:00 pm - Candlelight Open Air: Rings and Dragons
Jungle Island, Jungle Island, Miami, Florida 33132
9:00 pm - Beach Yoga
5th Street Beach Yoga Lifeguard Stand on the actual beach Miami, Florida 33139
8:00 am
Thursday December 25
Friday December 26
Saturday December 27
Sunday December 28
Monday December 29
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hooters and Vernon Carey Deliver 300 Stuffed Animals and Books to Children in Fort Lauderdale —Ilona Wolpin Read on Patch
- Step Right Up for the Jack & Jill Center Flip Flops on the Boardwalk —Ilona Wolpin Read on Patch
- Step Right Up for the Jack & Jill Center Flip Flops on the Boardwalk —Ilona Wolpin Read on Patch
- Albizu University Hosts International Training Program for Colombian National Police at Miami-Dade Campus —South Florida Updates Read on Patch
- Please help!
Our kitten is lost. Help us find him. A reward will be given. (Nextdoor Villas Southwind) - FOUND PET in Renaissance Ranches neighborhood last night 12/21/2025.
UPDATE: It’s a girl. She’s friendly and a little scared. If she is your pet, or know any information please contact me at 7869423990 (Nextdoor Renaissance Ranches)
- Worldwide Flight Services, Inc. posted a job opening for Ramp Clerk CDL - MIA 0475 in Miami. Apply here.
- Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts posted a job opening for Banquet Houseman in Miami. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Miami here.
🗞 Nearby News
Miami Beach
- The Italian restaurant with only one menu item opens new location in Miami Beach (miamiherald.com)
- Miami Beach kicks site of fire station back to a community center (miamitodaynews.com)
- This Miami Beach seafood restaurant with Key West vibes is closing for good (miamiherald.com)
Coral Gables
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-- The Patch AM Team
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