🌱 Patio Bar & Pizza Now Open + American Airlines Hiring 700 People

Hello there, Miami. I'm Carlos Hernandez, here in your inbox per usual to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on around town. Today we'll cover these stories and more...

• 🍕 Patio Bar & Pizza, a new indoor/outdoor restaurant and bar, is now open in Fort Lauderdale's Flagler Village.
• 🦃 Miami Commissioner Manolo Reyes delivered 500 food bags to seniors on Tuesday.
• 🦟 Authorities will spray Hollywood and Pembroke Pines for mosquitoes today.

But first, today's weather:

An afternoon shower in spots. High: 80 Low: 70.

Here are the top stories in Miami today:

1. Patio Bar & Pizza is a new indoor and outdoor concept now open in the up-and-coming MASS District in Fort Lauderdale's Flagler Village at 901 Progresso Drive. It is the third concept from partners Brian Parenteau and Doug Herbst. Other concepts include DrYnk Bar & Lounge in Wilton Manors and Tulio’s Tacos & Tequila Bar. (Miami Patch)

2. Miami Commissioner Manolo Reyes on Tuesday delivered 500 food bags to seniors at the Smathers Plaza housing complex so those in need can have a good Thanksgiving holiday dinner. A thousand more bags are expected to be delivered before Thanksgiving for elderly, low-income people and in some schools to students. (WSVN)

3. Authorities are preparing to spray Hollywood and Pembroke Pines with bug poison over complaints of a swelling mosquito population. Tonight from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., Broward County Mosquito Control will spray larvicide. Controlling mosquitoes is important for battling Zika virus, yellow fever, dengue and chikungunya. (WPLG Local 10)

4. American Airlines plans to hire more than 700 new employees in Miami. The airline has hired more than 2,000 members in Miami since 2022, including 400 members in reservations. The airline services operate up to 335 daily flights to more than 140 destinations. (WSVN)

5. John Martin's, one of the longest-running restaurant and bars in South Florida, has reopened its doors with new ownership after closing in the middle of the pandemic. The concept is now being run by Emi Guerra and Alex Mantecon of Breakwater Hospitality Group. (Eater Miami)

Today in Miami:

• North Pole Marketplace at AC Hotel by Marriott Miami Dadeland. (9 a.m.)
• Thursdays On Tap at Bodega Coconut Grove. (4 p.m.)
• Food Truck Thursdays at Highland Oaks Park. (5 p.m.)
• Tree Lighting Ceremony at Dadeland Mall. (6 p.m.)
• R&B Thursday on South Beach at Uncut Miami. (8 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• City of Miami Commissioner Joe Carollo's attorneys are fighting to block witness statements in a lawsuit accusing him of abuse of power by two business owners in Little Havana. His lawyers hope the judge in the trial will remove statements from other officials. (Miami New Times)
• Miami-Dade County Public Schools shared: "Together, we can provide Miami-Dade County Public Schools students with a world-class education. Learn more about early giving for Give Miami Day to support critical programs in our district through the Foundation for New Education Initiatives." (Miami-Dade County Public Schools via Facebook)
• Miami-Dade Parks shared: "There' still time to register for Marlins Youth and Miami-Dade Parks’ final field day of the year! This free event is for kids between the ages of 6-14, will have drills and exercises that cover the fundamentals of playing baseball and softball." (Miami-Dade Parks via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with your next update!

— 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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