🌱 South FL Residential Market Drops 30% + FilmGate Interactive Fest

Hello, friends! I'm here with your fresh copy of the Miami Daily, filled with all the local information you need to know right now. Including updates on...

• 📉 South Florida's residential real estate market closings fell 30 percent in October, continuing sharp declines.
• 🎅 Simon Santa Photo Experience is returning to Miami International Mall in December.
• 🚓 An off-duty Miami-Dade police officer was arrested for allegedly driving drunk behind the wheel over the weekend.

But first, today's weather:

Humid with a t-storm in spots. High: 83 Low: 73.

Here are the top stories today in Miami:

1. South Florida's residential real estate market continued to take a beating in October with closings falling nearly 30 percent amid high interest weeks and a risk of recession. The sharp decline follows a 20 percent drop in August and 25 percent drop in September. (The Real Deal - Miami)

2. An off-duty Miami-Dade police officer was arrested in Hollywood early Sunday morning for allegedly being drunk behind the wheel of a marked cruiser, according to police. The officer is now suspended with pay, according to his employer. (WPLG Local 10)

3. Record rain over the weekend left parts of South Florida flooded well into late Sunday evening. City of Miami was prepared with pumps to help relieve the streets of the water. Trucks worked overtime to help control the problem. (WSVN)

4. Santa visits are returning for families as part of the Simon Santa Photo Experience at Miami International Mall. Santa arrives on Dec. 2 and will be available until Christmas Eve. The experience will be open from Monday to Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. Santa will also join other events at the mall. (Miami's Community News)

5. The Ninth FilmGate Interactive Media Festival is returning to Miami Art Week 2022. The festival will run from Nov. 28 and Dec. 5 and feature creators, producers, tech companies, and access to over 30 interactive experiences, 15 labs and talks, interactive exhibits, and more. (Miami's Community News)

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Today in Miami:

• 4th Annual Community Turkey Drive at Roots Collective Black House 2.0. (10 a.m.)
• World Cup Watchparty México vs Polonia at Bottled Blonde Miami. (10 a.m.)
• Watch The Cup Watch Party: World Cup — Mexico Vs. Poland at The Wynwood Marketplace. (11 a.m.)
• FIFA World Cup Viewing at Seaspice. (11 a.m.)
• French Patisserie Class (Ages 9-13) at Taste Buds Kitchen. (1 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Looking for somewhere to eat at Miami International Airport? Eater Miami has a new guide up on where to eat and drink in one of the busiest airports in the nation. Options include Cafe Versailles, Juan Valdes Cafe, Wynwood Warehouse Bar, and more. (Eater Miami)
• DTLR has teamed up with Teens Exercising Extraordinary Success (T.E.E.S.) and Headliner Market Group to hand out 10,000 pounds of fresh produce, nonperishable items and 300 turkeys to hundreds of local families in Miami. (Press Release Desk)
• The Miami Guide has a list up of the best art fairs and museums at Art Basel Miami 2022. (The Miami Guide)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday. 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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