🌱 Patch AM: What Miami Beach bans on the sand this holiday week

Coffee in hand, Miami Beach? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• What Miami Beach bans on the sand this holiday week
• How a Miami Beach deli break-in became a hate crime case
• How are Miami Beach’s cruising drivers confusing delivery robots?

Also on today's calendar: Boho Sundays ft Santelises and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: How many sheep does it take to make a sweater? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 76 and low of 68 degrees.
• Sunday: Sunshine and pleasant, temps: high: 76, low: 68.
• Monday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 76 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Can you swim nude at the beach? Smoke or drink? See the rules in Miami (miamiherald.com) — Heading to the sand in Miami Beach? This guide breaks down the city’s smoking ban, beach hours, alcohol rules, and what’s prohibited on the sand, plus where dogs are welcome. It also explains nearby nude and pet-friendly options across Miami-Dade beaches.
   

2. Man accused of breaking into Jewish deli in Miami Beach faces hate crime charges (wsvn.com) — A Miami Beach deli on West 41st Street suffered thousands of dollars in damage after police say a man shattered its front glass and was later found inside. Detectives have now tied him to damage at nearby Temple Beth Sholom, leading to upgraded hate crime charges. The suspect remains in custody as the investigation continues.
   

3. Robots are like us: struggling with baby goats, car nightmares, and LA-to-Miami Beach culture shock (fortune.com subscription) — Miami Beach drivers’ laid-back cruising style is forcing sidewalk delivery robots to relearn how to navigate local streets after being programmed for Los Angeles’ more aggressive traffic. A Serve Robotics executive explains how these bots adapt to city-specific walking and driving patterns, from baby goats in LA to culture shock on South Beach sidewalks, while also helping cities spot potholes and accessibility issues.
   

4. Zoë Buckman's Intimate Embroideries Claim Space for Memory, Grief and Jewish Identity (observer.com) — Tied to Art Basel Miami Beach, Zoë Buckman’s latest show at Mindy Solomon Gallery uses embroidered textiles to explore Jewish identity, grief, and intergenerational trauma. The Brooklyn artist reclaims domestic materials to address censorship, antisemitism, and how women’s stories and memories are preserved—or erased—within contemporary art and wider culture.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Miami Beach

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday December 28

• Boho Sundays ft Santelises
  BOHO House Miami, 111 NE 20th St, Miami
  9:00 pm

Wednesday December 31

• Orchestra Miami's NYE Celebration
  Collins Park, 2100 Collins Ave, Miami Beach
  8:00 pm

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Other local events

Sunday December 28

• Beach Fit Camp at 64th Street Beach
  64th Street Beach - on the sand, meet near the lifeguard tower with a towel or mat and water
  7:30 am
• Lincoln Road Farmers Market
  Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce , 1920 Meridian Ave , Miami Beach
  9:00 am
• The Shop | Holiday Pop Up at The Bass
  The Bass , 2100 Collins Ave , Miami Beach
  3:00 pm

Monday December 29

• Beach Fit Camp at 64th Street Beach
  64th Street Beach - on the sand, meet near the lifeguard tower with a towel or mat and water
  6:30 am
• Zumba at Altos Del Mar Park in North Beach
  Altos Del Mar Park , 76th Street and Collins Avenue , Miami Beach
  8:00 am
• Group Fitness Workout at Altos Del Mar Park
  Altos Del Mar Park , 76th St and Collins Ave , Miami Beach
  9:00 am

Tuesday December 30

• Beach Fit Camp at 64th Street Beach
  64th Street Beach - on the sand, meet near the lifeguard tower with a towel or mat and water
  6:30 am

Wednesday December 31

• Group Fitness Workout at Altos Del Mar Park
  Altos Del Mar Park , 76th St and Collins Ave , Miami Beach
  6:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday December 27

• Zumba at Lummus Park on South Beach
  Lummus Park , 13th Street and Ocean Drive , Miami Beach
  9:00 am
• Group Fitness Workout at Altos Del Mar Park
  Altos Del Mar Park , 76th St and Collins Ave , Miami Beach
  9:30 am
• Introduction to Computers
  Edison Center Branch -
  10:30 am
• Project Saturdays
  North Central Branch -
  1:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• A semi-truck fire on I-95 South after NW 79th St in Miami has caused significant traffic delays, with only the express lanes open.
  5:51AM on Dec 26: A vehicle fire was reported on I-95 South at NW 79th Street in Miami, Miami-Dade County. (Nextdoor )
• A crash on 95 Express North in Miami-Dade County before Golden Glades Park & Ride has closed all lanes.
  1:18PM on Dec 25: A crash on 95 Express North before Golden Glades Park & Ride in Miami-Dade County has closed all lanes. (Nextdoor )

• Ross Stores posted a job opening for Early Morning Stock Associate in Miami Beach. Apply here.
• Marriott International posted a job opening for Shipping & Receiving Clerk in Miami Beach. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Miami Beach here.

Ok Miami Beach! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I have no idea. I didn’t even know sheep could knit.
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