🌱 Patch AM: What will state auditors uncover inside Miami Beach’s billion-dollar city government?

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In today's newsletter:

• What will state auditors uncover inside Miami Beach’s billion-dollar city government?
• How a Miami Beach captain times moonrise for incredible fishing

Also on today's calendar: Winter Whispers Concert and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Jimmy, did you crash on your bike again? You’ve lost a tooth! 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Cloudy with a t-storm or two, with a high of 78 and low of 68 degrees.
• Monday: Cloudy, showers around; windy, temps: high: 75, low: 68.
• Tuesday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 75 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Miami Beach to face audit from state after lawmaker alleges ‘mismanagement' (flcourier.com) — State lawmakers have ordered a formal operational audit of Miami Beach’s nearly $1 billion city government after local Rep. Fabian Basabe alleged financial mismanagement and poor transparency. City leaders say they already undergo rigorous reviews and welcome the chance to cooperate, while the state auditor will now scrutinize spending, procurement, capital projects, and other operations that affect residents’ taxes and services.
   

• Moon over Miami might be the best time to catch fish (miamiherald.com) — A veteran captain who ran charters from Miami Beach for decades explains why timing your trips around moonrise can dramatically improve your chances of hooking everything from tarpon to dolphin. By understanding how lunar cycles affect feeding periods, local anglers can better plan early-morning or nighttime outings for the hottest bite windows.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Miami Beach

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday December 13

• Winter Whispers Concert
  Sanctuary of the Arts, 410 Andalusia Ave, Coral Gables
  7:30 pm

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Other local events

Sunday December 14

• The Goodtime Hotel Holiday Market with Herpreneur
  the goodtime hotel, Miami Beach, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel , 601 Washington Ave , Miami Beach
  11:00 am

Monday December 15

• 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 16

• 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 , Miami Beach
  6:30 am
• Get Tinkering With 3D Design - Beginners Guide to 3D Design
  Miami Beach Regional - YOUmake
  3:00 pm
• YOUmake Miami: Brushstrokes and Beginnings
  Miami Beach Regional - YOUmake
  4:00 pm
• MBCC: Annual Pillar Holiday Dinner at The Setai
  The Setai , 2001 Collins Avenue , Miami Beach
  7:00 pm

Wednesday December 17

• 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 , Miami Beach
  6:30 am

Thursday December 18

• Rare Champagne Dinner at Maple & Ash Miami
  Maple & Ash , 699 NE 1st Ave , Miami
  6:30 pm
• Holiday Pottery Painting with Mercado Art Studio at Hotel Continental Miami Beach
  Hotel Continental Miami Beach, Tapestry Collection by Hilton , 4000 Collins Ave , Miami Beach
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Hola vecinos, alguien interesad@ en adoptar un perrito?
  es un terrier pipbull americano de 1 año tiene todas sus vacunas completamente sano y entrenamiento básico. yo no lo puedo tener porque la dueña del… (Nextdoor Allison Island/Aqua)
• Looking for a reliable nice lady that offers in-home laundry bi-weekly and some light housekeeping.
  If you know anyone around the Miami Beach area, please let me know. Thank you. (Nextdoor West Avenue)

• Village of Pinecrest Florida posted a job opening for Park Service Aide in Miami. Apply here.
• Public Health Trust of Dade Co posted a job opening for Environmental Worker/ Per diem/ Flexible Shift/ Housekeeping Services/ Jackson West Medical Center in Miami. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Miami Beach here.

🗞 Nearby News

Surfside

• Gisele Bündchen and Joaquim Valente enjoy Florida day date on jet skis (pagesix.com)
• World's 10 Most Expensive Construction Mistakes (parametric-architecture.com)

Miami

• Miami's We Belong Here Festival Celebrates 5 Years With Its Biggest Edition Yet At Virginia Key (secretmiami.com)
• 5 notable elections to watch in December (cnyhomepage.com)
• For children of deported parents, lonely journeys to a new home (gjsentinel.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I didn’t lose a tooth, Mom. It’s right here in my pocket.
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