🌱 Patch AM: Why Miami Beach chose a community center for its new fire station

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In today's newsletter:

• Why Miami Beach chose a community center for its new fire station
• Why a beloved Sunset Harbour seafood favorite is shutting its doors
• How close did this crocodile get to a Miami Beach-area school?

Also on today's calendar: Boho Sundays ft Santelises and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one magnet say to the other magnet? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Some sun, sprinkles; windy, with a high of 79 and low of 71 degrees.
• Wednesday: Sunshine, breezy and pleasant, temps: high: 79, low: 71.
• Thursday: A stray afternoon shower, with a high of 78 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Miami Beach kicks site of fire station back to a community center (miamitodaynews.com) — Miami Beach commissioners have approved moving aging Fire Station No. 1 to the South Shore Community Center site, clearing the way to demolish the Morris Lapidus–designed building. Officials say the new location will improve response times for southeastern neighborhoods, despite concerns about losing community and senior services. Firefighters pushed for action, citing flooding and poor conditions at the 1967 station.
   

2. This Miami Beach seafood restaurant with Key West vibes is closing for good (miamiherald.com) — A popular Miami Beach spot, Stiltsville Fish Bar on Purdy Avenue in Sunset Harbour, is closing permanently after its operators couldn’t reach a new lease deal with the landlord. The Grove Bay Hospitality team thanked staff, loyal guests, and the neighborhood, while chefs Janine Booth and Jeff McInnis’ Miami Beach roots and future projects remain part of the city’s dining story.
   

3. FWC relocates crocodile after being spotted near Fisher Island Day School (wsvn.com) — A crocodile spotted near Fisher Island Day School off Miami Beach prompted a quick response from Florida wildlife officials, who captured and relocated the protected animal. Parents and residents were on edge, discussing extra precautions for children and pets, as FWC noted rising crocodile sightings and urged people in the Miami Beach area to keep their distance from the water’s edge.
   

4. Jack Doherty defends role in Andrei Arlovski brawl: ‘That guy started the whole thing' (mmafighting.com) — A social media personality tied to a high-profile brawl at Kaseya Center in Miami is insisting he didn’t start the fight, pointing to video he says backs his story. For Miami Beach residents, he’s the same 22-year-old recently arrested here on drug-related charges and resisting an officer, which he says makes him eager to avoid more trouble.
   

📸 Around Miami Beach

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Miami Beach

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Wednesday December 24

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

Thursday December 25

• 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

Friday December 26

• 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 on the beach at 64th Street Beach
  Allison Park Beach , 64th Street and Collins ave , Miami Beach
  6:30 am
• Take and Make Crafts
  North Shore Branch -
  9:30 am
• Texture Time
  The Bass , 2100 Collins Ave , Miami Beach
  12:00 pm

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

📣 Miami Beach Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday December 23

• English Conversation Circle
  Main Library -
  10:00 am
• Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Preschoolers
  Arcola Lakes Branch - Arcola Lakes Branch -
  10:00 am
• Online Event: Spanish Conversation Circle
  Main Library - Main Library Virtual Programs Room
  10:00 am
• OPERATION: Cookie Wrap!
  Edison Center Branch - Edison Center Branch -
  11:00 am

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• A crash on 95 Express North before NW 151 St in Miami-Dade County has closed all lanes.
  7:56AM on Dec 22: A crash on 95 Express North beyond SR-932/NW 103 St. in Miami-Dade County has closed all lanes. (Nextdoor )

• Marriott International posted a job opening for Porter in Miami Beach. Apply here.
• Marriott posted a job opening for Houseman in Miami Beach. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Miami Beach here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

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