🌱 Why a South Miami leader is fighting Trump’s proposed Miami library land

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In today's newsletter:

• Why a South Miami leader is fighting Trump’s proposed Miami library land

Also on today's calendar: Winter Whispers Concert and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 76 and low of 57 degrees.
• Friday: Pleasant with sunshine, temps: high: 78, low: 65.
• Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 79 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Miami Dade College revotes to give away Miami land for Donald Trump library (thewestsidegazette.com) — A controversial plan to give Miami Dade College land for a Donald Trump presidential library is facing legal challenges and strong public opposition, including concerns raised by former South Miami mayor Philip Stoddard. Trustees again voted unanimously to transfer the valuable downtown parcel without compensation, while a lawsuit and court injunction currently block the deal as many residents argue the land should support campus expansion instead.
   

📸 Around South Miami

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🗓 Upcoming Events in South Miami

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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

Thursday December 11

• Community Relations Board Meeting
  South Miami, FL Calendar , 6130 Sunset Drive , South Miami
  7:00 pm

Saturday December 13

• Crafty Kids
  Fairlawn Branch -
  11:00 am
• Holiday Singalongs
  South Miami Branch -
  1:00 pm
• "Water" You Painting?
  South Miami Branch -
  2:00 pm
• Holiday Slime Mania
  Fairlawn Branch -
  3:00 pm
• SoMi’s Holiday Village – SoMi Second Saturday
  South Miami, FL Calendar South Miami, FL 33143
  4:30 pm

Sunday December 14

• SoMi’s Holiday Village
  South Miami, FL Calendar South Miami, FL 33143
  4:30 pm
• Whiskey and Fire - Tasting
  Biltmore Hotel Miami Coral Gables , 1200 Anastasia Ave , Coral Gables
  5:45 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 11

• Letters to Santa
  Westchester Regional -
  9:30 am
• Scavenger Hunt Adventure
  Westchester Regional -
  9:30 am
• Add Your Piece!
  Pinecrest Branch -
  9:30 am
• Health Emergency Life Protection (HELP) Training Course
  Westchester Regional - Second Floor Auditorium
  10:00 am

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🗞 Nearby News

Coral Gables

• Clubs unite for celebration, service and seasonal joy (communitynewspapers.com)
• Celebrate The Butterfly Studio: Story Time, Crafts & Meet the Author & Co-Founder of Eberjey, Ali Mejia 12/13/25 (soulofmiami.org)
• Zonta SanCap Recognized as Best Club in District 11 (santivachronicle.com)

Pinecrest

• Trump's immigration halt for Cubans, Haitians, Venezuelans draws rebuke from Salazar (communitynewspapers.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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