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For those who need to access the Brickell Avenue Bridge, nighttime closures for maintenance will have it closed down.

A boy allegedly threatened to kill the 17 students in his sixth-grade class at a religious private school in Miami because he was a victim of bullying.

A man was detained by City of Miami police Wednesday morning, hours after they responded to a domestic dispute at an apartment building in Brickell between him and his mother.

Downpours dumped water all over downtown Miami on Saturday, leaving many cars stuck and unable to move.

Many drivers did not heed the warnings and decided to plow their way through the high waters along Biscayne Boulevard on Saturday.

In 2020, Local 10 saw conditions like this with heavy flooding in this area of Brickell. Cars were stalled and people pushed their vehicles out of the lake-like floods in the streets.

With a looming tropical system set to bring wet weather to South Florida, people are preparing for the looming flood threat that follows.

A tourist on vacation from California went missing in the area of Brickell and now her parents are trying to locate her.

Mayor Francis Suarez welcomed a growing fintech company with headquarters in London to its U.S. headquarters in Miami’s Brickell neighborhood.

An investigation determined that the driver of a gray Dodge Durango was speeding and racing with other vehicles on Southwest 7th Street when he lost control, causing the crash, police said.

A 23-year-old man was awaiting extradition on Saturday at the Broward County main jail to face charges for a hit-and-run crash in Miami-Dade County.

Miami police say that the man who slammed into 2 pedestrians in front of Brickell City Center last December has been arrested.

The City of Miami police needs help finding 27-year-old Philip John Olin, who went missing on Sunday, April 17.

According to a police report, 43-year-old Emmanuel Bradley was identified by a woman who said he grabbed her buttocks as she was walking down the sidewalk.

Co-Work LatAm, with 18 locations, expanding in Miami by at MiamiTodayNews.com.

Detectives are asking the public for help finding a 28-year-old woman who was last seen on Sunday in Miami’s Brickell neighborhood.

New York outflow spurs financial jobs growth by at MiamiTodayNews.com.

Christie Tasker said she and other Miami residents in the area of Brickell Avenue and 25th Street have been living in fear.

Brickell residents said they were worried about tour helicopter pilots who appeared to be flying dangerously close to highrise buildings.

3-tower Brickell residential blockbuster wins quick OK by at MiamiTodayNews.com.

According to Miami police, two men in their 20s were rushed Ryder Trauma Center.

Mandy Karnauskas is among the neighbors of the waterfront Una Residences construction site in Miami’s Brickell neighborhood who said there are cracks in the concrete and the ground appears to be moving.

The Apple store at Brickell City Center has a sign on display at the door. “Our stores are closed until further notice.”

Alberto Carvalho led Miami Dade Public Schools for 14 years as superintendent, now he's heading to Los Angeles to the nation's second largest school district.

Founder and CEO of Store2Door Alex Kleyner in Miami, an international online delivery service will be opening an office in Brickell in 2022

Miami differentiates its communities: Wynwood, Mimo, Little Haiti, Doral, Allapattah, Downtown Dadeland, Hialeah, Little River, Coral Gables, South Beach, Brickell, Calle Ocho, Lincoln Road, Design District, Sunset Harbor, South Miami, Key Biscayne, etc. So let’s explore one area at a time over the next few months starting with Coconut Grove. Old timers spoke of the old Grove or West Grove, young folks know the new Grove and Cocowalk, but with the effects of our blessed developers and beloved gentrifiers, let’s just leave it with the Grove. Jaguar, Strada, Ariete, Bombay Darbar, Glass & Vine, Peacock Garden, Lulu, Kush, Atchana’s, Mister 01, Harry’s and Sapore di Mare all bring cred. The Barnacle, Kennedy Park and Peacock Park are spacious and busy.

Art Basel meets real estate inside a spectacular penthouse designed by ODP Architecture and Design.

Miami building officials decided to pause construction of the city’s “deepest” subterranean parking garage to conduct a holistic engineering evaluation after a series of groundwater breaches and complaints from concerned Brickell residents.

Last month, water began filling the parking garage of what will be the Una Residences.

The building of an ultra luxury condo in Brickell has residents of a high rise next door concerned for their safety.

For residents already complaining about the amount of traffic in Brickell, this news may not be so welcome. According to The Next Miami, plans to build a giant residential tower in Brickell site are moving forward following a vote on Monday. The news was first reported by the Miami Herald.

City of Miami police said one man was shot along Southeast 6th Street in Brickell just before 4 a.m.

Truluck’s steakhouse in Brickell is where you go for a nice meal out with a sleek decor, expertly prepared seafood and steaks and spot-on service.

Managers reported at least $7,000 dollars-worth of damage after the fight.

A flash flood warning was in effect for parts of Miami-Dade County on Thursday

Videos show Mark Bartlett wielded a loaded gun while yelling racial slurs to Black protesters — some of whom were as young as 11 years old — while they were blocking Brickell Avenue on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2019 in Miami.

Witnesses testified in Miami-Dade County court on Monday during a Stand Your Ground hearing in the case of Mark Bartlett, who wielded a loaded gun while yelling racial slurs on Martin Luther King Jr. Day at Miami’s Brickell Avenue Bridge.

Construction is anticipated to start in late 2022.

A Miami-Dade police officer surrendered on Monday to face a domestic violence charge. The Miami Police Department identified the officer as Richard Anthony Tippenhauer.

They were almost buried underneath another Brickell high rise.

Brickell’s latest destination wants to be your everything — and you can get a sneak peek this week.

Police have arrested the person they believe is responsible for the beating and attempted rape of a woman in a Brickell apartment building.

Police say they are interviewing a man about an attempted sexual assault in Brickell.

Police are looking for a man they are calling a person of interest in an attempted sexual assault in Brickell.

A woman in Miami is facing charges after investigators say she plotted multiple schemes to steal cash and jewelry from unsuspecting men across Miami-Dade County.

Paperfish is the sushi bar and izakaya with the red torii gate in Miami’s Brickell area. It is open for its first weekend with a mix of Japanese and Peruvian cuisine.

The driver of a Mercedes-Benz nearly hit a Miami-Dade Police Department motorman on Wednesday on the Rickenbacker Causeway in Miami and sped away to a parking building in Dania Beach.

Brickell City Centre is featuring month-long events and activations in honor of Earth Day, which falls on Thursday, April 22. Their activations range from a textile recycling drive and sustainable pop-up shops to an Earth Day meditation and an activism art studio for children and families.

Miami-Dade County police are responding to a police-involved shooting that took place in the City of Miami on Tuesday.

MIAMI – With Miami Beach instituting an 8 p.m. curfew this weekend to control spring break crowds, Miami hotspots Wynwood and Brickell are expecting an influx of people looking to have a good time. A crew from Boston said they were looking forward to partying in the Brickell neighborhood. “Spring break vacation boozing, you know?” one said Friday afternoon. Loving the weather.”Residents of Brickell say they’re seeing more people come into the city and that it won’t be a surprise if more choose Miami over Miami Beach this weekend. Ad“We want to warn those who are not from the city, who maybe have been in Miami Beach, that the kind of behavior we’re seeing in Miami Beach is not going to be tolerated in the city of Miami,” Suarez said.

This week, expect temperatures to reach the upper 80s. According to the Local 10 10-Day Forecast, those in Miami can expect temperatures to hover around the low 80s up until Wednesday, and temperatures to reach 87 degrees beginning Thursday. “Once we see the morning fog diminish expect mostly sunny skies with highs reaching the low 80s. Get out and enjoy.”AdLocal 10 Meteorologist Brandon Orr commemorated the last week of winter by sharing a funny tweet comparing the drastic differences in temperature between South Florida and Denver, Colorado. For the most up-to-date weather forecast, visit Local 10 Weather or follow Local 10 Weather on Twitter.

Mayra Joli is running for election to the Group II seat of the Coral Gables City Commission in the Apr. Joli is an immigration attorney and founder of the Joli Law Firm PLLC, a Brickell-based boutique firm, exclusively practicing immigration law. ● Propose a one full day workshop/training to establish an official, published, job description for the commission members and city manager, focusing with clarity on respect for the input of the concerned citizens of Coral Gables. ● Re-emphasize the commitment of the City of Coral Gables to comply with Florida’s open meeting “Government in the Sunshine” laws, including better Web-based access to city government activities and communications. “My top priorities as a city commission member would be:• A moratorium on pet projects, pending a conflict of interest review of all pending expenditures over $25,000.

MIAMI – Tobacco Road is back! According to the Miami Herald, the dive bar known for being a local hotspot after midnight is returning to South Miami Avenue in Brickell after being shut down in 2014. However, the bar won’t be a replica of the old one. Although it won’t be located at Tobacco Road’s original location, (which has since been torn down,) the bar will be at the former River Oyster Bar that is only two doors down from the original location. The menu will range from craft beer to elevated bar foods, such as chili, barbecue chicken nachos, wings (that will be similar to the ones Tobacco Road used to sell), and bang-bang shrimp.

(AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)MIAMI, Fla. – Restaurant owners all across the City of Miami can breathe a sigh of relief. Commissioner Ken Russell sponsored the bill that will bring some financial relief to hard hit restaurants in the Brickell, Coconut Grove and Midtown areas, where sidewalk cafes are popular. Sidewalk fees can range anywhere from $3,000 to $20,000 annually. Sidewalk cafes have increased in popularity over the last year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Restaurant owners, who want to add sidewalk tables, now will be able to do so and will not be charged.

MIAMI, Fla. – “The Underline” is a park that is starting to spring up, on the underside of the Miami Metrorail. The first phase, from the Brickell Station to the Vizcaya Station, was unveiled on Friday during a ribbon cutting ceremony. When completed, it will stretch from Downtown Miami to South Miami. It will fill in the open spaces underneath the Metrorail, giving residents and visitors a chance to spread out a bit and enjoy the scenery, as they make their way around Miami. When completed, it will take up the 10 miles underneath the tracks.

MIRAMAR, Fla. – The City of Miramar has announced construction plans for a new Park and Ride lot along east Hiatus Road, between Pembroke Road and Miramar Boulevard. The facility would support the I-95 Express service to Downtown Miami and Brickell. It will accommodate more than 440 cars and will include electric charging stations for 20 cars. It will also have the capability to charge electric buses. The new Miramar Park and Ride lot will also include 911 cell towers and security cameras for enhanced safety.

They drugged him and stole his luxury watches and two priceless brown monkey stuffed animals. He said one of the stuffed animals had been in his family for more than two decades and the other was a gift from his ex-girlfriend. He said his watches can be replaced, but not his stuffed animals. “If someone could find these two, I know it’s ridiculous, these two stuffed animals I would give them $5,000 cash — like no problem,” Changsao said. Changsao is asking anyone who finds the stuffed animals to email him at lostmonkeys305@gmail.com.

This Wednesday, on January 20th Carrot Express will open their doors in Downtown Dadeland. He shared, “We are so excited for this new chapter of Carrot Express! The space will incorporate the similar relaxed atmosphere of Carrot Express featuring their branded colors of orange and green. Downtown Dadeland is located at 8880 SW 72nd Pl., Kendall, FL 33156. Currently, Carrot Express has locations in Downtown Miami, Midtown, South Beach, North Beach, Aventura, Coral Gables and Miami Shores.

With delicious all day breakfast, crafted drinks, and mouthwatering options from which to choose, Crema Gourmet has something for everyone! Crema Gourmet offers a wide range of delicious options from which to choose, and residents of 1010 Brickell are invited to enjoy 10 percent off their order at Crema Gourmet, every time. Ioannis Sotiropoulos and Efthymios Paliouras, co-owners of Crema Gourmet said, “We are so excited to see Crema Gourmet grow. Join them at its new location in Brickell at 1010 Brickell Ave, Miami, FL 33131. Learn more about Crema Gourmet by visiting its website at www.cremagourmet.com, and following them on Instagram at @crema_gourmet and Facebook at Crema Gourmet.

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. – A vegan and a Cuban restaurant helped Mayor Daniella Levine Cava to continue Miami-Dade County’s amusing pig pardoning tradition. “This is a very special Miami occasion,” Levine Cava said. Mayor Daniella Levine Cava participated in Miami-Dade County's third pig pardoning ceremony on Monday. A vegetarian and a Cuban restaurant came together to help save Chans the pig on Monday. Congressman-elect Carlos Gimenez, the former Miami-Dade mayor, pardoned Peppa and Petra in 2019 and Lula and Layla in 2018.

Yohan Shares His Musical Prowess With Musical Lovers Globally[NEW YORK] – Yohan Marley continues to show his musical prowess with the release of his single “Goodbyes”. With an industry that is constantly evolving, Yohan Marley is looking to make his contribution to the music with his creativity and ingenuity as he continues to grow his fan base. With the release of the single, Yohan has also gifted us with a visual to accompany the single. “Goodbyes” video directed by Yohan Marley, Produced by Michael Zoyes, Stylist Axi Mines, was filmed in Miami, Florida. Yohan Marley remains the embodiment of a youthful fusion of reggae, pop, and life as he takes the nexts steps in carrying on the musical legacy.

Over the past few months, South Florida’s popular seafood shack has slowly reopened their Brickell, South Beach and Midtown outpost and South Miami will reopen this Monday, November 16th. To help celebrate, the first 50 customers will receive a free Avocado Toast [on November 16th]. – November 22nd, South Miami locals can enjoy the BOGO deal on options varying from a Ceviche Bowl, Burrito Bowl and Poke Bowl redeemable for in-store purchase or through takeout and delivery on the My Ceviche App. Founder of My Ceviche, Roger Duarte shared, “After much demand, we are thrilled to reopen South Miami and my third baby. My Ceviche South Miami is located at 5900 SW 73rd St, South Miami, FL 33143.

Over the past few months, South Florida’s popular seafood shack has slowly reopened their Brickell, South Beach and Midtown outpost and South Miami will reopen this Monday, November 16th. To help celebrate, the first 50 customers will receive a free Avocado Toast [on November 16th]. – November 22nd, South Miami locals can enjoy the BOGO deal on options varying from a Ceviche Bowl, Burrito Bowl and Poke Bowl redeemable for in-store purchase or through takeout and delivery on the My Ceviche App. Founder of My Ceviche, Roger Duarte shared, “After much demand, we are thrilled to reopen South Miami and my third baby. My Ceviche South Miami is located at 5900 SW 73rd St, South Miami, FL 33143.

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. – Many services in Miami-Dade resumed Tuesday, but residents in various parts of the county remain in need of help a day after Tropical Storm Eta dumped more than a foot of rain in areas. Miami Gardens resident Nick Thomas showed Local 10 the water inside his home. That testing site remains closed Tuesday. COVID-19 testing sites, includingThese drive-through COVID-19 testing centers are open:Tropical ParkMiami Beach Convention CenterAmelia Earhart ParkThese walk-up COVID-19 testing centers are open:Harris FieldCaleb CenterSalvation ArmySherbondy ParkMobile testing vans will also be deployed, and in-home testing will resume. For the most recent information on other testing site re-openings, visit miamidade.gov/covid-testing.

MIAMI – An intense rain band developed Monday morning over Miami-Dade County, causing flash flooding in certain areas, including downtown Miami, Hialeah, Opa-locka and Miami Lakes. Local 10 News reporter Parker Branton was in Brickell Monday morning as the streets were impassable, with the water going nearly to his knees. Several cars that had stalled out surrounded him at the intersection of Southeast 12th Terrace and Brickell Avenue. The area is just a block away from Biscayne Bay, so the area is known to flood, but the flooding was even more significant than normal Monday due to Tropical Storm Eta. “We’re just helping everybody get out of here for free.”Check the Local 10 Weather Authority page for the latest updates on Tropical Storm Eta.

Boon Rawd Brewery Company Limited, the maker of Singha and Leo beers, will open its first United States-based craft brewery and restaurant this fall in Brickell. 33 Thai Craft Brewery & Kitchen will be located on the fourth floor of Brickell City Centre. 33 head brewer Todd Space, the brewery and kitchen alike will reflect Thai brewing traditions complemented by tropical Miami influences. "Miami was a natural choice because of the diverse population and similar tropical climate we share with Thailand," Space says. Brickell City Centre, 701 S. Miami Ave., Miami; 305-374-7535; est33.us.

Six minutes after this screenshot, Miami police cited Mister O1 $500 and ordered the pizzeria to close for 24 hours. The Miami restaurant industry continues to reel since coronavirus brought about mandatory lockdowns and a 10 p.m. curfew. One of those is Umberto Mascagni, owner of Mister O1 Extraordinary Pizza, who says he was recently fined and punished for not following curfew procedure at his Brickell store. They see us following the rules, and the one day we have customers inside a few minutes late, we get penalized." For us, we have been following rules and safety procedures from day one.

Creators of a local nonprofit, Miami Strong Masks, Marc and Lance Levine print and assemble masks during the week in their Brickell apartment and then distribute them with Mitchell Levine to nearby homeless communities on the weekends. Theres never a time when theyre not printing, Marc Levine said. For the finishing touches, Lance Levine uses skills he learned in medical school tying surgical knots to help keep parts of the masks together. This is soon to improve though, as the team has ordered a new 3D printer, which will bring their printing capacity to more than 50 masks per week by mid-May. Click here to read the full story on how Miami Strong Masks came to be.

In this period of social distancing, when live music venues, movie theaters, museums, and other venues are closed, South Floridians have found an ingenious workaround: balcony parties. "We don't want to encourage nonresidents to come because that defeats the whole purpose of social distancing," he notes. Denial is very much aware that Paraiso Bay and Gran Paraiso residents are a diverse group. "We are following all social-distancing guidelines, so right now, only residents can enjoy the live music, but we will be livestreaming. Unfortunately, with the strict guidelines we are abiding by, if nonresidents drive to Downtown Doral to try to enjoy the live music, they may be asked to leave."

Patio Rivera an upscale Mediterranean restaurant by chef John Iatrellis and San Lorenzo Gelateria will begin operating in the coming weeks. Riverside, a 120,000-square-foot dining and entertainment park nestled along the Miami River, is now partially open. Located between South Miami Avenue and SE First Avenue in Brickell, the venue was originally scheduled to debut last August. Riverside will also house Cage a casual concept from the team behind Le Chick and Crush Pizza Bar. 431 S. Miami Ave., Miami; riverside.miami.

Few things piss off Brickell residents more than a blocked sidewalk. She maneuvered around the closure in a few seconds and pushed the stroller back onto the sidewalk near the corner. "Highly appreciate this post as I couldn't cross the street with my newborn son and his stroller to go into Brickell City Center. However, one of the advocacy groups Rancano tagged in his post the Brickell Homeowners Association appears to have had success moving city officials into action. Brickell residents have submitted photos and videos of unsafe intersections and blocked sidewalks, which are then reposted to one of Brickell Living's permanent Instagram stories.

MIAMI The Miami Marathon, an annual sporting event taking runners through the cities of Miami, Miami Beach, Coconut Grove, Brickell and Downtown Miami has added culture to its list of very attractive event experiences. See also: Aifos Agency scores touchdown for the Caribbean Culture during Super Bowl LIVE celebrationThe cultural tapas type experience will feature, light Caribbean breakfast bites, fresh pressed juices, Caribbean music, race giveaways and lots of energy, ensuring that those who come out to support the race participants, experience as authentic a Caribbean experience as possible. Having the opportunity as a boutique multicultural agency, to work alongside the mega Miami Marathon brand, while featuring our rich cultural program is both an honor and huge responsibility, as I represent for an entire region. states Asa Sealy, CEO, Aifos Agency. The group really does a great job in cheering us on to complete the race. states Yaquelin Muradas past Miami Marathon Finisher. Join Aifos Agency, Raw Juce, Miami Under 40, CVG Consulting Co and the Lifetime Miami Marathon for some culture this coming Sunday, February 9th from 6:30am to 10:30am as we cheer on those up for the endurance event.

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PF Changs newest menu creations will take your foodie soul to Asia no passport required. The Westside Gazette had an exclusive invitation to experience the restaurants brand relaunch event at the Brickell (Miami) restaurant location earlier this month. Rich in flavor, dishes like the Korean Bulgogi Beef and Spicy Miso Ramen are visually stunning and impressive to the palate. The casual-dining restaurant was able to capture a more authentic culinary experience by traveling to the source of their inspired cuisine China. There, the PF Chang executive team learned traditional techniques and studied a variety of dishes.

Twitter users in Miami reported feeling the ground shaking in areas across the county. Earlier this afternoon, a powerful but shallow 7.7-magnitude earthquake centered between Cuba and Jamaica shook the island nations. According to local news reports, several buildings in downtown Miami and Brickell have been evacuated as a safety precaution. @OfficialJoelF Ground shaking. pic.twitter.com/Y8uXx1aYkf Nikki (@nikki__anne) January 28, 2020Miami City Commissioner Ken Russell tells New Times ten buildings in downtown Miami and Brickell have "self-evacuated."

The era of the celebrity chef may be sunsetting in Miami, but at least one recently opened a new restaurant in Brickell. Taking over the 25th-floor space at the Conrad Miami, Top Chef alum Pablo Lamon debuted Nativo Kitchen + Bar this week. Lamon entered Season 16 of the Bravo cooking show as an accomplished chef. Since settling in Miami, Lamon has worked under world-renowned chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten and Top Chef winner Jeremy Ford. EXPAND Nativo boasts an extensive drink menu, with wine, beer, and custom cocktails.

Here's a list of bars that will be open Christmas Day. Gramps.The Wynwood bar is open Christmas Day from 6 p.m. to 2 or 3 a.m. This downtown Miami bar is open from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. on Christmas Day. This upscale bar at the Miami Beach Edition hotel is open from 6 p.m. to midnight on Christmas Day. This award-winning South Beach bar is open from 4 p.m. to 5 a.m. on Christmas Day.

Repairs due in 2020 for falling Metromover concrete chunksWritten by Jesse Scheckner on December 10, 2019AdvertisementTwo projects to fix unstable concrete on the Brickell and Omni loops of the Metromover totaling about $5 million will start next year, as Miami-Dade lawmakers Dec. 3 OKd an emergency expenditure to fix problem areas and install new safety netting. Concrete first fell from the overhead transit lines circling the City of Miami in August 2017, when large chunks of debris fell from Metromover tracks onto Brickell sidewalks and streets. Mr. Whitaker told the county commissions Transportation and Finance Committee that corrosion of metal beams supporting the rail lines had caused unpredictable breakdowns in the surrounding concrete. On March 19, after nearly a decade of diverted transit dollars, commissioners voted to detangle the funds this year. However, trust Chairman Joseph Curbelo said that the Metromover concrete repair work is part of the groups five-year plan of leftover operations and maintenance costs.

Metromover repairs of falling concrete may dip into transit taxWritten by Jesse Scheckner on November 26, 2019AdvertisementRepairs to unstable concrete on the Brickell and Omni Metromover loops could begin next month, provided Miami-Dade lawmakers OK spending $5 million in Peoples Transportation Plan (PTP) funds. If approved next week, Gomez would within 150 days remove concrete, install safety netting and take other steps to prevent more debris from falling off the lines. In June this year, county commissioners approved emergency repairs for the Metromover loops. This year, after years of subsidizing county transit operations and maintenance, Miami-Dade commissioners voted to untangle PTP funds from the county general fund. Trust Chairman Joseph Curbelo told Miami Today that while the separation of the PTP and general fund continues, the Metromover repairs are included in the trusts five-year plan, which includes leftover operations and maintenance projects.

When Dominic Cavagnuolo opens DC Pie Co. in Brickell later this month, Miamians will no longer have to travel to South Beach to taste one of the best pizzas in town. EXPAND Baked wings at DC Pie Co. Photo courtesy of DC Pie Co. Cavagnuolo notes that Dom's, the bar in the back of the restaurant, is a nod to his six-year-old South Beach eatery. For fans who'd rather stick to South Beach, a DC Pie location is in the works there too. DC Pie Co. 1010 Brickell Ave., Miami; dcpieco.com.

Liz ToruoFor Coffee and PastriesKendallites are no strangers to morning cafecito, and West Kendall offers a Francophile's option at Bonjour French Bakery & Cafe. Since debuting in 2016, the bistro has been a rare treat at the west end of Kendall Drive near Krome Avenue. The eatery has embraced the area's creative scene by hosting the West Kendall Zine Fest, an event that unites vendors, artists, and music. Find West Dade Craft Beers inside two Chevron gas stations in West Kendall. Both locations are on Kendall Drive one on 157th Avenue and the other on 107th Avenue.

The city is full of Christmas in July events, complete with drink specials, snowball fights, movie trivia, and parties galore. Thursday, July 25, through Sunday, July 28, at Blue Martini, 900 S. Miami Ave., #250, Miami; 305-981-2583; bluemartini.com. What better way to celebrate Christmas in July than with a classic Miami bar crawl? Your ticket gets you five drinks, plus each bar will offer festive drink specials and possibly some Christmas swag. 7 p.m. to midnight Saturday, July 27, at Blue Martini, 900 S. Miami Ave., #250, Miami; 305-981-2583; miamibarcrawls.com.

New 50-story Brickell tower to be mostly officesWritten by John Charles Robbins on June 25, 2019AdvertisementA developer plans a gleaming skyscraper rising 50 stories in the heart of Brickell. Attorney Carlos Lago represented the developer and said the tower will have a rooftop level restaurant with unparalleled views. Primarily an office building, the project has activated frontages on both streets with lobby and retail focused to the corner. An artistic faade of perforated panels creates a kinetic aesthetic on the parking faade. The Property is surrounded by various multi-family residential, hotel, office, and commercial uses, including the Brickell City Centre [Special Area Plan] mixed-use project to the north and the SLS Lux Brickell project to the west, wrote Mr. Lago.