Palmetto Bay Council denies Village Center plan to build 485 homes, retail

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Palmetto Bay Council denies Village Center plan to build 485 homes, retail

Faced with unwavering opposition from residents, the Palmetto Bay Village Council voted unanimously Monday night to deny an application to develop the old Burger King headquarters on Old Cutler Drive into 485 units with 68,000 square feet of retail, including maybe a grocery store and pharmacy. The owner’s promise to donate 22 acres of undevelopable […]

Special election in Miami-Dade District 8 prompts potential charter change

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Special election in Miami-Dade District 8 prompts potential charter change

A special election to replace Miami-Dade District 8 Commissioner Daniella Levine-Cava will cost county taxpayers almost $1 million — unless the commission decides to appoint someone to fill out the rest of the term. Many observers and some of the candidates who hope to replace Levine-Cava thought the commissioner’s resignation last month would allow for the […]