MRC lease – Political Cortadito

Miami commission looks to Melreese for new city HQ, police, fire, solid waste

By Ladra on June 15, 2022 Fresh Colada, Sniffing the Issues

The sudden and unexpected plan to put the city of Miami’s administration building and City Hall at the publicly-owned Melreese — adjacent to the future Miami Freedom Park — grew like a hungry monster last week when Commissioner Alex Diaz de la Portilla suggested moving the police and fire departments and, heck, solid waste to […]

For strong mayor, soccer, Miami Riverside Center — just say no

By Ladra on October 22, 2018 Fresh Colada

While this year’s Florida ballot is long on state amendments, city of Miami voters only have to remember three little words when it comes to their city questions: Just say no. None of the Miami referendums put to voters should pass because none of them pass the smell test. Ladra will dissect them one at a […]