Spring Break – Political Cortadito

Keon Hardemon blasts Miami Beach’s “Draconian” Spring Break measures

By Ladra on March 7, 2024 Fresh Colada, Sniffing the Issues

Says new rules target people who ‘look like me’ Miami-Dade Commissioner Keon Hardemon on Tuesday blasted Miami Beach leaders for approving an increase in parking fees, the doubling of tow fees and the shutting down of the beach at 6 p.m. — measures they say should stem the violence that has often come with the […]

Amid Miami Beach chaos, mayor Dan Gelber raises funds for race

By Ladra on March 18, 2019 Fresh Colada

The videos circulating on social media are shocking: Groups of men pummel people to the ground; women brawl on the street, ripping the weaves from each other’s heads; a man punches a woman in the face and knocks her out; people drink openly in vehicles and, despite closing Ocean Drive — or maybe because of […]