Genevieve Bowen

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Miami hashes out commission retaliation, weaponization claims

3 weeks ago | miamitodaynews.com | Genevieve Bowen

Written by Genevieve Bowen on June 4, 2025 Focusing on allegations of city government weaponization by elected officials, including claims of selective code enforcement and political retaliation, Miami commissioners met in an informal sunshine meeting to hash out the issues.
Rick Alberty: Executive director doubles ChamberSOUTH’s members

3 weeks ago | miamitodaynews.com | Genevieve Bowen

Written by Genevieve Bowen on June 4, 2025 When Rick Alberty took over as executive director of ChamberSOUTH in September 2024, he inherited an organization with a storied 60-year history – but one that was ready for fresh leadership and renewed momentum. In less than a year, Mr. Alberty has helped revive and expand the chamber, which serves the diverse business community across Pinecrest, Palmetto Bay, South Miami, Cutler Bay and greater Kendall. Under his direction, active membership has...
Miami meeting blows up over harassment allegations

1 month ago | miamitodaynews.com | Genevieve Bowen

Written by Genevieve Bowen on May 28, 2025 All Miami City Commission business has been postponed until mid-June after last week’s session ended abruptly when a dispute between commissioners derailed the agenda before any official work could begin. Chaos erupted at City Hall May 22, with no official business addressed, after accusations of harassment between Commissioners Miguel Gabela and Joe Carollo brought the proceedings to a halt and forced an early recess. The allegations center on...
Grove on-demand transit would piggyback on Hollywood’s deal

1 month ago | miamitodaynews.com | Genevieve Bowen

Written by Genevieve Bowen on May 21, 2025 Miami officials may soon channel county transportation surtax dollars into on-demand ride services for Coconut Grove, aiming to ease travel through one of the city’s busiest neighborhoods.
Bayfront Park Trust seeks fund-handling investigation

1 month ago | miamitodaynews.com | Genevieve Bowen

Written by Genevieve Bowen on May 21, 2025 Allegations of financial mismanagement and misuse of public resources dominated Tuesday’s Bayfront Park Management Trust meeting, as new leaders pledged transparency and reform.
Olympic sailing training center to stay on in Grove

1 month ago | miamitodaynews.com | Genevieve Bowen

Written by Genevieve Bowen on May 14, 2025 The US Sailing Center Miami, the nation’s only Olympic sailing training site, will continue to operate at Kennedy Park in Coconut Grove through 2037, preserving public access to Biscayne Bay for local and competitive sailors. During their May 8 meeting, Miami city commissioners voted unanimously to exhaust all possible lease renewals, extending the center’s lease through the end of March 2037. The decision supports the center’s mission of training...
Gary Goldfarb: Builds logistic operations geared for growing global trade

1 month ago | miamitodaynews.com | Genevieve Bowen

Written by Genevieve Bowen on May 14, 2025 Gary Goldfarb’s path through the global trade industry has been marked by a blend of entrepreneurial spirit and strategic foresight, cultivated over more than 50 years.
Tourism industry alarmed by trims to its marketing tax

1 month ago | miamitodaynews.com | Genevieve Bowen

Written by Genevieve Bowen on May 7, 2025 As a bill works its way through the Florida legislature that could dramatically change how tourist development tax dollars are used, Miami’s tourism industry is raising alarms about potential consequences. The proposed legislation would redirect tax funds currently reserved for tourism-related initiatives into general government coffers to offset property taxes beginning in 2026. Supporters say the shift would provide residents tax relief, but...
Miami planning new park near loanDepot Park

1 month ago | miamitodaynews.com | Genevieve Bowen

Written by Genevieve Bowen on May 7, 2025 A new public park may soon take shape next to the Marlins’ stadium in Miami’s District Three, which has the fewest parks in the city, offering nearby residents and visitors a place to unwind outdoors. The Miami City Commission is weighing two zoning changes today (5/8) to facilitate the park’s creation. The .72-acre site at 1653 NW Fifth St. and 1628 and 1644 NW Sixth St. would be combined with adjacent land already zoned for parks and recreation,...
Miami invites Florida DOGE in to probe the city

2 months ago | miamitodaynews.com | Genevieve Bowen

Written by Genevieve Bowen on April 30, 2025 The City of Miami is inviting the newly created Florida Department of Governmental Efficiency (DOGE) to investigate potential fraud and municipal misspending.