THE SCOOP
Stay in the know with what's happening in Brickell!

Brickell News - Summer 2020

Protester detained in downtown Miami after walking in front of SUV in pro-Trump caravan

7/18/20 - A peaceful protest in downtown Miami led to some tense moments after, police said, a demonstrator walked into traffic and in front of a SUV that was part of a Cubans for Trump caravan.

​Miami-Dade closing indoor dining amid coronavirus spike; gyms can now stay open

7/6/20 – Miami-Dade County is closing inside dining at restaurants as a result of the spike in COVID-19 cases. But Mayor Carlos Gimenez has changed his mind on gyms and fitness studios, tweeting Tuesday that they can stay open as long as everyone working out inside wears a mask.

Statement from Carlos Gimenez

7/6/20 - "I am continuing to roll back business openings as we continue to see a spike in the percent of positive COVID-19 tests and an uptick in hospitalizations..." Read his full statement below.

​Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos Gimenez to close restaurant dining rooms, delivery & takeout still allowed

7/6/20 - Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos Gimenez announced he will be signing an emergency order issuing more closures across the county. The mayor announced he will be signing an order closing restaurant dining rooms, ballrooms, banquet facilities, party venues, gyms and fitness centers, and short-term rentals.
Picture
image credit: @cinematic80

July 4th Fireworks, Where To Watch Them

7/3/20 - The July 4th holiday is usually one where family and friends gathering for a cookout during the day and then head off to see fireworks at night. This year is very different due to the coronavirus pandemic.

​Alcohol Consumption at Bars Suspended in Florida

6/26/20 - Florida’s Department of Business and Professional Regulation announced Friday the suspension of alcohol consumption at bars statewide, effective immediately.

​Coal-Fired Cuban Cuisine is the Star at Brickell Newcomer Marabu

6/22/20 - ​Brickell City Centre has a swanky new Cuban eatery by chef chef Alberto Cabrera and V&E Restaurant Group called Marabu (701 S Miami Avenue). Debuting on the fourth floor of the mall, it features josper grilled Cuban cuisine and tropical cocktails in an upscale setting.

New Salon-Spa Concept Dashbar To Debut in Brickell This Fall

6/22/20 - The latest and most innovative salon-spa, looking to make waves across the beauty industry, DashBar is pleased to announce the opening of its first location coming this Fall to Brickell. Tailored for the modern woman, DashBar provides a collective beauty bar experience that will leave customers feeling and looking their best in half the time. 

Hoist a Singha. Five new stores are coming to Brickell City Centre this year.

Five new tenants — most new to South Florida — are set to open in downtown’s Brickell City Centre. Coming this summer are restaurants Marabú, Los Chinos and EST .33, and retailers Indochino and Lucid Motors. They will be joined in 2021 by a three-story Puttshack, a U.K.-based high-tech mini golf facility.

​Miami Restaurants Get Creative With Social Distancing Methods

6/4/20 -  Between purchasing vats of hand sanitizer and ordering face masks and signage for staff, some Miami restaurateurs got creative with their approach to ensuring the safety of their diners.

​After weekend of violent clashes between police and protesters, South Florida starts cleanup

6/1/20 - After two days of peaceful protests that devolved into violent confrontations between South Florida police and demonstrators, Fort Lauderdale awoke on Monday to find National Guard troops standing watch on city streets as cleanup crews swept sidewalks and scrubbed graffiti from buildings.

Coronavirus disinfectant spray poisons Brickell Key dogs, owners say

6/1/20 - Brickell Key residents knew something was not right about the coronavirus sanitation measures implemented at their downtown Miami island. They felt as sick as dogs — their dogs.

Penthouse living in Miami is hot. One tower closed on $31.62M in sales since March

6/1/20 - Luxury buyers continue to drop millions on condo living in Miami. The luxury residential 64-story tower Brickell Flatiron at 1000 Brickell Plaza closed on four of its five penthouse units in the last 90 days totaling $31.62 million, said Vanessa Grout, president of CMC Real Estate.