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Brickell News - March 2020

Brickell residents turn out to ‘cheer nurses’

3/27/20 - A man from a 46th floor near the SLS Brickell hotel in Miami the shouted into a megaphone: “Cheer nurses! Jackson Memorial Hospital nurses are our heroes!” Another man took out his bongos. Others turned the lights in their apartments on and off. Some took out flashlights, candles and their cell phones.

Welcome to Club Quarantine: Brickell DJ spins on his terrace until cops shut it down

3/26/20 - Local DJ Free Willy (aka William Berestka) went viral after he decided to work on his mixes out on his 24th floor balcony Sunday at SLS Brickell and (most) neighbors seemed to be loving it.

What happens when condo neighbors test positive for coronavirus? Miami is finding out

3/25/20 - ​At the Brickell Bay Club, the pool, tennis courts and barbecue area were closed Wednesday after an occupant in one of the condo’s 450 units tested positive, said condominium association president John Caron.

‘Heart’ display lights up Novotel Miami Brickell hotel

3/23/20 - A sign of hope stood out at a Miami hotel amid the coronavirus pandemic. 7News cameras captured hotel rooms lit up at the Novotel Miami Brickell in the shape of a heart, Monday night. The symbol first became visible at sunset.

​China Construction America wins bid for Brickell Firestation in Miami

3/23/20 - On Mar. 10, China Construction America, a subsidiary of China State Construction Engineering Corporation, was selected to perform preconstruction services for Brickell Firestation in Miami, Florida. This mixed-use tower, at the cost of more than US$400 million, will cover a total area of 214,000 square meters and rise to about 229 meters in height.

FYI Miami: March 12, 2020

3/10/20 - Miami Today gives us the scoop on communication kiosks, motorized bikes, and the future of scooters.

Miami Scooter Pilot Program

The City of Miami has approved a pilot program allowing nine private operators to offer motorized scooter rentals in Miami’s urban core and surrounding neighborhoods. ​Here are the official rules:

Brickell City Centre Is Getting An Upscale Tech-Infused Mini Golf Experience And Much More

3/2/20 - Brickell City Centre, Miami’s premier shopping, dining and entertainment destination, is about to get even better with an upscale, tech-forward mini golf experience from London mini-golf company, Puttshack. This addition is just the headline of a new wave of dining, entertainment and household retail brands. 

Roll through the ‘Roads’ on bicycle tour, Mar. 8​

3/2/20 - As Brickell City Centre’s developer continues to reshape a growing and maturing City of Miami, it is prepared to deliver on its promise for a new fire station incorporated into the sweeping mixed-use development. The fire-rescue station and an improved public riverwalk are promised by Swire and its affiliates in a development agreement approved in January 2019 by the city commission.

Riverside’s Air Boatyard Garden a Much Needed Open Space

3/1/20 - Inspired by a “boatyard garden,” this is an open space to breathe, with good food and drink selection, live music, and some grounding views of this fast-growing metropolis. When fully completed, it will house seven restaurants and have art situated throughout the grounds.

Watch: Caravans of Cuban-Americans Protest Bernie Sanders and Rally for Donald Trump

3/1/20 - Caravans of Cuban-Americans rallied in support of President Donald Trump on Saturday after Sen. Bernie Sanders defended Cuban dictator Fidel Castro’s policies. Photos and videos emerged on social media in Miami featuring long lines of cars and trucks flying Cuban and American flags and honking their horns.