Miami Beach, FL – Daniel Ciraldo officially qualified today to run for Miami Beach City Commission, Group 1, entering the race with momentum, more than 40 endorsements from community leaders, neighborhood voices, and residents across the city, and a campaign rooted in protecting Miami Beach’s unique character at a time

Miami Beach is in a zoning crisis not seen since the 1970s. The Florida Legislature has taken away one of our most powerful safeguards — the residents’ right to vote on major development increases. Until Tallahassee stepped in, any significant zoning change beyond current limits required voter approval. Now that protection is gone, and neither the City of Miami Beach nor key civic groups have challenged this loss in court.

Let’s face it — summer in Miami Beach isn’t just hot, it’s heat advisory hot. Whether you’re walking the Art Deco district, running errands, or knocking on doors like me, staying cool isn’t just about comfort — it’s about health and safety. Here are five smart (and very Miami Beach) ways to beat the heat:

Fisher’s endorsement comes amid growing concerns about Tallahassee’s efforts to strip local governments of their ability to protect historic neighborhoods and manage zoning decisions.

If Mark Twain were alive today, he’d likely be banned from half the condo boards in Miami Beach. His wit would pierce the shine of the glass towers now casting longer shadows over our waterfront, and his warnings would echo through commission chambers—if only they’d let him speak past two