
Libertad de Vivir Sin Miedo: Un Llamado, Una Pintura, Una Promesa
Esa imagen volvió a mí con fuerza la semana pasada—en un edificio Art Deco en South Beach.

Esa imagen volvió a mí con fuerza la semana pasada—en un edificio Art Deco en South Beach.

Not long ago, I visited the Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge, Massachusetts. I’ve always admired Rockwell’s ability to tell profound truths through quiet, human moments. One painting struck me like

In 1941, as the world teetered on the edge of global war, President Franklin D. Roosevelt gave a State of the Union address that became one of the most defining moments of the 20th century. In it, he outlined Four Essential Freedoms that people everywhere in the world ought to enjoy: Freedom of Speech, Freedom of Worship, Freedom from Want, and Freedom from Fear.

Over the last several months, Miami Beach residents and neighborhood associations have been met with a pattern of complaints and sharply worded allegations from recently elected Commissioner David Suarez. These filings and statements—often framed as ethics concerns—have cast a cloud over the work of volunteers who give their free time to improve and protect our neighborhoods.

Miami Beach, FL – Daniel Ciraldo se calificó oficialmente hoy para postularse a la Comisión de la Ciudad de Miami Beach, Grupo 1, entrando a la contienda con gran impulso,

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,

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
Daniel Ciraldo is a longtime advocate for Miami Beach, former Executive Director of the Miami Design Preservation League, and a candidate for City Commission – Group 1. His platform focuses on transparency, preservation, and community-first policies.
All views and policy positions expressed on this website are those of Daniel Ciraldo, candidate for Miami Beach Commission, and do not reflect the views of any organization, endorser, or client with which he may be affiliated.

South Beach needs to vote for Daniel Ciraldo Group 1 this election to stop the zoning crisis.

In 1941, as the world teetered on the edge of global war, President Franklin D. Roosevelt gave a State of the Union address that became one of the most defining moments of the 20th century. In it, he outlined Four Essential Freedoms that people everywhere in the world ought to enjoy: Freedom of Speech, Freedom of Worship, Freedom from Want, and Freedom from Fear.

Over the last several months, Miami Beach residents and neighborhood associations have been met with a pattern of complaints and sharply worded allegations from recently elected Commissioner David Suarez. These filings and statements—often framed as ethics concerns—have cast a cloud over the work of volunteers who give their free time to improve and protect our neighborhoods.

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.