South Beach Zoning Crisis
South Beach needs to vote for Daniel Ciraldo Group 1 this election to stop the zoning crisis.
Art Deco Under Attack — This Time From Within City Hall
Today I watched something I never thought I’d see in Miami Beach: our own City Hall turning against the very institution that helped save this city.
Developers, Dark Money, and the Race for City Hall
Behind candidate Brian Ehrlich’s campaign is a quiet but powerful network — one that mirrors the dark-money political playbook we’ve seen spreading through Florida in recent years.
Why I Oppose the “David Suarez Height Increases” In our Historic Districts
Commissioner David Suarez is dead-set to increase heights and density in our city’s historic districts. His cure for Lincoln Road and Washington Avenue – just build more, taller, bigger, and more luxurious. A bit different from what he pitched us all when he first ran for office two years ago… but, not shocking to those who know him.
Stand Up Now for Miami Beach’s Future
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.
Two Towers Approved, Public Left Out — Why This Election Matters More Than Ever
On Wednesday, Miami Beach City Commission gave unanimous preliminary approval with dramatic increases to height limits
An Open Letter to the Cipriani Family: Please Help Us Preserve Miami Beach’s History
Dear Cipriani Family, With deep respect for your international legacy in hospitality, culture, and historic preservation—particularly your steadfast commitment to Venice—I write to you today with an urgent plea: Please […]
Why I’m a NO on the Deauville Towers
It’s time to get the facts straight! The Deauville Hotel was a historic landmark in the North Beach Resort District of Miami Beach. The hotel was purposely neglected by its […]