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MIA Goes on Land-Buying Spree for $14B Expansion

Miami International Airport Goes on Land-Buying Spree to Support $14 Billion Expansion

Miami-Dade County’s aviation department is aggressively acquiring properties surrounding Miami International Airport to secure staging ground for a $14 billion capital expansion that will reshape the facility over the next 15 years. Aviation Director Ralph Cutié told the county’s Aviation and Seaport Committee last week that land scarcity around the 3,300-acre airport has become the single largest constraint on the modernization timeline, prompting a real estate acquisition campaign that has already spent more than $81 million on nearby industrial and commercial parcels since 2024. Key Takeaways Miami-Dade County’s aviation department has spent more than $81 million acquiring industrial and commercial properties near Miami International Airport since 2024 to support construction staging for a $14 billion expansion plan. Aviation Director Ralph

Why Miami Homeowners Insurance Costs Keep Climbing
Why Miami Homeowners Insurance Costs Keep Climbing

Miami homeowners insurance costs have climbed sharply over the past five years, placing financial pressure on residents across the region. Hurricanes, rising construction expenses, and a shrinking pool of insurers

Miami Spice 2026 Launches 25th Season With 300 Restaurants and Reserve Tier

Miami Spice Marks 25 Years With 300-Plus Restaurants and a New Premium Reserve Tier

Miami Spice Restaurant Months launched its 25th edition on August 1, running through September 30 with more than 300 participating restaurants across Greater Miami and Miami Beach offering three-course prix-fixe menus at a minimum 30% savings. The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau announced updated pricing for 2026: brunch and lunch menus are set at $40, dinner menus range from $50 to $65, and a new Miami Spice Reserve tier introduces premium tasting menu experiences starting at $95. The program, which began in 2002 with 56 restaurants, welcomed a record 387 participants last year and has become one of the most anticipated culinary events on the South Florida calendar. Miami Spice 2026 runs August 1 through September 30 with more

Florida No Income Tax What Miami Residents Pay

How Florida’s No Income Tax Policy Works: What Miami Residents Actually Pay

Florida does not impose a personal income tax on its residents, and the state constitution prohibits one from being enacted without a constitutional amendment approved by at least 60 percent of voters. That prohibition has been in place since 1924 and was reinforced by a 2018 amendment that requires a two-thirds legislative supermajority to impose any new state taxes or fees. For Miami residents, the absence of a state income tax creates real savings compared to peers in New York, California, or Illinois — but it does not mean Florida is a low-tax state. The money comes from somewhere, and understanding where reveals a tax structure that hits consumption, property ownership, and real estate transactions harder than most newcomers expect.