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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

International Ballet Festival of Miami Opens 31st Season

International Ballet Festival of Miami Opens 31st Season This Week

The International Ballet Festival of Miami launches its 31st season on July 31, opening a 17-day run through August 16 that brings over 100 principal dancers from 17 ballet companies representing 11 countries to stages across Miami and Miami Beach. The festival, recognized as the most successful of its kind in the United States and the only ballet festival in Florida, transforms South Florida into a destination for international dance during the weeks when the city’s cultural calendar typically slows for summer. Beyond the main stage performances, the 2026 edition includes contemporary dance ensembles, a free dance film series, art exhibits inspired by dance, book presentations, workshops, and masterclasses that extend the festival’s reach well beyond the theater seats. The

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.