December 28, 2020

Bloomberg TV | Miami Downtown Development Authority’s Nitin Motwani on Wealth Migration

Nitin Motwani, Miami Downtown Development Authority Board Member, discusses incentives for businesses in the Florida city. Click here to read the entire article.

December 23, 2020

CNBC | Miami’s commercial real estate boom picks up steam as pandmeic pushes companies to seek new digs

MIAMI — Move over, Texas. The Lone Star state has grabbed headlines as tech companies like Oracle, Hewlett-Packard Enterprise and billionaire Elon Musk are planning to move major operations from California for its greener pastures and — lower taxes. Click here to read the entire article.  

December 19, 2020

Miami Herald | Silicon Valley exiles are seizing on Miami. Local techies are holding their breath

Greater Miami leaders have spent the past decade making the case that the region could become a global tech hub. As COVID-19 hit, a handful of technology professionals looking to exit Silicon Valley and other traditional tech centers began choosing the Magic City as their remote-work destination of choice. Click here to read the entire […]

December 16, 2020

Bisnow South Florida | With JPMorgan And Goldman Sachs, Miami Could Become ‘Wall Street South’

Elon Musk just moved to Texas, but guess who’s (reportedly) moving to South Florida? Jared Kushner, Ivanka Trump, Tom Brady, Gisele Bundchen and the asset management division of Goldman Sachs. Those are the boldface names announced in news reports last week alone. Click here to read the entire article from BISNOW.

December 11, 2020

Miami New Times | Galore x Miami DDA present the Blonds at Olympia Theater

Galore and the Miami DDA partnered to bring a night of music and fashion to historic Flagler street with an open-air runway show by the Blonds and performances from Ivy Queen, Mariah Angeliq, and Vikina. Click here to read the entire article from Miami New Times.

December 09, 2020

SFBW | Miami is Open for Business

Recently, national businesses have made headlines for making Miami their home base. From Goldman Sachs to Blackstone, Miami is drawing in businesses from all over the country. And city is welcoming them with open arms. Click here to read the entire Article from SFBJ.

December 08, 2020

Galore Magazine. The Blonds Take Over Downtown Miami

Miami Art Week may look different this year, but that doesn’t mean you have to miss out on the parties, glamour, and amazing energy that Miami has to offer. Click here to read the entire article from Galore Magazine.

December 08, 2020

People en Espanol | Ivy Queen arrasa en el desfile de moda de The Blonds en Miami

Cuando empezó la pandemia, fueron muchos los desfiles de moda que tuvieron que ser suspendidos para evitar seguir propagando el virus. De hecho, pasaron algunos meses para que las marcas decidieran volver a presentar sus colecciones. Ahora la mayoría de los desfiles se llevan a cabo a puerta cerrada, de forma virtual o con poquitos […]

December 08, 2020

Social Blackbook | Miami Fashion Elite Called on to Revive Miami During the Pandemic

As we begin to uncover these new beginnings, we remember the elements that anchor our economy. One of those elements will always be fashion. It’s trends in forward-thinking and business masterminding have set the foundations for our future for decades. Click here to read the entire article from Social Blackbook.

December 07, 2020

Pensions & Investments | Goldman sparks Florida’s efforts to become Wall Street South

Goldman Sachs Group and Elliott Management are breathing new life into the decades-old idea of converting the Miami-to-West Palm Beach corridor into a southern hub for finance and investing, a notion that would have monumental implications for the area’s development. Click here to read the entire article from Pensiones & Investments.

December 07, 2020

Bloomberg | Goldman sparks Florida’s effort to become Wall Street South

Goldman Sachs Group Inc. and Elliott Management Corp. are breathing new life into the decades-old idea of converting the Miami-to-West Palm Beach corridor into a southern hub for finance and investing, a notion that would have monumental implications for the area’s development. Click here to read the entire article from Bloomberg.

December 07, 2020

Miami Herald | Could Goldman Sachs soon join the ranks of businesses moving to South Florida

Goldman Sachs may soon be among the ranks of corporations and entrepreneurs moving to South Florida, according to a report published by Bloomberg Sunday. Click here to read the entire article from the Miami Herald.

December 02, 2020

Miami Today | Downtown Miami creating alternative to absent Art Basel

With the year winding down, Miami’s Downtown Development Authority is ramping up funding for key initiatives and new activations. Click here to read the entire article from the Miami Today.

December 01, 2020

OceanDrive | 10 Miami Art Week 2020 Events + Exhibits You Can Actually Enjoy

Art Basel 2020 is officially canceled, but Miami’s artistic community thrives regardless. From sunny skies to muraled walls, the Magic City stays picturesque 365 days a year. One can always take a stroll through the street art mecca of Wynwood’s art district, but most of Miami’s homegrown museums are open and exhibiting, too. There are […]

November 29, 2020

Miami Herald | Is the cancellation of Art Basel a ‘blessing in disguise’ for Miami’s local art scene?

Every year for a few days in December, Art Basel transforms Miami into the center of the art world. The fair’s cancellation this year has pulled the plug on a yearly promise of crowds, creativity and a major economic boost for the city. Click here to read the entire article from the Miami Herald.

November 24, 2020

Florida Trend | Daily Pulse – The floodgates have opened

Sparked in part – but not entirely – by COVID, local real estate professionals say they are receiving more inquiries than ever from businesses and individuals looking to land in South Florida. Click here to read more on the Florida Trend.

November 24, 2020

South FL Business Journal | Money Roundup- The big number $1 Million

The Big Number: $1 million The amount the Miami Downtown Development Authority recently allocated to assist downtown residents and businesses. Click here to read the entire article from SFBJ.

November 23, 2020

Miami Herald – Business Monday | A surge of business transplants comes to South Florida

Anthony De Yurre had “the Miami talk” down to a stump speech. Click here to read the entire article from the Miami Herald.

November 13, 2020

Miami Herald | DWNTWN Movie Nights back at park on Biscayne

Miss family movie night? We mean one that’s of your couch? Click here to read the entire article from the Miami Herald.

November 13, 2020

Miami Herald | DWNTWN Movie Nights back at park on Biscayne

Miss family movie night? We mean one that’s off your couch? To get locals out of their bunkers, the Miami Downtown Development Authority is bringing back its popular DWNTWN Movie Nights at Maurice A. Ferre Park… Click here to read the entire article from the Miami Herald.

November 12, 2020

Thrillist | Actually Fun Things to do in Miami This Weekend

Never mind we’re still buying weekly storm stockpiles, it’s finally nice weather again! Click here to read the entire article from Thrillist.

November 10, 2020

Miami.com | Forget the drive-in, Miami. Grab a chair and blanket

To get locals out of their bunkers, the Miami Downtown Development Authority is bringing back its popular DWNTWN Movie Nights at Maurice A. Ferré Park. And it’s not a drive-in. Click here to read the entire article from Miami.com

November 01, 2020

Downtown News | Women Who Make A Difference

Downtown News honors and celebrates women whose work improves the lives of Downtown residents. Click here to read the entire article from Downtown News.

October 19, 2020

Miami Herald | South Florida real estate calendar for the week of Oct. 19

Real estate webinars this week are daring to look ahead, beyond the pandemic to see its potential impact on the South Florida marketplace. Click here to read the entire article from the Miami Herald.

October 19, 2020

South FL Business Journal | Merus Global opens second South Florida

New York-based Merus Global Investments opened its second South Florida office last week only 18 months after establishing its first location in Boca Raton. The new office, located on Miami Beach, is headed by trading partner Faraz Noorani. He recently joined Merus from Aecor Capital Management, a hedge fund he cofounded. Click here to read […]

October 08, 2020

The Real Deal | Blackstone to open office in South Florida

The Blackstone Group is planning to open an office in South Florida, as the region’s economic boosters work to attract financial and investment firms. Click here to read the entire article from The Real Deal.

October 08, 2020

South FL Business Journal | Private equity firm Blackstone expands technology group to Miami

New York-based Blackstone Group, a private equity investment management firm with $564 billion in assets under management, will expand its technology group to Miami. Click here to read the entire article from the SFBJ.

October 08, 2020

Miami Herald | Private equity giant Blackstone set to open tech office in Miami

Miami is moving one step closer to its goal of becoming a tech hub. Private equity giant Blackstone is coming to Miami, bringing as many as 215 tech-focused jobs. Click here to read the entire article from the Miami Herald.

October 02, 2020

South Florida Business Journal- PRINT | DDA Offers Cash to Businesses That Relocate To Miami

Businesses searching for reduced expenses, lower taxes and, of course, sunny weather need look no further than South Florida. Click here to read the entire article from the SFBJ.

September 24, 2020

Crains Chicago | Hedge funds head for Florida with taxes on rich rising elsewhere

Chicago-based Balyasny Asset Management, with about $8 billion of assets, intends to open an outpost in Miami as more firms across the nation mull a migration to the low-tax state. Click here to read the entire article Crain’s Chicago.

September 24, 2020

South FL Business Journal | Follow the Sun campaign offers cash to businesses that relocate to Miami

Businesses searching for reduced expenses, lower taxes and, of course, sunny weather need look no further than South Florida. That’s the pitch the Miami Downtown Development Authority is making to out-of-state companies with its new “Follow the Sun” campaign. The DDA is doubling-down on its effort to recruit new ventures to the region by offering […]

September 23, 2020

Bloomberg News | Hedge Funds Head for Florida With Taxes on Rich Rising Elsewhere

Hedge funds are planning to expand their presence in Florida, adding to a migratory trend as wealthy residents of northern states face the threat of higher taxes. Click here to read the entire article from Bloomberg.

September 23, 2020

Miami Today | 15 interviews a week for downtowns recruits

Miami Downtown Development Authority efforts to recruit companies to the region have paid off big time lately, and the organization uses a variety of tools and tactics to follow up on each possible lead. Click here to read the entire article from the Miami Today.

September 23, 2020

Miami Today | Downtown aims to make office, retail vacancies temporary

Jessica Botero has been working 14 years at Zyscovich Architects in downtown Miami. The company has 130 employees and, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, 80% of them work from home, where they can stay at least through the end of the year, she says… Click here to reach the entire article form the Miami Today.

September 21, 2020

NBC 6 | COVID-19 Restaurant Safety Course

The Miami Downtown Development Authority partnered with the City of Miami and the FIU Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management to develop a complimentary COVID-19 Restaurant Safety Training Course, designed to educate the city’s restaurateurs on the latest safety protocols and ensure the well being of those dining out in Miami. Click here to […]

September 14, 2020

WPLG Local 10 News – Army Corps of Engineers Proposes Flood Wall

MIAMI – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is studying how to fortify Miami-Dade County’s coastline from the reality of rising seas and, as part of a more than $4 billion plan, has proposed a flood wall running parallel to Miami’s waterfront. Click here to read the entire article from WPLG Local 10 News.  

September 09, 2020

Miami Today | Despite expectations, office rents don’t dive, vacancies light

Despite the pandemic, many businesses are jumping at the chance to move their headquarters to downtown Miami and Brickell and, despite some expectations, rental rates haven’t plunged and vacancies haven’t ballooned. Click here to read the entire article from the Miami Today.

September 09, 2020

Miami Today | Downtown initiatives include interactive 3-dimensional view

Within the next few weeks Miami’s Downtown Development Authority plans to launch three new initiatives aimed at helping both local businesses and those looking to relocate in South Florida. Click here to read the entire article from the Miami Today.

September 08, 2020

El Nuevo Herald | El COVID 19 Amenaza a Personas Sin Hogar

Con su camisa de botones rosada y sus jeans, el atuendo de Johnny parece mezclarse con el resto de los transeúntes de Washington Avenue en South Beach. Sin embargo, su presencia muestra el contraste que existe en las zonas comerciales del Condado Miami-Dade: La ropa de Johnny está gastada y lleva todas sus pertenencias en […]

September 08, 2020

Miami Herald | Out-of-state companies pondered a move to Miami. Then came a spike in COVID-19 cases

South Florida office brokers saw a flurry of inquiries from potential new-to-market tenants in May, June and August. Once Florida’s case count blew past New York’s, activity stalled. Click here to read the entire article from the Miami Herald.

August 26, 2020

Miami Today | ‘Tremendous number of inbound calls’ to move downtown

The boom in telecommuting, low tax rates and a new business incentive program are three major motivators for companies looking to relocate to Miami, Downtown Development Authority officials say. Click here to read the entire article from the Miami Today.

August 21, 2020

Miami Herald | Miami-Dade wants mangroves and islands as storm protections instead of 10 foot walls

The federal government plan to protect Miami-Dade from future storms hinges on a tall, gray wall between the city and Biscayne Bay, but residents have their own vision for how best to keep the water from drowning the Magic City. And it’s much greener. Click here to read the entire article from Miami Herald.

August 12, 2020

Miami Today | People on the Move- Jose Mallea

Jose Mallea, president and CEO of Biscayne Brewing Co., has been appointed to the Miami Downtown Development Authority’s (DDA) Board of Directors. Click here to read the entire article from Miami Today.

August 07, 2020

Miami Herald | Homeless feeding law makes good sense

As a multigenerational downtown Miami property owner, co-founder of the Flagler Business Improvement District, and a Miami Downtown Development Authority (DDA) board member, I have had first-hand experience with the City of Miami’s ongoing efforts… Click here to read the entire article from the Miami Herald.

July 30, 2020

MiamiOnTheCheap | Win a free Miami mask, hand sanitizer & more!

As part of its “MASKS ON, MIAMI” campaign, the Miami Downtown Development Authority is offering residents a chance to win a prize pack that includes face coverings, hand sanitizer and more! Click here for the entire article on the MiamiOnTheCheap.

July 30, 2020

Miami New Times | New Program Gives Downtown Restaurants More Outdoor Space

In response to the amended emergency order signed by Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez on July 6, which limits restaurants to outdoor seating only owing to a surge in the spread of COVID-19, the Miami Downtown Development Authority (DDA) has launched a Sidewalk Café Permit Program that allows downtown Miami restaurants to utilize the […]

July 29, 2020

Restaurant Hospitality | How Miami helps restaurants wrestle with dining mandates

Cities are dealing with new coronavirus restaurant restrictions in various ways, but Miami has provided expedited service for operators trying to deal with renewed bans on indoor dining. Click here to read the entire article from Restaurant Hospitality.

July 24, 2020

MiamiOnTheCheap | Free & cheap things to do this weekend in Miami

It’s predicted to be a soggy weekend. That means, indoor time or a driving tour of public art. Who says rain means no fun? Click here to read the entire article from MiamiOnTheCheap.

July 24, 2020

Dining Out Downtown | Miami’s sidewalk cafe program gives local restaurants a boost

The Miami Downtown Development Authority (DDA) has partnered with the City of Miami and the Miami Parking Authority (MPA) to develop a program to help local restaurants continue serving guests while complying with new regulations. Click here to read the entire article from Dining Out Downtown.

July 23, 2020

Time Out Miami | You can dine on closed streets in these Miami neighborhoods

Before outdoor dining was the only kind of eating out that was allowed in Miami, the idea of enjoying a meal al fresco only crossed people’s minds between the months of January through March. (It’s much too hot otherwise.) But now it seems restaurants are running out of space to accommodate diners wishing to eat […]

July 20, 2020

Miami’s Community Newspapers. Miami DDA Launches New Masks On, Miami Campaign

Amid an alarming spike in coranavirus cases across Florida and in Miami-Dade County, the Miami Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is stepping up with a simple message to residents and visitors: “Mask on, Miami.” Click here to read the entire article from Miami’s Community Newspapers.

July 17, 2020

The Infatuation | Miami Outdoor Dining, In Pictures

On July 9, Miami restaurants were forced to pivot once again when the county declared a temporary ban on indoor dining. But after some initial confusion, Mayor Carlos Giménez stated that outdoor dining would still be allowed… Click here to read the entire article from The Infatuation.

July 15, 2020

MiamiOnTheCheap | Downtown dining discounts with Go Local, Go Direct campaign

Need a break from the kitchen? Clean-up sure is easier when you get take-out, and now you can save on delivery orders from downtown Miami restaurants, thanks to the Miami Downtown Development Authority’s Go Local, Go Direct campaign. Click here to read the entire article from Miami on the Cheap.

July 15, 2020

South Florida Business Journal | Miami restaurants rush to turn parking spaces into outdoor seating

A restaurant in Miami’s Wynwood turned street parking spaces into an oasis of outdoor seating in an area where outdoor seating was limited prior to the Covid-19 pandemic. Click here to read the entire article from SFBJ.

July 15, 2020

Miami Today. Long-awaited Underline to open Oct.1 despite pandemic

The Underline was always an ambitious concept, a $120 million 10-mile linear park that will weave through several municipalities, invigorating the space beneath the Metrorail. Click here to read the entire article from the Miami Today.

July 09, 2020

Miami Herald | Companies were planning on moving to South Florida. Then COVID hit

For a moment, South Florida was sitting pretty: Out-of-town real estate deal hunters were coming to the region seeking refuge from the coronavirus pandemic. Click here to read the entire article from the Miami Herald.

July 08, 2020

NBC6 Miami | Helping Hands Group Strives to Aid South Floridas Homeless in Pandemic

He was working in retail just a few months ago and now, he’s living in the streets of downtown Miami. A man who asked us not to show his face or share his name agreed to use his voice to share a reality of the financial toll of the pandemic. Click here to read the […]

July 07, 2020

El Nuevo Herald | Lanzan campaña ‘Masks On, Miami’ para promover el uso de mascarillas por coronavirus

Bajo el intenso calor de Miami, Manolo Reyes, comisionado de la Ciudad y presidente de la Autoridad de Desarrollo de Downtown caminó el lunes por The Shops at Mary Brickell Village y el Distrito Central de Negocios con un nasobuco blanco y varias bolsas repletas de mascarillas que entregaba a todos los transeúntes que se […]

July 01, 2020

Miami Today | Downtown authority OKs grants for business hit by virus, damage

Miami’s Downtown Development Authority has approved two grants totaling $100,000 to help small businesses in its boundaries that have been financially burdened by Covid-19 and property damage. Click here to read the entire article from Miami Today.

June 26, 2020

Sun-Sentinel | Miami passes ordinance requiring permits to feed large

Miami city commissioners on Thursday voted 3-1 to pass an ordinance restricting when and where individuals and organizations can feed people experiencing homelessness. Click here to read the entire article from Sun Sentinel.

June 25, 2020

Miami Herald | Miami passes ordinance requiring permits to feed large groups of homeless people

Miami city commissioners on Thursday voted 3-1 to pass an ordinance restricting when and where individuals and organizations can feed people experiencing homelessness. Click here to read the entire article from the Miami Herald.

June 23, 2020

Miami Diario | Ordenaza de proteccion a desamparados va a votacion en Comision de Miami

Manolo Reyes, el comisionado del distrito 4 de Miami, el 28 de mayo presentó la propuesta que cuenta con el respaldo de la Autoridad de Desarrollo del Centro de Miami (DDA) y grupos de defensa como Hermanos de la Calle, Camillus House y Homeless Trust, reporta Diario Las Américas. Click here to read the entire […]

June 22, 2020

Diario Las Americas | Miami votara sobre proteccion a desamparados

La Comisión de la Ciudad de Miami llevará a votación el 25 de junio la propuesta de una ordenanza que intenta regular la distribución, en grupos numerosos, de alimentos a los desamparados. Click here to read the entire article from Diario Las Americas.

June 17, 2020

Miami Herald | Make Downtown Miami safer for the homeless and the residents who feed them

As widespread unemployment caused by the coronavirus pandemic takes a toll on our economy, the rate of homelessness in the United States may grow by as much as 45 percent in the coming year, according to an analysis by a Columbia University economist. Click here to read the entire article from the Miami Herald.

June 10, 2020

Miami Herald | This real estate broker helped organize downtowns David Guetta concert

Like many residential brokers, Michael Wiesenfeld found sales ebbing early in the pandemic. He tapped into his creative side for some relief and goodwill, and found a new side hustle. Click here to read the entire article from the Miami Herald.

June 10, 2020

Miami Today | The Achiever- Christina Crespi took over in time to lead downtown team

Since she came back home from college, Christina Crespi has been involved in government. A Miami Beach native, her fondness for Miami Beach’s parks and recreation led her to her hometown city’s government. Click here to read the entire article from Miami Today.

June 10, 2020

Miami Today | Downtown agency provides small businesses helping hand

The Regatta Harbour Garage on the Coconut Grove bayfront is set for mid-july completion, but it’ll take some more funds to see it through. Click here to read the entire article from the Miami Today.

June 04, 2020

South FL Business Journal | DDA Businesses still want to move to downtown Miami despite COVID-19

New businesses are still interested in setting up shop in downtown Miami, despite the Covid-19 pandemic, said Miami Downtown Development Authority Executive Director Christina Crespi. Click here to read the entire article from the SFBJ.

June 01, 2020

South Florida Business & Wealth | Miami Dade Briefcase-DDA leader named

Deputy Director Christina Crespi has been promoted to executive director of the Miami Downtown Development Authority. Click here to read the entire article from SFBW.

May 27, 2020

Telemundo-51 Miami | Reabren restaurantes y salones de belleza en varias ciudades de Miami-Dade

Después de meses de estar cerrados debido a la actual pandemia de coronavirus, los restaurantes y salones de belleza reabrirán sus puertas el miércoles en ciudades del condado de Miami-Dade. Click here to read the entire article from Telemundo 51.        

May 27, 2020

WSVN 7 News | Restaurants in Miami, Miami Beach reopen to patrons on Wednesday

MIAMI (WSVN) – City of Miami and City of Miami Beach leaders are allowing restaurants to reopen to seat patrons on Wednesday with restrictions. Click here to read the entire article from WSVN 7 News.

May 25, 2020

Miami Herald | Christina Crespi Q&A

As South Florida begins to reopen, downtown Miami is on the front of lines. Home to 100,000 residents, thousands of businesses, six million visitors each year, and more jobs than any other neighborhood in Florida, Downtown Miami is an economic engine for the entire state of Florida… Click here to reach the entire article from […]

May 20, 2020

WSVN 7 News | Miami-Dade begins fractured reopening

MIAMI BEACH, FLA. (WSVN) – As South Florida businesses embark on the road to recovery amid the coronavirus pandemic, they’re counting on support from the community and public officials to bounce back. Click here to read the entire article from WSVN 7 News.

May 18, 2020

Diario Las Americas | Miami: Nueva iniciativa para distribuir paquetes en Downtown

La iniciativa, impulsada por el comisionado Manolo Reyes, forma parte de un plan para reducir el ruido y la contaminación en esta área de la ciudad’ Click here to read the entire article from Diario Las Americas.

May 15, 2020

South FL Business Journal | Reef Technology partners with DHL Express for Downtown Miami deliveries

Miami-based Reef Technology this week launched a pilot program with logistics giant DHL Express to deploy four environmentally friendly cargo bikes for last-mile deliveries across downtown Miami. Click here to read the entire article on the SFBJ.

May 13, 2020

Miami Herald | We asked Miami-Dade businesses how they’re faring. Learn about results at May 20 webinar

We asked Miami-Dade businesses how they are faring in these uncertain times, along with their predictions for the rest of 2020. More than 350 answered. Click here to read the entire article from the Miami Herald.

May 08, 2020

South FL Business Journal | Three Questions With…Miami DDAs Julia Grachova

Just a few weeks after social-distancing guidelines were put into place, the Miami Downtown Development Authority (DDA) launched a small-business task force aimed at helping local businesses navigate the loan and grant program available to them. Click here to read the entire article from SFBJ.

April 29, 2020

Miami Today | Downtown team looks at putting magic back into the city

“Putting the Magic Back into the City” was the focus of a well-attended virtual meeting of Miami’s Downtown Development Authority (DDA) Friday, as directors floated strategies to right Miami’s Covid-19 stricken fortunes. Click here to read the entire article from the Miami Today.

April 29, 2020

Miami Today | Downtown authority asks to shut streets to permit social distancing

To lure long-quarantined consumers, directors of Miami’s Downtown Development Authority (DDA) voted unanimously Friday to send a resolution to the City of Miami to request all entities that control streets in the DDA district to close all or parts of the thoroughfares to allow for social distancing. Click here to read the entire article form […]

April 27, 2020

SoFla Nights | An Evening With Richard Blanco- Poems for Isolation

Miami Book Fair, the Miami Downtown Development Authority (DDA), and Books & Books invite you to a reading by Miami’s own presidential inaugural poet, Richard Blanco. Join us from your balcony, bedroom or home cocktail bar for an evening of reflection, as we celebrate poetry and its power to carry us through difficult moments. Click […]

April 27, 2020

Eventful | An Evening With Richard Blanco: Poems for Isolation

Miami Book Fair, the Miami Downtown Development Authority (DDA), and Books & Books invite you to a reading by Miami’s own presidential inaugural poet, Richard Blanco. Join us from your balcony, bedroom or home cocktail bar for an evening of reflection, as we celebrate poetry and its power to carry us through difficult moments. Click […]

April 27, 2020

Entertainment Tonight | How Celebrities are Giving Back Amid the Coronavirus Pandemic

David Guetta: The DJ, producer and songwriter streamed a special performance to raise money in relief of COVID-19 in conjunction with Downtown Miami Development Authority on April 18. Click here to read the entire article from ET.

April 27, 2020

Entertainment Tonight | Star Sightings: Karolina Kurkova Makes Masks, Steph and Ayesha Curry Help Feed Hungry Families and More!

David Guetta put on a livestream DJ set in downtown Miami on April 18, which was watched by more than 15 million people worldwide. Click here to read the entire article from ET.

April 27, 2020

WLRN Heard On Sundial – Reopening Florida, The State’s Unemployment Crisis, And Poems For Isolation

When Should Florida Reopen? Florida is experiencing a bit of an identity crisis. You turn to WLRN for reporting you can trust and stories that move our South Florida community forward. Your support makes it possible. Please donate now. Thank you. Click here to read the entire article from WLRN Heard on Sundial.

April 27, 2020

NBC 6 Miami | An Evening With Richard Blanco- Poems for Isolation

Miami Book Fair, the Miami Downtown Development Authority (DDA), and Books & Books invite you to a reading by Miami’s own presidential inaugural poet, Richard Blanco. Join us from your balcony, bedroom or home cocktail bar for an evening of reflection, as we celebrate poetry and its power to carry us through difficult moments.

April 27, 2020

Soul of Miami | An Evening With Richard Blanco- Poems for Isolation

Virtual Location Cost: Free Miami Book Fair, the Miami Downtown Development Authority (DDA), and Books & Books invite you to a reading by Miami’s own presidential inaugural poet, Richard Blanco. Join us from your balcony, bedroom or home cocktail bar for an evening of reflection, as we celebrate poetry and its power to carry us […]

April 23, 2020

WPLG Local 10 News | Miami Commission approves funding for small businesses

COCONUT GROVE, Fla. – The economic impact of COVID-19 took center stage during Thursday morning’s City of Miami Commission meeting. “This is not going to be in a few months we are back to normal,” Commissioner Joe Carollo said. “The economic recovery,” agreed Commissioner Manolo Reyes, “is going to take a long time.” Click here […]

April 20, 2020

Miami Herald | Why does S. Florida balk at closing streets for social distancing

A social distancing turf war is playing out in South Florida and a restless nation. Penned inside by stay-at-home orders and penned outside by park closures, people squeezed onto 4-foot-wide sidewalks are seeking 6 feet of space. They’re asking for streets to be closed to cars so they have room to move safely. Click here […]

April 19, 2020

MSN | Here Are All the Dance Music Livestreams Getting Fists Pumping This Weekend April 17 to 19

Another weekend in the house, another great opportunity to delve into the dance scene without the hassle of cover charges, bathroom lines or overpriced drinks. Click here to read the entire article from MSN.

April 18, 2020

Billboard | Here Are All the Dance Music Livestreams Getting Fists Pumping This Weekend April 17 to 19

Another weekend in the house, another great opportunity to delve into the dance scene without the hassle of cover charges, bathroom lines or overpriced drinks. Click here to read the entire article from billboard.

April 18, 2020

NBC 6 | David Guetta to Perform Live Set From Downtown Miami as Fundraiser for COVID-19 Relief

David Guetta will be doing a virtual live set from Downtown Miami this evening to raise funds for COVID-19 relief, and the French DJ has pledged to match every dollar raised. Click here to read the entire article from NBC 6 Miami.

April 18, 2020

Miami Herald | We’re not doing enough. The race against COVID-19

A moving pad, a magenta blanket and a few pillows separate the Bachmans from the concrete sidewalk on Southwest First Avenue in Miami. The coronavirus pandemic has rendered this stretch of downtown quiet, save for a few vehicles through the day and the occasional pedestrian. Anyone on foot can easily walk down the middle of […]

April 17, 2020

WSVN 7 News | David Guetta to perform from Brickell balcony to raise money for charities

MIAMI (WSVN) – David Guetta is set to perform from a balcony in Miami’s Brickell neighborhood to raise money for multiple charities in light of the coronavirus pandemic. The international DJ will be hosting United at Home, a two-hour livestream set for Saturday that will raise money for four worldwide charities, including Feeding South Florida. […]

April 17, 2020

WPLG Local 10 News | David Guetta to Play 2 Hour Set in Miami to support Feeding South Florida

MIAMI – David Guetta will be playing a two- hour set in downtown Miami that will be live- streamed starting at 6 p.m. on Saturday. Guetta and the Miami Downtown Development Authority are raising funds for Feeding South Florida, Fondation Hôpitaux de Paris – Hôpitaux de France and the World Health Organization. Click here to […]

April 17, 2020

Forbes | Q&A David Guetta On The Importance Of Giving Back And Why He Is Looking For The Next ‘I Gotta Feeling’ In The Wake Of Coronavirus

Q&A: David Guetta On The Importance Of Giving Back And Why He Is Looking For The Next ‘I Gotta Feeling’ In The Wake Of Coronavirus. Click here to read the entire article from Forbes.

April 17, 2020

Billboard | What To Know About David Guettas Massive Upcoming Live Performance

The performance will be available to stream on Guetta’s social channel and via Billboard Dance. With an arsenal of era-defining hits to his name, the David Guetta ethos can aptly be summed up as “go big or go home.” But this Saturday, April 18, Guetta will go big as we stay home with a massive […]

April 16, 2020

Tan Hispano | David Guetta en concierto para recaudar fondos contra COVID-19

¿Quién quiere ver a David Guetta en concierto? El productor y DJ francés anunció que dará un espectáculo este fin de semana en Miami para recaudar fondos que ayuden en la lucha contra el Covid- 19. “Mi corazón está con todos los que están sufriendo por la pandemia que afecta la salud a nivel global”, […]

April 16, 2020

Miami New Times | David Guetta Invites the World to Tune In to His Live DJ Set From Downtown Miami

French DJ/producer David Guetta has always considered Miami a second home. When he’s not touring the globe, he has a bird’s-eye view of the city from his duplex penthouse atop the Paraiso Bay tower in Edgewater. Click her to read the entire article on Miami New Times.

April 16, 2020

Agencia EFE. David Guetta dará un concierto en Miami para recaudar fondos contra COVID-19

El productor y DJ francés David Guetta anunció este miércoles que dará un concierto este fin de semana en la ciudad estadounidense de Miami, con el que busca recaudar fondos para varias organizaciones en Estados Unidos y Europa que ayudan a los afectados por el coronavirus. Click here to read the entire article from Agencia […]

April 15, 2020

Miami.com | David Guetta is performing in Miami. You cant go to the show but heres how to see it

The coronavirus pandemic put a temporary end to EDM shows in Miami – but this weekend, downtown residents may have a chance to see and hear a star from their balconies for a good cause. Click here to read the entire article from Miami.com.

April 15, 2020

Radio and Music | David Guetta to stream live performance in support of COVID19 relief

MUMBAI: David Guetta to host a live set that will connect the world through music and raise money for nonprofits around the world. Globally acclaimed DJ and producer David Guetta will stream a live, two-hour set on Saturday, April 18 in support of the global fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. David will perform from a […]

April 15, 2020

Rolling Stone | David Guetta to Stream Live Performance for COVID-19 Relief

David Guetta will livestream a two-hour performance from an undisclosed Miami location to raise money for four organizations battling the coronavirus pandemic. Click here to read the entire article from RollingStone.

April 15, 2020

TimeOut | David Guetta is livestreaming a set from a secret location in Miami and heres how to watch

EDM legend David Guetta is no stranger to Miami but with Ultra Festival canceled, we were sure we wouldn’t be seeing him around these parts for a while. We were wrong. Click here to read the entire article from TimeOut.

April 11, 2020

Miami Herald | High-rise dwellers adapt after their fun things were taken away

Among the biggest perks of living in an apartment or condo building are the sweet amenities – pools, recreational areas, gyms, outdoor barbecue pits, kiddie playrooms, tennis courts. Click here to read the entire article from the Miami Herald.

April 08, 2020

Miami Today | Miami poised to name new director of city downtown development arm

After the Downtown Development Authority’s national search for it new director culminated with the selected candidate resigning from the position, the authority is moving forward with the person who has been leading the authority during the transition. Click here to read the entire article from Miami Today.

April 08, 2020

Miami Today | Miami eyes one-year pilot program for e-cargo bikes in busiest areas

Electronic cargo bicycles have been touted as an alternative to traditional delivery that’ll mitigate traffic and curb carbon emissions. With that in mind, they could soon be rolling into some of the City of Miami’s busiest areas. Click here to read the entire article from Miami Today.

April 02, 2020

WPLG Local 10 | Downtown Miami restaurants say ditch third-party delivery

MIAMI, Fla. – How can you help save a restaurant job? Dial restaurants directly for delivery. Miami’s Downtown Development Authority’s (DDA) Go Local, Go Direct program helps diners save money on delivery while assisting participating restaurants to keep staff from layoffs by turning servers into delivery operators. Click here to read the entire article from […]

April 01, 2020

Miami New Times | Miami Downtown Development Authority Launches Discount Program to Help Local Restaurants

As the coronavirus continues to strangle Miami’s restaurant economy, the Miami Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is stepping in to help. This week, the DDA launched the initiative “Go Local, Go Direct” to encourage downtown residents to stay home while also helping local restaurants save on fees charged by delivery services such as Uber Eats and […]

April 01, 2020

The Hungry Post | Go Local, Go Direct Discount Program by the Miami Downtown Development Authority

As the federal government extends social distancing regulations through April, the Miami Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is launching a “Go Local, Go Direct” discount program to support locally owned restaurants by incentivizing residents of Miami’s urban core to stay home and order direct from participating businesses. By offering discounts of 10% or more on direct […]

April 01, 2020

South FL Business Journal | South Florida companies step up to help community with COVID-19 fallout

Those of us who work in South Florida know firsthand of the many winning executives and companies that routinely contribute to the region’s nonprofits and charitable organizations. Click here to read the entire article from the SFBJ.

March 31, 2020

Edible South Florida | New Delivery Options Save Money for Restaurants and Customers

As restaurants adjust to a takeout and delivery model, keeping costs down is critical to their survival and their ability to keep workers working. Using third-party services like Uber Eats, Grubhub and Postmates may have made business sense when business was normal, but now those costs add up at a time when every penny matters. […]

March 30, 2020

Miami Herald | America’s essential spirit shines as it braces for the fight ahead

Over the past several days, we have been forced to recognize that the COVID-19 pandemic will produce life-altering changes for us all. In what is perhaps the beginning of a generational correction society suddenly seems to be returning to bedrock values that are central to the American experience. Click here to read the entire article […]

March 27, 2020

Diario Las Americas | Los desamparados podrian ser un foco de contagio de la epidemia

Como han explicado cientificos y epidemiologos las carasteristicas de supervivencia del COVID-19 impulsan su propagacion en un corto periodo de tiempo, por eso, los niveles tan altos de contaminacion que se han producido en mas de 140 paises. Click here to read the entire article from Diario Las Americas.

March 25, 2020

Voz de America | Miami impulsa proyecto para desamparados en plena crisis del coronavirus

Hace un par de años, José de Jesús dejó su México natal en busca del sueño americano en el sur de la Florida. Pero las cosas no fueron como él esperaba y terminó viviendo en la calle. Estos días, confiesa, están siendo muy duros para él. No es por el hecho de vivir en la […]

March 24, 2020

El Nuevo Herald | Habilitan banos para desamparados en Miami

Como limpiador y supervisor de los baños publicos para desamparados del centro de Miami, el cubano Juan Portela, ex campeon universitario de futbol americano, se siente en “primera linea de defensa” de una comunidad a la que el mismo pertenecio y que es una de las mas vulnerables al nuevo coronarirus. Click here to reach […]

March 23, 2020

El Nuevo Herald | Baños para desamparados, primera línea de defensa contra coronavirus en Miami

Como limpiador y supervisor de los baños públicos para desamparados del centro de Miami, el cubano Juan Portela, ex campeón universitario de fútbol americano, se siente en “primera línea de defensa” de una comunidad a la que él mismo perteneció y que es una de las más vulnerables al nuevo coronavirus. Click here to read […]

March 23, 2020

Agencia EFE | Baños para desamparados, primera línea de defensa contra coronavirus en Miami

Como limpiador y supervisor de los baños públicos para desamparados del centro de Miami, el cubano Juan Portela, excampeón universitario de fútbol americano, se siente en “primera línea de defensa” de una comunidad a la que él mismo perteneció y que es una de las más vulnerables al nuevo coronavirus. Click here to read the […]

March 19, 2020

Miami Herald | As coronavirus pushes people inside, Miamis homeless population faces greater risk

Ron Jones used to spend his days at Miami-Dade’s public libraries and his evenings at the Miami Rescue Center’s homeless shelter. Then came the novel coronavirus. Fear of the fast-spreading virus drove the 64-year-old cancer survivor back to the streets, on a bed steps away from a plastic handwashing station the city set up last […]

March 09, 2020

Miami Herald | Miami Plazas leasing office opened three weeks ago. And 10% of units are pre-leased.

Millennials are driving demand for apartment buildings for rent in Miami’s greater downtown. That’s what the developers behind the soon-to-open Miami Plaza in the Arts & Entertainment District are seeing after opening its leasing office. Click here to read the entire article from the Miami Herald.

March 05, 2020

Miami Today | Green light on horizon for more downtown Miami parks

It’s been a housing boom, following the Great Recession, that’s seen Miami’s downtown become home to nearly 100,000 residents and more 100 residential towers. Click here to read the entire article on the Miami Today.

February 13, 2020

Miami Today | Downtown Super Bowl Effort Got 950,000 Social Media Impressions

Miami Gains a Million: One million more passengers moved through Miami International Airport in 2019 than the year prior, or a total 45.9 million served, statistics from the hub show. Click here to read the entire article on the Miami Today

February 03, 2020

Miami Herald | Fox Super Bowl broadcast brings some Miami attention

Bring Super Bowl to the Miami area, and Pitbull will surely have a role. And, yes, about an hour before kickoff, there was Miami’s go-to local celebrity dancing with comedian Rob Riggle and samba dancers around a mansion’s pool. Click here to read the entire article from the Miami Herald.

January 03, 2020

Miami Herald | Here’s how much more it will cost you to stay in South Florida for the Super Bowl

Visiting South Florida for The Big Game is going to come with a big price tag. South Florida hotels are hiking up room rates for the Feb. 2 Super Bowl weekend and flights are more expensive than even the usual high winter fares. And which teams will play is yet to be decided. Click here […]