A Day in Miami Show

Welcome to A Day in Miami Show. We're here to tell about everything happening in the Magic City - from Heats and Dolphins dubs, through best local restaurants, to upcoming events in the city. We talk with local movers-and-shakers, influencers, politicians, business owners, and more. Follow us on Instagram to stay up to date with everything going on in Miami. Enjoy!

A Day in Miami Show is a society podcast hosted by A Day in Miami, with 237 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

A Day in Miami hosts A Day in Miami Show, a society show with 237 episodes published.

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  Byron Donalds Breaks Down His Plan for Florida

  Sep 25, 202647 min

  Congressman Byron Donalds, the Republican nominee for governor of Florida, joins A Day in Miami for a wide-ranging conversation about his plan for the state. He shares his journey from growing up in Brooklyn with a single mom to entering politics after the 2008 financial collapse, and lays out exactly what he'd do on day one as governor — from lowering insurance premiums 20% and cutting housing costs to bringing DOGE-style audits to every level of Florida government.He also directly addresses the property tax reduction debate, pushing back on concerns from local mayors about budget deficits. His response is clear: government has to live within its means. We also get into permitting reform, the revelation that 30% of a new home's cost is government fees, data centers, aerospace jobs coming to Florida, his lieutenant governor pick Brian Avila, free Cuba, and why he believes Americans are ready to stop fighting with their families over politics.This is the Florida governor's race — up close and personal. Vote November 3rd.A Day in Miami Website:https://adayinmiami.com/Manny Alfonso:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mannyalfonso8/Kiko Suarez:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/querikoconkiko/Eduardo Moya:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mr_moya/Follow Us! - A Day in Miami:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adayinmiami/Listen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/20WEys6jxiliBCLoo9iSID________________________Produced by: Ben SchwedeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/benthecreatorrr/0:00 Intro1:09 How He Got Into Politics4:07 Knocking on Doors4:54 Affordability is People’s Biggest Concern6:11 Local Governments Stand on Property Tax Reduction Reform7:46 Miami-Dade County Budget8:35 Lowering Insurance Prices9:29 Automatic Permits for Rebuilding Homes After Hurricanes10:09 Improving Permitting Process12:26 How We Can Make Homeownership More Affordable15:43 Aerospace Industry in Florida18:11 Make Florida Most Transparent Government in America19:55 Funding NGOs (Non-governmental organization)21:44 Testing Food and Water for Toxins in Schools23:06 Free Cuba24:02 Rebuilding Cuba26:18 Selecting Bryan Avila for Lt. Governor28:05 Typical Day During Campaign30:54 Data Centers32:52 People Opposing AI34:05 How Washington D.C. Prepared Him for Being the Governor36:05 Can Americans Be United Again?37:54 His Family’s Reaction to Decision to Run for Governor40:37 How He Wants His Family to Remember Him42:24 How Has Social Media Changed Politics43:53 Top 3 Restaurants46:21 Message to A Day in Miami Viewers

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  The State Senator Fighting for Her Part of Miami | Alexis Calatayud

  Sep 23, 202658 min

  State Senator Alexis Calatayud represents District 38, an area entirely within Miami-Dade County, and in this episode she breaks down exactly what her work looks like on behalf of her constituents. She covers school funding, why enrollment is declining, teacher pay, and where property tax dollars actually go once collected — including how property value gets reassessed when a home sells.She also explains how senators secure funding for their districts, how that money actually gets used, green spaces, the UDB line debate, the Underline, sea level rise studies, and the region's growing role in the space industry, including the Homestead Air Reserve Base. Plus her path into politics, her thoughts on the Cuba situation, and her top 3 Miami restaurants.This is a real look at what a state senator's job actually involves — and what she's doing with it.A Day in Miami Website:https://adayinmiami.com/Manny Alfonso:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mannyalfonso8/Kiko Suarez:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/querikoconkiko/Eduardo Moya:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mr_moya/Follow Us! - A Day in Miami:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adayinmiami/Listen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/20WEys6jxiliBCLoo9iSID________________________Produced by: Ben SchwedeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/benthecreatorrr/0:00 Intro1:09 Her Background2:57 Causes of Declining Enrollment 4:59 Why Kids Go to School that Are Not in Their Zone6:41 How Does Funding for Schools Work7:13 Teachers Pay9:44 Where is the Money from Property Taxes11:24 Property Value Being Reassessed When Selling13:05 Taxes in Denmark14:50 Why Renters May Vote No on Property Tax Reduction Reform17:44 District 38 Area18:32 Why She Got Into Politics21:55 Green Spaces23:09 How Senators Get Money for Their Districts26:11 How Does the Federal Money Get Used29:00 U Health Alcohol Tax Solution30:17 Working with the Federal Government32:20 Removing the UDB Line?34:26 The Underline35:47 Sea Level Rise Studies38:18 How Does the Senator’s Work Look Like42:14 Why It Takes a Lot to Run for Office44:01 Space Industry in Miami-Dade46:49 Homestead Air Reserve Base49:31 Cuba Situation52:17 Top 3 Restaurants57:26 Outro

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  Ludlam Trail Is Just the Beginning - Here's the Bigger Plan | Ralph Rosado & Julio Robaina

  Sep 21, 202631 min

  Commissioner Ralph Rosado and Julio Robaina join us to tell the story of the Miami Loop — an idea first conceived 26 years ago that's finally becoming a reality. They walk us through how the plan came together, the dozen agencies and jurisdictions involved in projects like the Ludlam Trail, and how funding is being secured to bring the vision to life.We also get into the Underline's near completion, new legislation to fund trail maintenance, the upcoming Miami Loop Summit on October 10th, similar projects in Atlanta and New York City, and plans for bridges and walkways over major streets. Plus updates from the City of Miami and Julio's personal involvement in making the Loop happen.This is one of the most ambitious infrastructure projects in Miami's history — and it's finally coming together.A Day in Miami Website:https://adayinmiami.com/Manny Alfonso:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mannyalfonso8/Kiko Suarez:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/querikoconkiko/Eduardo Moya:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mr_moya/Follow Us! - A Day in Miami:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adayinmiami/Listen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/20WEys6jxiliBCLoo9iSID________________________Produced by: Ben SchwedeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/benthecreatorrr/0:00 Intro1:16 Tree Planting Initiative2:17 Creating the Idea of Miami Loop 26 Years Ago4:46 Executing the Plan to Create the Miami Loop7:49 Funding for Miami Loop9:14 Dozen Agencies and Jurisdictions for Ludlam Trail10:47 Would Ludlam Trail Be Treated as a Park?11:42 Ludlam Trail Design Contract13:09 Underline is Almost Finished14:05 New Legislation to Get Funding for Maintaining the Trails15:21 Miami Loop Summit on October 1016:52 Neighbourhoods Needing Sidewalks17:24 Similar Projects to Miami Loop in Atlanta and New York City18:43 Bridges and Walkways Over Major Streets20:01 Updates from the City of Miami by Commissioner Rosado22:38 Julio Robaina on His Involvement with Miami Loop24:54 ADIM Live from the Miami Loop Summit?26:55 Top 3 Restaurants30:38 Outro

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  The Man Running to Help Fix Coral Gables' Biggest Issues | Nestor Menendez

  Sep 17, 202659 min

  Nestor Menendez joins us to make his case for why he's running for Coral Gables Commission. He shares his background, what the role of a commissioner actually involves, and the top issues Coral Gables residents care about most right now — from Centennial Park and Ponce Park to the ongoing debate around free parking and the future of the Cocoplum pedestrian bridge.We also get into the Charter Review Committee, business concerns across the city, how Coral Gables funds its services, the trend of residents selling homes to move into apartments within the city, and updates on the new Publix development and the park it will provide. Plus his top 3 Miami restaurants and his final case for why residents should vote for him.If you live in Coral Gables — this episode covers everything on your radar before you vote.A Day in Miami Website:https://adayinmiami.com/Manny Alfonso:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mannyalfonso8/Kiko Suarez:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/querikoconkiko/Eduardo Moya:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mr_moya/Follow Us! - A Day in Miami:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adayinmiami/Listen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/20WEys6jxiliBCLoo9iSID________________________Produced by: Ben SchwedeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/benthecreatorrr/0:00 Intro0:35 Addressing the Comments1:43 Introducing the Guest2:56 Why He Decided to Run6:58 Nestor’s Background10:22 The Role and Job of a Commissioner14:27 Social Media and Direct Access to Elected Officials15:59 Top 3 Issues of Coral Gables Residents20:41 Support from Other Officials23:13 Charter Review Committee28:20 Biggest Concerns of Businesses in Coral Gables33:33 Centennial Park37:36 Ponce Park40:04 People Selling Houses to Move to Apartments in Coral Gables43:50 The Cleanliness of the City45:05 How Coral Gables Funds the City Services46:33 Cocoplum Bridge Pedestrian Bridge49:13 Could Parking Be Free?51:48 Publix Update and The Park They Will Provide52:30 Development53:57 Top 3 Restaurants57:18 Why Vote for Nestor Menendez?59:07 Outro

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  The Man Designing Miami's Restaurants, Strip Malls, and More | Chris Vidal

  Sep 15, 202650 min

  Chris Vidal of Gershen Associates joins us to break down what actually goes into designing and developing Miami's restaurants, strip malls, and retail spaces. He shares the origins of the firm, how AI is starting to influence architecture, and how rising land prices have completely changed the way developers approach new projects.We also get into Miami's infrastructure challenges, the downtown bridge, working with national versus private brands, grease traps, impact fees, the municipal permitting process, and why so many national brand locations never actually make it to market. Plus red flags when taking on clients, his favorite areas to build in, the Waldorf Astoria project, and his top 3 Miami restaurants.This is what it really takes to build the spaces Miami eats, shops, and gathers in.A Day in Miami Website:https://adayinmiami.com/Manny Alfonso:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mannyalfonso8/Kiko Suarez:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/querikoconkiko/Eduardo Moya:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mr_moya/Follow Us! - A Day in Miami:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adayinmiami/Listen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/20WEys6jxiliBCLoo9iSID________________________Produced by: Ben SchwedeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/benthecreatorrr/0:00 Intro1:13 Live Shopping Studio2:42 About Chris Vidal4:27 Origins of Gershen Associates7:43 AI in Architecture9:56 Designing Strip Malls10:58 Creating Projects and Developing Them12:36 How Prices of Land Changed Development14:37 Why Miami Needs to Improve Its Infrastructure18:05 How New Developments Are Causing Trouble to Infrastructure21:28 His Thoughts on the Bridge in Downtown24:08 Working with National vs Private Brands25:42 Grease Traps29:52 Second Gen vs New Build Projects31:21 Impact Fees33:59 Municipal Permitting Process35:06 How Most National Brands’ Locations Never Reach the Market37:11 Red Flags When Taking On Clients39:02 Restaurant Wars41:00 His Favorite Area to Build In41:30 Who Designs Parking Lots42:39 Waldorf Astoria Building44:38 His Current Projects45:41 Miami Spots They Designed46:29 Top 3 Restaurants49:18 How He Can Help Restaurants

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