Miami in the News – August 16, 2017

Courtesy of HistoryMiami

Miami Motor Mania

  • Source: Biscayne Times
  • Author: Dr. Paul George
  • Article Date: August 2017

This month’s ‘Picture Story’ tells the story of the 1920 Building Boom and its impact on developing Miami into a city built around the automobile. Read more…


Courtesy of Miami Herald

The Family Businessman who helped grow Norton Tire into a national symbol

  • Source: Miami Herald
  • Author: Howard Cohen
  • Article Date: August 4, 2017

The obituary of Louis Pallet tells the story of how he founded Norton Tower in Miami in 1924. It grew into the nation’s largest independent tire distributors after his retirement. The business was sold to Goodyear Tire Company in 1986. Read more…


Courtesy of Miami Today

Cleanup of polluted Wagner Creek and Seybold Canal begins

  • Source: Miami Today
  • Author: John Charles Robbins
  • Article Date: August 8, 2017

The long-awaited cleanup of Wagner Creek and Seybold Canal began at the beginning of August. Cleanup costs estimate will top $18.4 million, which will include the removal of accumulated sediments, storm water capacity enhancement and vessel navigation improvement. Read more…


Courtesy of Miami Today

As study goes on, Venetian Causeway a replacement target

  • Source: Miami Today
  • Author: Katya Maruri
  • Article Date: August 15, 2017

The Florida Department of Transportation is conducting a study to determine if the twelve bridges that make up the Venetian Causeway need to be repaired or replaced. The County’s stated aim is complete replacement. Read more…


Courtesy of Miami Today

Miami casts annexation eye on Blue Lagoon, Melrose, Brownsville

  • Source: Miami Today
  • Author: John Charles Robbins
  • Article Date: August 15, 2017

A study reveals that if the City of Miami annexed several unincorporated areas, including: Blue Lagoon, Brownsville and Melrose; it would take a financial hit. To annex all three areas, as they are configured today, it would cost the city $14 million a year. Read more…