🌱 830 Brickell Fully Leased Upon Completion + Int’l Festival Of Speed

Hello, neighbors! It’s me, Carlos Hernandez, your host of the Daily. Keep reading for the most important things happening in town. Today you’ll read about…

• 830 Brickell will be fully leased upon completion, according to The Next Miami.
• Goodwood’s International Festival of Speed is coming to Miami Beach in 2024.
• The Greater Miami Jewish Federation volunteered on Sunday to give the staff at the Salvation Army a break for the holiday.

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But first, your local weather:

• Warmer; an afternoon shower. High: 69 Low: 61.

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Here are the top stories in Miami today:

1. 830 Brickell is the first ever trophy office tower in Miami to be fully leased upon completion, accoridng to developers. Kirkland & Ellis, the world’s largest law firm, has signed six floors of office space in the building. (The Next Miami)

2. The City of Miami Beach is hosting Goodwood’s International Festival of Speed starting in 2024. Organizers have worked with the city for over two years to bring the event to the area. The theme of the event will be “the future of transportation and the end of fossil fuels usage.” (Miami Today)

3. The Greater Miami Jewish Federation volunteered at the Salvation Army Sunday on Northwest 38th Street. The volunteers allowed members of the Salvation Army staff to take the day off to celebrate and enjoy the holiday with their families. (WSVN)

4. Democratic Rep. Marie Woodson is set to lead the celebration Haitian Independence Day in Broward County on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023 from noon to 4 p.m. “Celebrating my culture and honoring that of others is essential and continues to be one of my favorite ways to remain connected with my community,” Woodson said in a statement obtained by Florida Politics. (Florida Politics)

5. North Miami Beach Mayor Anthony DeFillipo is facing an ethics complaint that he moved outside of the city limits, which could potentially lead to him being removed from office. Chapter 7 of North Miami Beach’s municipal code states a candidate for mayor or city commission must “be a bona fide resident of the City of North Miami Beach and express an intent to remain permanently a bona fide resident of the City during the entire term of office for which he or she is a candidate.” (Miami New Times)

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Today’s events:

• Museum Of Graffiti General Admission. (11 a.m.)
• Reindeer Cake-Off Class (Ages 9-13) at Taste Buds Kitchen. (1 p.m.)
• Sip & Smudge: Holiday Edition at Habitat 1 Hotel South Beach. (6 p.m.)
• Redbar Comedy Night at RedBar Brickell. (8 p.m.)
• Ball & Chain Mambo Mondays. (9 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• Miami-Dade County Public Schools shared: “May your holiday season be filled with peace, joy, and lots of love.” (Miami-Dade County Public Schools via Facebook)
• Miami-Dade Public Library System shared: “Happy holidays from all of us at MDPLS. All library locations will be closed today, Monday, Dec. 26 in observance of Christmas. Remember, our online library is always open.” (Miami-Dade Public Library System via Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Kendall Breeze shared: “Recommendation for a primary doctor. – Spanish speaking preferred. Hello, our doctor sold his practice and now we are looking for PCP in Kendall, if near Kendall Breeze, even better. Thank you.” (Nextdoor)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed! See you soon for another update.

— Carlos Hernandez

About me: Hello my name is Carlos Hernandez and I am a food writer with over 10 years of experience in the industry. I write the food blog Carlos Eats ( and also contribute to several newspapers and magazines with food-related blogs and articles.