A Day in Miami Show

A Day in Miami
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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!

  1. 20h ago

    Virginia Key Redevelopment: Your Questions and Concerns Answered

    After our first Virginia Key episode, we got flooded with questions and concerns from viewers — so we brought the team back to answer every single one. David Filler of Suntex Marinas and Bobby Christoph of RCI Group sit down with us again to address the biggest concerns: Gramps is staying, there will be no dredging or mega yachts, and they are not out-of-state private equity.They also reveal that the current marina is not even a certified clean marina and has been polluting the bay, that the current operator has sued the city three times, and that the city has lost an estimated $15-20 million from delays in this process. Plus a surprise visit from Monty Trainer himself, who shares his blessing for the project and drops some legendary Miami history.City of Miami residents 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 Intro3:16 Introducing the Guests4:20 Why They Wanted to Preserve Monty’s6:16 Will Gramps Getaway Be Preserved in Their New Project?7:40 Dredging and Mega Yachts?9:45 First Won Bid in 201712:58 Why It Was Rejected Later by the Commission 13:55 2nd Request For Proposal (RFP)16:37 Shady Process and Current Operator Losing the Bid Twice19:00 The Process Summed Up19:56 Current Operator Proposed Bigger Scale Project21:22 Environment Concerns23:50 Development on Virginia Key Will Happen Anyways25:58 Benefits of the Deal to the City28:29 Current Operator Getting Sued by the City31:02 Are They Out-of-State Private Equity Bros?32:33 How He Feels About the Comments35:06 How Independent Court Decided that City Commission Was Wrong37:27 Why They Didn’t Give Up Even After City Commission’s Shady Practices39:18 Monty Joining the Show39:48 Monty’s Working Since 196940:36 Hurricane Andrew42:03 Relationship with Suntex Marinas46:23 Monty Being on Board of Virginia Key46:59 Why Monty Believes in Their Saving the Virginia Key Project49:18 Events on Monty’s Boat and Buying Bayfront Park53:32 Manny Summing Up the Save Virginia Key Process56:20 Monty’s Legacy57:15 Monty’s Started Outdoor Dining in Miami58:40 Outro

  2. 6d ago

    Byron Donalds Breaks Down His Plan for Florida

    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

  3. Sep 23

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

    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

  4. Sep 21

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

    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

  5. Sep 17

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

    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

  6. Sep 15

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

    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

  7. Sep 10

    Inside the Plan to Save Virginia Key | Robert Christoph Jr.

    Robert W. Christoph Jr., President of RCI Group and the man behind Monty's and Nick's Beach, joins us to share his plan to finally save Virginia Key. He walks us through why preserving Miami's most iconic waterfront spots has always been central to his projects, why this particular redevelopment has taken so long to get moving, and what the referendum on November 3rd actually means for the future of the site.We get into the vision for the redeveloped Virginia Key, plans to keep current businesses operating there, public access, the RFP process, public-private partnerships, why there will be no condos involved, and how much this will actually cost taxpayers. Plus a first look at the renderings and his top 3 Miami restaurants.If you care about Miami's waterfront and its history — this episode matters.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 Intro2:42 Bobby’s Background3:14 Monty’s and Nick’s Beach4:52 Investments in Ft. Lauderdale and Coconut Grove5:45 Preserving Miami’s History and Iconic Spots7:26 Save Virginia Key10:40 Why It Takes So Long12:18 Referendum13:45 What Are They Going to Build15:34 Working with Current Business There16:34 Cost to Taxpayers17:48 Next Steps20:28 Renderings and Bringing Back Iconic Places21:52 Rusty Pelican22:56 Available to the Public24:14 UM Rosenstiel School25:11 Current Operator and Failed Referendum26:44 Politics31:26 Transportation32:19 RFP Process33:11 Public Private Partnerships34:52 No Condos36:31 Why Should Voters Care37:25 Funding of This Project38:33 How the Experience Will Look There 40:05 Marine Stadium42:20 Top 3 Restaurants46:17 ADIM Filming the Site48:04 Buying Monty’s49:08 Problems with Developing Waterfronts50:44 Outro

  8. Sep 9

    The HR Mistakes Costing Small Businesses Thousands | Joel Esquenazi

    Joel Esquenazi of Vensure HR joins us to break down the most common — and most expensive — HR mistakes small business owners make. He explains why putting all your employees on 1099s can be a dangerous shortcut, what proper HR structure actually looks like, and why so many businesses don't realize they're at risk until it's too late.We also get into hiring solutions for the construction industry, E-Verify requirements, employee benefits regulations across different states like California and New York, payroll systems for foreign employees, and how Vensure helps businesses hire from South America. Plus a real success story and his top 3 Miami restaurants.If you own a business or plan to — this episode could save you from a very costly mistake.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 Intro0:43 Local Businesses Joining Our Network2:21 About Joel4:14 Vensure HR’s Services7:52 Why It’s Important to Have These Services Structured9:38 How Long They Have Been in Business 10:10 How to Get Started12:32 Biggest Mistakes of New Business Owners13:24 Why Having All Employees on 1099s Is Dangerous15:43 Solutions for the Construction Industry19:33 HR Support20:49 Helping with Hiring Employees from South America22:54 Payroll System for Foreign Employees23:59 How to Get Started24:53 What Industry He Sees the Most Of Now25:35 E-Verify26:48 Employee Benefits Regulations in California and New York27:27 Most Expensive Mistake29:04 Types of Benefits They Offer29:26 Success Story31:35 Top 3 Restaurants35:12 Outro

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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!

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    A Day in Miami
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    238
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