Headwinds from soccer stadium deal worry MIA

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Headwinds from soccer stadium deal worry MIA

As Miami nears a deal for a soccer stadium and commercial complex beside Miami International Airport, county lawmakers want to know how that will affect the area’s biggest economic engine.

A county commission committee Tuesday advanced a directive to administrators sponsored by Rebeca Sosa to detail in 90 days potential impacts of the project sought at what is now Melreese Golf Course.

“Our airport is too important,” said Ms. Sosa, who asked Aviation Director Lester Sola to expedite the report. “It’s a humongous thing, what they want to do over there.”

Voters in November authorized Miami to negotiate with David Beckham’s Miami Freedom Park LLC, whose principals include brothers Jorge and Jose Mas, for a 99-year lease of roughly 73 city-owned acres near the airport.

On June 5, the company filed a draft lease agreement with the city that included a 25,000-seat Major League Soccer stadium, 58-acre park, hotel, tech hub, office park, commercial campus and restaurants, retail and entertainment space. City Manager Emilio González is to have a lease ready for a city vote by Sept. 12.

“To date, no study has been made of the potential impacts to the airport from the development of Melreese,” Ms. Sosa’s item said. “The county should oppose any development… which is harmful to [the airport].”

The item said significant development adjacent to the airport could further congest the Dolphin Expressway and Central Boulevard, impact airport stormwater runoff and reduce airport commercial opportunities.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) may also downgrade some runways, Mr. Sola said, which would limit their ability to handle some flights.

“Your runway may be able to handle X-type of airplane,” he said. “But if there’s an obstruction in front of [it] beyond that runway, the FAA will tell you that particular airstrip is no longer certified for that airplane.”

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https://www.lagconfidential.com/2019/7/16/20697136/fans-are-the-custodians-of-the-la-galaxy

Fans are the custodians of the LA Galaxy

Supporting a team which has been around almost a quarter century has its benefits.

LA Galaxy fans who spend their time on social media have easy access to among other personalities, a club podcast, a club historian, a club outfitter of retro goods, a pin vendor and other experts at their craft who contribute to the culture of the club.

Interestingly none of these assets are associated with the Galaxy themselves, but were created independently by the fans.

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Interview with Jean Totti from Wepa Cocina de Puerto Rico – St. Petersburg Foodies Podcast Episode 46

Interview with Jean Totti from Wepa Cocina de Puerto Rico

Welcome to the St. Petersburg Foodies Podcast Episode 46! Our featured interview today is with Jean Totti from Wepa Cocina de Puerto Rico located in the Deuces area. Jean went from architect and amateur food critic to the co-owner of the best Puerto Rican restaurant in St. Pete. There's a great touching story on the second half of the interview, so make sure you have some tissues nearby. Our musical guest is local hip hop artist Jimbo Shrump. We will feature the song, "Weedgulls", and talk food while Jimbo answers The Fast Five Foodies Questions.

The St. Petersburg Foodies Podcast features interviews with chefs, restaurateurs, sommeliers, bartenders, and more, and covers the burgeoning food scene in St. Petersburg, Florida. Episodes air every Tuesday.

This episode of the St. Petersburg Foodies Podcast is brought to you by The Brass Bowl Kitchen & Juicery, Club Savor, Buya Ramen, and Engine No. 9. Please keep them in mind the next time you are hungry for some fantastic food.

Our announcer is Candice Aviles from Meet the Chef and Channel 10 News. Our theme music is provided by The Chris Walker Band.

Links:

Wepa Website

Jimbo Shrump Facebook

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The Bench, Volume 4 Issue 3

Posted on May 28, 2019

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THE BENCH – Volume 4 Issue 4

Posted on June 29, 2019

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Episode 208 – Doubleheader Daze

Posted on June 20, 2019

Doubleheader Daze

On the table for discussion tonight is the Rays/Rowdies doubleheader that ended in a disappointing draw, an Eastern Conference Update, League and Open Cup news, and a preview of this weekend’s match at Bethlehem

In this episode:

Rowdies 1:1 Charleston
Eastern Conference Update
USL2SanDiego
Won’t Anyone Think About The Referees?
Bethlehem Preview

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Episode 209 – Sharing Is Scaring

Posted on June 27, 2019

Live from the Shamrock Pub in Sarasota, the guys discuss the Rowdies routine road win over Bethlehem, rundown the Eastern Conference, Brandon Allen’s move to Memphis and the vaguely distressing discussions in RaysWorld…

In tonight’s episode:

Rowdies 2:1 Bethlehem
Eastern Conference Roundup
Richards (FINALLY) in Team of the Week
Brandon Allen to Memphis
Voulez-vous partager un stade avec moi?
Ottawa Preview

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Episode 210 – What’s 3 Points In Metric?

Posted on July 10, 2019

The Rowdies reach the midpoint of the season with a stoppage time winner over Ottawa. The guys review the game, the first half of the season, the rest of the Eastern Conference, and more league and club news

In This Episode:

Rowdies 2:1 Ottawa
Eastern Conference Update
Caleb Richards – Midseason YPOTY
Prideraiser results
Oh yeah, Swope. Meh.

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Episode 211 – Swept Park

Posted on July 11, 2019

The guys chat about last week’s closed door scrimmage…err, league match vs Swope Park, deliver an Eastern Conference update, review the club news & preview this weekend’s match at Pittsburgh

In this episode:

Swope Park 1:3 Rowdies
Eastern Conference Update
Seba in TOTW
Upcoming home games: Throwback Night, Hristov Bobblehead, Pickens’ Last Stand
Pittsburgh Preview & Prediction

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#MLS4THELOU makes pitch to league expansion committee

St. Louis is one step closer to an MLS decision.