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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fui Martinez, Bryant Besu, and Juseff Puchara return to give us the full update on everything happening at Courtside Arena. They look back at the first two seasons, break down a recent star-studded event featuring Jake Paul and the Ball Brothers, and share behind the scenes stories from visiting former NBA player Carlos Arroyo in Puerto Rico.We also get a live opening of the new Courtside trading card packs, an explanation of how businesses can register teams and get involved with Business Night, updates on the AMG partnership, the revamped Bird Bowl, and the top rising stars in the Courtside league. Plus their thoughts on the Heat signing Giannis Antetokounmpo and each of their top 3 Miami restaurants.Courtside Arena keeps leveling up — here's everything you need to know.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 Intro0:22 How Has Courtside Arena Been0:58 Recent Event with Lots of Celebrities3:42 Biggest Difference Between Previous and Current Arena4:43 Visiting Carlos Arroyo in Puerto Rico6:01 NBA Games vs Puerto Rican League Games7:56 ADIM Team’s Past Season and Outlook for the Future10:10 Eddy Moya Courtside Trading Card11:34 The Idea for Releasing Courtside Trading Cards13:31 Live Card Pack Opening18:55 Kids Card Packs19:42 Card for Juseff20:25 Business and Hoops Podcast22:20 Businesses Registering Teams at Courtside24:16 Why Being Active Physically is Important in Business25:48 Business Night27:48 A Day in Miami Unscripted30:14 Kona Ice32:56 How to Get Kona Ice for Your School or Event34:20 Benefits of Franchising35:34 Franchising A Day in Miami? 36:50 A Day in Havana38:27 AMG & Courtside Partnership45:14 Bird Bowl47:13 Tropical Park50:01 Courtside Rising Stars51:33 Miami Heat and Signing Giannis Antetokounmpo 56:03 Juseff’s Top 3 Restaurants58:22 Fui’s Top 3 Restaurants59:57 Besu’s Top 3 Restaurants1:02:00 BKB on August 29

Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava joins us to break down the biggest financial question facing the county right now — what happens if property tax reform actually passes. She explains the real challenges behind this year's county budget, what services and community based organizations could be at risk if funding dries up, and why she believes residents need to understand the full picture before forming an opinion.We also get into the huge voting win that will bring Marine Stadium back to life, the first phase of the Ludlam Trail, AI-powered traffic lights, the Seaquarium land situation, police officer salaries and recruitment struggles, and the latest on MIA airport renovations. Plus her top 3 Miami restaurants.If property taxes affect you — and they affect everyone — this is the conversation to hear.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 Intro1:21 Recent Elections2:26 Voter Turnout5:02 Polls7:20 Ludlam Trail10:55 Budget16:43 What Will Happen If Property Tax Reduction Reform Will Get Passed22:30 Community Based Organizations Will Be Gone23:40 AI-Powered Traffic Light System27:01 Could Old Cutler Be Widened27:44 What is the County Doing to Accommodate Growing Population31:23 What’s the Best Approach to Balance Traffic, Density, and Development34:35 Seaquarium Land 38:09 Marine Stadium40:30 How the County Uses AI42:21 DERM43:35 Fisher Island Tankers47:30 Upcoming Budget Hearings49:06 Were Constitutional Offices Cheaper to Run Under the County?50:32 Police Officers Salaries52:29 Police Low Recruitment Numbers 53:30 The Future of Miami-Dade County55:10 Airport57:06 Get Involved58:38 Top 3 Restaurants1:01:18 Outro

Miami-Dade's Sheriff and Commissioner Rob Gonzalez join us to make the case for why police officer salaries need to go up — and why the county actually has the money to do it. They break down why salaries have stayed so low for so long, how raising corrections officers' pay already helped Miami-Dade regain control of its jails, and how severely understaffed the police department currently is.They also cover the mental strain officers face, how police performance held up during the World Cup, response times, low recruitment numbers, the upcoming budget hearing, and how property tax reform factors into all of this. Plus how the Youth Fair budgets for public safety and Flock cameras. Top 3 restaurants included.Public safety has to be the priority — this episode explains why.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 Intro1:17 Why They Decided to Act on Police Salaries4:33 Why Police Salaries Have Been So Low6:33 How Sheriff is Personally Responsible for the Budget8:15 Public Safety Needs to Be #1 Priority9:40 How Increasing Salaries of Corrections Officers Helped Recruitment11:56 Miami-Dade Police is Heavily Understaffed13:32 How Sheriff Saw the Decrease in Recruitment Throughout the Years15:14 Miami-Dade Officers Make Less Than Most Counties17:34 Mental Strain of Police Officers19:16 Police Performance During World Cup21:57 Manny on Why People Need to Know About This24:16 Catastrophies that Never Happened 26:01 Budget27:10 Property Tax Reform29:47 Why Police Salaries Were Neglected32:50 Upcoming Budget Hearing33:52 Miami-Dade Has the Money to Increase Police Salaries35:41 Response Time36:41 Low Recruitment Numbers38:53 Bringing the Light to This Issue40:33 What Will Sheriff’s New Budget Be Used For42:23 When Was the Last Time the Facilities Were Updated44:23 What Happens to Leftover Budget45:27 Getting Funds from Federal Government46:42 How the Youth Fair Budgets for Public Safety49:42 How ADIM Brings Important News to the Community51:05 Flock Cameras55:21 Commissioner Praising the County Commission56:45 Top 3 Restaurants by the Sheriff58:31 Commissioner’s Favorite Subs59:51 Questions from the Comments

Uly "The Monster" Diaz is coming out of retirement — and in this episode he tells us why. He opens up about how difficult bare knuckle fighting really is, what his family thinks about his return, and how he's preparing for the unique challenge of the triangle ring ahead of BKB 58 on August 29th.We also get into his complete fight week routine, what fight day mornings look like, how studying opponent film led to the world's fastest knockout, and whether a fight against Jorge Masvidal could actually happen. Plus the worst spot to ever get punched, his go-to post-fight meal, and his top 3 Miami restaurants.The Monster is back. Don't miss BKB 58.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 Intro0:30 Why Uly is Coming Back5:51 How Difficult Are Bare Knuckle Fights8:10 His Family’s Thoughts on the Return11:05 AMG Partnership with BKB14:07 Preparing for the Triangle Ring15:26 Uly’s Fight Week Routine19:26 The Morning of Fight Day21:22 Watching Opponent’s Film22:09 Does His Legacy Give Him a Target on His Back22:56 Uly Diaz vs Jorge Masvidal Fight Coming Soon?24:04 Worst Spot to Get Punched24:42 Uly’s Go-to Meal After a Fight26:37 BKB 58 on August 2927:51 Uly’s Shoutout to Sponsors and Supporters30:12 The Return of the Monster + Afterparty31:14 Top 3 Restaurants33:28 Outro

Daniel Figueredo and Rosa Romero built Sanguich de Miami together — as business partners and as husband and wife. In this episode they open up about what it's really like to run one of Miami's most beloved food brands together, how they navigated COVID as a couple and as business owners, and what it takes to keep both a marriage and a restaurant thriving at the same time.We also get into the Aventura Mall expansion strategy, four new locations coming to Doral, Miami Lakes, Dadeland, and Wynwood, working directly with farmers, employee loyalty, the influencer debate, and why 95% of Sanguich employees are women. Plus their daughters, cooking at home, and their top 3 Miami restaurants.This is the love story and business story Miami has been waiting to hear.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 How is Business Going1:55 Inflation3:32 Mindset When Expanding to Aventura5:16 Business Play of Expanding to Aventura 7:45 Are People Curious About the Ingredients?8:57 Food Costs and Economics11:30 Working Directly with the Farmers12:09 Spending Conservatively and Reinvesting into the Business13:25 Working Together as a Marriage17:57 Daniel’s Take on Working with His Wife20:48 Their Relationship During COVID24:23 Their Daughters27:53 Cooking at Home and Taking Care of the Kids30:36 Employee Loyalty33:36 Having More Women on ADIM Show35:12 Advice for Entrepreneurial Women38:36 95% of Sanguich Employees are Women40:04 Bringing Out the Softer Side of Each Other43:12 Growing and Evolving45:16 4 New Locations Coming Soon45:47 Issue with Influencers48:37 Paying Influencers54:20 Which Influencer Impacted the Business the Most55:39 Top 3 Restaurants1:00:38 Where to Find Rosie1:02:27 When are New Locations Opening1:03:10 Outro

Bella Cianni just released her first single and music video — and in this episode, she takes us through the entire journey that led to this moment. The Miami-born and raised artist opens up about her early beginnings, her experience on America's Got Talent, and what it took to write, record, and film her debut release.She also talks about growing up faster than most of her peers, meeting Shakira, her favorite artists, the best and hardest parts of pursuing music at a young age, and the sacrifices that came with choosing this path early on. Plus her family's support system and her top Miami restaurant picks.Miami has a new voice — and her debut is finally here.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 Intro 0:39 How She Started2:22 America's Got Talent4:22 Having to Mature Quickly5:30 Writing Songs8:22 Her Jams10:13 Born and Raised in Miami11:09 Favorite Artists14:25 Best Part About Being an Artist16:45 Hardest Part About Being an Artist20:09 Sacrificing Teenage Experiences for the Career21:44 Meeting Shakira24:53 Family Support26:42 Favorite Songs28:10 Music Video31:47 Top Restaurants35:56 Where to Find Bella

Marshall L. Davis Sr. has spent over 40 years guiding kids and building community programs across Miami — and now he's running for Congress in District 24. In this episode he shares what pushed him into politics, the impact of the McDuffie riots on his path, and the success stories that have come out of his programs over the decades.We also get into his 3-3 affordability plan for education and housing, funding cultural centers, attracting business to Liberty City, the difference between politics and "politricks," and what his first day in Congress would look like. Plus a story about a gift from a Ghanaian chief and his top 3 Miami restaurants.Vote August 18th — Punch #30 for Davis.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 Intro0:20 Manny Becoming a UM Dad2:13 Introducing the Guest3:41 About Marshall7:23 Success Stories from His Programs9:47 Why He Decided to Get Into Politics?11:27 McDuffie Riots13:41 His Plan for Housing Affordability15:28 His Focus for the Past 43 years on Helping Kids17:05 Issue with Cultural Centers19:30 Getting Funds in Congress for Cultural Centers20:26 3-3 Affordability Plan for Education21:21 Attracting More Business to Liberty City23:35 Politics vs “Politricks”25:30 First Day in Congress26:59 Why Vote for Marshall Davis Sr28:51 What Was Dorsey Island31:58 Voting33:00 Gift from Ghanaian Chief34:50 Marshall’s Plan for the Next 2 Years When Elected36:42 Recognition by Fellow Candidates37:29 Top 3 Restaurants39:49 Go Out and Vote40:01 Outro