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Daily editionWednesday, September 9th, 2026

Good morning, Miami.

The 5AM Miami Team

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Here’s your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 9th of September.

Culture

  1. Miami theaters launch a diverse season of plays this fall.

    The Arsht Center debuts 'Historia de un jabalí (O algo de Ricardo III)' on Sept. 11, followed by productions at Westchester Cultural Arts Center, Actors’ Playhouse, GableStage and Colony Theatre, offering mix of classic and modern works.

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  2. Plant the Future café in Little River reimagines a 1960s gas station as a botanical art studio—blending a cozy coffee shop with handcrafted ceramics, cakes, coffee, and chlorophyll water that invite locals to relax.

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  3. A variety of fall musical productions opens in Miami with Buena Vista Social Club set to perform at the Arsht Center (1300 Biscayne Blvd) from Sept. 29 through Oct. 4 and Chucho Valdés celebrating on Oct. 3 while many other performances are scheduled at venues like the New World Center.

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  4. El Fresco Art Space moved into the historic Optica Lopez building on Calle Ocho after rising rent and low foot traffic led to its old location; the gallery opened Tuesday, Sept. 8 with a Vinyl Tuesdays event featuring 8x8 art pieces that celebrate local heritage.

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Economy

  1. Goldman Sachs warns oil prices may exceed $120 a barrel if fights in the Middle East worsen, which could drive up fuel costs for Miami drivers + shoppers.

    Brent crude jumped from $72 to nearly $100 in recent weeks, heightening worries about rising expenses.

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Government

  1. Commissioner Raquel Regalado may be given sole authority to negotiate moving Villa Serena from its Brickell location to Vizcaya’s developing farm village (a historic site built in 1913) as the county committee votes this week, with a final decision set for Oct. 6 if approved.

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  2. The Coconut Grove Playhouse redevelopment project is back in court as West Grove residents challenged the city's July approval, adding a legal hurdle to the long-delayed theater.

    The court will review the challenge, which may postpone the project's restart.

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