Restaurants, public safety and more top stories: Your Miramar week in review

From a new Jamaican patty shop to a whistleblower lawsuit, Miramar saw major developments across business, government and public safety this week.

Missed the headlines? Here’s a roundup of the top stories from this week in your city:

• New restaurant: The second Juici Patties location in Miramar opens at noon Saturday at 16327 Miramar Parkway in the Shoppes at Silver Isles. The Jamaican patty chain’s expansion adds to its flagship spot at Miramar Town Center.
• Flood insurance relief: The City Commission passed a first reading of an ordinance to create a permanent Floodplain Management Planning Committee that could qualify residents for FEMA flood insurance discounts of 5% to 45%. About 92,700 people in Miramar are at risk from flooding.
• City branding push: Mayor Wayne M. Messam wants a giant overhead sign installed at Interstate 75 to welcome motorists to the city, and commissioners approved a $143,100 contract with CSA Central, Inc. to design a citywide wayfinding system.
• RV ban delayed: Commissioners postponed the final vote on banning RVs as permanent living spaces until the June 3 meeting. Police identified 80 RVs in one eastern Historic Miramar zone alone, citing strain on infrastructure and city services.
• Housing market: Miramar home sales fell 1% in April while Broward County single-family sales rose 7.6% year-over-year. Miramar condo and townhouse sales bucked the trend with a 52% jump, at a median price of $355,000.
• Airline expansion: Allegiant Air announced four new nonstop routes from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport starting in fall 2026, with fares starting at $59. The expansion follows Spirit Airlines’ shutdown earlier this month.
• Whistleblower lawsuit: Deputy Fire Rescue Chief Bruce Britton filed a lawsuit against the city alleging retaliation after he reported what he believed were crimes and gross mismanagement within Miramar Fire Rescue. He is seeking damages exceeding $50,000.
• Leadership honor: Commissioner Avril Cherasard was named among 50 of South Florida’s Most Powerful & Influential Business Leaders for 2026 by MIA Media Group. It marks her second consecutive year receiving the recognition.

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