Miami Lakes committees debate who will fund and run Main Street Live after organizers report noise, marketing and budgeting issues

Felicia Salazar, an Economic Development Committee member, told the committee that organizers want more lead time and broader marketing to boost foot traffic for Main Street Live and to address complaints from downtown tenants about stage placement and sound levels.

The meeting centered on whether the town's Cultural Affairs Committee will formally adopt the Main Street Live series or whether the EDC should assume funding and management. Committee members, business owners and staff discussed scheduling, sponsorships, vendor and band commitments, and short-term coverage for upcoming March, April and May dates.

The question matters because Cultural Affairs currently programs several town concerts and has limited discretionary funds; several members said they are hesitant to add another regular event without clarity on budget, sponsorship and attendance metrics. "The concern is the dollars," a staff member told the group, explaining Cultural Affairs is willing to support promotion but hesitant to commit ongoing operating funds without reassessment.

Discussion and concerns

Committee members recounted the first Main Street Live dates and said improved pre-event marketing is a priority. "The big thing for that is…