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Vice mayor proposes larger 5K with Miami Beach, ending at North Beach with concert
Summary
Vice mayor proposed partnering with Miami Beach to run a 5K from North Bay Village to North Beach, seeking sponsors and shared costs; board members supported the idea and noted potential FDOT and police coordination needs.
Vice mayor Francois proposed expanding the village 5K by partnering with Miami Beach to run from North Bay Village to North Beach and finish with a free concert. "My idea was, in the spirit of partnership ... a 5 ks from North Bay Village all the way down to North Beach," he said, noting that a larger route could attract sponsorship and cost‑sharing and that Miami Beach partners had been receptive.
Board members supported the creativity of the idea and raised logistics including causeway lane closures, FDOT coordination and police support; members also discussed potential resident benefits such as discounted access to Normandy Pool swim lessons. Francois said he had already discussed the concept with Miami Beach commissioners and the band shell operator, who expressed support in preliminary talks.
