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Miami, FL – October 29, 2015 – Miami dignitaries and business leaders celebrated the designation of the Wynwood Arts District as one of the Great Neighborhoods in America by the American Planning Association (APA) with a soiree at one of the area’s hottest new restaurants. Recognized for its unique artistic and industrial vibe, Wynwood features galleries, museums, restaurants, retail and creative spaces—making it Miami’s center for art and innovation. The national designation was celebrated on Thursday, October 29, at trendy new indoor/outdoor Wynwood Diner, with a specially-made cocktail dubbed “The Wynwood” in honor of the occasion and delicious artisanal hors d’oeuvres. Attendees included City of Miami Mayor Tomas Regalado, City Manager Daniel Alfonso, Wynwood Business Improvement District board members, property owners, and community leaders.

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Joseph Ruiz, Christina Ruiz, Daniel & Sarah Goldberg, & Brian Dombrowski

4-Boyd Tasker, Christi Tasker, & Shannon DeFreitas

Boyd Tasker, Christi Tasker, & Shannon DeFreitas

5-Francisco Garcia & David Polinsky

Francisco Garcia & David Polinsky

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8-David Polinsky, Joe Furst, Francisco Garcia, Tom Curitore, Albert Garcia

David Polinsky, Joe Furst, Francisco Garcia, Tom Curitore, & Albert Garcia

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David Polinsky, Albert Garcia, Joseph Furst, Tomas Regaldo, & David Lombardi

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David Polinsky, Albert Garcia, & Joseph Furst

11-Albert Garcia, Daniel Alfonso, & Joseph Furst

Albert Garcia, Daniel Alfonso, & Joseph Furst

12-Albert Garcia, David Lombardi, & Tom Curitore

Albert Garcia, David Lombardi, & Tom Curitore

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Tomas Regaldo, & David Lombardi

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Tomas Regaldo, & David Lombardi

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Joseph Furst & David Lombardi

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25-Maeve Desmond Speaking

David Lombardi, Albert Garcia, Joseph Furst, & Maeve Desmond

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29-David Snow & Juan Mullerat

David Snow & Juan Mullerat

30-Eli Mitrani & Michael Grinfeld

Eli Mitrani & Michael Grinfeld

31-Jordan Ttachtenberg & Zion Mass

Jordan Ttachtenberg & Zion Mass

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Albert Garcia & Tom Curitore

33-Stephanie Sainz & Brennan Waldorf

Stephanie Sainz & Brennan Waldorf

34-Adrian Avila & Shannon DeFreitas

Adrian Avila & Shannon DeFreitas

35-Gaston Miculitzki & Jose Hernandez

Gaston Miculitzki & Jose Hernandez

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Ron Nelson & Daniel Goldberg

37-Mario Nunez & Alice Bravo

Mario Nunez & Alice Bravo

37.5-Grace Turiano, Kelly Penton, & Donya Mansoubi

Grace Turiano, Kelly Penton, & Donya Mansoubi

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43-Tomas Regaldo & David Lombardi

Tomas Regaldo & Juan Mullerat

44-Luciana Gonzalez & Kelly Penton

Luciana Gonzalez & Kelly Penton

Giovanni Serra & Ana Lopez

Giovanni Serra & Ana Lopez

Joe Eisenberg & Joe Furst

Joe Eisenberg & Joe Furst

Joe Furst & Jonathon Yormak

Joe Furst & Jonathan Yormak

Kelly Penton, Shris Sopher, & Grace Turiano

Kelly Penton, Shris Sopher, & Grace Turiano

Maeve Desmond & Silvia Vargas

Maeve Desmond & Silvia Vargas

Sarah Goldberg & Melissa Fernandez-Stiers

Sarah Goldberg & Melissa Fernandez-Stiers

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Mario Nunez & Daniel Alfonso

zRudy Umana, Mario Nunez, Daniel Alfonso, & Ron Nelson

Rudy Umana, Mario Nunez, Daniel Alfonso, & Ron Nelson