How do you survive renting, parking and shopping in Miami? Here's what to know

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How do you survive renting, parking and shopping in Miami? Here’s what to know

Supermarket checkout changes, cheaper beach parking and new speed limits are among top South Florida consumers developments this week.

Here’s a roundup of Surviving Miami stories:

Publix ends 10-item express lane limit: The Florida supermarket chain has removed the 10-item cap from its express checkout lanes in a move it says will reduce wait times and improve efficiency. Some locations have not yet updated their signs to reflect the change.
Miami Beach slashes parking to $1 an hour: The city has dropped municipal garage, lot and street parking rates to $1 per hour through Oct. 31 to attract visitors during the slow season. Drivers must pay through the ParkMobile app and enter a promo code, with a limit of three hours per session and 45 discounted hours total.
Pinecrest lowers speed limits, Miami Gardens Drive construction begins: Pinecrest reduced speed limits from 35 mph to 30 mph on several city streets starting Aug. 17, while inside travel lanes of Northwest 183rd Street between 12th and 14th avenues will be closed for about a year. Drivers are advised to use Ives Dairy Road, Hallandale Beach Boulevard or 167th Street as alternates.
Miami renters have few legal protections: Florida law places no legal cap on rent increases or security deposit amounts, and Miami-Dade’s 2022 Tenant’s Bill of Rights was invalidated after Gov. Ron DeSantis signed HB 1417 in 2023. Attorney James Glover warns that eviction filings alone can make it significantly harder for tenants to secure housing for two to three years afterward.

This report was produced with the assistance of a proprietary tool powered by artificial intelligence and using our own originally reported, written and published content. It was reviewed and edited by our journalists.

This story was originally published August 18, 2026 at 8:23 AM.