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Miami Plans move Closer after Unanimous Approval from Commissioner Vote

Plans for a Grand Prix to take place around the streets of Miami moved a step closer after commissioners in the city voted unanimously to approve the idea. It was expected for the vote to be a formality, but after a public hearing that heard views from the public, both for and against the idea, the five commissioners voted to approve the race, which is being sponsored by Miami mayor Francis Suarez. “F1 is a worldwide sport with approximately 1.8 billion TV viewers annually,” the mayor said during Thursday’s hearing. “I believe it will help in the transition of the City of Miami from a gateway city to a global city. “It has a potential economic boost of over $2.8 billion, [a...
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