Commissioners Approve Plans To Build Walmart In Midtown Miami
Miami commissioners are holding their final vote Thursday night on the controversial plan to build a Walmart in trendy Midtown Miami and opponents are getting their final say as well.
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Miami commissioners are holding their final vote Thursday night on the controversial plan to build a Walmart in trendy Midtown Miami and opponents are getting their final say as well.
The final go ahead for a Walmart in Midtown is expected to be voted on Thursday by the Miami commission.
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