There are seven candidates on the ballot for Miami-Dade Mayor. But really, there are only two.

Eddy Rojas, who owns a valet parking company, is way out of his league here. Alex Otaola, a Cuban-American actor, comedian and podcaster who doesn’t speak English, is out of his mind. Unfortunately, so are the hundreds who will vote for him because of his ridiculous anti-communist platform. Carlos Garín, a TV personality, is a fish out of water. And while Ladra really likes Miguel “El Skipper” Quintero, the trapeze artist who is running just to bring attention to what he says is a double standard in code enforcement, we all know he’s out on a limb.

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Because six campaign offices are apparently not enough, the campaign to re-elect Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava will open a seventh regional office this weekend. This one is in North Miami.

The campaign has previously opened a headquarters in Little Havana with five other offices in Miami Beach, Liberty City, South Miami, Miami Gardens and Homestead.

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Coming soon to a mailbox near you: Chaos at the Copa.

It didn’t take very long for Miami Lakes Mayor Manny Cid, who is running for Miami-Dade mayor against La Alcaldesa Daniella Levine Cava, to blast the incumbent for the lack of planning for security measures at the Hard Rock Stadium Sunday.

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Neon green liquid leaking at airport was A/C fluid

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Citadel founder Ken Griffin, who wants to build a $1 billion tower in Downtown Miami for his company’s new headquarters, gave $500,000 to Our Democracy, the political action committee for incumbent Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, who is defending her throne from six challengers.

Ladra doesn’t know about you dear readers, but that makes me a little uncomfortable. Griffin is a smart guy at the top of the business world. He’s a hedge fund giant, and knows how to invest. He’s not going to throw money away. What is this investment for?

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Whether it’s parades, picnics, concerts or just the fireworks show, it wouldn’t be a Fourth of July event in Miami-Dade if there wasn’t an elected from the county or one of it’s 34 municipalities out celebrating with loved ones, friends and constituents.

Wannabe electeds must go out and campaignwith their very visible t-shirts and hats. It’s apparently a rule.

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