Suarez shares his story of growing up in Miami as the son of former Mayor Xavier Suarez, following in his father’s footsteps into public service, and ultimately helping lead Miami through one of the biggest periods of growth and change in the city’s history.
The conversation dives into Miami’s rise as a global destination, the challenges that came with that growth, affordable housing, attracting businesses and high-paying jobs, and why Suarez believes there’s a major difference between being a good politician and being a good leader.
The guys also talk about the explosion of sports in South Florida, bringing Inter Miami to the city, Lionel Messi’s impact on Miami, the story behind Miami Freedom Park, FIU athletics and philanthropy, AI and technology, and Suarez’s life after leaving office.
Plus, Suarez shares his favorite Cuban food, his go-to coffee order, and some of his favorite Miami sports memories.
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Topics:
• Growing up in Miami and the Suarez family legacy
• Leadership vs. politics
• Why Miami exploded in popularity
• The cost of Miami’s rapid growth
• Technology, AI and the future
• Bringing Inter Miami to the City of Miami
• Lionel Messi’s impact on South Florida
• The story behind Miami Freedom Park
• FIU athletics and giving back
• Miami becoming a global sports destination
• Life after serving as Mayor
• Francis Suarez’s favorite Miami sports memories
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