Residents forced to evacuate Miami Beach condo over structural damage concerns

MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — People who live at a Miami Beach condo have been forced to evacuate after the city declared the building unsafe.

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The building is called Port Royale and the city said a report from a structural engineer found excessive damage in a concrete beam on the garage level.

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Residents forced to evacuate Miami Beach condo over structural damage concerns

One resident said he started noticing issues years ago.

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“Cracks in the column. Cracks in the base, in the garage, in two storage garages, cracks in the beams. Everywhere,” said apartment owner Marsh Markaj.

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A letter from inspectors said the damaged column may be supporting the entire building.

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Officials estimate repairs could be made in 10 days.

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