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Elderly condo residents in Fontainebleau area says they continue to be stranded by broken elevators
By CBS Miami at CBS4 Miami
· June 17, 2026
· 1 min read
Residents of a condominium complex near Doral are appealing for help after being stranded on upper floors for more than a month, with an out-of-service elevator.
Why this matters in The Miami
The plight of elderly condo residents in the Fontainebleau area, stranded on upper floors due to a broken elevator, raises concerns about the vulnerability of Miami 's aging population. Many seniors in Miami-Dade County rely on elevators to navigate their homes, and prolonged outages can have serious consequences for their health and well-being. The situation is particularly troubling in a city where hurricanes and flooding can already pose significant challenges for older adults. As the region's population continues to age, it is crucial that condominium associations and property managers prioritize maintenance and repairs to ensure that essential services like elevators remain functional. The Miami-Dade County government may need to consider measures to support residents affected by such outages, particularly in areas like Little Havana and Miami Beach, where many seniors reside.
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Category: real-estate ·
Published: June 17, 2026 ·
Source: CBS4 Miami ·
Reading time: 1 min
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