Spam Allstars Headline Free Live En La Playa Concert at Miami Beach’s Lummus Park on October 10
Spam Allstars and Tony & The Kings headline Live En La Playa, a free open-air concert at Lummus Park in Miami Beach on Saturday, October 10, from 6 to 11
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Spam Allstars Headline Free Live En La Playa Concert at Miami Beach’s Lummus Park on October 10
Spam Allstars and Tony & The Kings headline Live En La Playa, a free open-air concert at Lummus Park in Miami Beach on Saturday, October
Spectrum Miami and Red Dot Miami Return to Wynwood December 2–6 With 1,000 Artists and a Children’s Hospital Fundraiser
Spectrum Miami and Red Dot Miami return to the Mana Wynwood Convention Center from December 2 to 6, 2026, bringing more than 280 exhibitors and about 1,000 artists to Miami
Ken Griffin’s $3 Billion Gift Brings Carnegie Mellon University to a 35-Acre Wynwood Campus
Carnegie Mellon University will open a 35-acre campus in Miami’s Wynwood neighborhood, funded by a $3 billion gift from Citadel founder and CEO Ken Griffin. Of that, $2 billion goes
Silvana Estrada Headlines the Miami Beach Bandshell as the North Beach Venue’s Fall Season Builds Toward a Packed October
Latin GRAMMY-winning Mexican singer-songwriter Silvana Estrada performed at the Miami Beach Bandshell on Sunday, September 27, 2026, on her Suaves Lluvias 2026 Tour. The all-ages show set up an October
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Coconut Grove Holds Steady as Finance and Tech Relocations Sustain Miami’s Most Walkable Luxury Market
Coconut Grove’s luxury residential market continues to draw a consistent stream of buyers tied to the finance and technology sectors, even as the neighborhood’s post-pandemic relocation surge has leveled off into a more measured pace. Buyers from New York, Chicago, California, and Texas remain active in the Grove, drawn by a combination of limited new condo supply, walkable village infrastructure, and proximity to Miami’s financial corridor in Brickell without the density that defines it. The neighborhood’s controlled development pipeline — a deliberate contrast to the high-rise clusters rising across downtown Miami — has helped insulate pricing and maintain the exclusivity that continues to attract high-net-worth households relocating to South Florida. Key Takeaways Alfredo Pujol, sales manager of Compass’ Coconut Grove
How Miami Built the Infrastructure to Become the Remote Work Capital of the Americas
Miami has assembled a combination of tax structure, time zone positioning, coworking density, and international connectivity that no other city in the Americas can replicate in a single package. Florida
Miami Leads the Nation in Return-to-Office Recovery as Office Attendance Surpasses Pre-Pandemic Levels
Miami has overtaken every major metro in the country for return-to-office activity, with June 2026 data from Placer.ai’s Office Index showing office attendance in the city above pre-pandemic 2019 levels.
Miami Hotels Cut Spa Prices to $109 as World Cup Crowds Fade
More than 30 spas across Miami-Dade County cut their treatment menus to fixed prices of $109, $159 and $199 through August 31, 2026, as hotels try to fill rooms in
The Redland: Miami’s Working Agricultural Belt and Why It’s Still Disappearing
The Redland is the loose stretch of farmland in South Miami-Dade, running roughly along Krome Avenue and south of Kendall-Tamiami Executive Airport, where Redland farming has operated on rock-hard oolitic
Miami-Dade Public Library Launches Teen Poetry Contest Tied to America’s 250th Anniversary
The Miami-Dade Public Library System opened submissions on September 14 for a Poetry Contest for Teens that asks young writers between 13 and 18 years old to compose a sonnet about freedom inspired by Miami, the United States, or both. Sponsored by Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava’s office and the library system, the contest runs through October 17 as part of TeenTober, the library’s annual month of programming for young people. All three of Miami-Dade County’s Poet Laureates are involved in the initiative, with 2026 Poet Laureate Nicole Tallman leading workshops and joining her two predecessors as judges for the submitted work. Key Takeaways The Miami-Dade Public Library System’s Poetry Contest for Teens is open to Miami-Dade County residents ages
“Buena Vista Social Club” Opens Broadway in Miami’s 2026–27 Season With Deep South Florida Roots
The Tony and Grammy Award-winning musical “Buena Vista Social Club” will make its South Florida premiere September 29 through October 4 at the Adrienne Arsht Center’s Ziff Ballet Opera House,
Pembroke Pines Gallery Opens 30-Year Retrospective of Cuban American Painter Lilian Garcia-Roig in Collaboration With Deering Estate
The Frank C. Ortis Art Gallery in Pembroke Pines opened “Hyphenated Encounters” on September 17, a two-part exhibition that organizers describe as the most comprehensive survey of Cuban American painter
Ocean Drive Arts Brings Free Cuban and Latin Music to Lummus Park as Miami Beach Enters Hispanic Heritage Month
The Ocean Drive Promenade Music Series is presenting free outdoor performances in Lummus Park throughout September, with Cuban ensemble Cortadito scheduled for September 13 and Son Gitano following on September
Rosalía Brings the LUX Tour to Miami’s Kaseya Center for Two Nights
Rosalía performs at Kaseya Center on September 14 and September 16, 2026, closing out the North American leg of the LUX Tour with two rescheduled arena shows in Miami. The
MyFi Studio and Churchill’s Pub Launch Free Creative Technology Workshops in Miami’s Little Haiti Corridor
MyFi Studio, a Miami-based artist duo known for building custom electronic instruments and computer systems for live art and music performance, has partnered with Churchill’s Pub to offer a series
Hispanic Heritage Month 2026 Launches September 15 With Citywide Cultural Programming Across Miami
Hispanic Heritage Month runs September 15 through October 15, and in a city where Latin American culture is not a heritage overlay but the foundation of daily life, Miami’s programming
Balloon Museum’s “Pop Air” Exhibition Fills Mana Wynwood With 18 Rooms of Interactive Inflatable Art Through September
The Balloon Museum’s “Pop Air: Art is Inflatable” has taken over the Mana Wynwood Convention Center with 18 large-scale rooms of interactive inflatable artwork, bringing a globally touring exhibition that
Miami-Dade Transit Ridership Rebounds 7.6% in June as Metromover Surges and South Dade BRT Reshapes Bus Numbers
Miami-Dade County’s public transit system recorded a 7.6% increase in total ridership in June 2026 compared to June 2025, with every mode of transit posting gains and the Metromover logging a 54.1% year-over-year surge. The numbers, reported by Miami Today on August 27, mark a sharp rebound from May, when the system lost 5.6% of its passenger trips, and signal that the county’s transit network is absorbing its first fare increase in over a decade without the ridership collapse that advocacy groups had warned about. Key Takeaways Miami-Dade transit ridership rose 7.6% in June 2026 compared to June 2025, with all modes of transit showing gains. Metromover, the fare-free automated people mover serving downtown Miami, recorded the largest increase at
III Points 2026 Open House Puts Miami’s Underground Music Scene on Audition at Las Rosas
III Points held its annual Open House on August 12 and 13 at Las Rosas, the live music venue and dive bar in Miami that has served as a cultural
Museum of Miami Opens Centennial Exhibition on the 1926 Hurricane That Forced a City to Rebuild
The Museum of Miami will open “Caught in the Eye: Remembering the 1926 Hurricane” on September 18 at 101 West Flagler Street, marking exactly 100 years since a Category 4
Miami-Dade’s $14.3 Billion Budget Proposes Cutting 12 Bus Routes and Draining an $89 Million Rail Reserve
Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava’s proposed $14.3 billion budget for fiscal year 2027 would eliminate 12 bus routes, end early morning and late-night service on dozens of others, and
Tom Garfinkel Steps Down as Miami Dolphins President and CEO After 13-Year Tenure That Transformed the Franchise Into a Global Sports Enterprise
Tom Garfinkel announced on August 4 that he is stepping away from his role as president and CEO of the Miami Dolphins, ending a 13-year tenure during which the organization
The Underestimated Art of Miami’s Medianoche: Why This Late-Night Sandwich Matters
The medianoche sandwich isn’t just a Cuban sandwich on sweet bread. It’s a distinct Miami creation shaped by the city’s late-night culture, refined over decades in restaurants where kitchen shifts
Coconut Grove Holds Its Bohemian Identity as Miami’s Oldest Neighborhood Enters a New Cultural Chapter
Coconut Grove, Miami’s oldest continuously inhabited neighborhood, continues to anchor its identity in the bohemian spirit, Bahamian heritage and waterfront natural landscape that have defined the area since Bahamian immigrants
How Florida’s No Income Tax Policy Works: What Miami Residents Actually Pay
Florida does not impose a personal income tax on its residents, and the state constitution prohibits one from being enacted without a constitutional amendment approved by at least 60 percent
Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Grows In South Florida As Health Officials Identify Lettuce As Potential Source
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported 1,645 confirmed domestic cases of cyclosporiasis as of July 13, with more than 5,100 additional cases awaiting further analysis across more than
Miami Tech Ecosystem Hits $95 Billion Valuation as Palantir and Varonis Anchor the Brickell Corridor
Miami’s startup ecosystem has reached an estimated $95 billion in total valuation, backed by $832 million in venture capital raised by Miami-area startups in the second quarter of 2026 alone,
The Autonomous Commute: How Self-Driving Cars Will Transform Your Daily Drive
Miami’s Emerging Role in the Autonomous Vehicle Revolution Autonomous vehicles (AVs) are no longer just a futuristic concept. In cities like Miami, these self-driving cars are reshaping the transportation landscape,
Miami Meets the Future: Waymo’s Driverless Robotaxis Hit the Streets
MIAMI — On January 22, 2026, Miami stepped into a new era of urban mobility as Waymo’s fully autonomous ride-hailing service officially opened to public riders, offering the city’s residents
Understanding Technology’s Influence on How We Think
In recent decades, technology has become an ever-present element of daily life, influencing the way people process information, make decisions, and interact with the world. As digital tools grow more
Boost Your Performance: Unlocking the Power of AI in Modern Video Games
When someone plays a game, they’re often interacting with more than just buttons and screens; they’re engaging with intelligent systems. This often means facing off against computer-controlled opponents, exploring dynamic
Brain-Inspired Chips: An Introduction to Neuromorphic Technology
What Is Neuromorphic Computing and Why Does It Matter? The concept of neuromorphic computing stems from a bold ambition: to replicate the brain’s efficiency in processing information using electronic systems.
Reclaiming Your Attention: A Practical Guide to Digital Detox
The constant barrage of notifications, endless scrolling, and digital interruptions has made sustained focus increasingly difficult in modern life. Many people find themselves physically present but mentally scattered, their attention
Literacy in Flux: Are Internet Habits Altering How We Read?
The internet has reshaped the way people interact with information, significantly altering reading habits and what it means to be literate. Instead of sitting down with a book or a
AI Uncorked: See How Miami’s Tech Scene Is Fostering Collaboration
Miami’s tech ecosystem is rapidly evolving, and at the heart of it all is a growing sense of collaboration. From entrepreneurs to artists, creatives are uniting with tech innovators to
Gamification in Education: Unlocking Learning Potential with Game Tech
When someone thinks about games, the first thing that usually comes to mind is having fun and being entertained. And that’s totally fair! Games are fantastic for winding down or
Beyond the Core: Understanding the Whole Product Concept for Growth
Many groundbreaking innovations stumble not due to technical shortcomings, but because they overlook the practical expectations of mainstream users. While early adopters are often willing to embrace beta-stage products and
The Importance of Conservation Science in Protecting Biodiversity
What Is Biodiversity and Why Is It Important? Biodiversity refers to the variety of life forms found in a given environment, from the smallest microorganisms to the largest mammals and