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Larios on the Beach Founders Cooking Again at Redland Roadhouse

Larios on the Beach Founders Cooking Again at Redland Roadhouse

Quintin and María Teresa Larios returned to cooking on September 7, 2022, at Royd’s, a western-themed roadside attraction in Miami’s Redland farming district. The legendary Cuban restaurateurs, who founded Casa Larios and later partnered with Emilio and Gloria Estefan to open Larios on the Beach had retired multiple times after

Larios on the Beach Founders Cooking Again at Redland Roadhouse

Larios on the Beach Founders Cooking Again at Redland Roadhouse

Quintin and María Teresa Larios returned to cooking on September 7, 2022, at Royd’s, a western-themed roadside attraction in Miami’s Redland farming district. The legendary Cuban restaurateurs, who founded Casa Larios and later partnered with Emilio and Gloria Estefan to open Larios on the Beach had retired multiple times after

Update Your Summer Health Checklist and Test for HIV in 2026

Update Your Summer Health Checklist and Test for HIV in 2026

The turning of the seasons typically inspires people to live healthier, exercise more, and take better care of themselves. Every summer, more people start hitting the gym, picking up vitamins, or finally scheduling that overdue doctor’s appointment. For Hope & Help of Central Florida, the start of summer is also the perfect time to remind people to add “test for HIV” to their health to-do list. “We can improve quality of life for people if we make HIV testing as common as regular dental cleanings,” explains Hope & Help’s CEO, Thresa Giles. Hope & Help is continuing with its mission to dispel myths and lessen the stigma that still surrounds HIV status and HIV testing. Through education about the virus, outreach, and various initiatives, they are helping to make it easier for people to get tested for HIV. Routine Testing And Early Detection Are Key To Reducing Hiv Transmission The

She Grew Up Greek, Lost Her Hearing, and Never Lost Her Roots

She Grew Up Greek, Lost Her Hearing, and Never Lost Her Roots

Deck: She lost her hearing at three and a half. Along with it, she lost the first language she had ever spoken. What she never lost was where she came from. Irene Tunanidas grew up in a Greek household in Ohio, where the culture was not something that hung on the wall. It was something the family lived with every day. The food, the faith, the language, the expectation that a person shows up for their people and their people show up for them. Her parents were the kind of Greek-Americans who did not hold their heritage at a distance. They carried it into everything, into how they raised their children, how they practiced their faith, and how they understood their place in the community around them. Then, when Irene was three and a half years old, a medical incident during treatment for whooping cough contributed to her sudden hearing

7 Summer Bee Safety Tips

7 Summer Bee Safety Tips

By William Jones Stay safe while protecting pollinators this summer. As temperatures rise across Miami and South Florida, bee activity becomes more noticeable in neighborhoods, parks, backyards, and outdoor gathering spaces. Summer cookouts, pool parties, flowering gardens, and overflowing trash bins can all attract bees and wasps looking for food and shelter. Local experts say homeowners should stay alert, but not fearful. According to Mega Bee Rescues and Removals, understanding how bees behave can help families avoid stings while also protecting one of the region’s most important pollinators. Honey bees play a major role in South Florida agriculture by helping pollinate crops like avocados, mangoes, cucumbers, tomatoes, and watermelons. “Most bees are not aggressive unless they feel threatened. People truly do not realize how focused bees are on pollinating and protecting the hive, not chasing humans,” said Jean Navarro, a licensed beekeeper with Mega Bee Rescues and Removals. “If people

Joe Stublick, the Artist Transforming Human Experience Into Living Contemporary Art

Joe Stublick, the Artist Transforming Human Experience Into Living Contemporary Art

By: UFIRST Art Production As contemporary art audiences increasingly seek emotional depth, authenticity, and immersive experiences rather than purely visual aesthetics, Joe Stublick is part of a generation of artists exploring what modern art can become. Based in New York, Stublick has built a multidisciplinary contemporary practice that works across painting, performance, movement, philosophy, embodiment, and emotional storytelling. What makes his journey distinctive is that his work was never created simply to decorate walls or exist inside traditional gallery systems. From the very beginning, his art evolved as a reflection of transformation itself, personal, emotional, physical, and psychological. Long before international exhibitions, performances, and recognition within the art world, Stublick was already using creativity as a way to process emotion, identity, chaos, and the complicated experience of being human. As he explains himself, art found him long before he fully understood what it was. Drawing and creating visual forms became

Everglades Wildfire Burns 11,000 Acres Near Miami Metro as Smoke Warnings Spread

Everglades Wildfire Burns 11,000 Acres Near Miami Metro as Smoke Warnings Spread

A fast-moving Everglades wildfire has burned approximately 11,000 acres just outside the Miami metropolitan area, straddling the line between Miami-Dade and Broward counties and forcing local officials to issue dangerous-smoke warnings for nearby residents. The Max Road Miramar Fire is the most significant blaze of an active and stressful Florida wildfire season, and its proximity to densely populated suburbs has made the response especially urgent. As of Monday afternoon, the Florida Forest Service reported the fire at 50% containment, up sharply from 20% earlier in the day. Containment has improved as firefighting crews continue to work the perimeter, though the size of the burn and conditions on the ground mean the situation remains fluid. What Is Burning and Where The Max Road Miramar Fire is centered in the Everglades west of US-27, in a stretch of wetland and sawgrass terrain that runs along the boundary of Miami-Dade and Broward counties.

Mount Sinai Opens 216,000-Square-Foot Braman Comprehensive Cancer Center on Biscayne Bay

Mount Sinai Opens 216,000-Square-Foot Braman Comprehensive Cancer Center on Biscayne Bay

Mount Sinai Medical Center has opened the doors of its new Irma and Norman Braman Comprehensive Cancer Center, a five-story, 216,000-square-foot oncology hub on Biscayne Bay that more than triples the hospital’s cancer care capacity and reshapes the cancer care map in South Florida. The facility began receiving patients this week, marking the completion of one of the largest healthcare construction projects in Miami Beach in recent years. The opening positions Miami Beach as a stronger regional hub for oncology care, on a campus already recognized for its cardiovascular and neurological specialty work. For patients across Miami-Dade and the broader South Florida region, it means consolidated access to diagnostics, treatment, research, and supportive services within a single, purpose-built environment. A Facility Built for the Full Arc of Cancer Care The Braman Comprehensive Cancer Center is designed to handle the full continuum of oncology care in one location. Inside the new

Heat Advisory, Rip Current Warnings, and a 90-Degree Weekend Ahead What Miami Needs to Know This Week

Heat Advisory, Rip Current Warnings, and a 90-Degree Weekend Ahead: What Miami Needs to Know This Week

South Florida is entering one of its first genuinely hot stretches of the season, with temperatures pushing toward 90 degrees by midweek and dangerous rip current conditions already active along Atlantic beaches from Palm Beach County south through Miami-Dade. Residents and visitors heading to the water this week are being urged to take the warnings seriously — and to plan around a weekend that will bring heat, humidity, and the possibility of showers through Mother’s Day. The Forecast Through the Weekend This Cinco de Mayo is warmer in South Florida, with spotty showers possible Tuesday afternoon. High temperatures will climb into the mid- to upper 80s under mostly sunny skies. On Wednesday, Miami will heat up to around 90 degrees — above the average high temperature of 85 degrees for this time of year. Drier air will move in with high pressure providing mainly dry conditions mid- to late week.

Miami in the Heat How the Community and Businesses are Adapting

Miami in the Heat: How the Community and Businesses are Adapting

Miami has long been defined by its sun, its beaches, and its tropical climate. But in recent years, the city’s relationship with heat has shifted from a defining lifestyle feature to a serious public health, economic, and infrastructure challenge. Rising temperatures, longer summer seasons, and increasingly humid conditions have prompted local government, businesses, and residents to rethink how the city operates during the hottest months of the year. The result is a citywide adaptation effort that is reshaping everything from outdoor labor practices to architectural design. A City on the Front Line Miami-Dade County is widely recognized as one of the most heat-vulnerable major metropolitan areas in the United States. The combination of high temperatures, persistent humidity, dense urban development, and a large outdoor workforce creates conditions in which heat-related illness can develop quickly. The National Weather Service Miami office has documented a steady increase in the number of days

Denver Music Photographer to Attend Art Basel Miami 2027

Denver Music Photographer to Attend Art Basel Miami 2027

Glenn Ross, the longtime Denver music photographer behind Glenn Ross Photo, has confirmed he will be on the ground in Miami Beach in December 2027. After more than a decade spent capturing the rawest moments of live music, from intimate club sets to sold-out amphitheater tours, Ross is set to swap stage lights for gallery lights and spend the week immersed in the world’s most influential gathering of contemporary art. For Ross, the trip is part working pilgrimage, part creative reset. As both an art enthusiast and a working photographer, he sees the fair as a rare chance to step outside the rhythm of concert season and document a different kind of energy, one shaped by galleries, collectors, large-scale installations, and the citywide buzz that takes over Miami every December. About Glenn Ross Photo Glenn Ross Photo is a Denver-based photography brand specializing in concert, band, and music photography, with

Kevin Schneider Shares Inspiring Cancer Survival Journey in One Life One Perspective: A Powerful Book on Resilience, Family, and Gratitude

Kevin Schneider Shares Inspiring Cancer Survival Journey in One Life One Perspective: A Powerful Book on Resilience, Family, and Gratitude

Kevin Schneider’s story does not introduce itself with noise. It begins in quiet reflection, the kind that builds slowly over years of observation, journaling, and lived experience. In his memoir, One Life One Perspective, Kevin Schneider does not present himself as a figure above his readers. He walks beside them, piecing together meaning from struggle, connection, and survival. One Life One Perspective becomes more than a title. It becomes the lens through which he interprets everything he has endured and everything he continues to understand. A Story Rooted in Honesty What sets Kevin Schneider’s writing apart is the honesty embedded in its foundation. His journey is shaped by deeply personal experiences, including a battle with childhood leukemia that returned and was ultimately overcome. Rather than framing his life through spectacle, he focuses on the relationships that carried him through it. Family becomes central to the narrative, not as background support,

Common Scams Targeting Vulnerable Communities

Common Scams Targeting Vulnerable Communities

Fraudulent activities present a persistent challenge, with criminals often directing their efforts towards individuals they perceive as more trusting or isolated. People living alone, older persons, or those with limited experience in digital technology can become targets. These schemes are designed to create confusion and pressure, making it difficult for someone to think clearly before acting. Recognizing the signs of a scam is the first step in protecting yourself and your loved ones from financial and emotional distress. Scammers use various methods, from unsolicited phone calls and text messages to unexpected visitors at the door. They often try to build a sense of urgency or create an emotional connection to manipulate a person into sharing personal information or sending money. Staying informed about their tactics can help you and your family remain secure. Impersonation and Authority Scams One of the most frequent types of fraud involves a person pretending to

What If Your Anxiety Isn’t Yours? Exploring the Roots of Inherited Emotional Patterns with Lisa Thomas

What If Your Anxiety Isn’t Yours? Exploring the Roots of Inherited Emotional Patterns with Lisa Thomas

By: Matt Emma Modern entrepreneurship thrives on performance, grit, and the relentless pursuit of growth. But for many high achievers, anxiety can undermine even the most impressive accomplishments. It shows up in racing thoughts, sleepless nights, second-guessing, and a constant sense of urgency, despite external success. This kind of anxiety isn’t always situational or obvious, which makes it harder to address. For those who’ve invested in therapy, coaching, and mindset work and still feel stuck, Lisa Thomas offers a different lens: what if the anxiety you carry didn’t start with you? Lisa Thomas is a TEDx speaker, mentor, and the founder of Epigenetics for Global Impact. Her work focuses on what she calls emotional DNA: the idea that patterns of fear, emotional reactivity, and behavior can repeat across generations. Rather than encouraging clients to simply “work harder” on their symptoms, Lisa invites them to zoom out and take a broader

What Georgia and Florida Share: Dangerous Freight Corridors and the Accident Risks That Come With Them

What Georgia and Florida Share: Dangerous Freight Corridors and the Accident Risks That Come With Them

By: Danielle Reeves Two States, One Problem Georgia and Florida are economic powerhouses of the Southeast. They also share something far less enviable, some of the most dangerous freight corridors in the country. Interstate 75 stretches from Michigan to Miami, cutting through the heart of both states. Along that route, thousands of commercial trucks haul goods between ports, distribution hubs, and consumer markets every single day. And the human cost of that constant truck traffic is growing. For residents of Macon, Georgia, where I-75 meets I-16, this isn’t a distant policy debate. It’s a daily safety concern that affects commuters, families, and entire neighborhoods. The I-75 Corridor: A Shared Freight Highway The I-75 corridor is one of the busiest commercial trucking routes east of the Mississippi. Freight moves north and south along this interstate around the clock, connecting manufacturers, warehouses, and retailers across the Southeast. In Central Georgia, the traffic

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Little Havana: Immersing Yourself in Miami’s Vibrant Cuban-American Neighborhood

Miami is a city of distinct pockets, but few areas carry the historical weight and sensory energy of Little Havana. This neighborhood serves as the symbolic and cultural heart of the Cuban-American community. Walking down its main artery, Southwest Eighth Street, known to locals as Calle Ocho, provides a window into a story of exile, resilience, and the preservation of heritage. The Story of a Community in Exile The identity of Little Havana took shape following the 1959 Cuban Revolution. As waves of exiles arrived in Florida seeking safety and new opportunities, they settled in the Riverside and Shenandoah areas. What was once a quiet residential district quickly transformed into a bustling enclave where Spanish became the primary language and Cuban traditions took root. This history is visible throughout the neighborhood. At the Bay of Pigs Monument on Southwest 13th Avenue, an eternal flame burns in memory of those who

Miami's Tourism Recovery: The Comeback of the Cruise Industry and International Visitors

Miami’s Tourism Recovery: The Comeback of the Cruise Industry and International Visitors

Miami sits at the center of one of the most consequential tourism moments in its modern history — a city where the world’s largest cruise port is setting passenger records, new ships are calling it home, and the FIFA World Cup is weeks away from bringing a global wave of visitors to its beaches, hotels, and neighborhoods. The convergence is not accidental. It reflects years of infrastructure investment, a deepening identity as an international gateway, and the return of confidence from travelers who chose Miami as their destination even when global tourism stumbled elsewhere. PortMiami’s Record-Breaking Run PortMiami officially closed Fiscal Year 2025 with its highest-ever passenger count: 8,564,225 cruise passengers passed through Miami between October 1, 2024, and September 30, 2025 — the largest total since the port first welcomed cruise guests in 1968. This total is a 4.02 percent increase over 2024’s 8,233,056 passengers. The numbers did not

Knowledge Is Power: Genetics, Medicine, and the Fight to Stop Ovarian Cancer

Knowledge Is Power: Genetics, Medicine, and the Fight to Stop Ovarian Cancer

By: Jeremy Murphy From different corners of the cancer journey, Lori Gilman and Dr. Mitchel Hoffman exemplify how modern medicine, genetic science, and human determination are transforming the fight against ovarian cancer through their work with Hearing the Ovarian Cancer Whisper (H.O.W.), a charity dedicated to detection, prevention, and research. H.O.W. raises money to support basic or translational research in ovarian cancer through the Dr. Robert C. Knapp Research Fellowship. Women with ovarian cancer experiencing financial need are also helped through the Glenda M. Wright Angel Fund. When Lori Gilman speaks about her diagnosis, her voice carries urgency and clarity. “I was recently diagnosed with Stage 3C ovarian cancer,” she says. “Unfortunately, there is no cure for ovarian cancer, yes, you read that correctly, there is no cure.” After months of chemotherapy and a grueling 10-hour surgery, Gilman is now NED, no evidence of disease. But she is careful with