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Eyes on Miami: Tracy Anderson, Ashanti, and Others

It's officially peak celeb-spotting season in Miami.
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Tracy Anderson opened her Coral Gables studio this month.

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Gala season is in full swing, with PAMM and Locust Projects hosting their soirees this month. Miami also had more to celebrate, with openings and previews of hotly anticipated restaurants and venues, including Yamashiro, Seia, AVA MediterrAegean, and perhaps the most hyped of all: Tracy Anderson’s new Coral Gables studio.

It’s officially peak celeb-spotting season in Miami. Here’s a look at who World Red Eye spotted around town recently.

Tracy Anderson Miami Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Tracy Anderson debuted her first Southeast U.S. studio in Coral Gables, introducing Miami to the world-famous Tracy Anderson Method inside a new 5,500-square-foot flagship space.

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PAMM Art of the Party 2025

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Jackie Soffer, Daniella Levine Cava, Craig Robins, and Jorge Pérez

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Pérez Art Museum Miami honored Craig Robins and Jackie Soffer during the 12th annual Art of the Party, the museum’s largest fundraising event.

27th Annual Best Buddies Miami Gala

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Ashanti and Ja Rule

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The 27th Annual Best Buddies Miami Gala, presented by Jersey Mike’s Subs and Champion of the Year, celebrated Best Buddies’ mission and honored the dedication of supporters, participants, and volunteers who help the organization create a more inclusive and accepting world.

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Yamashiro Miami Grand Opening

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Mike Tyson and Gianluca Vacchi

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Yamashiro Miami, the city’s newest Japanese rooftop restaurant, officially celebrated its highly anticipated grand opening, welcoming partners, celebrities, and local tastemakers to the brand’s first-ever expansion outside of Los Angeles.

Delight and Devour Annual Benefit Dinner at Locust Projects

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Tara Long and Sarah Arison

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Locust Projects welcomed more than 120 artists, arts patrons, and philanthropists to its Annual Benefit Dinner, Delight and Devour, for an unforgettable evening honoring visionary arts leader Sarah Arison.

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Seia at Paradise Farms

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Mary Timms and Yuliya Tsishchanka

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An intimate farm tour and four-course dinner at Paradise Farms marked the first official Seia Club culinary program, offering guests an early preview of Seia Miami, a contemporary Italian restaurant and private members’ club opening in 2026 at 830 Brickell.

AVA MediterrAegean Coconut Grove Grand Opening Gala

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Chef Michael Michaelidis, Fabian Guardiola, Gregory Galy, Marine Giron-Galy, Michael Ridard and Robert Blasi

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Riviera Dining Group debuted the new AVA MediterrAegean in Coconut Grove, introducing guests to a multisensory world of reimagined design, refined Mediterranean cuisine, and a spirited ambiance.

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Rick Ross at LIV

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Rick Ross

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Rick Ross shut down LIV with a powerhouse performance of his biggest hits. The club was electric from the moment he hit the stage, as Miami’s nightlife elite celebrated another signature Saturday at the world-famous venue.

Retro at Faena Theater

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Rocky Lanes

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The Faena Theater’s Retro show is a stylish journey through the eras, where soulful classics, disco rhythms, and ’80s pop influences collide with a crisp, contemporary presentation.

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