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The Ten Best Pool-Party Spots in Miami Beach

By Jessica Gibbs, Laurie Charles, Celia Almeida and Suzannah Friscia
May 2, 2019

The next time you feel like crossing the causeway and getting wet, remember these ten best pool-party spots in Miami Beach.
From Singing "MMMBop" to Recording With a Symphony Orchestra, Hanson Is All Grown Up

By Laurie Charles
Oct 19, 2018

For a band that began in 1992 with members aged 6, 8, and 11, Hanson has always been wise beyond its years. As an 8-year-old fan at the time — and, admittedly, until this interview — I had never really stopped to analyze their music lyrically. But Hanson has an old soul, one that has always manifested in the group's music.
Local High-School Student Represents Miami on NBC’s The Voice

By Laurie Charles
Oct 4, 2018

Earlier this year, 17-year-old Mercedes Ferreira-Dias found herself on the stage of NBC’s The Voice for Season 14's blind auditions. And though she almost made it — judge Kelly Clarkson even said, "She's good!" — it simply wasn't Ferreira-Dias' time. Fast-forward a few months, and now she's representing Miami on Season 15.
Miami's Seven Best Latin Clubs

By Laurie Charles
Jul 20, 2017

Miami is known for many things, including — but not limited to — horrible drivers, corrupt politicians, and cocaine. But what gives the Magic City its sabor picante are all of the cubanos, dominicanos, venezolanos, colombianos, and other Latinos who call the 305 home. Miami is one...
South Beach's Ten Best Pool Party Spots

By Laurie Charles and Celia Almeida
May 31, 2017

Catching rays in our designer bikinis, sippin' on juicy umbrella drinks, and chillin' by the pool ... Yeah, life is definitely a breeze in the Magic City. While a lot of it has to do with that whole carefree vibe you get from living in Miami, the reason we're...

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