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Miami-Dade County mayor Daniella Levine Cava speaks at the 2021 State of the County.

After Backlash, Mayor Levine Cava Says She'll "Nearly Fully" Restore Cultural Funding

By Celia Almeida

Aug 19, 2025

Crucially, the mayor's amended proposal maintains an independent Department of Arts and Culture.

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Belle and Sebastian Announce Miami Show

By Flor Franceschetti

Aug 19, 2025

The Scottish indie band will celebrate 30 years of 'If You're Feeling Sinister' with a concert at the Knight Concert Hall.

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Come On Down! The Price Is Right Is Casting in Miami

By Celia Almeida

Aug 19, 2025

Think you can accurately guess the price of a washing machine without going a dollar over? Here's what you need to know.

Hometown Boy Marcello Hernández Will Film His First Netflix Special in Miami

By Celia Almeida

Aug 14, 2025

The breakout SNL star will play four shows in town next month.

a steamy treatment room with blue lighting inside a spa

New Wellness Studio With "Sauna Socials" Is Opening in Miami

By Jesse Scott

Aug 14, 2025

"People can drop in to meet others or book the space with friends after a workout," says Pause Studio co-owner Jonathan Culp.

Playboy HQ Is Moving from Los Angeles and Opening a Club in Miami Beach

By Celia Almeida

Aug 13, 2025

Another nudie brand is coming for the OnlyFans capital of the U.S.

Soccer legend Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy.

FIFA Needs Unpaid Volunteers to Staff Miami World Cup

By B. Scott McLendon

Aug 13, 2025

Miami is one of 16 cities across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico hosting World Cup games next summer.

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Historic Miami Beach Hotel Is Building a Massive New Water Park

By Celia Almeida

Aug 8, 2025

The firm spearheading the project calls it "the first large-scale, family-friendly attraction of its kind in Miami Beach."

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Naked Ambition Documentary Cements the Legacy of Pinup Photographer Bunny Yeager

By Trae DeLellis

Aug 8, 2025

The film announced a new distribution deal this week.

Google Maps screenshot of the Steamy Lit bookstore facade in Deerfield Beach

A "Steamy" Romance Bookstore Is Coming to Miami

By Celia Almeida

Aug 7, 2025

Our suburban bookstore scene is in a state of flux at the moment.

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Virgin Is Launching a Spooky True Crime Cruise from Miami

By Naomi Feinstein

Aug 5, 2025

While onboard, guests can attend live true-crime podcast recordings, exclusive meet-and-greets, and costume contests.

Portrait of Miami-Dade Poet Laureate Caridad Moro-Gronlier

Miami's Poet Laureate Wins $50,000 Award to Fund Her Project With O, Miami

By David Rolland

Jul 31, 2025

Caridad Moro-Gronlier was selected as one of the Academy of American Poets' 2025 Poet Laureate Fellows.

First Miami Claw Machine Arcade Opens at International Mall

By Katie Sipes

Jul 30, 2025

Miami is getting in on another Asian pop-culture trend with the arrival of Clawz Plushies Playground.

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Men I Trust Announces Miami Show

By Osvaldo Espino

Jul 24, 2025

The indie band will be playing at The Fillmore this fall.

Brandy and Monica Will Bring The Boy Is Mine Tour to Miami

By Flor Franceschetti

Jul 23, 2025

The duo behind the 1998 R&B hit just added three Florida stops to their The Boy is Mine Tour.

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Record Number of Local Galleries Showing at Art Basel Miami Beach 2025

By Douglas Markowitz

Jul 23, 2025

Six Miami-based galleries will show at the fair this year.

screenshot of an Instagram post announcing the closure of Barnes & Noble West Kendall

Barnes & Noble West Kendall Announces Closing Date, but a New Store Is Coming Soon

By Celia Almeida

Jul 22, 2025

The store announced on social media that it will close this fall to make room for a furniture store.

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Spirit Announces Nonstop Flights Between Fort Lauderdale and New Florida Beach Destination

By Celia Almeida

Jul 22, 2025

It is now the only airline that offers direct flights between the two cities.

Meet Miami New Times Music Editor Flor Franceschetti

By Flor Franceschetti

Jul 10, 2025

This longtime music and arts contributor is now our music editor!

Do You Still Have to Take Your Shoes Off at MIA and FLL? What We Know About the TSA Change

By Celia Almeida

Jul 8, 2025

Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem is expected to make an official announcement on the shoe policy change today.

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