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Miami's Favorite Bakery Is Taking Over The Standard This Fall

By Michelle Muslera

Aug 28, 2025

One of Miami's most award-winning bakeries, known for flaky croissants and cachitos, has popped up at the Standard this fall.

Miami Beach Hotspot Papi Steak Closing For Massive Redesign

By Olee Fowler

Aug 27, 2025

David Grutman's Miami Beach hotspot, Papi Steak, will temporarily close in order to undergo a massive tropical redesign.

New Miami Beach Italian Seafood Spot Closing, Eyes Fall Reopening

By Olee Fowler

Aug 26, 2025

Three months after opening in Miami Beach, a brand-new seafood restaurant is temporarily closing as it regroups for fall.

A brick driveway is pictured in the foreground leading to a luxe mansion in Miami Beach.

One of the Most Expensive Homes in U.S. Hits Miami Market for $169M

By B. Scott McLendon

Aug 22, 2025

The estate topped Realtor.com's list of most expensive home listings this week.

4 South Florida Giant Planta Vegan Restaurants Close Permanently

By Nicole Lopez-Alvar

Aug 15, 2025

South Florida vegan empire Planta has closed its Florida locations as its parent company files Chapter 11 amid mounting debts.

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.

These Are the Musicians Added to 2025 Billboard Latin Music Week

By Flor Franceschetti

Aug 9, 2025

Gloria and Emilio Estefan, Anuel AA, Silvana Estrada, and more will join the event in Miami Beach this October.

rendering of an overhead view of a hotel pool with a water park in the background

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."

Miami Beach OKs Alcohol Sales. What's That Mean for Neighbors?

By Olee Fowler

Aug 7, 2025

Miami Beach OKs alcohol sales straight on the beach, but bars worry this could make their struggling nightlife sales worse.

Hot New York Pop-Up Ezio's to Open Permanent Spot in Miami Beach

By Olee Fowler

Aug 7, 2025

A trendy New York pop-up known for its delicious steaks is opening its first permanent location in Miami Beach this fall.

Aerial shot of the scene where two girls were killed after a barge collided with a small sailboat in Biscayne Bay on July 28, 2025.

What to Know: Three Girls Die After Miami Sailing Camp Boat Crash

By Alex DeLuca

Aug 4, 2025

The victims were part of the Miami Youth Sailing Foundation, according to the Miami Yacht Club.

A tribute to Erin Ko, 13-year-old Chilean national who was identified as one of the two children who died in Monday's sailboat crash in Biscayne Bay.

Chilean 13-Year-Old Among Victims of Miami Sailboat Collision

By Alex DeLuca

Jul 30, 2025

Erin Ko, 13, moved to the United States from Chile last year, according to her former school.

aerial photo showing the aftermath of a July 28, 2025, collision between a barge and a small sailboat off Hibiscus Island north of the MacArthur Causeway, Miami Beach

Granddaughter of Famed Argentine TV Producers Died in Miami Boat Crash

By Alex DeLuca

Jul 29, 2025

Mila Yankelevich, 7, was the granddaughter of two famed Argentine television producers.

3 Miami Beach Spots Among the Best Hotel Restaurants in U.S.

By Nicole Lopez-Alvar

Jul 22, 2025

Three Miami Beach spots have been ranked among the top hotel restaurants in America by OpenTable for their delicious food.

North Bay Village Osteria del Teatro Closes Again...For Real This Time

By Clarissa Buch Zilberman

Jul 16, 2025

After nearly 40 years, Osteria del Teatro in Miami has closed, months after a viral New Times story helped it stay open.

Byblos Miami Closes Until Late 2025 For Renovations

By Olee Fowler

Jul 2, 2025

Following a brutal year of restaurant closures in Miami, another South Beach spot is temporarily closing to make big changes.

screenshot from a livestream of a Miami Beach special commission meeting

Miami Beach Approves Motion to Move Hostel Residents Out

By B. Scott McLendon

Jun 30, 2025

The commission voted Friday night to approve a development that spells the end of the Bikini Hostel.

Red, White & Beach: Bash Honors Miami Beach Pioneer Jack Penrod

By Francisco Alvarado

Jun 27, 2025

Penrod’s Beach Club, the party spot created by the late Jack Penrod, will take over Nikki Beach this Fourth of July for one day of neon-drenched revelry.

Calling Local Artists: The City of Miami Beach Wants to Pay You to Display During Art Week

By Flor Franceschetti

Jun 26, 2025

The No Vacancy initiative invites artists to create site-specific installations at hotels during Art Week.

North Miami Beach Spot Has Been a Hidden Gem for 25 Years

By Michelle Muslera

Jun 25, 2025

A beloved Miami Beach restaurant of 25 years may sit in a touristy side of town, but it's anything but — and locals know why.

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The Nikki Beach Texts Miami Beach Wants to Hide

Miami Salon Displays 'Make Gaza Flat Again' Hat

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The Nikki Beach Texts Miami Beach Wants to Hide

Miami Salon Displays 'Make Gaza Flat Again' Hat

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