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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.

Man pays for parking at pay by phone meter on a flooded street

Of Course, Miami Beach Discounts Parking When It's Too Hot to Visit

By Naomi Feinstein

Jun 24, 2025

When people actually want to visit Miami Beach, the city raises parking prices to exorbitant levels.

New Whole Foods Set to Open in Miami Beach: What to Know

By Clarissa Buch Zilberman

Jun 24, 2025

A Miami neighborhood that has shopped at an older Whole Foods for years (formerly a Wild Oats) is about to get a new one.

Beloved Italian Spot in Sunset Harbour Closes After 20 Years

By Clarissa Buch Zilberman

Jun 17, 2025

Sardinia, a Sunset Harbour staple known for Sardinian fare and a mega wine list, has closed after 20 years in Miami Beach.

Why a Miami Beach Staycation Should Be Your Next Local Getaway

By Francisco Alvarado

Jun 17, 2025

Locals can enjoy a Miami Beach staycation, exploring its Art Deco history, culture, and unique neighborhood vibes.

Chic Miami Spot Among the Most Beautiful Restaurants On Earth

By Clarissa Buch Zilberman

Jun 16, 2025

A glitzy Miami Beach spot has been named one of the most beautiful restaurants in the world — and the only in North America.

Miami Beach Gem Bey Bey Reopening With Mexican Twist This Fall

By Michelle Muslera

Jun 6, 2025

Sunset Harbour's hip hangout, Bey Bey, is officially making a comeback this fall with a new kitchen and Yucatán-Lebanese menu.

José Andrés Is Back! The Chef Opens Two Miami Restaurants

By Olee Fowler

Jun 5, 2025

Acclaimed chef José Andrés has opened Aguasal and Bar Centro at Andaz Miami Beach, with the Bazaar set to return very soon.

Miami Completely Snubbed on Best Beach Bars Ranking

By Nicole Lopez-Alvar

Jun 5, 2025

Miami just got snubbed from USA Today's Best Beach Bars list, but locals know these four hidden gems are a tiki vibe.

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Billboard Latin Music Week Announces New Talent

The Fontainebleau Is Building a New Water Park

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Billboard Latin Music Week Announces New Talent

The Fontainebleau Is Building a New Water Park

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