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Popular Miami TikToker Turns Snack Obsession into Brand

By Cindy Ferreiro

Aug 8, 2025

A Miami content creator is betting on his new chocolate milk mix, which is high in protein, low in sugar, and even dairy-free.

Secret's Out on Coral Way's Trendy New Middle Eastern Market

By Olee Fowler

Aug 7, 2025

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.

Is Luna the Gucci Goat Broward’s Newest Icon?

By B. Scott McLendon

Aug 6, 2025

She gives new meaning to the term aura farming.

School supplies like crayons and pencil boxes sit on tables.

Florida's Back-to-School Tax Breaks: What to Know

By B. Scott McLendon

Aug 1, 2025

Let the annual Footlocker siege begin.

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.

a yellow Pop Mart vending machine inside a mall

Where to Find Labubus in Miami — and How to Know They're Real

By Katie Sipes

Jul 23, 2025

Dozens of stores claim to sell Labubus, but most are actually selling knockoffs, known as Lafufus.

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.

Florida Publix Launches New Sushi Volcano Roll Dip and We Are Sus

By Cindy Ferreiro

Jul 18, 2025

A new Japanese sushi roll-inspired Publix dip is going viral on TikTok since it's perfect with crackers, rice, or seaweed.

view inside a Google store with wood interiors and shelves

The Eighth Google Store in the World Is Opening in South Florida

By Celia Almeida

Jul 15, 2025

The brick-and-mortar shop will be the first-ever Google Store in Florida.

Video: Peek Inside New Pompano Publix With Epic Ramen Bar, Poke Bowls

By Nicole Lopez-Alvar

Jul 2, 2025

Ramen fans in Broward are ecstatic because the new Publix in Pompano Beach has the viral ramen bar, poke bowls, and more.

Highly Anticipated Edgewater Whole Foods Finally Opens

By Nicole Lopez-Alvar

Jun 27, 2025

The Whole Foods in Edgewater is finally open, and it has a lounge upstairs, the largest cheese section we've seen, and more.

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.

First Florida Eataly Is Now Open: 6 Things to Expect

By Olee Fowler

Jun 13, 2025

The first Florida location of famed Italian food hall Eataly opened in Miami this week, and here are six things to expect.

Miami Favorite Publix Among Most Overpriced Grocery Stores in U.S.

By Nicole Lopez-Alvar

Jun 12, 2025

Three Miami grocery stores have just been named among the most overpriced grocery chains in the U.S., according to a report.

Long-Awaited Edgewater Whole Foods Officially Has an Opening Date

By Clarissa Buch Zilberman

Jun 2, 2025

After years of waiting, Whole Foods has finally announced the opening date of its highly anticipated Edgewater location.

10 Best Seafood Markets in Miami

By Nicole Lopez-Alvar

May 22, 2025

From hidden gems like Shore to Door and classics like Captain Jim's and Garcia's, here are the 10 best Miami seafood markets.

view of architecture at Miami Worldcenter

Miami Worldcenter Opens With Designer Shops, Public Art, and Pricey Parking

By India Amos

May 22, 2025

Spanning 27 acres across ten city blocks, it's set to become the largest retail and entertainment venue in the state.

Screenshots of recent videos posted online of people buying items from the yellow vending machine inside Dolphin Mall.

A Miami Vending Machine Is Selling Those Viral Labubu Dolls

By Alex DeLuca

May 21, 2025

The sought-after dolls are the latest craze in a wave of pop culture collectibles winning the hearts (and wallets) of Gen Z.

A collage of shuttered Miami Fine Art Gallery with smiley faces painted on the front (left) and all white Brandy Melville store (right).

Leslie Roberts' FBI-Raided Art Gallery Is Now a Brandy Melville

By Naomi Feinstein

May 19, 2025

In: one-size-fits-all clothing. Out: allegedly forged Andy Warhol artwork.

Shopping

2 New Costcos Are Opening in Miami. What to Know

Marketplace Bazar À La Carte Returns to Miami

Shopping

2 New Costcos Are Opening in Miami. What to Know

Marketplace Bazar À La Carte Returns to Miami

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