Miami Beach’s vibrant culinary scene will be on full display from October 22–25 with the 13th annual South Beach Seafood Festival. This year, the festival includes two new “An Evening in Miami Beach” dinners, a chefs’ showdown, and a new competition for home chefs, celebrating both local flavors and international culinary talent. Festival highlights include the Chef Showdown on October 24 at Lummus Park, where diners can sample creations from twenty South Florida chefs and vote for their favorite dishes,…

Sarasota, once known as a quiet Gulf Coast retreat, has become one of Florida’s most dynamic real estate markets. A surge of high-profile entrepreneurs, CEOs, and wealth migration after the pandemic has reshaped the city, drawing national attention for its rapid growth and elevated lifestyle offerings. Favorable tax policies, year-round sunshine, and a coastline of postcard-worthy views have made Sarasota a destination not only for seasonal residents but for those seeking a permanent base to live, work, and invest. The…

JW Marriott Water Street: A Convention Center Hotel Designed for Connection In the heart of Tampa’s Water Street, the JW Marriott stands as a benchmark for convention center hotels, designed to bring people together while elevating the city’s skyline. Completed by Nichols Architects, the hotel has quickly become a destination for conferences and industry events, seamlessly blending hospitality with the needs of professionals gathering to shape the future of their fields. This year, the JW Marriott Water Street will again…

Miami Spa Months returns for its 18th year, offering locals and visitors up to 50% premier wellness treatments across more than 30 spas from July 1 to Aug. 31. Here’s our favorite picks: AWAY Spa at W South Beach AWAY Spa at the W South Beach, designed by Nichols Architects, invites guests to a serene retreat within its expansive 9,540 square foot sanctuary, perfectly poised along Miami’s iconic shoreline. This season’s curated Miami Spa Months menu offers everything from soothing Sole…

On the selection by Flamingo Magazine, decked-out hot dogs, exclusive clubs, mom-and-pop grocery shops and more are highlighted as fresh Florida openings. Opal Sol, Clearwater Beach There’s a new fixture making a splash on Clearwater Beach. Opal Sol, the sister property of Opal Sands, has recently opened its sleek doors for guests to stay—and play—on its Gulf-front property. Both designed by Nichols Architects, all accommodations, from studios to three-bedroom suites, have a balcony with an oceanfront view, and some include…