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,…

According to Colliers’ latest Sunshine State Shopping report, Florida now holds over 1.26 billion square feet of retail space — 26% of all new U.S. supply this year. South Florida alone accounts for one-fifth of the state’s retail inventory, with Miami-Dade leading in construction and occupancy rates. As noted in an article by the South Florida Business Journal, while standalone retail buildings are being added to Broward and Palm Beach counties, most of Miami-Dade retail resurgence is being driven by…

Miami-Dade County has approved the issuance of up to $175 million in tax increment revenue bonds for the Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Agency. This capital will fund the construction and rehabilitation of affordable housing and other key improvements across the area, strengthening infrastructure and supporting community growth. (source: Miami Times) Overtown, once a thriving cultural and commercial hub for Miami’s Black community, now has the opportunity to embrace a new chapter of inclusive development while honoring its deep historical…

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…

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…