I love discovering the little-known moments in Miami’s history, especially the ones that reveal how deeply the city’s story is connected to Cuba and the Caribbean. Colony Theatre on Lincoln Road Mall, Miami Beach, 1933 August 13 in Miami History August 13, 1933: Cuba’s political upheaval reaches Miami On this day, the dramatic collapse of Cuban President Gerardo Machado’s government was unfolding just across the Florida Straits. Machado, who had ruled Cuba increasingly as a d

Back to school, back to saving the day! Voices for Children of Broward County (Voices) hosted its annual Back-to-School Extravaganza at Old Navy in Oakwood Plaza in Hollywood on Sunday, Aug. 2. The Back-to-School Extravaganza is a part of Voices’ year-long 15th anniversary celebration and expands its mission to ensure that every child and young adult in Broward County who has experienced abuse, neglect, or abandonment has access to essential resources and programs that pro

Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava will hold a virtual budget town hall on August 12, 2026, inviting chambers of commerce, community groups, and the arts sector to discuss the county budget process.

From students receiving backpacks and meals through Style Saves (www.stylesaves.org), founded by Isabela Rangel Grutman and Rachael Russell Saiger, to students in shelters supported by Bring Sunshine (www.bringsunshine.org), founded by the Holman siblings Summer, Sienna, Sylvie, and Hunter, there are a variety of ways organizations and the community can support South Florida students as they prepare for back-to-school. This year, Bring Sunshine is partnering with Lotus House

Ombelle Fort Lauderdale, a luxury condominium development in the heart of Flagler Village that will feature Fort Lauderdale's first Equinox Fitness Club, has officially begun construction, marking a significant milestone as the project progresses toward its anticipated 2028 completion. Following the successful completion of the project's pre-construction test piles, Ombelle Fort Lauderdale has reached a significant construction milestone, marking the transition from early sit

Feeding South Florida is observing Hunger Action Month this September, encouraging residents across Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade, and Monroe counties to "Go Orange" and stand against hunger. Created by Feeding America, the nationwide initiative raises awareness about food insecurity and inspires community action. Currently, approximately one million families in South Florida face hunger, including nearly 500,000 children and seniors. To address this, Feeding South Florida

OIC of South Florida today announced the return of the Middle Class Summit, taking place September 9–10, 2026, at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida. Now marking 25 years of impact for OIC of South Florida, this year's summit, themed "Imagine. Innovate. Elevate.," arrives at what the organization calls a turning point for the American middle class, bringing together more than 500 business executives, policymakers, workforce innovators, educators and n

Gucci has appointed Tancredi Vitale as Vice President of Gucci Racing, effective September 1, as the brand develops its new global sports platform launched through a partnership with the Alpine Formula One Team.

Feeding South Florida® – the leading hunger-relief organization in South Florida – will host its Annual Outrun Hunger 5K in Palm Beach County in celebration of Hunger Action Month on Saturday, Sept. 19. Every registration helps provide 120 meals for individuals and families facing hunger and food insecurity. Runners, families and community leaders of all ages will come together to take steps in the scenic Okeeheelee Park to raise funds and awareness to end hunger in South

Ann Storck Center has integrated Victory Living Programs into its operations, expanding supported living, employment, and adult day training services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities across South Florida.

Owning a pet not only saves a life, gives it a shelter, a home and a family where it can grow old in a safe environment but it directly helps one to alleviate loneliness, anxiety, sadness and work stress. Pets pick up nuanced human gestures and advance themselves for affection and core love. They are often kinder to you than you are to yourself. The four paws can be your best friend, a walking therapy, a companion and a go-to creature when you are down. So let’s find out the

What happens after a city hosts the world? Miami is about to find out. In 2026 the city hosted seven FIFA World Cup matches, including a quarterfinal and the bronze final. The city’s broader calendar also featured the College Football Playoff national championship game, the World Baseball Classic and the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix. World Cup fans have flooded Miami in June and July 2026, but tourism experts are wondering whether that will translate to more tourism next year.

A father is worried about his toddler, who has been running a fever for two days and pulling at one ear. A 65-year-old woman has been getting winded on her morning walks and feeling more fatigued than usual. Both reach for their phones and type their symptoms into an AI chatbot. The mental shortcuts doctors use in diagnosis aren’t that different from how chatbots come up with answers to your health questions. Philip Dulian/picture alliance via Getty Images “Your child likely

Construction firm Robins & Morton joined AdventHealth to celebrate the topping out of the new AdventHealth Auburndale ER on July 24 in Auburndale, Florida. The milestone celebrates the placement of the building’s final structural beam and continued work on a facility designed to improve access to care. The 13,000-square-foot facility, being built at 1036 US Highway 92 West in Auburndale, will feature 12 private exam rooms, advanced imaging including X-ray, CT, and ultraso

The Community Foundation of Broward is using Black Philanthropy Month and National Make-A-Will Month to spotlight the role of Black donors in Broward County and encourage the use of wills and estate plans to create lasting charitable legacies.

When the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA)—the nation's leading organization representing America's foremost fashion designers and Vogue, the world's leading fashion authority, invited a select group of designers to reinterpret the flags of all 50 states, five U.S. territories, and Washington, D.C. for the America250 celebration, Christian Roth and Eric Domège were chosen to represent Florida. Image by Eduardo Ford The initiative, United Flags of Fashion, transfo

After more than 30 years in luxury residential development sales, Amy Ballon has launched Ballon Development Consultants, a boutique advisory firm that partners with developers, sales and marketing organizations, and brokerage firms to guide luxury residential projects from early planning through sellout. Known throughout South Florida for her work on some of the region's most notable residential developments, Ballon has spent her career advising developers from the earlies

Strategic leadership appointments support the company's continued national growth following expansion to more than 10 million square feet of industrial and self-storage assets Basis Industrial, a vertically integrated real estate owner and operator, today announced the expansion of its executive leadership team with Anthony Scavo assuming the role of CEO and managing partner, and the appointment of Nisha Patel as chief operating officer, effective July 20. The leadership chan

Veterinarians in South Florida report a rise in feline panleukopenia cases affecting adult cats and highlight PURRR Adoption + Sanctuary’s spay, neuter, and vaccine clinic as a key tool to curb overpopulation and disease spread.

Vizcaya Museum and Gardens is extending its hours on select Fridays this summer with Vizcaya Summer Fridays, a program that gives visitors extra time to explore the property with music, live art and views of Biscayne Bay. On Summer Fridays, the Main House stays open until 7:30 p.m. and the gardens remain open until 8 p.m. The program is included with standard daytime general admission, allowing guests to spend the day at Vizcaya and stay into the evening. The series is built