The Gay Men's Chorus of South Florida (GMCSF) will participate in this year’s Yom HaShoah Commemoration, held at Temple Sinai on Monday, April 13, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. The annual event serves as a global day of reflection to remember the six million Jewish lives lost during the Holocaust and to honor the resilience of survivors. The program will focus on the legacy of Raoul Wallenberg and the profound impact of individual moral choices. The evening includes moving survivor testimony and a candle-lighting ceremony dedicated to the multiple victim groups of the Holocaust. Students representing younger generations will also participate, ensuring the lessons of history continue to be passed forward. Sacred music and liturgy will provide the framework for the evening, featuring a special musical tribute by the GMCSF. Following the formal program, attendees are invited to stay for a reception with survivors, descendants, and community partners to further share stories and strengthen communal bonds. The event is open to the community as a reaffirmation of commitment to justice, dignity, and peace. RSVP on Facebook. By ML Staff. Photos: GMCSF.

Montreal-based RUBBERBAND Dance Company is set to bring its dynamic movement and unpredictable energy to the Dennis C. Moss Cultural Arts Center on Saturday, March 21, 2026. The collective will perform Ever So Slightly Redux , a contemporary tour de force that explores the inherent tensions of daily life in a quest for calm. Choreographed by Victor Quijada in 2018, the piece is noted for its chaotic energy and urgency. RUBBERBAND's unique style blends the finesse of contemporary dance with the raw athleticism and spontaneity of street styles, creating a performance that is both visceral and technically precise. The Dennis C. Moss Cultural Arts Center is located at 10950 SW 211th St, Cutler Bay, FL 33189. Tickets for the Saturday evening performance are available through the center's box office and HERE . By ML Staff. Photos: RUBBERBAND.

FORM has announced the launch of FORM Academy , a research-driven educational lecture series designed to examine the designers and cultural systems that have shaped modern fashion history. The inaugural series explores the life and legacy of Alexander McQueen, tracing his early life and formative training through a chronological lens. The debut of FORM Academy features research backed by Lead Archivist and PhD candidate Cyana Djoher. Future episodes are set to feature guest lecturers, including prominent historians, archivists, and fashion industry figures. The series is structured to document the intellectual and cultural foundations of fashion’s most influential figures, combining archival imagery and primary sources with deep contextual analysis. “FORM was created to document, contextualize, and activate fashion through provenance, archival context, and recirculation,” said Eric Schiabel and Dana Melnychenko, Co-Founders of FORM. “FORM Academy builds on that foundation by synthesizing research, collections, and historical context to examine designers and their work chronologically, making fashion’s intellectual history more accessible.” By bridging the gap between traditional academic scholarship and fragmented digital media, FORM Academy provides a specialized platform for collectors, designers, and cultural audiences to engage with fashion history. The program aims to preserve and present the material that defines the industry's evolution. By ML Staff. Photos: FORM.

GAME TIME is pleased to present Sunset Flip, a two-person exhibition featuring professional wrestlers and artists Lee Moriarty and Thekla Kaischauri. Staged in the Miami Design District, the exhibition is on view from March 19 through March 29, 2026. Curated by Cultural Counsel and Orange Crush founder Adam Abdalla in partnership with gallerist Nina Johnson, Sunset Flip explores the fluid intersection between the wrestling ring and the art studio. The exhibition coincides with the first museum-led conference on culture and sports, GAME TIME: Session 1—Dialogues on Art, Sports, and Headlines, held at the Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM). Lee Moriarty, the current Ring of Honor (ROH) Pure Champion, made his public debut as a visual artist at NADA Miami 2024. His work often depicts wrestlers in moments of repose, featuring intimate portraits of icons like El Santo and Blue Demon, reflecting the underexplored duality of life in professional wrestling. Thekla Kaischauri, an All Elite Wrestling (AEW) star known as "The Toxic Spider," holds an MFA from the University of Applied Arts in Vienna. Her practice draws from her background in ballet and gymnastics, as well as her experiences wrestling in Japan and the United States, bridging the gap between physical performance and visual expression. An opening reception will be held on Friday, March 20, at 7:00 p.m., following a panel discussion at PAMM. The exhibition invites viewers into a realm where the spectacle of sport meets the introspection of contemporary art. By ML Staff. Photos: Lee Moriarty and Thekla Kaischauri.

The Miami Design District welcomes acclaimed art historian and bestselling author Katy Hessel for a special one-night talk and book signing in celebration of her latest release, How to Live an Artful Life . Hosted at Dale Zine, the evening offers an intimate opportunity to hear from one of the art world’s most influential contemporary voices. Hessel is widely recognized for reshaping the canon through her platform @thegreatwomenartists and her widely celebrated debut, The Story of Art Without Men , which became both a New York Times and Sunday Times bestseller and was named Waterstones Book of the Year in 2022. Her newest book takes a more personal and immersive approach. Structured across the calendar year, How to Live an Artful Life  brings together reflections, interviews, and insights from artists including Marina Abramović, Nan Goldin, Lubaina Himid, and Louise Bourgeois. The result is a thoughtful guide that encourages readers to integrate creativity into their everyday lives. Hessel’s influence extends far beyond publishing. From hosting The Great Women Artists Podcast to writing for The Guardian, she has become a leading voice in expanding visibility for women artists globally. The event at Dale Zine begins at 6:30 PM, followed by a conversation at 7:00 PM and a book signing and reception afterward. With Hessel in town for one day only, the evening presents a rare chance for Miami’s cultural community to engage directly with her work and perspective. By ML staff. Image courtesy of Katy Hessel.

The Bass Museum of Art  is set to open its new satellite gallery, The Rotunda at The Bass Museum of Art , in Collins Park on March 28, 2026. Following a $5.79 million comprehensive renovation by the City of Miami Beach, the space will offer free admission year-round and serve as an extension of the museum's campus. Originally designed in 1962 by architect Herbert A. Mathes, the circular structure previously served as an assembly room for the old Miami Beach Public Library. The building's exterior features a preserved sand-cast concrete mural titled The Story of Man by American sculptor Albert Vrana. The recent renovations included an 895-square-foot entryway addition, modernized restrooms, new exterior glazing, and accessible concrete walkways with LED lighting in Collins Park. The Bass Museum of Art was officially awarded stewardship of the space in 2025. The Rotunda's inaugural exhibition will be Pascale Marthine Tayou: Welcome Wall (2015-2026), which continues the site's historical legacy as a communal space for encounter and exchange. The venue will celebrate its grand opening during the museum's Art Outside Annual Picnic on Saturday, March 28, 2026, which is free and open to the community. By ML Staff. Photos: MCHarry Associates, courtesy of The Bass Museum of Art .

Medical malpractice cases in Florida involve a structured legal process shaped by statutes and court decisions. Patients who believe they were harmed by negligent medical care must follow specific procedural steps before a lawsuit can proceed in court. Legal strategy influences how evidence is gathered, how deadlines are managed, and how a claim is presented under Florida law. These factors often shape how a malpractice claim develops and whether it proceeds toward settlement or trial. Image by DepositPhotos Understanding Florida’s Pre-Suit Investigation Requirements Florida law requires a pre-suit investigation before a medical malpractice case can be filed, which means you must assemble support for the claim before the court process starts. During this stage, a patient may consult a lawyer from Freidin Brown, P.A.  to collect medical records, identify the providers involved, and obtain a written opinion from a qualified medical expert stating that there are reasonable grounds to believe negligent care occurred. That expert must generally meet the specialty-based standards set out in Florida’s malpractice statutes. These requirements appear in Florida Statutes sections 766.203 and 766.106, which also require a formal notice of intent to initiate litigation to be served on each prospective defendant. Once that notice is served, a 90-day pre-suit period begins, giving the parties time to exchange information through informal discovery, assess the claim, and discuss settlement before a complaint is filed. The filing deadline is tolled during this period, but the procedural rules remain strict, so the timing and contents of the notice can affect whether the case moves forward. After the pre-suit investigation begins, filing deadlines become another major consideration in a malpractice claim. Timing And Statutes Of Limitation Florida generally allows two years to file a medical malpractice claim from the time the injury was discovered or should reasonably have been discovered. This rule appears in Florida Statutes section 95.11(4)(b) , and it often becomes a major factor in how a case develops. In practice, disputes often arise over when a patient had enough information to connect the injury to possible medical negligence, which can affect whether a claim is considered timely. The law also sets a four-year statute of repose, which usually prevents filing after four years from the date of the alleged malpractice. An exception may extend the limit to seven years if fraud, concealment, or intentional misrepresentation prevented the injury from being discovered earlier. Florida law also includes a separate rule for certain claims involving minors, since the repose period does not bar an action brought on behalf of a child on or before the child’s eighth birthday. Evidence And Expert Testimony Medical malpractice cases depend heavily on medical records and professional testimony. Florida courts require testimony from a qualified medical expert to explain the accepted standard of care and how the defendant’s conduct differed from that standard. In many cases, the records alone do not establish whether a poor outcome resulted from negligence or from a known medical risk. Expert testimony helps the jury understand technical treatment decisions that fall outside ordinary experience. These expert opinions must meet statutory qualifications set out in Florida Statutes section 766.102. The expert generally must practice in the same or similar specialty as the health care provider whose conduct is being evaluated. Courts may limit or exclude opinions from witnesses who do not satisfy those statutory requirements. That makes expert selection an important part of preparing a malpractice claim for settlement discussions or trial. Comparative Fault And Damage Considerations Florida follows a modified comparative negligence system. If a patient’s actions contributed to the injury, a jury may assign a percentage of fault to each party, which reduces the amount of damages awarded. Florida’s comparative fault statute contains a separate rule for medical negligence cases, which means the 50 percent bar on recovery adopted for most negligence claims does not apply in the same way to claims under Chapter 766. Florida courts have also addressed limits on damages in malpractice cases. Economic damages, including medical expenses and lost income, remain available when supported by the evidence. The amount awarded in any case still depends on proof of causation, the extent of the injury, and the damages established at trial or in settlement discussions. Litigation Strategy And Settlement Options Once the pre-suit process ends, the case may proceed through traditional civil litigation. Discovery allows both sides to exchange documents, conduct depositions, and question medical experts about the details of the alleged negligence. Florida’s civil rules also now emphasize proportional discovery, which can affect how broadly parties seek records and expert materials in a malpractice case. That can shape litigation costs, scheduling, and the scope of factual disputes presented before trial. Florida law also provides a voluntary binding arbitration option under section 766.207. Arbitration can limit certain damages while resolving the dispute outside a jury trial, which may influence whether parties choose settlement discussions or full litigation. The statute works as a structured alternative to trial rather than a required step in every malpractice case. It also does not apply to claims involving the state, its agencies, or its subdivisions under section 768.28. Why Legal Planning Shapes The Direction Of A Claim Medical malpractice claims in Florida operate within a structured legal framework that includes expert verification, strict timelines, and detailed procedural steps. Decisions made early in the process influence the strength of the evidence, the legal arguments that can be presented in court, and whether the case is resolved around an injury claim too low  to account for future medical costs, lost income, or lasting impairment. When you understand how Florida statutes regulate pre-suit investigations, expert testimony, and filing deadlines, the role of legal strategy becomes clearer. Careful preparation and adherence to procedural rules often determine whether a claim proceeds to litigation, settlement, or dismissal. By ML Staff. Image courtesy of DepositPhotos

Construction firm Robins & Morton joined UF Health to celebrate the ribbon cutting of the new $27 million UF Health Florida Surgical Center expansion on March 12 in Gainesville, Florida.   The 24,000-square-foot addition includes six operating rooms, with room to expand to eight, and a prep and recovery area. The expansion will support outpatient services for total joint replacements and other orthopedic procedures.   Robins & Morton served as the general contractor for the project. Flad Architects was the architect.   "We are grateful to UF Health for the opportunity to expand this facility that will serve the Gainesville community,” Robins & Morton Operations Manager Mark Fernung said. “We look forward to seeing the lasting, positive impact of this project for many years to come.” By ML Staff. Content/image courtesy of Robins & Morton.

A newly completed waterfront residence at 7701 Coquina Drive is drawing interest from buyers seeking architectural new construction in one of Miami’s most closely watched coastal neighborhoods. Known as Casa Coquina, the contemporary home introduces a refined, design-led living experience to North Bay Village, the three-island community positioned between Miami and Miami Beach that is now attracting significant development and investor attention. Framed by open bay views and conceived with a seamless indoor–outdoor layout, the property reflects a growing demand for modern residences that combine privacy, light, and flexible entertaining spaces. "Casa Coquina recalibrates your expectations the moment you step inside, with ceiling heights that breathe, interiors that flow effortlessly, and floor-to-ceiling windows that dissolve the boundary between inside and out,” said Sari Shapiro of The J&S Group at Douglas Elliman. “From the scale of the open living spaces to the natural light and its setting within a secure, gated residential enclave in a coveted Miami Beach zip code, every element was designed to create a sense of calm luxury. It’s the kind of residence that immediately resonates with buyers looking for something modern, turnkey, and thoughtfully executed.”  The residence offers five bedrooms, five full bathrooms, and one half bath across approximately 4,410 square feet of interior space, set on a 7,700-square-foot waterfront lot. Interiors are defined by floor-to-ceiling glass, expansive open living areas, and a chef-level kitchen designed for both everyday functionality and large-scale hosting. Outdoor amenities include a private pool, landscaped waterfront terraces, and multiple gathering areas oriented toward the bay. North Bay Village’s renewed momentum is being fueled by incoming mixed-use projects, new retail anchors, and infrastructure improvements that are steadily reshaping how the market perceives the enclave. The neighborhood’s central location—minutes from both the Design District and South Beach—has further strengthened its appeal among buyers seeking waterfront access without the density of more mature luxury corridors. “North Bay Village is on the cusp of its next chapter,” said Chris Wands, founder of The Wands Team at Douglas Elliman. “You have a rare combination of waterfront positioning, major new investment, and a new wave of architectural homes coming online. Buyers are starting to recognize the long-term value story here. Residences like Casa Coquina offer the chance to step into a design-driven new construction home at a moment when the neighborhood is just beginning to redefine itself.”   Casa Coquina at  7701 Coquina Drive, North Bay Village  is listed at $5,700,000 by Chris Wands of The Wands Team, Sari Shapiro and Jaclyn Bild of The J&S Group at Douglas Elliman. By ML Staff. Images/ Casa Coquina.

What began as a personal challenge with everyday skincare routines led Kathe D’Alfonso to develop a solution aimed at independence and accessibility. As the founder of Solo Beauty , she set out to solve a persistent problem: applying sunscreen and lotions to hard to reach areas without assistance. D’Alfonso says the idea came after repeated frustration with products that failed to provide full coverage, especially on her back. “I was disappointed with a lot of products I tried to apply sunscreen, lotions, etc. they never reached all of my back plus the hard spots,” she says.  Rather than relying on others, she began building prototypes for a tool that could extend reach while remaining easy to use. “My objective was to apply sunscreen, self-tanners, and any lotions without always asking my husband so I came up with an invention and made prototypes,” she adds. That process led to multiple iterations over three years and eventually to a patented design granted in the United States. The company name reflects the core concept behind the product. “Solo, taking care of yourself, and Beauty because it was skincare,” she explains, describing how the brand aligns with independence and personal care. A key feature of the applicator is its angled handle, designed to improve reach and efficiency compared to traditional straight tools. “This angle reaches those hard spots in seconds whether you are sitting or standing,” D’Alfonso says, noting how users respond when they try it for the first time. Her perspective as a cancer survivor also shaped the product’s purpose. After being diagnosed with Malignant Melanoma at age 25, she says the experience reinforced the importance of acting without hesitation. “I had absolutely nothing to lose and invented something at least I knew I would love,” she says, describing how that period influenced her decision to move forward with the idea. Beyond the applicator, the company’s washable mitts are designed for repeated use, offering an alternative to disposable options. “My mitts are hand crafted and I tested and selected very distinct materials that would withstand multiple washings,” she explains. The design allows the mitts to be used both with and without the applicator while maintaining durability over time. Customer feedback has played a central role in the product’s evolution. D’Alfonso recalls stories from users with limited mobility and chronic pain. “She was in tears telling me this product changed her life and absolutely loved it,” she says, describing one elderly customer who struggled with arthritis and daily routines. While early prototypes drew mixed reactions, those moments helped refine the final design. “My first prototype did not look good but it was functional,” she says, recalling how feedback pushed her to improve both form and usability. Today, Solo Beauty continues to grow through user experiences that highlight its practical impact. “They tell me it’s a game changer because it hits those hard to reach spots,” D’Alfonso says, pointing to independence as the product’s most important outcome. By ML Staff/Photos by Solo Beauty

Downtown Miami is receiving a significant mobility upgrade to improve connectivity across the urban core. The Miami Downtown Development Authority  (Miami DDA), in partnership with Freebee , has introduced six new all-electric vehicles and expanded its service routes to better connect Brickell, the Central Business District, and the Arts & Entertainment (A&E) District. The expansion aims to provide a seamless transit option for residents, employees, and visitors moving between offices, restaurants, museums, and waterfront destinations. This new phase builds on the success of the previous program, which served more than 40,000 passengers. By offering on-demand, eco-friendly transportation, the initiative seeks to reduce short car trips and alleviate traffic congestion in some of Miami’s fastest-growing neighborhoods. “Available on demand, the Freebee service will offer a simple way for residents and visitors to move between key destinations, helping keep our city moving and more connected than ever,” said Miami DDA Chairman and City of Miami District 4 Commissioner Ralph Rosado. The service was recently unveiled at Mary Brickell Village by a leadership team including Commissioner Rosado, City of Miami District 3 Commissioner Rolando Escalona, and Miami DDA CEO Christina Crespi. Service Hours: Monday – Thursday:  8:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. Friday:  8:30 a.m. – 11:30 p.m. Saturday:  10:00 a.m. – 11:30 p.m. Sunday:  10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Riders can request a trip by downloading the Freebee app on their mobile devices. By ML Staff. Photos: Miami DDA.

Miami is drawing national and international attention as the Miami Open and Miami Music Week converge with new cultural openings, dining experiences, and luxury travel developments across the city and beyond. Major Events and Cultural Highlights From March 24 to 29, Miami Music Week transforms the city into a global electronic music hub, with more than 1,000 events expected to attract over 500,000 attendees. Running through March 29, the Miami Open brings the world’s top tennis players to Miami and is projected to draw more than 300,000 spectators over two weeks. On March 28, the Rotunda opens at The Bass Museum of Art in Miami Beach, a satellite gallery originally designed in an Art Deco style in 1962 by architect Herbert A. Mathes, adding an architectural and cultural highlight to the week’s sports and music programming. Dining, People, and Travel Developments United Way Miami is staging VeritageMiami as a fundraising event that links gastronomy with education and community impact, while new and established restaurants are refreshing the local dining scene. Seia has opened above the Brickell skyline as an Italian dining concept with a private social club, and Il Mulino is marking its twentieth anniversary in Miami with a new menu and updated space. Recent interviews spotlight tennis professional Jakub Menšík after his Miami Open 2025 victory, Canadian actor Marco Grazzini of the series Virgin River and a revisit of Shania Twain ’s career trajectory from her early life in Timmins, Ontario to becoming one of the best-selling female recording artists of all time. On the travel front, coverage looks at the next wave of luxury hotel openings with a focus on privacy, design, and local culture, including high-end properties in Paris near Place de la Concorde and the Tuileries. Aman is expanding its portfolio with new villas in the United States, Greece, Turks and Caicos, the Philippines, and Morocco, while Nammos Resort in Mykonos and the debut of Viceroy Brickell as a new luxury residence in Miami’s Brickell district underscore the momentum in destination and residential development. By ML. Photo(s)/Miami Living Magazine