If it’s been a while since you filled out a college application, brace yourself because things have changed quite a bit. Today’s admission process involves a different type of academic rigor, with AI as part of the equation. Therefore, if you’re trying to help your teen(s) navigate college admissions, be prepared to encounter lots of things that may not make sense at first glance.  To prepare you for what’s to come, here’s a summary of the most important changes in college admissions up until now. From new testing trends to how colleges are really evaluating students (hint: it’s not just about GPAs), we’ll walk you through the key updates. The Current Testing Landscape Remember when the SAT or ACT was the make-or-break part of a college application? Not anymore. In 2025, the standardized testing landscape is completely different. For once, test-optional policies have gone mainstream. As of spring 2025, over 80% of U.S. colleges are either test-optional or test-blind, according to FairTest.org . That means students are no longer required to submit SAT or ACT scores. What’s more, both exams have had major facelifts. The SAT is now fully digital, shorter, and adaptive, meaning the test adjusts its difficulty in real time. The ACT has followed suit with digital-first formats and more flexible testing dates. But here’s where it gets tricky: while many schools say scores are optional, some still view strong results as a plus, especially for competitive programs or scholarships. In other words, optional doesn’t always mean irrelevant. What About AP Courses? Advanced Placement (AP) courses have long been a reliable way to impress admissions officers. They still carry weight, don’t worry, but top colleges are more selective.  For instance, having a stack of random AP classes under your belt is no longer seen as impressive. Instead, admissions teams are looking for students who take challenging courses in subjects they’re genuinely interested in or aligned with their intended majors. Therefore, it’s still useful to have access to an AP exam hub  with reliable resources, but it’s best to prioritize depth over volume. In Miami-Dade, high-achieving students still average 6 to 8 AP courses over their high school career, with STEM and economics among the most sought-after. But admissions counselors are becoming more vocal about avoiding burnout and focusing on academic balance. So, don’t push your kid(s) to take on more than they can handle. It’s best to focus on helping them develop strategies and habits for a college lifestyle that prioritizes wellbeing  and personal interests. Emerging Trends Parents Should Track The best thing to do for your soon-to-be-graduate kid(s) is to stay up to date with the latest trends in college admissions. As we’ve already mentioned, things have changed quite a lot since you were in the same position, and it’s important to adjust your worldview. Here are a few trends to keep in mind: Portfolio-Based Applications Art and design schools are no longer the only ones accepting portfolios. Schools in business, tech, and media are also following suit. Colleges want to see what applicants can do, so encourage your young ones to get involved in cool things like coding projects, published writing, app prototypes, or work that has a social impact. Direct Admissions A growing number of colleges are offering direct admissions where students are accepted based on GPA and class rank. This trend is being used to attract high-performing students and remove friction from the process. AI Will Most Likely Review Your Application AI is everywhere nowadays, from HR departments  to the highest decision-making forums, so it’s only natural to find a few algorithms integrated with the admission process. AI tools are screening applications, flagging trends, and helping colleges track "demonstrated interest."  How to Help as a Parent Being informed about the latest trends is only the first step. Now that you have this valuable information, you must act on it and guide your kid(s) toward success.  Support them in building a portfolio or tangible work that showcases their strengths. Encourage curiosity-driven projects that motivate them to dig deep and learn more. Also, keep an open mind about non-traditional admissions routes, especially if they reduce stress and open doors. Wrap Up College admission today may not be the same as what you experienced back in the day, but with the right information and a tailored strategy, you can still guide your kid through the process. Focus on authenticity, balance, and long-term growth, and trust that your young one(s) will find their way in life.  By ML Staff. Image courtesy of Pixabay

Miami Spice 2025 is here, and the city’s most anticipated dining event is back in full swing! This year, over 300 curated menus invite you to explore everything from bold Latin-Asian fusion creations to refined Italian classics. Whether you’re in the mood for innovative tasting menus or timeless favorites, our special guide will help you navigate the very best Miami has to offer during this delicious season. Photo Credit: LT Steak & Seafood Featuring a diverse mix of new faces and returning favorites, this year’s lineup showcases some of the city’s hottest kitchens, including local favorites like Delilah Miami, Donna Mare Italian Chophouse and LT Steak & Seafood. Plus, it continues its strong commitment to community and sustainability by the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB ), local nonprofits and eco-conscious initiatives. Miami Spice remains the perfect opportunity for food lovers to explore bold new menus, experience elevated dining, and give back—all while enjoying Miami’s rich culinary tapestry. Elevate Your Meal with Signature Dining Experiences Some restaurants are shaking up the traditional dining format by offering Signature Experiences that turn a meal into a memorable culinary adventure. Le Jardinier Miami hosts an exclusive five-course seasonal chef’s dinner with L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon. Blind Tiger invites guests on a curated omakase journey with creative sushi and bold Japanese flavors. Faena Theater pairs a three-course menu with third-row orchestra-level tickets for a unique dinner-and-a-show experience. Star Power on the Menu Several of Miami’s Michelin-starred and Bib Gourmand restaurants return for 2025, including Stubborn Seed , Cote Miami , and Beauty and the Butcher . Chef Jeremy Ford’s menu at Beauty and the Butcher features bold flavors and refined techniques with rotating seasonal small plates and elevated meats crafted just for Miami Spice. Fresh Faces Joining the Flavor Fest Miami Spice welcomes exciting newcomers including Uchi in Wynwood, Andrés Carne de Res on Lincoln Road, Wyn Wyn at Arlo Wynwood with its Latin-Asian fusion, Ghee Indian Kitchen’s contemporary Indian flavors, Cleo’s Eastern Mediterranean feast, Mimi Chinese’ s refined regional dishes and Donna Mare Italian Chophouse’s modern Italian menu. Dining with Purpose Miami Spice deepens its sustainability commitment with partnerships that transform food scraps into soil, recycle glass, and redirect surplus food to shelters. Participating restaurants are also encouraged to join the Surfrider Foundation’s Ocean Friendly Restaurants program, supporting environmentally conscious dining. Photo Credit: Uchi Miami New to Spice Uchi Wynwood’s nontraditional Japanese favorite offers a $60 multicourse dinner featuring fresh sunomono, suzuki crudo, kanpachi and medai nigiri, and fusion bahn mi maki, plus dessert options like okashi or sando. Wyn Wyn At Arlo Wynwood , Wyn Wyn serves Latin and Asian inspired brunch and lunch priced at $35, and dinner at $45. Start with fresh fruit ceviche or sticky wings glazed with fermented chili. Indulge in the rich French toast topped with caramelized banana and rum-raisins or the bright pan con tomate with heirloom tomatoes and yuzu kosho. The Wyn Wyn smashburger features double patties, smoked onion jam and aji amarillo aioli. Dinner brings options like barbacoa bao and dry-aged Bluehouse salmon glazed with sour orange-miso. Finish sweet with a creamy flan or zesty key lime pie. Cleo Cleo invites you to savor a $35 lunch menu starring creamy hummus and spicy lamb cigars that awaken the palate. Choose from a Greek salad, tender spiced chicken kebab or the sea bass souvlaki pita. For dinner, the $45 menu takes you deeper into Eastern Mediterranean flavors with starters like spiced lamb-filled spicy cigars with labneh and feta and harissa tuna tartare with avocado and capers. Dive into grilled Mediterranean octopus or a wagyu skirt steak. sweeten the evening with a refreshing pomegranate granita with almond crunch or a rich baklava tower layered with pistachio gelato and cream. Donna Mare Italian Chophouse Discover modern Italian dining at its finest with Donna Mare’s thoughtfully curated $60 dinner menu. Begin with a fresh wild arugula salad or crispy buttermilk-marinated calamari fritti, then savor rich dishes like spicy rigatoni bathed in a creamy vodka sauce or tender salmon puttanesca served alongside garlicky broccolini. Vegetarian options include a classic, layered eggplant parmigiana, while meat lovers can indulge in aged Wagyu beef meatballs. Finish your meal with a refreshing mint panna cotta or a delicate semolina cake paired with vanilla gelato for the perfect sweet ending. Photo Credit: Delilah Miami Returning Favorites Delilah Miami For a steal of $60, Delilah Miami's glamorous supper club serves elevated American fare with starters like tomato and mozzarella salad and oysters rockefeller. Dive into entrees such as rigatoni pomodoro and roasted chicken and finish with the mouthwatering Kendall slutty brownie. LT Steak & Seafood The Michelin-keyed Betsy Hotel restaurant offers a $35 lunch menu with chilled heirloom tomato soup and local burrata, plus grilled salmon and mushroom agnolotti. Dinner includes crispy shrimp buns, braised short rib and rich chocolate crémeux dessert. Makoto Makoto offers a $35 lunch and invites guests to savor spicy edamame or smoky salmon rillette to start. Entrées range from tender koji chicken and crispy miso salmon to a whole roasted cauliflower and fresh sushi selections. For dessert, enjoy the creamy hojicha parfait or a delicate okinawan tres leches with roasted pineapple. Motek Motek's Miami Spice $45 lunch offers bold starters like creamy hummus or crispy cauliflower. The main courses feature the award-winning Arayes Burger, a flavorful chicken schnitzel sandwich, ribeye on a baguette and seasoned shawarma dishes. Finish with crispy Turkish baklava or rich homemade gelato. Miami Spice 2025 continues to champion community support with its partnership with Camillus House , a nonprofit providing services to individuals experiencing homelessness. Miami Spice menus will include QR codes encouraging donations, making it easy for diners to give back while enjoying their meals. The first $25,000 cumulative donation made by Miami Spice patrons will be matched by the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau, amplifying the impact of every contribution. Photo Credit: Uchiko Miami Spice Participants include the following: Aventura Abbalé Telavivian Kitchen - Aventura Blind Tiger Gala Restaurant and MuseBar Jarana Aventura JOEY Aventura La Boulangerie Boul'Mich Aventura La Pizza & La Pasta Mangrove Motek Aventura North Italia - Aventura Novecento Aventura Old Lisbon Restaurant Aventura Pubbelly Sushi Aventura Reunion Ktchn Bar Ruth's Chris Steakhouse - Aventura The Amalfi Llama Toku Modern Asian Serafina Aventura STK Steakhouse Aventura Serafina Aventura XINO (Modern Chinese) Bal Habour Artisan Beach House La Gourmandise Makoto Morla Restaurant St. Regis Bar Brickell ADRIFT Mare American Social Balan's Baires Grill Brickell Barsecco Brasserie Brickell Key Cafe Americano Brickell Cantina La 20 Cajun Boil Seafood Restaurant Casa Nane Claudie Restaurant Dando La Brasa Delilah Miami Hutong Felice Brickell Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar - Brickell Gekko Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ Brickell Ikigai Kaori Komodo Lafayette Miami LPM Restaurant & Bar MAMO Restaurant Miami Marabu MAYU Miami by Aromas del Peru Motek Brickell Mosaico Kitchen + Bar North Italia - Miami Brickell Novecento Brickell Novotel Miami NUNA Nusr-Et Steakhouse Miami Paperfish Sushi Pasta & Juliet Pubbelly Sushi Brickell City Centre Quinto Rosa Negra Salty Flame Sexy Fish Miami Sugar Suviche Brickell Tea Room The Hampton Social - Brickell Miami The Capital Grille Truluck's Ocean's Finest Seafood and Crab Tulum UVA Restaurant & Bar ZERU Miami Coconut Grove Amal Miami BaiaBlu Italian Restaurant Bayshore Club Bellini Bombay Darbar Miami Glass & Vine Happy Wine in the Grove  Isabelle's Coconut Grove Jaguar Restaurant KOKO Level 6 Rooftop Restaurant Loretta & the Butcher La Cabrera - Coconut Grove Mayfair Grill Narbona Coconut Grove Ossobuco Coconut Grove Coral Gables Americana Kitchen ARCANO - Sabores de Esencia Hispana Baires Grill Coral Gables Benihana Coral Gables Bouchon Bistro Bulla Gatrobar Coral Gables Bugatti Bistro Cèrto Daniel's Steakhouse Dojo Izakaya Eating House Fairways at The Biltmore Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar Coral Gables Fontana Havana Harry’s MesaMar Seafood Table MIKA Morton's The Steakhouse - Coral Gables Motek Coral Gables Pastor at Pascal Pisco y Nazca Coral Gables Ruth's Chris Steak House Sra.Martinez Talavera Cocina Mexicana Zucca Restaurant Doral Azul at The Blue 107 Steak and Bar Baires Grill Doral BLT Prime Blue Matisse Restaurant and Nau Lounge Bonsai Sushi Bar Bulla Gastrobar Doral Chabella Mexican Restaurant Champions Bar & Grill Cooper's Hawk Winery and Restaurants La Boulangerie Boul'Mich Doral La Tremenda Spanish Cuisine Marfil Bistro Mordisco Negroni Doral Novecento Doral Rumors Gastrobar Pisco y Nazca Doral Provident Doral at The Blue Soya Sushi Bar Suviche Doral Taikin Asian Cuisine Downtown Miami Amara at Paraiso Bobe Kitchen & Bakery Boulud Sud Bunbury Casablanca Casa Gianna Casa Neos Casadonna Chimba Earls Miami Worldcenter Elia on The River Gold Coast Kitchen + Cocktails Habibi Miami Hell's Kitchen Miami Klaw Miami La Terraza Café & Bar Mastro's Ocean Club Miami Mignonette Downtown Mr. Omakase Novikov Miami Primo’s Italian Restaurant & Bar Red Rooster Overtown Seaspice Sixty Vines Toro Toro Zuma Miami Homestead RedLander Restaurant at Schnebly Winery Kendall Bulla Gastrobar The Falls Café Catula Fine Restaurant and Art Gallery Chef Adrianne's Vineyard Restaurant and Bar Earls Kitchen + Bar Ghee Indian Kitchen - Dadeland La Canita Kendall Le Mirage Lobby Lounge North Italia - Dadeland Pisco y Nazca Kendall Pubbelly Sushi Dadeland Samurai Key Biscayne La Boulangerie Boul'Mich Key Biscayne Narbona Key Biscayne Novecento Key Biscayne Rusty Pelican Little Havana Cafe La Trova Calle Dragones Miami Ciao Havana El Toro Loco Steakhouse - Little Havana Sala'o Cuban Restaurant & Bar Old’s Havana Cuban Bar & Cocina Miami  94th Aero Squadron Restaurant A Love Story Winery and Bistro CalaMillor Gourmet Experience Cane Fire Grille Harry’s Smoke & Dough Hereford Grill Italica Midtown Joia Beach Restaurant and Beach Lounge La Boulangerie Boul'Mich Coral Way La Cabrera - Midtown La Cosecha Argentinian Steakhouse La Wagyeria Miami Negroni Midtown Salumeria 104 The Wagyu Bar Petralunga Old’s Havana Cuban Bar & Cocina Cia Havana Cantina La 20 Miami Beach Abbalé Telavivian Kitchen - South Beach A Fish Called Avalon a’Riva Aguasal by José Andrés Amalia Restaurant Andrés Carne de Res Miami Aviv Azabu Miami Beach Baires Grill Miami Beach Bagatelle Miami Baia Beach Club Miami BÂOLI Miami Bar Collins Benihana Miami Beach Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar & Grill Cafe Prima Pasta Campo at Casa Faena Casa Matilda Steakhouse Catch Miami Beach Cecconi's Miami Beach at Soho Beach House Cleo Clevelander Beach Club DiLido Beach Club Dolce Italian Restaurant Donna Mare Italian Chophouse Donatella Boutique Hotel & Restaurant Essensia at The Palms Hotel & Spa Estiatorio Milos Faena Theater Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse Gianni’s At The Former Versace Mansion HaSalon South Beach Hakkasan Havana 1957 - Breakwater Havana 1957 - Ocean Drive Il Bolognese Il Pizzaiolo - Neapolitan Pizzeria Iko Issabella's Japón Jaya, at The Setai Joe's Stone Crab Restaurant La Grande Boucherie Miami La Mulata Lido Restaurant at The Surf Club Los Fuegos at Faena Miami Beach LT Steak & Seafood Market At EDITION Matador Room Meet Dalia Miami Mercato Della Pescheria Miami Beach Mercato di Mare MILA Restaurant Mimi Chinese Mirabella Motek South Beach Mr. Chow Miami New Campo Argentino Steakhouse News Cafe Nikki Beach Nobu Miami Ocean Grill Ocean Social Oh! Mexico Orilla Bar & Grill Osteria Positano Palm Tree Club Pao by Paul Qui at Faena Miami Beach Papi Steak Paya Petralunga Porterhouse Music Bar & Restaurant Prime 54 Prime Italian Pubbelly Sushi Miami Beach Queen Miami Beach Rao's Miami Beach Rum Room Salvaje Miami Serena Rooftop Sérêvène Miami Social Club Stiltsville Fish Bar STK Steakhouse Miami Stubborn Seed Sumak Turkish Cuisine Suviche South Beach The Palm - Miami The Den at Azabu Miami Beach The Drexel The Joyce The Shelborne The Strand at Carillon Miami Uchiko UMA Cantina Peruana Via Emilia 9 Zaytinya South Beach Miami Design District Cote Miami Elastika Le Jardinier Miami Michael's Genuine® Food & Drink Mother Wolf Miami Nami Nori Matsuyoi Sofia Miami Springs Miranda Cuisine & Bar The Pilot House Bar & Restaurant Miami Lakes Amazonia Nikkei Korner67 North Miami Beach Morton's The Steakhouse - North Miami Perl By Chef IP Palmetto Bay Golden Rule Seafood Pinecrest French Bistro Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ Pinecrest La Boulangerie Boul'Mich Pinecrest Platea Miami South Miami 107 Taste Asian Restaurant Beauty and The Butcher Old Lisbon Sunset Drive Two Chefs Restaurant Southwest Miami-Dade La Brisa Sunny Isles Beach Avra Estiatorio Miami Baires Grill Sunny Isles BALEENkitchen Gili's Beach Club Il Mulino New York La Cabrera - Sunny Isles Ke-Uh @ Acqualina Resort Rosa Cafe Upper East Side Blue Collar Ferraro's Kitchen Restaurant Ironside Pizza Osteria Yaya Coastal Cuisine Wynwood Bakan Barcelona Wine Bar dōma Wynwood DOYA Double Knot Ghee Indian Kitchen - Wynwood Kyu La Ferneteria Lira Beirut Eatery Mayami Novatore Cucina & Bar Ossobuco PASTA Pastis R House Rosemary's Shiso SORA by Hotel Collection Sparrow Italia Suviche Wynwood Tacos Atarantados Uchi Miami Wyn Wyn ZURI For more information on Miami Spice Months and details about each offer, visit www.miamiandbeaches.com/deals/spice-restaurant-months .  By ML Staff. 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Join us at 1 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 17 for director Yajusiro Ozu's endearing "Good Morning" (1959), a lighthearted take on the filmmaker's perennial theme of the challenges of inter­generational relationships.   The movie tells the story of two young boys who stop speaking in protest after their parents refuse to buy a television set. Ozu weaves a wealth of subtle gags through a family portrait as rich as those of his dramatic films, mocking the foibles of the adult world through the eyes of his child protagonists.   Shot in stunning color and set in a suburb of Tokyo where housewives gossip about the neighbors’ new washing machine and unemployed husbands look for work as door-to-door salesmen, this charming comedy refashions Ozu’s own silent classic "I Was Born, But . . ." to gently satirize consumerism in postwar Japan.   The film will be projected in 2K digital format. "From its very opening, Good Morning (1959) is deeply and delightfully musical, both in the orchestration of static visual elements in its first two shots and in its rhythmic patterns of human movement, as various figures cross the pathways between houses, between houses and hill, and on top of the hill itself—always, mysteriously, moving from right to left. And what could be more musical than the opening gag, occurring on the same sunny hilltop, of little boys farting for their own amusement, still another form of theme and variations?   "Good Morning has its own ways of ironically comparing children and grown-ups, such as juxtaposing timid small talk between a youthful couple waiting for a train with the schoolboys’ farting game. (There is also an implicit comparison in the depiction of the adults’ childish envy when one household purchases a TV set and another a new washing machine.)  Movie posters for Stanley Kramer’s The Defiant Ones and Louis Malle’s The Lovers, combined with various glimpses of sumo wrestlers on TV, allude not only to the recalcitrant sons but also to a sense of antagonistic parties chained together by circumstance that often seems to function just below the surface of the everyday pleasantries.   "A grandmother muttering gripes between her prayers, the drunken Tomizawa coming home to the wrong house, the young scat-singing couple being quietly hounded out of the community, a thoughtful Keitaro wondering if television will “produce 100 million idiots”—all these moments are characteristically uninflected, and each goes straight to the heart of the film." -- Jonathan Rosenbaum   Tickets are $6 and available at the link above. Students use code STUDENT at checkout for free admission (must show student ID at the door). By ML Staff. Courtesy of University of Miami

From swinging saxophones to wartime ballads, music has shaped revolutions, sparked movements, and left its mark on visual culture. Dive deep into the sonic side of our collection with Bookleggers Library director Nathaniel Sandler and Wolfsonian digitization specialist (and classically trained opera singer!) Hannah Gauthier, as they break out rarely-seen musical elements in the collection.  $10, $5 for members (includes 1 complimentary beverage) |  Tickets Date: Friday, September 12, 2025 Time: 7–9pm Location: The Wolfsonian–FIU @ 1001 Washington Avenue By ML Staff. Courtesy of The Wolfsonian–FIU

In Miami, the dating scene moves like the tide: steady in appearance, but always carrying people in and out of each other’s lives. Men here learn quickly that the city offers both abundance and scarcity, sometimes in the same night. A conversation might begin over ceviche at a crowded bar, turn into a rooftop drink with the skyline shining behind it, and then disappear without a trace the next morning. It is not cynicism that prepares a man for this but awareness. The rules shift often, and no one prints a manual. For some, part of navigating this world includes exploring professional companionship. The name Slixa Top Girls in Miami comes up among those looking for a curated approach — an organised way of meeting women who provide more than fleeting flirtation. While dating apps work in their own fractured rhythm, such services offer a different exchange: clarity of expectation, discretion, and a sense that time spent together will be measured in more than swipes and polite rejections. It is not for everyone, but it is part of the wider landscape men in the city consider as they weigh their options. Reading the Room Before You Step In Miami rewards those who can read a room. That skill, half intuition and half observation, matters whether you are walking into a Wynwood art opening or a quiet Coral Gables lounge. You look for posture, for who’s leaning in and who’s scanning the door, for laughter that feels genuine versus the kind that fills an awkward gap. A man who cannot do this is like a fisherman who casts into still water without checking the tide. It is not about being predatory or cold. It is about efficiency — knowing where your time will be well-spent. In a city that thrives on display, you have to spot the difference between someone who is genuinely interested and someone who’s performing interest for the sake of the audience around them. The Cost of Pace Speed in Miami is intoxicating. One night you might find yourself deep in conversation on a terrace in Little Havana; the next, your phone is a graveyard of numbers you will never call. A man who mistakes movement for progress will exhaust himself before the month is over. The trick is not to slow down entirely but to choose your pace deliberately, as a runner might decide when to save energy for the final stretch. The Quiet Currency Attention is the real currency in Miami. Money opens doors, but attention keeps you in the room. That does not mean compliments for the sake of it. It means listening well enough to remember what someone said about their dog or the fact they prefer dry martinis over sweet. It means noticing the way their expression changes when the music shifts or the way they seem to relax in a certain kind of light. Men who scatter their attention too widely find it loses value. The city is full of distractions, and the man who can resist them, at least for a while, often finds himself at an advantage. Navigating Signals Signals in Miami are rarely straightforward. An invitation to a late dinner might be genuine interest or just a test to see how easily you can rearrange your life. A slow reply to a message might mean nothing or might mean everything. The trick is not to overinterpret but to recognise patterns over time. One gesture tells you little. Five tell you the story. This is where restraint comes in. The man who rushes to interpret every glance will soon be exhausted. The man who can let a signal breathe — who can wait for confirmation — avoids burning out and keeps his footing in a scene that delights in pulling the rug from under you. Holding Your Ground Confidence in Miami is less about bravado and more about stillness. The man who can stand at the edge of the bar, drink in hand, and not scan the room every ten seconds radiates a kind of ease that people notice. It is not indifference; it is self-possession. In dating, this matters more than flashy clothes or well-rehearsed lines. When you can hold your ground, you project that you are there by choice, not necessity. It changes the dynamic before you even open your mouth. In a city where everyone seems to be selling something — themselves, their art, their brand — not selling can be the rarest move of all. Choosing the Game You Want to Play The biggest mistake is thinking you have to play every game on offer. The men who last here choose their arenas. Some prefer the late-night clubs where the music never dips below a certain BPM. Others are at home in small dinner parties where the introductions are personal and the stakes lower. And some mix both, knowing that variety keeps them sharp. The point is to know what energises you and what drains you. It is the difference between treating dating as an endless audition and treating it as a series of conversations worth having. The first burns you out. The second keeps you curious. Staying in the Long Game In the end, navigating the Miami dating world is about longevity. A burst of early success means little if you cannot sustain yourself through the quieter months, when everyone seems coupled off or away for the summer. The men who do well accept the seasons. They are not desperate in the slow times nor reckless in the busy ones. They know that in a city where the scene changes with the weather, patience is more valuable than any line you could rehearse. They play the long game, aware that the next great conversation could be one drink away or one year away. Either way, they will still be here. By ML staff. Image courtesy of Bazoom Group.

Get ready, Miami families— Disney On Ice is bringing its newest magical adventure to Amerant Bank Arena from September 11-14, 2025. This thrilling production invites audiences to tap into the "Magical MousePad" and journey through beloved Disney stories with over 50 iconic characters on ice. The show features world-class figure skating, high-flying aerial acrobatics, dazzling special effects, and interactive moments designed to captivate guests of all ages. From Mickey and Minnie to new characters from Moana 2  and Inside Out 2 , Disney On Ice blends awe-inspiring visuals with memorable music to create an unforgettable family experience. Highlights include appearances by the Madrigal family from Encanto , the vibrant city of Zootopia , and a stunning parade of Disney princesses including Ariel, Jasmine, Rapunzel, and Tiana. Fans can sing along to timeless favorites like “Let It Go,” “We Don’t Talk About Bruno,” and “Try Everything,” while enjoying breathtaking choreography and gravity-defying aerial stunts. Preferred Customers can purchase advance tickets now, securing the best seats before the public on-sale date of Tuesday, May 20. New fans can sign up to become Preferred Customers and gain early access to tickets and exclusive offers. Showtimes run September 11-14 at Amerant Bank Arena, located at One Panther Parkway, Sunrise, FL. Tickets are available online at SeatGeek.com or at the venue box office. For an enhanced experience, families can add the “Follow The Stars with Moana” Character Experience before the show, featuring a meet-and-greet with Moana and Mickey Mouse, plus photo opportunities. Don’t miss this chance to create magical memories at Disney On Ice in Sunrise this September. By ML Staff. Photos/Disney

A video installation by contemporary artist Marco Brambilla, After Utopia explores how we grapple with ideas about the future. Brambilla uses artificial intelligence (AI) and computer graphics (CG) to construct virtual landscapes inspired by world's fairs, combining and animating images of iconic structures from 19th-, 20th-, and 21st-century expositions. Reimagined together and interpreted through new tools, these visual symbols of nostalgia and optimism create surreal scenes—each an expression of our aspirations toward better living through technology. Brambilla pulled from The Wolfsonian's archives to shape his work, which is shown in dialogue with the collection exhibition World's Fairs: Visions of Tomorrow . DATE: November 26, 2025–February 22, 2026 ADDRESS: The Wolfsonian–FIU @ 1001 Washington Avenue By ML Staff. Courtesy of The Wolfsonian–FIU

Richard Hunt: Pressure is the first posthumous U.S. institutional survey of sculptor Richard Hunt. The exhibition traces the innovation of Hunt’s sculptural language and his experimentations with form, scale and materiality over more than five decades, and highlights large-scale works in bronze and stainless steel alongside more intimate works and maquettes that engage overtly with the Civil Rights movement and broader themes of social justice in America. Richard Hunt, Fro,'" the Ground Up, 1989. @ The Richard Hunt Trust / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York. Photo: Nathan Keay A master of form and monument, Hunt worked in metal, aluminum and bronze to create abstract works that are both fluid and linear, biomorphic and contorted, abstract and brimming with allusions. Coming of age as an artist at a crucial moment in the development of modernist sculpture, Hunt developed a singular voice by innovating on some of the medium’s traditional qualities. His forms often appear crumpled, stretched, or in motion.  Early on, he made sculptures that turned found materials, like chromed furniture parts and automobile bumpers, into complex objects that explored extension and horizontality. These abstract works were, however, not divorced from the social realities of a segregated America to which they often subtly alluded. His works, which tell a personal and symbolic story of modern sculpture, draw upon nature, classical mythology and the artist’s cultural heritage. Hunt’s deep engagement with themes of social justice are particularly evident in the over 160 public art commissions created during his lifetime. Though the artist achieved significant recognition at the age of just 35 with a landmark 1971 survey at the Museum of Modern Art in New York, he has not been the subject of a large-scale and comprehensive institutional exhibition in decades. ICA Miami’s exhibition features twenty-five works representing Hunt’s experimentations with form, scale and material from the 1950s to 1990s.  Key works include Opposed Linear Forms (1961) and Linear Peregrination (1962), which expand on the idea of “drawing in space;” Hero’s Head (1956), a welded steel sculpture reflecting on the tragedy of Emmett Till, who lived just two blocks away from where Hunt was born; and I Have Been to the Mountain (1977), a maquette for public sculpture depicting a range of mountains or pyramids that references Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s final speech. Additional models featured in the exhibition include Freedmen’s Column (1989), installed on the campus of Howard University—the nation’s preeminent HBCU—which alludes to the “freedmen,” Black men and women who were born into, purchased, or otherwise secured their freedom; and Middle Passage Monument (1987), one of Hunt’s still-unrealized monuments, which reflects on the transatlantic slave trade and its enduring impact. By ML Staff. Courtesy of Institute of Contemporary Art Miami

Kriss Kyle 's latest project brings him face to face with an F1 car driving towards him. The jump was successfully completed using a custom built kicker that was designed by Red Bull Advanced Technologies. Here's all you need to know: Kyle, who has been on a BMX since the age of 10, ripping round his family hometown of Stranraer, Scotland, is one of the most exciting riders in the world and his profile as one of the most energetic and electrifying park riders globally has earned him some significant air time. His video edits have received rave reviews, notably his drop in to Dubai , Kaleidoscope film and Out of Season , which sees him apply his signature flair to the world of mountain biking in an all-out trail riding edit. In 2023, Kriss Kyle again took BMX to new heights – literally – as he tethered a carbon fibre BMX bowl to the underside of a hot air balloon and rode his bike 2,000ft (610m) in the sky. On continuing to push the boundaries of what’s possible on a BMX with this recent challenge, Kyle said, “ It was one of the scariest things that I have ever done! Hearing and seeing the car come hurtling towards me was crazy but I just had to clear my mind and concentrate on what I needed to do to make it over. It has been a dream come true to achieve this feat .” By ML Staff. Content/Image courtesy of RedBull

Louis Vuitton unveils its Fall/Winter 2025 Menswear campaign, co-designed by Men’s Creative Director Pharrell Williams and longtime collaborator NIGO. Shot by Harley Weir at the surreal Site of Reversible Destiny in Japan’s Yoro Park, the campaign captures a fusion of dandyism, military influence, traditional Japanese design, and the streetwear spirit that first connected the two creatives. Set against lush, otherworldly landscapes, the collection is brought to life through vivid group portraits and video vignettes that reflect a love for art, nature, and exploration. The result is a bold, visually immersive celebration of style and culture. By ML Staff. Photos/Harley Weir for LV

The Miami HEAT provided ten (10) underserved students from Miami-Dade County Public Schools with a Back-to-School shopping spree. Each child received a $500 gift card to shop at Walmart in Doral for all their school necessities such as notebooks, writing utensils, backpacks, clothing, and more. HEAT players, Davion Mitchell, Keshad Johnson, and HEAT Community Liaison, Bob McAdoo, were also in attendance to assist the students with their shopping experience. This program provides supplemental educational support services to help these students overcome challenges and ensure they have equitable access to education. By ML Staff. Courtesy of NBA. For Miami HEAT tickets click here.

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. 20. 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 Florida. This year’s event will be  emceed by  Noura Salman, a finalist from Survivor season 39.   Hunger Action Month, a nationwide initiative created by Feeding America®, takes place throughout September and is designed to raise awareness about the issue of hunger in America and inspire others to take action toward ending it. Throughout the month, Feeding South Florida will offer a range of events and activities to encourage South Florida residents to “GO ORANGE” and engage in various hunger relief efforts. Outrun Hunger race day check-in opens at 6:30 a.m., and the 5K will begin at 7:30 a.m. After the race, an awards ceremony and a raffle will take place. Participants can join the event as an individual or a team and conduct online fundraising prior to race day.  To register for Outrun Hunger, please visit   www.feedingsouthflorida.org/5kpbc .   For more information about Feeding South Florida’s Annual Outrun Hunger 5K or Hunger Action Month, please visit  feedingsouthflorida.org/events  or contact  events@feedingsouthflorida.org . By ML Staff. Content courtesy of Feeding South Florida. Image courtesy of Tong Su, Unsplash.