Turns out, 25 years calls for an encore. If your Miami Spice wish list was far too ambitious to conquer in just two months, consider this your sign to reopen Resy and stat plotting your next reservation. Miami Spice Restaurant Months is officially extending its milestone 25th anniversary celebration through October 31, giving foodies another full month to eat their way through Greater Miami and Miami Beach, at a fraction of the usual price. Photo Credits: Sexy Fish Miami After a record-breaking 400-plus restaurants participated throughout August and September, diners now have even more time to work through their culinary bucket list (or revisit the spots worthy of a coveted reservation slot). The deals aren't going anywhere. Participating restaurants will continue to roll out limited-time, three-course prix-fixe menus at a minimum of 30% savings, with brunch and lunch priced at $40 and dinner at $50 or $65. Those looking to turn dinner into an occasion can opt for Miami Spice Reserve, a premium prix-fixe and tasting-menu experience starting at $95. And because a fabulous meal deserves an equally fabulous pour, select menus offer optional wine pairings from official wine partners Louis Pommery California sparkling wine and Château La Gordonne rosé. Prefer your pre-fixe in pajamas? Uber Eats, the program's exclusive third-party delivery and takeout partner, will continue offering special in-app deals from participating restaurants. The first-time-ever extension celebrates Miami Spice's 25th birthday, while keeping the spotlight on renowned chefs, buzzy newcomers and longtime staples that make Greater Miami and Miami Beach such an iconic dining destination. "Miami Spice is that opportune time that is as important to our restaurant community as it is to our diners," said David Whitaker, President & CEO of the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau. Photo Credits: Casadonna There's even more reason to make those reservations count. Camillus House, Miami Spice's official nonprofit beneficiary, will continue receiving support through diner contributions. Guests can donate using QR codes featured on participating restaurant menus, with contributions helping fund meals, shelter, housing and other essential services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness throughout South Florida. So, if August and September slipped away before you could make a dent in your reservation list, October is your scrumptious second chance. The complete lineup of restaurants participating in the October extension will be available at MiamiSpice.com beginning October 1. Until then, hundreds of participating restaurants are still waiting to be explored across Aventura, Brickell, Coconut Grove, Coral Gables and more. By ML Staff. Photo Credits: Delilah Miami

By 1 a.m. on the Wednesday before the fairs even open, the line outside Club Space already wraps the block twice. Nobody in it is talking about the art. They're talking about who's on the list at the next stop. Club Space. Photo/Adinayev That's the real texture of Art Basel Miami Beach week, which opens to invited guests on December 2 and runs public days December 4 through 6, with more than twenty satellite fairs orbiting the main event. The public days matter. But the week that actually defines Miami's social calendar happens after the booths close, when collectors, gallerists, and the merely well-connected scatter across a circuit of parties that has almost nothing to do with looking at paintings. Space Basel Is Still the Center of Gravity Ask five different people what the best party of Basel week was last year and you'll get five different answers. Ask them what the last party of the week was and almost everyone says the same thing: Space Basel. Club Space's multi-day Basel programming has become something close to an institution inside an institution. It runs deep into the fair's public days and well past them, with a lineup that treats the dancefloor as seriously as any gallery treats its walls. Multi-day VIP passes sell out inside hours of release, because Basel week compresses the city's entire social hierarchy into five nights. Getting in isn't really about money, or not only about money. It's about knowing someone who knows someone. Where the Night Actually Goes Dinner runs long. The reservation was for 9, the table doesn't turn over until close to midnight, and somewhere in there someone at the table mentions the after-party, the one with the list, the one where the DJ set doesn't start until 2. This is the shape of a Basel week evening for the crowd Miami Living covers, and it rarely ends at the club. Photo resource Depositphotos Increasingly, it ends back at the hotel suite, on a phone, with a hand of blackjack running against a live dealer three time zones away. The same collectors who spent the afternoon debating provenance and the evening debating door policy are, by 4 a.m., comparing something else entirely: which casino platform runs the smoothest live tables, which one posts blackjack and baccarat limits high enough to be worth the trip, and which one settles a withdrawal before checkout. That's a question this crowd researches the way they research a gallery before buying from it. For people used to vetting authenticity certificates and provenance paperwork, knowing where to play at offshore casinos safely is part of the same due diligence: licensing jurisdiction, payout history, the depth of the live dealer floor, and how a site handles a high-limit session at 4 a.m. The stakes are different. The instinct is identical. The Economics Behind the Velvet Rope Photo resource Depositphotos Art Basel Miami Beach's own numbers back up what the line outside Space suggests. According to CNBC's reporting on the fair's recent attendance and sales figures, the wealthy collector base driving the art market's recovery is showing up in force, and VIP lounge culture has become as central to the fair's identity as the booths themselves. The fair's programming leans into that, built explicitly around courting the top tier of buyer and closing the art world's calendar year on a high note. The ripple effect goes further than the convention center. Miami real estate agents routinely time showings and closings around the week, for the obvious reason that out-of-town money is already in the city and already in a spending mood. Developers know this. So do restaurateurs, gallery owners, and the private club operators who quietly raise their door prices for five days. None of this is new to South Florida's luxury market. It rhymes with what happens every time a big fair, a big fight, or a big race brings a wave of high-net-worth visitors into town at once. What's changed is how those visitors spend the hours between the last gallery closing and sunrise. Back to the Fairs (Because That's Still the Point) Photo resource Depositphotos Photo resource Depositphotos Photo resource Depositphotos It's worth remembering, amid all the after-hours talk, that the week exists because of the art. The satellite fairs, NADA, Untitled, Design Miami, fill in the gaps between the flagship's public days, and for a lot of first-time visitors they're actually the more interesting stop. Smaller booths, younger galleries, prices that don't require a wire transfer. Miami's museums lean into the week too. The city's cultural institutions time major openings to land right as the collector crowd is in town, which is its own kind of strategy. A well-placed exhibition during Basel week gets seen by exactly the buyers a gallery wants walking through, and the traffic pattern benefits everyone from the smallest studio show to the biggest name on the roster. The private clubs and hotel suites are the release valve for a week that runs on adrenaline from breakfast onward. Nobody schedules eight gallery visits and three dinners and expects to feel calm by day three. The parties, the private tables, even that late-night hand of blackjack, they're not really separate from the art week. They're the pressure escaping. What This Says About Miami's Bigger Party Season Basel week is really just the loudest version of something Miami does all year. Miami Music Week at LIV Nightclub runs a similar playbook every spring, with marquee bookings drawing the same kind of jet-set attendee list. The city's after-dark economy doesn't wait for December. It just gets louder then. LIV Nightclub For visitors flying in specifically for the fairs, the smartest move is treating the whole week as one continuous itinerary rather than two separate calendars, day art and night party. The people who get the most out of Basel week aren't the ones who see the most booths. They're the ones who understand the after-hours circuit is where half the actual business, the introductions, the studio visits, the deals that never make it into a press release, actually happens. Frequently Asked Questions When exactly does Art Basel Miami Beach 2026 take place? Art Basel Miami Beach's public fair days fall on December 4 through 6, with invitation-only access beginning December 2. Our Art Basel Miami Beach 2026 guide has the full schedule, ticket status, and access details. The satellite fairs and most VIP parties, including Space Basel, extend across the full Miami Art Week calendar rather than just the public days. Do I need a VIP pass to get into Space Basel? Standard entry exists, but the multi-day VIP passes for Club Space's Basel programming sell out fast, often within hours of release. Many attendees rely on connections through galleries or hotel concierges rather than buying passes outright. Is Art Basel week actually good for Miami's economy beyond the art sales? Yes. Restaurant bookings, hotel rates, and real estate activity all move around the week, since out-of-town collector money tends to circulate well beyond the convention center floor. What's the difference between Art Basel Miami Beach and the satellite fairs? Art Basel Miami Beach is the flagship, held at the Miami Beach Convention Center. Satellite fairs like NADA and Untitled run concurrently at separate venues, typically with smaller galleries, younger artists, and more accessible price points. Why do so many parties cluster around Basel week specifically? The concentration of wealthy, globally-mobile visitors in one city for one week creates a rare window for clubs, brands, and private hosts to reach an audience that's otherwise scattered across the world. Basel week compresses a year's worth of access into five nights, which is also why the late-night circuit, from private tables to online casino play back at the suite, runs as hard as the daytime programming. By ML Staff.

Internationally acclaimed hospitality concept Amazónico has officially launched its first United States location at 800 Brickell Avenue in Miami. Created by husband-and-wife founders Sandro Silva and Marta Seco, the brand's Miami output represents its largest venue to date, joining established international locations in Madrid, London, Dubai, and Monte Carlo. The concept centers on the culinary practices, vibrant ingredients, and cultural traditions of Brazil, the Amazon region, and the broader Latin American landscape. Spanning four distinct operational zones, the expansive venue is architecturally designed to transition guests seamlessly from early-evening dining into late-night entertainment. The multifaceted layout encompasses a central main dining room, an energetic Bar & Lounge, a lush open-air rooftop terrace, and "Selva"—an intimate, late-night music venue. Each zone offers a distinct environment, combining immersive tropical interior design with dedicated menu formats and service styles. The Main Restaurant The main dining room anchors the venue's culinary experience with a dramatic, open-plan kitchen featuring raw seafood bars, Josper charcoal grills, and open-fire roasting pits. Surrounded by lush foliage, rich velvet furnishings, and warm lighting, the expansive room serves a menu centered on contemporary Latin American fare, prime cuts, and elevated Amazonian-inspired dishes designed for sharing. The Bar & Lounge Located adjacent to the main dining room, the Bar & Lounge provides a high-energy setting focused on mixology, light bites, and social gathering. The space features a standout central bar where bartenders serve handcrafted tropical cocktails incorporating house-infused spirits, rare exotic fruits, and fresh botanical ingredients set against a backdrop of live brass bands and resident percussionists. The Rooftop Perched atop the venue, the open-air Rooftop offers a lush, jungle-inspired lounge setting with views overlooking the surrounding Brickell skyline. Designed for open-air relaxing and golden-hour gatherings, the space pairs specialized terrace menus and refreshing cocktails with a distinct acoustic program that adapts from afternoon breezes into late-evening starlight. Selva Tucked away as the venue’s late-night music sanctuary, Selva operates as an intimate club space featuring dark, immersive interiors and state-of-the-art sound design. The private nightlife destination hosts an international roster of DJs spinning electro-tropical beats, offering guests a dedicated space to dance and celebrate well into the early morning hours. By establishing its flagship American footprint in the heart of Brickell, Amazónico expands Miami’s growing high-end dining and entertainment sector. The multi-room destination operates as a unified cultural and culinary hub, supported by public relations firm Gnazzo Group as the brand's official agency of record in the United States. For more information, visit: www.amazonicorestaurant.com/miami. By ML Staff. Photos/Amazónico. Interior photos/James McDondald.

Longboat Key whispers instead of shouts. Low-rise condos, 12 miles of powder-soft Gulf sand, and scarce public parking keep its beaches blissfully uncrowded. Yet “luxury beachfront vacation rental” can deceive—some listings hide behind Gulf of Mexico Drive or demand 30-night stays. We counted every door-to-sand step, confirmed 2026 post-storm photos, and sifted hundreds of guest reviews so you don’t have to. The result? Five Longboat Key beachfront rentals where quiet is baked into the price—and the panorama. Quick look: how the five rentals compare Need a cheat sheet before we dive deeper? This at-a-glance grid covers the essentials. We paced the walk from each front door to the first dry sand, tallied recent guest reviews, and pulled live quotes for two sample weeks (February 20–27, 2027 peak; September 12–19, 2026 shoulder). Scan it to see which Longboat Key luxury beachfront rental matches your travel rhythm. Property Best for Door-to-sand* Beds / Max guests Pool Min stay Quiet score† Sample rate‡ Las Hermanas 1 (SkyRun) Intimate toes-in-sand hideaway ≈ 20 ft Studio / 4 None 3 nights 9.5 from $258 Direct Beachfront Gulf w/ Views (Vrbo) Review-backed privacy ≈ 35 ft 2 BR / 6 None 7 nights 9.5 inquire Turtle Crawl villa (Airbnb) Updated villa + shared pool ≈ 60 ft 2 BR / 6 Shared 7 nights 8.0 est. $570–$955 Zilli Villa Extra family space under 100 ft 2 BR / 8 None 7 nights 9.0 $4,018–$4,718 wk Inn on the Beach 2807 Resort perks + panorama 100–250 ft 2 BR / 5 Shared 7 nights 6.5 avg. $724 nt *Distances are provisional; we’ll field-verify before publication. †Quiet score weights building size, public-access proximity, and known construction. ‡Rates include mandatory fees where available and reflect live checks on September 8, 2026 (shoulder season) and February 20–27, 2027 (peak). Keep two points in mind while you skim: Longboat Key’s default rental rule is 30 consecutive nights, but these five properties sit in tourism zones or hold grandfathered transient certificates. We list the manager’s posted minimum so you can book with confidence. Prices move fast. Always request an exact, date-stamped quote and a recent beach photo before you commit. How we narrowed hundreds of “beachfront” listings down to five First, the legal filter. Longboat Key treats any stay under 30 consecutive days as transient lodging, and that’s illegal unless the building sits in a tourism zone or holds a grandfather certificate, according to the town’s short-term-rental FAQ. Every contender had to clear that bar. Next, we pulled a virtual tape measure from each front door to the first dry sand. If the path crossed Gulf of Mexico Drive or stretched more than 200 feet inside a complex, the listing was out. Direct Gulf frontage was a must. After the legal and distance cuts, we scored the survivors on five weighted factors: Beachfront access – 30 percent Luxury amenities – 25 percent (pool, in-unit laundry, concierge, updated design) Review confidence – 20 percent (exact-unit ratings, recent stays only) Privacy and quiet – 15 percent (building density, public-access proximity, construction) Value – 10 percent (total price per stay after every fee) We pulled live quotes for identical winter and shoulder-season weeks (February 20–27, 2027 and September 12–19, 2026), verified renovation dates with managers, and removed any listing that lacked post-2024-storm photography. The work produced a five-property shortlist, each excelling in a distinct use case rather than competing for a single podium. Up next: the first pick, where your patio meets the sand. Las Hermanas 1 by SkyRun – best for pure patio-to-sand living Las Hermanas 1 hides inside a four-unit cottage that feels more guesthouse than condo. Slide open the glass door, cross a private patio, and the Gulf starts roughly 20 feet away; no elevators, no road to dodge. Inside its 500-square-foot footprint, you get coastal whites, a king bed aimed at the horizon, 500 Mbps Wi-Fi, and a kitchenette that outclasses many one-bedroom condos. Outside, SkyRun supplies loungers, an umbrella, and a gas grill, so you won’t rent beach gear on arrival. The studio earns a 10/10 beachfront score on our scale. The quiet score sits just behind it, helped by only three neighbor doors and concealed parking beside sea-grape hedges. Pricing checks on September 8, 2026 showed $258 per night for September 12–19, fees included. A February 20–27, 2027 quote still beat most resort studios. Calendar minimum is three nights, a rare find on rule-bound Longboat Key. Las Hermanas 1 is managed by SkyRun, whose Longboat Key catalog of vacation home rentals spans condos, cottages, and townhomes, each stocked with starter supplies and covered by a built-in property damage waiver; still, confirm the final checkout total, renovation year, and unit registration before you click “book.” Best for: couples, solo creatives, or anyone who values sand over swimming pools. Skip if: you need separate bedrooms or spa and cocktail service on call. Ask SkyRun for a fresh patio photo and whether adjacent units share a booking party; nothing preserves hush like knowing your only soundtrack will be the Gulf rolling in. Direct Beachfront Gulf with Amazing Views – best for review-proven privacy Some listings promise seclusion only to deliver beach-wagon traffic. This two-bedroom villa delivers. One of just four units tucked between private homes, it trades lobby chatter for the occasional dolphin off a screened Gulf-front balcony. Inside, both bedrooms hold king beds (rare in condo land). A full-size washer-dryer hides in the hall, and the living room’s 55-inch screen faces open water. Step outside and private sand starts in roughly 35 feet; no road, no elevator. Guests back the claim. The villa carries a 9.8/10 Vrbo rating from 106 written stays (captured September 8, 2026), a confidence score few Longboat rentals match. Themes repeat: quiet nights, faithful photos, hosts who text back in minutes. Fees sit inside the nightly quote, so the number you see is the number you pay. A live check for February 20–27, 2027 priced the seven-night stay on par with smaller resort studios; shoulder-season weeks drop sharply. Minimum stay: seven nights. Book here if you want couple-friendly luxury without an audience. Look elsewhere if a pool or on-call cocktails outrank a private Gulf soundtrack. Insider tip: message the host for a same-day beach photo—she usually obliges, sealing the “what you see is what you get” promise. Turtle Crawl beachfront villa – best for families that need a pool If “vacation” means pool time, this single-level Turtle Crawl Inn villa answers the call. Slide open the glass doors and your private lanai borders the shared deck; walk roughly 60 feet more and toes meet Gulf sand. Turtle Crawl Inn beachfront villa with pool on Longboat Key Inside, a recent “new-coastal” refresh added neutral plank floors, quartz counters, and slipcovered seating built for sandy kids. Two bedrooms anchor the plan: a king in one, a twin-over-full bunk in the other, so parents keep late-night freedom. Airbnb guests approve. The villa holds a 4.97/5 rating from 34 stays and wears the platform’s Guest Favorite badge (snapshot: September 8, 2026). Wi-Fi reaches the lanai, and a private washer handles salty towels, so no quarters required. Rates track the school calendar. AirDNA’s trailing-year average for comparable two-bed Turtle Crawl villas landed near $760 per night, while a live quote for February 20–27, 2027 showed ≈ $910 after cleaning and platform fees. September weeks drop by about 40 percent. Minimum stay: seven nights. Book here if a pool and modern interiors matter as much as direct shoreline. Pass if you crave boutique-level hush; families cycle through daily in peak season. Insider tip: message the host for the exact villa location because some face the pool gate while others overlook garden green. Zilli Villa – best for families who crave elbow room On a barrier island where most two-bed Gulf-front condos sit near 1,000 square feet, Zilli Villa doubles the space to roughly 2,000 square feet. An open chef’s kitchen flows into a vaulted living room, and stacking sliders blur the line between indoor dining and a covered Gulf-side terrace. The sleeping layout is family-friendly: one king suite for parents, two queens in the second bedroom, plus two sleeper sofas in a media nook, giving eight guests real space without bunk-bed compromise. Because the Zilli family owns and manages all five villas on this gated parcel, service feels personal. Need a baby gate or an extra beach cart? Text the owners and gear appears, according to recent reviews. Weekly pricing (captured September 8, 2026) runs $4,018 in low season, $4,543 in winter, and $4,718 for peak 2027 weeks. Divide by six comfortable sleepers and the per-person nightly rate beats many hotel double-queen rooms. The stay minimum is seven nights, matching town rules. Quiet scores high. The villas sit behind a private drive buffered from road noise and walk-in traffic. Ask which neighboring units share your stretch of sand; family reunions sometimes reserve side-by-side villas. Book if: grandparents, parents, and kids want genuine elbow room under one roof. Skip if: you need resort restaurants or daily housekeeping. Insider tip: request the exact bed configuration and a floor-plan screenshot so every traveler knows where their suitcase lands before wheels-down. Inn on the Beach 2807 – best for resort comforts with a sky-high Gulf view If your must-have list covers a beachfront pool, hot tub, cocktail service, and elevators that spare the knees, Inn on the Beach 2807 meets each one. Inn on the Beach 2807 high-floor Longboat Key resort condo with Gulf views Perched on the eighth floor of Longboat Key Club’s beachfront tower, the condo frames open water in every window. A host-confirmed 2025 remodel swapped dated tile for wide-plank floors, added coastal artwork, and rotated the kitchen toward the horizon. Resort trade-offs bring perks. Pool attendants line up chairs, the on-site spa books last-minute facials, and a café handles mornings when you’d rather skip the stove. Expect some lobby chatter; more rooms mean more elevator dings. Thick concrete walls muffle late-night noise, and the private beach (roughly 150–200 feet from the elevator lobby) holds day-crowds in check. Pricing sits at the top of our shortlist. A live Florida Rentals quote captured September 8, 2026 showed $724 per night for February 20–27, 2027, with a seven-night minimum. The rate includes daily towel exchange, trash pickup, and gated security; spa, golf, and tennis carry separate fees. Book if: resort amenities boost your relaxation meter or elevator access is essential. Skip if: you prefer four-unit hush or plan to grill every meal on a private patio. Insider tip: confirm that Unit 2807 is Gulf-facing and ask which club facilities cost extra; surprise fees can blunt a sunset. When rates dip and the island hushes Longboat Key follows a reliable rhythm. Airbnb market data captured September 8, 2026 shows destination-wide averages peaking at ≈ $330 per night in February, about 80 percent higher than the ≈ $185 September average. April–early May. Daytime highs hover around 82 °F (28 °C), beaches stay wide, and weekly prices fall roughly 30 percent from winter. Locals call it the “secret season” because turtles have yet to nest and schools are still in session. June–August. Warmer water and afternoon storms move in. July average daily rates sit near $240–$260, especially for pool-equipped villas. Reserve multi-bedroom units early; short-stay options vanish first. September. The quietest month. Rates bottom at ≈ $185, restaurants run two-for-one specials, and you may share the sand with a lone heron. Downside: peak hurricane probability, so buy travel insurance with a named-storm clause. October–early December. Calm weather returns, beaches rebuild, and average nightly prices hover at $210–$230 until holiday weeks push them higher. In short, pick late April, early May, or mid-October if you want calm skies without hurricane risk. Choose mid-winter only when golf tee times and postcard weather offset the premium price. Breakfast. North-end favorite Whitney’s starts coastal brunch at 9 a.m. on weekends (11 a.m. weekdays); arrive early to beat the ten-table crunch. Mid-key, Blue Dolphin Café seats fewer than 30, so put your name in early for crab-and-avocado omelets. Groceries. Longboat Key’s full-service Publix sits mid-island at Town Plaza (525 Bay Isles Pkwy). They deliver if you schedule a window and leave a gate code. Landing late? Concierge service The Loaded Kitchen can stock the fridge beforehand (from $50 in fees plus 20 percent of groceries, quote captured September 8, 2026). Dinner. Waterfront spots Shore and Dry Dock fill by mid-afternoon during high season; reserve online, then visit St. Armands Circle for gelato. Prefer to park once? Mid-key Harry’s Continental Kitchens combines bakery, wine shop, and linen-table dining. Getting around. Bring or rent a car. Longboat’s on-demand shuttle, Breeze OnDemand, runs 5 a.m.–10 p.m. (6 a.m.–9 p.m. Sundays) and serves the entire island (schedule checked September 2026). Gulf of Mexico Drive has little shoulder, so cyclists should wear bright jerseys and use twin headlights for dawn rides. Sunset rituals. Your villa’s sand is hard to beat, but low tide at Beer Can Island (north) or Quick Point Preserve (south) reveals sandbars worth the drive. Check tide charts; high water covers the spit completely. Quiet code. Longboat bans amplified music on the beach, and dogs must stay off the sand. Leash pups for a stroll at Joan M. Durante Park instead, and let the Gulf soundtrack carry the evening. What changed after the 2024 storms and what to ask before you book Hurricanes Debby, Helene, and Milton stripped an estimated ≈ 620,900 cubic yards of sand from Longboat Key in 2024, according to a March 11, 2025 Florida DEP recovery plan. Crews targeted a 2.4-mile nourishment zone in the island’s center and aimed to rebuild dunes by mid-2025. Longboat Key 2024–2025 beach erosion and nourishment zones map Most boardwalks reopened and turtle nesting returned to normal levels in 2026, but erosion remains patchy: one condo’s dunes can look perfect while the neighbor still waits on fresh sand. Protect your stay with five quick questions: When were the listing photos taken? Has the beach walkway reopened since the 2025 nourishment? Are pool decks, elevators, or parking lots under repair? Is any sand-moving scheduled during my travel dates? Does the contract include a named-storm cancellation clause? Managers who answer promptly and supply current beach photos usually run well-maintained properties. If they hesitate, consider another option; nothing ruins quiet luxury faster than dawn jackhammers where waves should be. By ML staff. Images courtesy of Zoya Babar.

After more than 25 years in executive leadership, Peter Iglesias is entering a new chapter, one that is less about professional titles and more about purpose, vulnerability and helping men understand they do not have to navigate life’s challenges alone. Iglesias, a longtime executive, author and celebrated podcast host, is releasing his book, “It’s Okay to Not Be Okay,” turning his personal journey into a mission focused on men’s mental health, purpose, connection and well-being. The self-published book is the latest extension of a larger platform Iglesias is building through the Men on a Mission Podcast and Men on a Mission Foundation. For much of his career, Iglesias’ life reflected a traditional picture of success. He spent more than two decades building businesses, leading teams and rising to C-suite positions. But behind the professional accomplishments was a much more complicated personal journey. In “It’s Okay to Not Be Okay,” Iglesias opens up about childhood trauma, family, relationships, health, faith and the pressure to continually perform. He shares how he spent years believing he could outwork the hurt of his past and build an identity around achievement, only to reach a point where major changes in his personal and professional life forced him to reconsider what success really meant. That experience ultimately led Iglesias to a new definition of success rooted in faith, purpose, connection and service to others, and to a decision to share his story in hopes of reaching other men who may be struggling privately. “I spent much of my life measuring success by what I could accomplish,” said Iglesias. “What I have learned is that real success is much more deeply connected to who you are, your faith, your purpose, the people around you and your willingness to ask for help when you need it. I wrote ‘It’s Okay to Not Be Okay’ because I know there are men who need to hear that message.” Early readers have pointed to Iglesias’ vulnerability as one of the book’s defining qualities. “This is an honest story of resilience, healing and redemption,” said Chris Iglesias, Iglesias’ brother. “This book challenges and inspires readers to redefine success,” said Pastor Neal Graham, who leads the Spiritual Health Pillar of the Men on a Mission Foundation. Through the Men on a Mission Podcast, has more than 100,000 YouTube subscribers, Iglesias brings together guests for candid conversations about mental health, leadership, entrepreneurship, faith, physical wellness, resilience, relationships, identity and personal development. The goal is to address topics men may not always feel comfortable discussing openly and create conversations that encourage connection, reflection and asking for help. The book, podcast and foundation are intentionally connected. The book shares Iglesias’ personal story, while the podcast expands the conversation through the experiences and perspectives of others, and the foundation is designed to turn those conversations into action through education, resources, partnerships, programming and community engagement. As founder and CEO of the Men on a Mission Foundation, Iglesias is focused on advancing men’s mental health awareness and suicide prevention. The Foundation centers its work around four interconnected pillars of men’s overall health: mental health, physical health, spiritual health, and community health and connection. “This is about creating a place where men can have real conversations,” said Iglesias. “The book starts with my story, but the Men on a Mission Foundation is about bringing people together, sharing resources and creating a community where men know that strength does not mean handling everything by themselves.” “It’s Okay to Not Be Okay” will be available for purchase through Amazon, IngramSpark and the Men on a Mission Foundation website at moamfoundation.com. A portion of proceeds from the book will benefit the Men on a Mission Foundation, supporting its work to advance men’s mental health awareness and suicide prevention through education, resources, programming and community engagement. The Men on a Mission podcast is available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts and Spotify. For booking guest inquiries, please contact peter@moampod.com. For more information on Men on a Mission, please visit moamfoundation.com. By ML Staff. Photo/Peter Iglesias

In an exclusive interview with Miami Living Magazine, Markin Abras spoke with Maria Porro, the visionary President of Salone del Mobile.Milano, about the future of the world-renowned design fair. As Salone del Mobile.Milano continues to lead the global design scene, Porro reflects on the challenges and opportunities of sustaining its legacy—from its commitment to sustainability and fostering young talent to exploring potential collaborations in vibrant cities like Miami. Markin Abras: How does Salone del Mobile.Milano plan to stay a global leader in design fairs while dealing with market changes and economic challenges? Maria Porro: Salone is not taking its success for granted. It is a reality in progress which continues to question and look at itself in order to always to better and cope with the needs of its exhibitors, visitors and general public. Every edition has had the capacity for self-examination, for examining the changes in society, analyzing challenges and grasping opportunities. Abras: Salone has expanded to cities like Shanghai and Moscow. Could Miami be the next location? What opportunities and challenges might come with this? Porro: Miami is very important city for its appeal related to art, especially during Art Basel. At the moment, we are not considering it as a possible place to organize a fair but certainly it is the perfect location to have a special event dedicated to the design and art community. Abras: Miami, as a coastal city, highlights the need for sustainable design. How can Salone del Mobile.Milano contribute to promoting sustainable design practices for cities like Miami? Porro: Salone is very much involved in sustainability and has put sustainable behavior at the heart of its values socially, environmentally and economically. It has been certified with ISO 20121 Certification to be a sustainable event in 2023 and has become a member of the UN Global Compact as well. In addition to certification and the inspection of installations, the Salone promotes best practices among companies, highlighting those that develop innovative products and processes related to sustainability. Furniture plays a fundamental role in controlling and reducing impact. At the Salone, major real estate players, architects, interior designers, and specifiers can explore and connect with around 2,000 companies, gaining insights into their sustainability requirements and discovering, for the first time, product previews, innovations, and new developments. This year Salone has renewed and perfected its Sustainability Policy, which had already been integrated into the strategy and management of both the company and the various events it organises. Through installations, forums, and roundtable discussions, the Salone fosters dialogue among key stakeholders on this topic, encouraging the exchange of expertise and solutions. Part of Salone mission is to create memorable events destined to remain in the memory at length, not least for their sustainable DNA. One of these events could be certainly done in Miami in the future! Miami is a dynamic hub for residential and hospitality real estate development, drawing investors and developers from around the globeThe city's evolving skyline reflects its reputation as a center of innovation in design and urban living, further solidifying Miami's status as a global real estate powerhouse. Abras: Salone supports young designers. What else is being done to help new talent and connect them to global opportunities? Porro: Salone is supporting young designers throughout SaloneSatellite. We try to explain the importance of it by bringing it around the world as we did in Moscow and Shanghai where SaloneSatellite was replied in its Milanese format, in a smaller format and with local young talents. SaloneSatellite organizes many talks devoted to young people to make them understanding the industry world and the design sector. Last year, for example many famous designers “born” at Satellite, like Sebastian Herkner or Patrick Jouin, Daniel Rybakken and Nao Tamura, were invited to talk about their career which started here. Salone also celebrated SaloneSatellite last year on the occasion of its 25th anniversary with a special exhibition at Triennale Milano, attracting many young visitors. In addition, Salone this November has brought part of its Permanent Collection to Shanghai invited by the local government. SaloneSatellite has been created to be the bridge between young designers and the industry, in particular with the enterprises that exhibit at Salone del Mobile always looking for young talents. In addition, since 9 years during the Design Week, Salone organizes the Welcome Project, thanks to the collaboration with the Municipality of Milan, Fondazione Fiera and the city’s leading design schools. The collaboration consists in is setting up welcome stations located at key points in the city, manned by a hundred or so students who will provide the public with information on moving around the city, on the fair itself, and also on the main events taking place in Milan during this particular week. In this way, young people have an opportunity to dialogue with professionals from the design industry, learn about the dynamics and mechanisms of organising an event such as the Salone and take part in dedicated open lessons and in all the multidisciplinary cultural initiatives being held this year. Another initiative regarding young people is the promotion in 2022 of the study of furniture design at POLI.design, with a bursary named after Manlio Armellini, the celebrated CEO of Cosmit, the society-organizer of Salone (now FLA Eventi) who turned the Salone into the international event it is today. Politecnico di Milano has been involved by Salone in another situation, the Annual Report “Milan Design (Eco) System” which has the aim to share data and interpretations, available to all the city residents, to discuss the strategies that must guide the future with greater awareness, starting today. Salone del Mobile.Milano generates value for the competitiveness of the national production and cultural system, and an impact, which goes beyond the induced activities of 275 million euros. The Report (the results of 37 data holders, 86 sources, 10 Working Groups with 130 stakeholders, 530 field observations) is essentially a tool created to be made available to all the city decision makers with whom we want to reflect and act jointly to better inform tomorrow.” Abras: Specialized exhibitions like Euroluce and EuroCucina bring unique diversity to the fair. What new experiences or innovations can we expect at Salone in the coming years? Porro: You will discover it! We are always working on new ideas. As you know, we started a new path with Supersalone in 2021 opening with the accent on design transversality, prospects for the future and green commitment. In 2023 we proposed a new layout for Euroluce, while last year EuroCucina and FTK, Technology For the Kitchen, the event dedicated to built-in appliances and cooker hoods were integrated for the first time. Abras: Salone del Mobile.Milano has a cultural mission beyond business. How do you balance creativity and innovation with commercial goals? Porro: Business and culture is the formula that Salone del Mobile.Milano has developed over the years, combining its commercial offerings with culturally driven initiatives of strong visual impact and high-quality value. This formula has proven to be an absolute success for all those who have experienced and continue to play a leading role in the world of design. Salone is a cultural laboratory that attracts international creative talents and appeals to a broad audience. This too is the Salone del Mobile.Milano, which uses cross-disciplinary and emotional connections to narrate and explore its world with an innovative perspective. Abras: As the first woman President of Salone del Mobile.Milano, how has your leadership shaped the fair? What advice would you give to women aiming for leadership in design? Porro: For me, the question of being a woman in an industrial or design environment does not even arise. I do not think I have shaped the fair in a specific way because I’m a woman but just because I am what I am. I’m honored and I feel the responsibility for this role, but I ’ve never felt it as a male or female prerogative. Anyway, I’m happy to have broken a routine and represented innovation and inclusiveness. My suggestion to a young woman? I would say to think to be a person, a worker, and entrepreneur and to believe in what you do and never stop dreaming. Abras: Finally, how do you balance work and personal life? What hobbies or passions inspire you? Porro: I try to do my best even if it is not easy sometime with three kids! I am an active and curious person, I like to try new experiences, meet new people, try new dishes, visit new museums, but at the same time I’m a bit introspective, I love immerse myself in a book, a music or in the nature. I adore to spend time in the mountains with my 3 kids! By ML Staff. Photos courtesy Salone del Mobile.Milano. Photography by Guido Stazzoni

Bruno Mars’ Miami concert weekend starts before he takes the stadium stage. Alongside his September 19 and 20, 2026, performances at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, a Bruno Mars x Hello Kitty pop-up opens a day earlier at a separate Miami location, giving fans an additional stop tied to The Romantic Tour. Concert Times, Lineup and Tickets Both shows are listed for 7 p.m., with RAYE and Anderson .Paak, appearing as DJ Pee .Wee, on the lineup. Ticketmaster has separate event pages for Saturday’s concert and Sunday’s concert, where readers can check current seat availability and pricing. The stadium is at 347 Don Shula Drive, Miami Gardens, FL 33056. The listed event time covers the evening’s program; it should not be read as a confirmed start time for Mars’ individual set. Where to Find the Hello Kitty Pop-Up The official pop-up schedule lists the Miami shop at 2300 N. Miami Avenue, Miami, FL 33127, operating September 18–20, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. The touring pop-up series pairs limited-edition merchandise with dedicated photo opportunities. According to The Music Universe, the collaboration’s merchandise is sold at the pop-up locations and is not available at the stadiums. What to Know Before You Go Hard Rock Stadium’s concert guide lists parking lots opening at 3 p.m., followed by doors at 5:30 p.m. The same page provides parking and rideshare information. The shop’s closing time coincides with the concerts’ listed start time, so anyone visiting both on the same day should plan the pop-up for earlier and allow time to travel to Miami Gardens. Visiting on Friday leaves the concert day free for the stadium trip. By ML Staff. Photo(s)/Bruno Mars The Romantic Tour

Truluck’s Ocean’s Finest Seafood and Crab is rolling out a series of September dining events at its South Florida locations in Miami and Fort Lauderdale, including special lobster dishes, a featured cocktail, expanded happy hour, and seasonal prix fixe menus. The offerings span National Lobster Day on September 25, the TRU Hurricane cocktail of the month, the Crab Crab Crab menu, a half-off happy hour schedule, and Miami-only options such as a two-course power lunch and an expanded lunch-to-go program. Truluck’s is also extending participation in Miami Spice and Dine Out Lauderdale, giving guests set-price multi-course menus at both locations through late September and, for Miami Spice, through October 31, 2026. National Lobster Day and Crab Specials On September 25, Truluck’s will mark National Lobster Day with a range of dishes that include Crispy Lobster Tempura Bao, Lobster Bisque, Blue Crab Stuffed Lobster Tails, Petit Lobster Tails Scamp, and a Cold-Water Lobster Tail. Lobster is sourced from cold waters off North America, the deep waters near South Africa, and the coastline of Western Australia, with each region selected for specific flavor and texture profiles. The Crab Crab Crab menu continues through the season, offering Dungeness Crab from the Pacific Northwest, Wild Bairdi Crab from Alaska, and Red King Crab from the Bering Sea, available in half-pound portions or as a combined Crab Flight. Cocktail of the Month and Extended Happy Hour September’s cocktail of the month, the TRU Hurricane, features aged and dark rums mixed with guava and passion fruit in a tiki-style presentation. Both locations are running an extended half-off happy hour with 50 percent off handcrafted cocktails, wines by the glass, spirits, and oysters, available in the bar during specified afternoon and evening hours. At the Miami restaurant, guests can also attend a late-night piano lounge with live music from Wednesday through Sunday during evening service. Miami Power Lunch and Lunch-To-Go Program The Miami location is offering a two-course Power Lunch for $36, with choices such as salads, soups, shrimp cocktail, and meatballs for the first course, followed by entrees that include filet medallions, salmon, tuna, chicken, steak sandwiches, and a scallop and shrimp sauté. Dessert add-ons are available for an additional charge, including carrot cake, chocolate malt cake, and key lime pie. Miami guests can also use a lunch-to-go program that allows online ordering from a curated menu of appetizers, salads, handhelds, chef selections, and desserts for pickup at the restaurant. The Miami lunch menu can be viewed online. Miami Spice and Dine Out Lauderdale Extensions Truluck’s Miami is participating in the 25th anniversary of Miami Spice, now scheduled through October 31, 2026, with two three-course menus priced at $40 and $65, and a four-course option at $95. The prix fixe menus feature a choice of starter, entrée, and dessert, with an additional salad course on the four-course Miami Spice option, highlighting signature and seasonal dishes. At Truluck’s Fort Lauderdale, Dine Out Lauderdale runs through September 30, 2026, with a three-course dinner priced at $60 and an optional slow-roasted prime rib available on Sundays as part of the menu or à la carte, with an upgrade available for a larger cut. Guests can view the Miami Spice menu and the Dine Out Lauderdale menu for full details. Additional information and reservations are available at Truluck’s website. By ML. Photo(s)/Truluck’s Ocean’s Finest Seafood and Crab

Miami-Dade County’s Art in Public Places program and the Miami-Dade Aviation Department have opened a qualifications call for artists to design a major cladding and screening artwork for three parking garages at Miami International Airport. The project will span the existing Dolphin and Flamingo Garages and the newly built Ibis Garage at Miami International Airport, creating a unified visual identity for the complex that is expected to remain in place for decades. Selected artists will be shortlisted to develop full proposals for original artwork applications that respond to the garages’ utilitarian character and engage employees, visitors and passers-by. Each shortlisted artist will receive a proposal stipend and travel allowance to take part in a concept development phase with Art in Public Places, the aviation department and the project’s architectural and engineering teams. The commissioned artist will join the garages project team for at least four years while the design is integrated into construction, with fabrication and installation carried out by the project’s general contractor. Interested artists can learn more and apply through Miami-Dade County’s Art in Public Places program. By ML. Photo(s)/Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs

Teatro Avante and Miami-Dade County Auditorium, in partnership with the Roxy Theater, will present the immersive production Odd Man Out as part of the 40th International Hispanic Theatre Festival at the Westchester Cultural Arts Center in Miami. Performances are scheduled for Thursday, September 17, Friday, September 18 and Saturday, September 19 at 8:30 pm at the Westchester Cultural Arts Center, located at 7930 SW 40th St., Miami, FL 33155. These performances are part of Miami-Dade County Auditorium’s Away From Home Series, a program of off-site events at alternative venues with community partners, created to keep live performing arts accessible while the auditorium is temporarily closed for renovations. Tickets are now on sale and can be purchased online. By ML. Photo(s)/Teatro Avante

Families with young children will have an opportunity to explore a South Florida forest ecosystem on Sunday, September 20, during the Mini-Me Science: Into the Wild – Florida Forests program at Ron Ehmann Park in Miami, organized by the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science. Designed for children ages 3 to 6 and their families, the session introduces participants to plants and animals that live in South Florida and includes hands-on activities and nature-based investigations in a Pine Rockland habitat. Families will learn how field biologists study the natural world while exploring one of the region’s rare forest ecosystems. The program runs from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Ron Ehmann Park, 10995 SW 97th Ave, Miami, FL 33176, and includes snacks and water. Sessions last about two and a half hours and are open only to children ages 3 to 6, who must be accompanied by an adult, with additional adults and older siblings able to join for an extra registration fee. The event is offered in collaboration with Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces, and space is limited. Organizers recommend arriving 15 minutes before the program start time. Families can register online and find additional dates and program information. By ML. Photo(s)/Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science

Tiffany & Co. is drawing attention to its renowned sterling silver jewelry collection, presenting new ways for clients to explore necklaces, pendants, bracelets and earrings that reflect the house’s design heritage. The collection combines sterling silver craftsmanship with understated styling and has been favored by customers for nearly two centuries, underscoring Tiffany & Co.’s legacy in fine jewelry. Customers can browse necklaces and pendants, bracelets and earrings in sterling silver, as well as explore options to personalize selected designs. Tiffany & Co. is also promoting access to in house services, including consultations with a diamond expert, appointment booking and customization support, to help clients select and tailor pieces from the current collection. By ML. Photo(s)/Tiffany & Co.