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Earlier this year, James Beard award-winning chefs, and culinary professionals from Michelin-level restaurants gathered at SGWS Wynwood for the PACE Center for Girls' summer fundraiser. Some of South Florida’s most gifted culinarians worked together to create an over-the-top dinner, expertly paired with wines and cocktails. This event served an unforgettable fusion of flavors while supporting a meaningful cause. The event was set against the backdrop of SGWS Wynwood—an epicenter of creativity and talent. Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits’ SGWS Wynwood is a 17,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art, multipurpose center with a focus on hospitality and education for culinary-focused meetings and events. The expansive modern-industrial venue features four versatile spaces – The Mixology Lounge (110 guests), Tasting Room (60 guests), Founders Room (24 guests) and the Terrace (40 guests) – for meetings and events with state-of-the-art audiovisual technology. Constellation Culinary Group curates chef-driven offerings for corporate, culinary and social events and activations of all sizes. This highly exclusive event, limited to just 100 seats, will feature a formal 10-course chef-driven dinner prepared by ten of Miami's top chefs. Presented in partnership with Kush Hospitality and Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits, "Taste for Pace" is an extraordinary evening of fine dining, crafted to honor and support the incredible work of the Pace Center for Girls Miami. Featured Chefs & Restaurants: Niven Patel - Alpareno Restaurant Group (Ghee Indian Kitchen, Mamey, Orno): 4x James Beard Semifinalist, James Beard Award Semifinalist (2022), Michelin Bib Gourmand 2022, Food & Wine Magazine's Best New Chef 2020 Bradley Kilgore - Mary's Gold Brasserie Awards: Food & Wine Magazine Best New Chef, James Beard Foundation Awards Nominee for Best Chef South Alex Meyer and Luci Giangrandi - Boia De: Michelin Star 2022 Devin Braddock – Ariete: Michelin Star 2022 Michael Schwartz - Michael's Genuine Food & Drink Awards: Michelin Bib Gourmand 2022, James Beard Award Winner (2010), James Beard Award Semifinalist (2023) Norman Van Aken - Norman's Awards: James Beard Award Semifinalist (1993, 1997), James Beard Award Finalist (2005), James Beard Cookbook Semifinalist, Founding Father of New World Cuisine Jose Mendin - Pubelly Sushi/Casa Isola Awards: 5x James Beard Semifinalist, Food & Wine Magazine Best New Chef Nominee, 2x Cochon 555 Champion Scott Linquist - Coyo Taco, Como Como, Olla Zak H. Stern - Zak the Baker Awards: Michelin Bib Gourmand Recipient, 4x James Beard Semifinalist Michael Bolen - Lion and the Rambler Awards: Michelin Mention 2022 For over 38 years, the Pace Center for Girls has empowered at-promise girls and young women across Florida, offering education, counseling, training, and advocacy through a strength-based, gender-specific approach. With your sponsorship, we can continue transforming lives, improving academic performance, and reducing juvenile justice system involvement. By ML Staff. Images courtesy of SGWS Wynwood

Durée Ross, president and founder of Durée & Company, an award-winning full-service Fort Lauderdale and Aspen public relations and marketing firm, is a winner of the 2023 PRNEWS People of the Year national awards in The Crisis Managers category. Ross received the honor for her leading crisis work reflected throughout the agency’s 23 years in business. The PRNEWS People of the Year Award recognizes the innovative and inspiring professionals nationwide making a quantifiable impact on their organizations and the communications industry at large. This impressive roster of powerful PR players includes leaders and up-and-comers who are challenging assumptions, pushing boundaries and embracing the seemingly impossible to create winning campaigns. The PRNEWS Awards community is comprised of communicators and marketers from corporations, agencies and nonprofits worldwide. The Crisis Managers award recognizes standout communicators who have led overall communications efforts during a crisis, have proven their ability to protect an organization's reputation and stay on message during a crisis. Guided by Ross’ expertise in crisis communication and deep knowledge of the media landscape, Durée & Company works with its clients to ensure successful outcomes and media placements through carefully tailored pitches and meaningful storytelling. It’s a concerted team effort that pulls from expertise across a variety of industries. In the past year alone, Durée & Company received two awards for its work with international on-water assistance provider Sea Tow. The firm’s meticulous work was celebrated with a Bulldog Bronze Award for outstanding crisis communication. As a further testament to its excellence in communication, Durée & Company also received an Honorable Mention in the Public Relations Campaign category at the Marine Marketers of America’s 2022 Neptune Awards. The agency also recently won a Cannabis Marketing Association Seven Award for “Best Use of PR,” and was named a “Best of Fort Lauderdale Top PR Agency” by Fort Lauderdale magazine. The Crisis Managers category of the 2023 PRNEWS People of the Year award acknowledges Durée & Company’s commitment to clear communication during unpredictable and crisis times, underscoring the vital role a communication strategy plays in helping mitigate crises. “On behalf of our entire team, I am honored to win the 2023 PRNEWS People of the Year award, which mirrors our firm’s established presence and experience in creating strategic PR across diverse practice areas,” said Durée Ross, president and founder of Durée & Company. “Our team has the know-how to help our clients achieve nationwide awareness, whether in a crisis situation or for general awareness.” More on Durée & Company, Inc. Founded in 1999, Durée & Company is a full-service, well-respected and highly creative public relations and marketing agency serving a diverse client base of local, national and international consumer brands, landmark industries, business leaders and philanthropists from its offices in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and Aspen, Colorado. Practice areas include nonprofit, hospitality, business, lifestyle, health and wellness, legal, real estate, yacht and marine as well as cannabis, psychedelics, and other emerging industries. Durée & Company is the proud recipient of four notable 2023 awards: Bulldog PR Bronze Level for “Best Crisis Management,” Cannabis Marketing Association Seven Award for “Best Use of PR,” Fort Lauderdale magazine “Best of Fort Lauderdale Top PR Agency” and the PR News People of the Year Award. Durée & Company is a member of PR Boutiques International™ (PRBI), an elite organization of global public relations professionals. To learn more, call 954-723-9350; go to dureeandcompany.com; cannabismarketingpr.com; or psychedelicpr.com. Join the social conversation and follow Durée & Company on Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube and LinkedIn at @DureeCoPR. By ML Staff. Image courtesy of Durée & Company

Dolce & Gabbana introduces the exquisite Velvet Blue Musk into its distinguished Velvet Collection of fragrances, a creation that exudes an aura of profound sensuality. Velvet Blue Musk artfully encapsulates the essence of Sicily, drawing inspiration from the gentle caress of its oceanic breezes and the myriad trees that grace the island's landscape. Within the hallowed confines of Dolce & Gabbana's Velvet Collection resides a trove of opulent fragrances, elegantly interwoven with the sumptuous fabric of velvet. These fragrant masterpieces beckon one to embark on an intimate odyssey, a voyage that lays bare the olfactory recollections of the designers and their enduring affection for Italy. This latest olfactory creation, a woody-musky symphony crafted by the gifted hands of Mathilde Bijaoui, seeks to evoke the timeless memories of Sicily and the grandeur of its palatial surroundings. It reverently enshrouds musk in a cocoon of warm, iridescent sensuality, artfully complemented by the delicate notes of saffron and the regal presence of damask rose. At its inception, the fragrance bursts forth with a dazzling overture of saffron, cardamom, and cumin, a vibrant ensemble that ignites the senses with its spicy fervor. As the journey unfolds, the heart of the composition unveils itself, revealing the profound intensity of damask rose, harmoniously intertwined with the creamy allure of sandalwood and the enigmatic cypriol. The fragrance settles into its resplendent denouement, a triumphant blend of musk, the velvety softness of tonka bean, and the enduring embrace of cedarwood. By ML Staff. Images courtesy of D&G

Miami’s unprecedented growth has transcended major global destinations, sparking increased need and demand for economic drivers – including healthcare – to support the evolving City’s infrastructure. To further solidify the metropolitan’s top position as the second largest health district in the U.S., the partnership of Miami-based national commercial real estate investment firm Black Salmon and The Allen Morris Company -- one of the largest diversified real estate firms in the southeast -- announced today plans to develop Highland Park Miami. The $1 billion mixed-use project will span 7 acres and increase the footprint of the Miami Medical District by approximately 10 percent. As a highly anticipated project, Highland Park Miami will begin preliminary site clearing later this year. The visionary team behind the multi-phased development has been conceptualizing and planning Highland Park Miami for the past decade, visiting major medical hubs in the United States – including Houston and Rochester’s renowned Mayo Clinic Health District -- to glean further understanding of the requirements for such a vast and important project. “We gratefully thank our partners as we announce Highland Park Miami, one of Miami’s most impactful developments seen in many years. This iconic project will be the heartbeat of the growing global metropolis, elevating its status as a premier health destination by adding state-of-the-art medical offices to support demand and new offerings for healthcare professionals in a strategically designed and thoughtful setting,” said Camilo Lopez, Co-CEO and Managing Partner of Black Salmon. “We look forward to job creation, expansion of critical offerings, and uniting an area with more resources for working professionals, patients, and the greater community as we usher in a new era for the local economy.” Highland Park Miami will rise at the crossroads of health and business. The multi-block, mixed-use development will house medical and related office uses in an urban setting that includes hotels, apartment buildings, supporting retail, food and beverage uses, and green space. The project is master planned and designed by the globally recognized architecture firm Arquitectonica. “This is a one-of-a-kind project in the health space as it integrates all the familiar uses found in daily urban life with the healthcare component, creating a convivial environment for its users and the surrounding community,” said Bernardo Fort-Brescia, Design Principal at Arquitectonica. “In addition, it sits in a highly visible location on Miami’s most important east-west corridor along I-95 and equally important across from Jackson Memorial Hospital/University of Miami Health complex. Its graphically powerful design and the sheer scale will announce the importance of this new neighborhood.” Abutting the Medical District, Highland Park Miami’s transformation from an underutilized area into a walkable, beautifully landscaped lifestyle community that promotes health and wellness was artfully constructed by Naturalficial, a Miami-based landscape architecture and design practice. It will feature 1,000 residential units crafted by Oppenheim Architecture, a 150-room hotel keys, and 500,000 square feet of medical-related office space weaving through open walkways and greenery to emphasize connectivity as a design cornerstone. “With Highland Park, we’re creating a new center of gravity for the Medical District, with curated wellness-oriented retail and restaurants, world-class architecture, and best-in-class medical office and residential offerings. The project will create a destination for the thousands of patients and employees at Jackson Memorial Hospital, the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, the Miami VA Healthcare System, as well as the larger Medical District ecosystem,” said W. A. Spencer Morris, President of Allen Morris Company. “We are proud to be part of this transformational project, which will further establish Miami as one of the most important medical hubs.” Highland Park Miami will be located at 800 NW 14th Street, between the booming Miami River and the key east-west transit artery Florida State Road 836, which leads directly to the international airport and nearly every major destination in the City’s core. It will also draw substantial density as a transit-oriented development (TOD), just 400 feet from a Metrorail station. For more information, visit www.blacksalmon.com, www.allenmorris.com. By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Black Salmon & Allen Morris

Riviera Dining Group (RDG) has announced it will partner with the only two-Michelin star restaurant in Florida ,L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon and their renowned Executive Chef James Friedberg to host a three-night culinary takeover atMILA Omakase in Miami Beach on Tuesday, Oct. 3, Wednesday, Oct. 4 and Thursday, Oct. 5; to be followed by a second fête at L’Atelier in the Miami Design District on Jan. 18, 2024. Setting the bar for providing the Florida community and visitors with ultra-luxurious experiences and gastronomic adventures from RDG’s Head of Culinary Michaël Michaelidis, whose resume includes 26 Michelin-star awarded restaurants, along with MILA Omakase’s Executive Chef Reiji Yoshizawa, the three-chef collaboration promises guests an unparalleled, interactive and gastronomic experience that will stimulate all of the senses. The intimate, 10-seat omakase journey will invite guests to relish in the season's freshest flavors with MILA Omakase’s Japanese-Mediterranean cuisine, paired with L’Atelier de Joel Robuchon’s Modern-French touch. Priced at $390 per person, the menu will include dishes such as kusshi oyster, king crab, foie gras ravioli made with chestnut cappuccino and white truffle, and bison en croûte. Completing the culinary experience, desserts will include the apricot-ginger sorbet and dulce fondant. For $200, guests can enhance their experience by adding a special wine pairing to their dinner featuring some of the best international wines. The second iteration of the indulgent experience will offer three seatings at L’Atelier’s renowned and glamourous 34-seat chef’s counter. The 15-course experience curated by the three prolific chefs will close out the collaboration following the New Year, allowing guests a second opportunity to soak in the delicacies one last time. Executive Chef James Friedberg combines his mastery with experimental flavors, applying new ideas to L’Atelier de Joel Robuchon’s ever-changing seasonal dishes, utilizing ingredients sourced from top local and regional purveyors. Throughout his career, Chef Friedberg worked at several iconic restaurants such as Le Cirque, two-Star Michelin GILT restaurant in the New York Palace Hotel, where he became immersed in modern cooking, Aureole, Charlie Palmer’s flagship location in New York City, which maintained One Michelin Star during his four years there, and many more. Helmed by Chef Michaël Michaelidis and Reiji Yoshizawa, MILA Omakase is an authentic, exclusive experience that transports guests to the Far East through embellishments and culinary expertise revolving around Japan's 72 micro-seasons. Nestled on the second level of MILA’s trendy rooftop lounge, the space is adorned with delicate cherry blossom trees, minimalist wooding, Japanese craftsmanship-inspired wallpaper, a dramatic marble countertop, a 500-year-old hinoki wood cutting board, and wall-mounted niches serving as MM members’ chopstick display. To book your reservation visit MILA Miami and click here. WHERE: MILA Omakase, located on the second level of MILA Restaurant 1636 Meridian Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139 https://mila-miami.com/mila-omakase | @milaomakase L’Atelier de Jöel Robuchon 151 NE 41st Street, Miami, FL 33137 https://latelier-miami.com/ | @latelier_robuchon_miami WHEN: Tuesday, October 3, Wednesday, October 4, Thursday, October 5, 2023 Two seatings: 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Thursday, January 18, 2024 Three seatings: 6 p.m., 7:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. PRICE: The experience starts at $390+ per person. Reservations can be made at Opentable.com By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Riviera Dining Group

The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island is pleased to announce the inaugural Amelia Island Cookout, held onsite at the luxury oceanfront property from October 20-22, 2023. The immersive epicurean event will highlight the diversity of Amelia Island’s cuisine and the talented chefs behind it with a variety of lavish, interactive dining experiences from gourmet wine pairing dinners and a Chefs Theater cooking demo to a multi-course Master Chefs dinner with notable national chefs and more. The highlight of the weekend is the oceanfront Amelia Island Cookout on Saturday, October 21. The outdoor event will bring together the island’s top local as well as national culinary talent, representing a range of cuisines, with the likes of Chef Okan Kizilbayir of The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island’s AAA-Diamond Salt Restaurant; Omar Collazo, Executive Chef of Omni Amelia Island, Roberto Pestana from Fernandina Beach’s Spanish and Portuguese tapas restaurant España, Farmer Lee Jones of the Chef’s Garden, Tank Jackson of Holy City Hogs in South Carolina and many more. With options to satisfy all palettes, attendees will enjoy a night of sizzling seafood from the day’s fresh catches, grilled and slow roasted meats from white quail to whole roasted pig, fresh roasted vegetables from local farms and other barbecue delicacies along with free-flowing wine, cocktails and live entertainment, all set to the backdrop of the charming barrier island’s surf, sand and stars. The event will be emceed by Dylan Benoit, host of the Food Network Canada/Cooking Channel television series “Fire Masters”. “We’re proud to be hosting the inaugural Amelia Island Cookout at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, which we see as the start of an ongoing event that celebrates the range of incredible cuisine and local and national talent the island attracts. Apart from chefs from the island’s most popular restaurants, our acclaimed national chef partners will bring new flavors, culinary styles and expertise, further adding to the island’s culinary diversity,” said General Manager Greg Cook. “This event aligns perfectly with our culinary values of embracing local ingredients and creating elevated, innovative and immersive dining experiences that reflect a true sense of place. We look forward to continuing to be a part of this annual event, drawing in visitors from near and far to experience the cuisine and producers of the region and beyond.” During the fall weekend experience, locals and guests are invited to indulge in extraordinary food and libations while enjoying the relaxed sophistication of the island and its pristine beach. The experiences, which can be booked individually, or as part of select packages, are included below. All packages also include VIP access to exclusive events and amenities throughout the weekend. The experiences include: Perfect Pairings: Salt’s Chef Okan Kizilbayir & Vin Fraîche Wine Founder, Sommelier Michael Kennedy The art of pairing food and wines is demonstrated to a small group by Chef Okan and sommelier Michael Kennedy who perfected the art of pairing while working together at Blue by Eric Ripert. Generous wine pours and delicious bites abound as they debunk long-lived wine myths and expand participants’ appreciation of pairing wines. Friday, October 20 | 3 p.m.- 4:40 p.m. | Seaside room | $150 per person, inclusive Latin-Inspired al fresco Dinner and Cocktails Three acclaimed Chefs, including Amelia Island’s Chef Papi Arnaldo Gonzalez of Coquina, Bachelor Gulch’s Manuel Gutierrez of Wyld and Fort Lauderdale’s Paula Da Silva and Adrienne Grenier of Burlock Coast collaborate to lead an exploration of flavors from Brazil, Argentina and Puerto Rico. They’re joined by pastry chef Carissa Da Silva and mixologist Jean-Pierre Belonni who will be serving up cocktails inspired by their flavorful menu. Friday, October 20 | Reception at 6 p.m. | Dinner at 6:30 - 9 p.m. | Coquina restaurant | $150 per person, inclusive Chefs Theater Salt restaurant Chef Okan Kizilbayir refreshes the traditional cooking school format with an intimate gathering at the demonstration table to learn how to prepare two themed entrees. He is accompanied by Giuliana Tomatis of G Sweets Pastry who will demonstrate the preparation of a decadent dessert and mixologist Simon Crompton of Door No. 4. Each dish is paired with wines to be savored while engaging with Okan, Giuliana and Simon. Saturday, October 21 | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Salt restaurant | $400 per person, inclusive Amelia Island Cookout Meet and mingle with extraordinary chefs as they take their best work out of the kitchen and bring it outdoors for a cookout. With an unforgettable backdrop of dunes and ocean, enjoy sizzling seafood, grilled and slow-roasted meats and other creations from national chefs and local favorites including David’s, España, Matthew’s and The Omni, along with abundant wine and cocktails from expert mixologists, desserts and entertainment. The event will be emceed by Dylan Benoit, host of the Food Network Canada/Cooking Channel television series Fire Masters. Saturday, October 21 | 4 p.m. - 8 p.m.| Oceanfront Lawn | $150 per person, inclusive Tomorrow’s Culinary Stars Brunch The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island’s Executive Chef Garrett Gooch and team will treat attendees to a lavish brunch, which they can enjoy while watching an interactive cooking competition between college students, judged by Chef Okan and a panel of visiting Master Chefs. Supporting both charitable causes and rising culinary talent, a portion of proceeds from the brunch will be donated to the Barnabas Food Pantry. Sunday, October 22 | 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Ritz-Carlton Ballroom Foyer | $150 per person, inclusive Master Chefs Dinner Salt restaurant provides the perfect setting for the grand finale event of the weekend, The Master Chefs Dinner. The five-course collaboration dinner prepared by Chef Okan and an expert team of guest Master Chefs reflects each chef’s style, personal specialties and varied ingredients, along with artful wine pairings by sommelier Michael Kennedy. Guest chefs include Michelin Star chef John Tesar of Knife and Spoon at The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Lakes, Ron Hsu of Lazy Betty in Atlanta, Jae-Eun Hung of KJUN NYC and Giuliana Tomatis, pastry chef and owner of G Sweets. Sunday, October 22 | Reception at 6 p.m. | Dinner at 6:30 p.m. | Salt restaurant| $750, inclusive To purchase event tickets and packages for the Amelia Island Cookout, please visit https://www.ameliaislandcookout.com/. For more information about The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, please visit www.ritzcarlton.com/ameliaisland or call your professional travel agent. By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Ritz Carlton

We've got something steamy to share: here’s a tantalizing glimpse into this year’s OUTshine Film Festival Fort Lauderdale gala films. These films tell stories that'll leave you wanting more, so we've paired each one with a great event following the screenings where we can come together and relish in them! The film festival starts on October 19th through 29th, 2023. For ticket and event info click here. By ML Staff. Gif courtesy of Outshine Film Festival

Summer 2023 was the hottest on record by a huge margin. Hundreds of millions of people suffered as heat waves cooked Europe, Japan, Texas and the Southwestern U.S. Phoenix hit 110 degrees Fahrenheit (43 degrees Celsius) for a record 54 days, including a 31-day streak in July. Large parts of Canada were on fire. Lahaina, Hawaii, burned to the ground. Image by Laura Jaeger/Unsplash As an atmospheric scientist, I get asked at least once a week if the wild weather we’ve been having is “caused” by climate change. This question reflects a misunderstanding of the difference between weather and climate. Consider this analogy from the world of sports: Suppose a baseball player is having a great season, and his batting average is twice what it was last year. If he hits a ball out of the park on Tuesday, we don’t ask whether he got that hit because his batting average has risen. His average has gone up because of the hits, not the other way around. Perhaps the Tuesday homer resulted from a fat pitch, or the wind breaking just right, or because he was well rested that day. But if his batting average has doubled since last season, we might reasonably ask if he’s on steroids. Unprecedented heat and downpours and drought and wildfires aren’t “caused by climate change” – they are climate change. Global land and sea surface temperatures The average global land and sea surface temperature was nearly 1 degree Celsius (1.8 F) warmer in 2016 and 2020 than the 20th century average, shown as the baseline here. The rise in frequency and intensity of extreme events is by definition a change in the climate, just as an increase in the frequency of base hits causes a better’s average to rise. And as in the baseball analogy, we should ask tough questions about the underlying cause. While El Niño is a contributor to 2023’s extreme heat, that warm event has only just begun. The steroids fueling extreme weather are the heat-trapping gases from burning coal, oil and gas for energy around the world. Nothing ‘normal’ about it A lot of commentary uses the framing of a “new normal,” as if our climate has undergone a step change to a new state. This is deeply misleading and downplays the danger. The unspoken implication of “new normal” is that the change is past and we can adjust to it as we did to the “old normal.” Unfortunately, warming won’t stop this year or next. The changes will get worse until we stop putting more carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases into the atmosphere than the planet can remove. The excess carbon dioxide humans have put into the atmosphere raises the temperature – permanently, as far as human history is concerned. Carbon dioxide lingers in the atmosphere for a long time, so long that the carbon dioxide from a gallon of gasoline I burn today will still be warming the climate in thousands of years. That warming increases evaporation from the planet’s surface, putting more moisture into the atmosphere to fall as rain and snow. Locally intense rainfall has more water vapor to work with in a warmer world, so big storms drop more rain, causing dangerous floods and mudslides like the ones we saw in Vermont, California, India and other places around the world this year. By the same token, anybody who’s ever watered the lawn or a garden knows that in hot weather, plants and soils need more water. A hotter world also has more droughts and drying that can lead to wildfires. So, what can we do about it? Not every kind of bad weather is associated with burning carbon. There’s scant evidence that hailstorms or tornadoes or blizzards are on the increase, for example. But if summer 2023 shows us anything, it’s that the extremes that are caused by fossil fuels are uncomfortable at best and often dangerous. Without drastic emission cuts, the direct cost of flooding has been projected to rise to more than US$14 trillion per year by the end of the century and sea-level rise to produce billions of refugees. By one estimate, unmitigated climate change could reduce per capita income by nearly a quarter by the end of the century globally and even more in the Global South if future adaptation is similar to what it’s been in the past. The potential social and political consequences of economic collapse on such a scale are incalculable. Fortunately, it’s quite clear how to stop making the problem worse: Re-engineer the world economy so that it no longer runs on carbon combustion. This is a big ask, for sure, but there are affordable alternatives. Clean energy is already cheaper than old-fashioned combustion in most of the world. Solar and wind power are now about half the price of coal- and gas-fired power. New methods for transmitting and storing power and balancing supply and demand to eliminate the need for fossil fuel electricity generation are coming online around the world. In 2022, taxpayers spent about $7 trillion subsidizing oil and gas purchases and paying for damage they caused. All that money can go to better uses. For example, the International Energy Agency has estimated the world would need to spend about $4 trillion a year by 2030 on clean energy to cut global emissions to net zero by midcentury, considered necessary to keep global warming in check. Just as the summer of 2023 was among the hottest in thousands of years, 2024 will likely be hotter still. El Niño is strengthening, and this weather phenomenon has a history of heating up the planet. We will probably look back at recent years as among the coolest of the 21st century. By Scott Denning Professor of Atmospheric Science, Colorado State University. Special thanks to The Conversation.

Megan Mae Miami® just launched two brand new collections at Miami Swim Week® 2023 hosted by Arts Hearts Fashion. Both collections bring their own distinctive vibes, with the Sandstorm collection consisting of warmer, neutral tones in contrast to the Liquid Metal collection’s cooler colors and glossy, shimmery fabric. Megan Mae Stevens — the luxury swimwear line’s designer and owner — did a remarkable job creating two juxtaposing collections that perfectly complement each other. In addition to drawing influence from Miami’s vibrant communities and residents, Megan was inspired by the stark difference in atmosphere and lifestyle between sunny Miami days and starry Miami nights. The Sandstorm collection is the yang to the Liquid Metal collection’s yin. Chic and luxurious, the suits come in four fresh colors: Champagne, Champagne Camo, Cinnamon, and Alchemy. The neutral tones are adaptable to any setting and situation, from the beach to the pool party. In her words, “Here in Miami, it’s not uncommon for someone to incorporate a swimsuit into an outfit and call it a night — anything goes! [laughs] We try to keep our line versatile so people have more styling freedom.” While the Sandstorm collection’s looks are a bit more subtle and low-key than its moodier, shimmery Liquid Metal counterpart, the suits are still boldly glamorous. The cuts are flattering on all body types, and the elegant colors pair beautifully with all skin tones. Simply put, anyone can feel and look fabulous in a Megan Mae Miami® swimsuit. Megan Mae Miami® is no stranger to Miami Swim Week® — this is the brand’s third time participating. However, this year marked an exciting milestone for the trailblazing designer. “I wanted to do something brand new with our latest collections,” Megan said. “With our initial collections, we focused on bright, vibrant, poppy colors. I wanted to bring a different feel this time around.” As Megan and 15 other gorgeous models showcased her latest work on the runway, there was no doubt that the audience was witnessing something special. The room was electric. The show kicked off with the cooler Liquid Metal suits and then transitioned into the warmer Sandstorm collection, combining two contrasting collections into one comprehensive presentation. Megan’s designs exude positive energy, much like the inspirational woman behind them. Megan is known for being a motivational figure who works hard to empower women in many aspects of life, including beauty, fitness, health, and wellness. Knowing Megan’s history, it is no surprise that her suits’ thoughtful designs have motivational names, such as Courageous, Desire, Inspire, Elegance, Passionate, and Tranquil. Each piece is meant to serve as a reminder of the boundless ways that women can express themselves and strive for personal growth. Megan Mae Miami® is a brand you can feel great about supporting. All of their swimsuits are sustainable. They’re made from an Italian textile fiber called ECONYL®, which is made from recycled plastics and fishing nets from oceans worldwide. “When you purchase a bikini from us, you know that you’re making a difference in the environment,” says Megan. “Every bikini makes a difference, and you might as well look good doing it!” No matter where you wear them, Megan Mae Miami® swimsuits will bring a taste of Miami to the occasion. Besides looking absolutely stunning, Megan’s luxurious suits are super comfortable and high-quality. What more could you want? To learn more about Megan and shop her swimwear line, go to meganmaemiami.com, and to link up with Megan Mae Miami® on Instagram, check out @meganmaemiami and @meganmaestevens. By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Matt Pluznick and Megan Mae Miami®

Miami is bringing back its wonderful winter event, The NightGarden, at the Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden for the fifth time! Here's what you need to know: What: The NightGarden is returning, and they're announcing the early ticket sale. When: Early ticket sales start on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at 12 PM. The show runs from November 10, 2023, to January 2024, with shows on Thursdays to Sundays from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Where: The event takes place at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, located at 10901 Old Cutler Rd, Coral Gables, FL 33156. Tickets: You can purchase your tickets at TheNightGarden.com. This year, The NightGarden is celebrating its fifth anniversary by promising all-new, immersive, and interactive experiences for everyone to enjoy. It's going to be a magical winter season in Miami! By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Kilburn Live for NightGarden

Prepare yourselves, Miami, for an unforgettable and spine-tingling experience as Canada's sensually provocative horror sensation, Malefycia, makes its American debut in Miami from October 18th through the 22nd. From the creative minds of Canada’s Chillionnaires, and internationally renowned animators, actors, special effect crafters, performers, artists, and producers comes what insiders call 'American Horror Story meets Cirque du Soleil,’ for an immersive horror experience unlike anything the American market has witnessed before. Originally rooted in Montreal, Malefycia has astounded audiences with its immersive creations for seven years. Now, their crowning achievement, Malefycia GAME, crosses borders to ‘wow’ Miami. This expansion marks a pivotal moment as the United States welcomes Canada's most creatively, alluring immersive horror experience with open arms. "For seven years, Malefycia has been the gold standard for immersive experiences in Montreal. Now, we're bringing our unique blend of anxiety, eroticism, and storytelling to Miami, showcasing our expertise on a global stage," describes Mathieu Cass, Malefycia President and production director. Malefycia GAME is set to push the boundaries of an immersive theatrical experience, inviting brave souls to enter a reality where sensuality, gore, mysticism, terror, and sexuality merge for a 4-part walk-through immersive experience. By revisiting classic games, participants will feel nostalgic encountering America’s most-loved games from a different perspective perfectly timed for ‘spooky season’ in Miami. Art Director and Scenic Designer, Dominique Arganese shares "Our narrative dives deeper than traditional haunts, confronting visitors with the unsettling whispers of their own psyche, intertwined with a touch of sensuality." The Journal de Montréal calls Malefycia “grotesque, chocking, and horrifying.” A Night at Malefycia: From Beats to Bewilderment and Bites - It all commences in Malefycia's thematic bar, pulsating with the DJ's beats. Guests sip on tantalizing cocktails and savor mouthwatering bites, while anticipation fills the air. Guided into the first of four rooms, each an immersive world of its own, participants step into an eerie and gripping narrative. The lines blur between reality and fiction as actors, flawlessly convincing in their roles, engage with visitors ensuring every step remains unpredictable. Emerging from the final room, the real world comes back into focus. The bar, once a place of eager anticipation, offers solace. Conversations flow, stories of spook and exhilaration are shared, and the DJ's tunes transform into a celebratory anthem. The Chapters Unveiled: Operation, The Zoltar, Ouija Board and Hangman Chapter 1: Operation - A surgical workshop where visitors play a macabre game of operation, removing organs and bones without touching the edges. Chapter 2: The Zoltar - Guests become part of erotic rituals and dances to summon the enigmatic god Zoltar in the crypt of vampire queens and their masters. Chapter 3: Ouija Board - A lady in black shares prophecies and future insights with a chosen visitor, alternating between screams, whispers, and laughter. Chapter 4: Hangman - A room filled with scattered letters where visitors must solve a puzzle to save a man from a grisly fate. Malefycia GAME will only run from October 18th through the 22nd. Securing tickets promptly is highly recommended. The exclusive nature of this event ensures an intimate and unique experience for all attendees. TICKET LINK: https://miami.malefycia.ca/ Learn more about Malefycia: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Malefycia Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MALEFYCIA/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/malefycia Website: https://malefycia.com/ By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Malefycia

BYB Extreme Bare Knuckle Fighting Series has announced its exclusive partnership with Eventbrite, a global ticketing and event technology platform. Fans can now enjoy a more streamlined online ticketing service to view current and upcoming BYB Extreme events and purchase tickets. The partnership marks another significant milestone in the company’s strategic growth and dominance in the combat spectator sport. In June 2023, the company announced a broadcast partnership with beIN SPORTS to broadcast its fighting events in the U.S. and Canada. A modern-day originator of bare knuckle fighting, BYB Extreme has continued to captivate new audiences through an expanded roster of global events that feature the most exciting and purest form of combat sports on the market today. Most recently, BYB Extreme held fighting events in Biloxi, Mississippi on September 16; Miami, Florida on August 10; and London, England on June 25. Earlier 2023 dates, including an event in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, which showcased the company’s unique style of bare knuckle fighting through highly anticipated match ups featuring an array of international fighters. From its onset, BYB Extreme has created its own stars, rather than relying on stars from other disciplines without long-term interest in bare knuckle fighting. The company is also a leader in promoting women and multiculturalism in the sport. Ticketing via Eventbrite will be in effect for the 2023 remaining dates, including October 21 in Rock Hill, South Carolina, and a special to-be-announced location in December. “This partnership with Eventbrite continues our trajectory of worldwide appeal that we have worked to develop over the last year in particular, with a focused effort towards a sharp increase in our fan base. Having a trusted ticketing partner in place allows us to bring bare knuckle fighting to a new generation of fans globally. As the new frontier in combat spectator sports, BYB Extreme continues to bring action packed fights with experienced bare knuckle fighters and top matchmaking at a premium,” said Gregory Bloom, CEO of BYB Extreme. BYB Extreme Fighting Series is a bare knuckle fighting organization founded in South Florida in 2015 by former MMA fighter and current brand ambassador Dhafir ("Dada 5000") Harris, and former NASCAR team owner Mike Vazquez, whose HRT Motorsports was NASCAR's first Hispanic team. CEO Gregory Bloom has over 20 years of experience in combat sports as an attorney, promoter and manager. The smallest fighting surface in combat sports, BYB Extreme’s patented three-sided “Trigon” ring features 60-degree angles that guarantee 180 degrees of adrenaline-filled matches, structured to entertain viewers. Fights are decided by the fighters and not the judges, with a 90% knock-out/finish rate. Dada 5000, a former mixed martial artist, is a member of the Bare Knuckle Boxing Hall of Fame. He starred in the Netflix Billy Corben documentary “Dawg Fight.” BYB and Dada 5000 are also prominently featured in the upcoming “Dawg Fight 2,” slated for release in early 2024. Harris rose to fame from his staging of backyard bare knuckle fights, which went viral online and subsequently became the subject of the “Dawg Fight.” Fans can stay tuned for more information and find details on upcoming BYB Extreme events by following along on social media at @bybextreme and by visiting bybextreme.com. By ML Staff. Image Courtesy: BYB Extreme