Paradox Miami is a one of a kind, interactive experience that challenges the senses, inspires new perspectives, and allows visitors to create unbelievable photos and unforgettable memories along the way. It is an engaging, fun and educational experience for visitors of all ages. Paradox Miami first opened Thanksgiving weekend in 2022. Located in the heart of Wynwood at 2301 North Miami Avenue, this venue marked the first foray of the Paradox Museum franchise into the North American market. The venue’s success led to the opening of additional locations in New Jersey and Las Vegas in 2023, with more to come in 2024. With over 70 interactive paradox-based exhibits, Paradox Miami is designed to immerse guests in experiences that focus on the tricks of perception and how the human brain works. It offers guests a thought-provoking and entertaining experience. Two attractions of note include the Reverse Room, where participants appear to defy gravity, and the camouflage wall, where participants seamlessly blend into the background. These exhibits, and many others, create extraordinary photos that will leave people asking, “how did they do that?” The venue also serves as a unique and memorable space for private and corporate events, as well as as a fun destination for group outings, creating an opportunity for friends and family to enjoy this thrilling adventure together. Tickets start at $26 for adults and $20 for children. The 60-to-90-minute experience is available for purchase both online and on-site. Special discounted rates also available for Florida residents and military/first responders. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit www.paradoxmuseummiami.com and use code ‘’Living24’’ for 10% off of all Standard Adult and Child tickets. For the most up-to-date news, please follow the museum on Instagram @miami.paradoxmuseum and on Facebook @paradoxmuseummia. Paradox Museum Miami 2301 N. Miami Ave., Miami FL 33127 305-614-3808 Paradox Museum Miami in Wynwood, Florida, US By ML staff. Images courtesy of Paradox Miami.

Copa Airlines announces the launch of its new service from its Hub of the Americas® in Panama City, Panama to the Raleigh-Durham region of North Carolina, starting on June 21, 2024. With this new route, Copa Airlines expands its network to 85 destinations in 32 countries North, Central, and South America and the Caribbean. "We remain steadfast in our purpose to shorten distances and facilitate connections, allowing Panama to expand its role as the bridge that unites millions of people throughout the Americas while contributing to the economic development of the communities where we operate. The introduction of the new Raleigh-Durham route not only promotes cultural exchanges within the Americas but also encourages and deepens tourism and business ties between Latin America and the Research Triangle area. This new route also provides the opportunity for more American tourists to enjoy the wonders of Panama," expressed Dennis Cary, Sr. Vice President, and Chief Commercial Officer at Copa Airlines. Copa strengthens its offering in the U.S. with the addition of the Raleigh-Durham International Airport, the gateway to the "Research Triangle" of North Carolina, a region known for its proximity to prestigious universities and their position as a hub for innovation and technology. Additionally, the Triangle Region boasts a rich culinary scene, access to exceptional beaches on the Atlantic Ocean, and cultural spaces including many museums and botanical gardens. “We are proud to welcome Copa Airlines to RDU as we help connect the diverse Triangle region with popular destinations around the world,” said Michael Landguth, president and CEO of the Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority. “This new gateway will provide Triangle travelers easy access to Central and South America and the Caribbean through Copa’s vast international network.” This new route joins the 15 destinations served by the airline in the United States and will start operations on June 21, with four weekly flights on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, departing at 8:56 a.m. from Panama (local time) and arriving at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) at 2:28 p.m. (local time). The return flight will depart on the same days from Raleigh-Durham at 4:20 p.m., reaching Panama City at 7:46 p.m. (local time). In addition to the Raleigh-Durham region, Copa Airlines will launch a new route in South America starting June 25, connecting the Hub of the Americas® in Panama to the city of Florianopolis, Brazil, the seventh destination for the airline in this country. Copa Airlines will also add another new route in Mexico starting on June 26, the fifth destination for the airline in the country operating from the newly inaugurated Tulum International Airport. This service will connect the Americas to the enchanting city of Tulum located between Riviera Maya and the Bacalar region of the Mexican state of Quintana Roo. North Carolina residents can now benefit from Copa’s world-class, award-winning service. Maintaining its leadership in the Latin American region, Copa Airlines was recognized by Cirium as the “Most Punctual Airline in Latin America in 2023” and has been recognized nine times during the past ten years. Achieving an impressive on-time arrival rate of 89.46%, Copa Airlines was among the top three most punctual airlines globally in 2023. Travelers interested in this new service or any Copa Airlines destination, can make their reservations at www.copa.com, sales offices, and the call center. By ML Staff. Images Courtesy of Copa Airlines

At Michael Kors's Spring/Summer 2024 collection event, standout looks included Blake Lively in a giraffe-print calf hair balmacaan and matching mini skirt, Brie Larson in a sleek black matte-jersey bodysuit with Haylee flared trousers, and Katie Holmes in a black double crepe sablé boyfriend blazer ensemble. These celebrities showcased pieces from the latest Michael Kors Collection, embodying sophistication and modern style. With bold prints, elegant silhouettes, and impeccable tailoring, the event highlighted Michael Kors's continued influence in contemporary fashion, inspiring trendsetters worldwide. By ML Staff. Image courtesy of  Michael Kors.

Lisa Ireland, president and CEO of Miami-based Longevity Science Foundation, was pleased to deliver the keynote address and lead the “Putting Together the Puzzle Pieces of Longevity” panel at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. on Feb. 7, 2024. The event, sponsored by the Longevity Science Foundation and the Library’s American Folklife Center, working in conjunction with the Health Services Division, brought specialists from fields engaging with longevity science to speak on how cognitive wellness interacts with quality of life. Panelists discussed issues including the ethics of longevity science, neural health, and how art engagement can have an impact on the brain. The panel aimed to shift focus from "mental health" to "cognitive wellness," and to foreground quality of life for elders. During the event, Ireland shared the Longevity Science Foundation’s efforts to enhance aging adults’ life quality by supporting new approaches to maximize cognitive and psychological well-being. Ireland led a panel of national specialists on longevity, including Jon Kay, director of Traditional Arts Indiana at Indiana University and author of "Folk Art and Aging: Life-Story Objects and Their Makers"; Kelly O’Brien, vice president of Prevention for UsAgainstAlzheimer’s; and Susan Magsamen, executive director of the International Arts and Mind Lab at the Pedersen Brain Science Institute at Johns Hopkins University. The event is now available for viewing in the Library's Event Videos collection. Ireland travels around the globe making connections to help move longevity science forward to ensure research is funded and able to be utilized by people living normal lives. She has devoted her career to nonprofit organizations including the Rochester Museum and Science Center (RMSC) in New York. Prior to her time at the RMSC, she served as the director of Donor Relations and Stewardship at Rochester Institute of Technology. “We at the Longevity Science Foundation are pleased to have co-sponsored this important ‘Putting Together the Puzzle Pieces of Longevity’ event at the Library of Congress,” said Ireland. “Our goal is to ensure that longevity is accessible to everyone. We are pleased to continue to bring awareness to how cognitive wellness interacts with quality of life.” To learn more, visit www.longevity.foundation By ML Staff. Photos Courtesy of Longevity Science Foundation

In honor of National Caregivers Day, celebrated annually on Feb. 16, Jewish Family Home Care expressed its deepest gratitude for its caregivers with a special visit to one of the unsung heroes who dedicates her life to caring for others, Jonika Clerveus. Staff from Jewish Family Home Care surprised Jonika while she was working at client Melanie Greenberg’s home in Broward County with flowers and a gift card to show their appreciation for her unwavering care for its clients. Jewish Family Home Care – a not-for-profit agency – is one of the largest providers of home health care providing assistance to Holocaust survivors and anyone in Broward County needing in-home care. Jonika is one of over 450 caregivers Jewish Family Home Care has on staff that plays an invaluable role in the lives of the clients and their families. They provide compassionate support, helping the seniors to age gracefully and live with dignity in the comfort of their own homes. Their dedication and selflessness to go above and beyond does not go unnoticed. Jewish Family Home Care provides multi-reach, non-medical home quality home care for Broward County, Florida seniors from all reaches of life and any faith. JFHC is one of the largest providers of home health care, providing assistance to Holocaust survivors and anyone in Broward County needing in-home care. Providing service to more than 400 clients, JFHC offers services such as home health aides, companions, housekeepers and certified nursing assistants. It delivers tailor-made home health care plans, with special consideration to patients’ physical and emotional needs, as well as their family’s budget. By ML Staff. Image courtesy of Jewish Family Home Care

On Feb. 6, MADD Southeast Florida celebrated a VIP kick-off party at BBX Capital in Fort Lauderdale for its 13th Annual UKG 2024 Walk Like MADD & MADD Dash Fort Lauderdale 5K presented by the Sheriff’s Foundation of Broward County. So far, Walk Like MADD & MADD Dash Fort Lauderdale has raised over $100,000 this year to stay in the South Florida community to save lives and support victims of drunk driving. Guests enjoyed light bites from Red Chair Catering, mocktails by LaCroix, and a unique opportunity to win exclusive prizes such as beautiful jewelry from Daoud’s Fine Jewelry, priceless autographed footballs from the Jason Taylor Foundation, tickets to a Florida Panthers game, and more. Guests also enjoyed a performance by poet Shaviah Hamilton from the Jason Taylor Foundation’s bluapple Poetry Network. Special guests included Walk Like MADD Fort Lauderdale Founder and Honorary Chairperson Heather Geronemus; Honorary Chairperson Colonel Nichole Anderson, Undersheriff of Broward Sheriff’s Office; and other local dignitaries. “We are so grateful for the ongoing support from our sponsors, volunteers and attendees to educate the community on the tragedies that drunk driving causes,” said Geronemus, who is also the immediate past chairwoman of the MADD National Board of Directors. “Our Kick-off Party was a huge success with not only our longtime supporters in attendance, but we also welcomed many new supporters. We know that the run/walk on April 28 will put us one step closer to seeing a future with no more victims of this 100 percent preventable crime.” The host committee for the Kick-Off Party included Patrick Daoud of Daoud’s Fine Jewelry, Alexa Diaz of Neighbors 4 Neighbors, Maggie Gunther of Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance, Gene Harvey of Weston Rotary, Lois Marino of BBX Capital, Jessica Rodriguez of Cloud Nine Nonprofit Advisors, Durée Ross of Durée & Company, Avesta Shaygannik of Northwestern Mutual, Samantha Strouse of BBX Capital and George Taylor of Brinkley Morgan. The 13th Annual UKG 2024 Walk Like MADD & MADD Dash Fort Lauderdale 5K presented by the Sheriff’s Foundation of Broward County will take place on Sunday, April 28, 2024, at SE 1st Avenue and Las Olas Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale. More than 1,000 walkers and runners are expected to attend the event. Since it was established in 2011, this event has raised more than $3.8 million that stays in the South Florida community to save lives and support victims of drunk driving, making it the most successful grassroots fundraiser in the history of Mothers Against Drunk Driving. This event is MADD Southeast Florida’s annual signature fundraising event in support of its mission to end drunk driving. It takes place in over 90 cities in the U.S., including Fort Lauderdale. Event sponsors include Signature Sponsor UKG; Presenting Sponsor Sheriff’s Foundation of Broward County; Corporate Champion Sponsors Broward County Sheriff’s Office, Durée & Company, Florida Highway Patrol, Fort Lauderdale Police Department, JM Family, and Memorial Healthcare System; Spotlight Sponsors LaCroix, Publix, and Westway Towing; and MADD Milestone Sponsors David Geronemus & Mitzi Lyman & Crowe. To register for the 13th Annual UKG 2024 Walk Like MADD & MADD Dash Fort Lauderdale 5K presented by the Sheriff’s Foundation of Broward County, visit www.walklikemadd.org/fortlauderdale. By ML Staff. Photo Credit: Downtown Photo

The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County (@arshtcenter) is pleased to present Miami-founded, genre-bending band, THE MAVERICKS (@the_mavericks) on March 15, 2024 at 8 p.m. as part of the Live at Knight series in the Center’s Knight Concert Hall. Tickets for THE MAVERICKS range from $45-$90* and may be purchased now online at arshtcenter.org, or at the Adrienne Arsht Center box office by calling (305) 949-6722. THE MAVERICKS, the eclectic rock and country group known for crisscrossing musical boundaries with abandon, have gone through three distinct phases since their founding in Miami in 1989. An initial period of heady success marked by big hits and critical acclaim in the ’90s. A long hiatus starting in 2003, when the musicians each went their own way. And finally, a triumphant reunion in 2012 that held long enough for the band to recently celebrate its 30th anniversary. THE MAVERICKS ushered in the fourth phase of its evolution with the No. 1 Billboard debut of their first-ever, all-Spanish album, En Español, released in 2020 on the band’s own Mono Mundo label. Although all 12 tracks are in Spanish, the collection represents a diversity of musical styles and cultural traditions, from tender boleros to brassy mariachi and reimagined Afro-Cuban classics. Seven of the tunes are gems drawn from the vast Latin American songbook, while five are originals written or co-written by the band’s frontman, Raul Malo. THE MAVERICKS' infectious live show, which fuses rock, latin, Tex-Mex, norteño and salsa varieties, has earned the group worldwide recognition as “America’s greatest live dance band.” Fronted by Cuban-American vocalist Raul Malo, whose timeless and inimitable voice NPR Music calls "one of the best in the U.S.," THE MAVERICKS have remained a highly-coveted touring ensemble for over three decades. Joined by special guest Hector Tellez Jr., whose classic-rock swagger and exotic flair have garnered him a passionate audience in his homeland of Cuba, THE MAVERICKS will be performing hits like “Dance the Night Away,” “All You Ever Do is Bring Me Down,” and “What a Crying Shame.” or more information, visit https://www.themavericksband.com/. *All programs, artists, ticket prices, availability, dates and times are subject to change without notice. Visit arshtcenter.org for up-to-date information. By ML Staff. Images Courtesy of Miami-Founded

Stan Wawrinka is in Brazil for the first time to compete in the Rio Open presented by Claro and reinforced his passion for tennis. Owner of three Grand Slam titles, a gold medal at the Olympic Games and a successful career, the Swiss spoke about the privilege of, at 38 years old, being able to come to the Marvelous City to do what he loves most: play tennis. Wawrinka had already visited South America, but never a Brazilian city. He spoke at a press conference about where his motivation comes from to continue playing at a high level after so many years on the circuit and with so many achievements in his career. "What keeps me playing is the fact that tennis is my passion. I started when I was young, I fell in love with it and when you have the chance to combine your passion and your work, you want to continue. Tennis has brought me a lot of emotions, being a tennis player is what I want, so I try to enjoy it as much as I can," said Wawrinka. "No matter how many titles or how much money I have, I don't play for that, I play because I like it and because I love what I do. Maybe I'm old in the world of tennis, but I'm still young in life. So how much If I can, I will continue to pursue my passion for tennis. It's my first time here, I really wanted to come to Brazil and I'm very pleased to have come this year", he added. Norrie is Enchanted by Carnival in Rio De Janeiro Current Rio Open champion, Cameron Norrie had a unique opportunity on Saturday night, when he went to Marquês de Sapucaí to follow the Carnival Champions Parade. Norrie was joined by stunt double Joe Salisbury and their respective teams. "It was really good! I had never been before, so I didn't know what to expect. It was really fun and really good to watch. I didn't realize how much I would enjoy it, how happy and how everyone was smiling and dancing the whole time, but I can "I imagine everyone will be pretty dead next week, but it was nice. And it was really nice that the tournament put us in a really nice box and really looked after us all, made us feel really good," said the Brit. By ML Staff. Image courtesy of  Rio Open/Jumphoto.

Miami Living Magazine is thrilled to announce that Carlos Alcaraz will cover Miami Living Magazine’s upcoming issue in celebration of the Miami Open presented by Itaú, taking place from March 17 to 31. Plus, dive into exclusive conversations with Australian Open 2024 winners Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka, Miami Open reigning 2023 champion Daniil Medvedev, America’s No. 1 players Coco Gauff and Taylor Fritz, and three-time Miami Open champion Victoria Azarenka. Plus a special exclusive conversation with Miami Open director James Blake on what to expect this year. Keep an eye out for our new issue later this week! #carlosalcaraz #miamiopen #miamilivingmagazine #miamitennis #atp #twa #janniksinner #arynasabalenka #daniilmedvedev #cocogauff #taylorfritz #victoriaazarenka #miamitennis #miaimopentennis #miamiopen2024 #hardrockstadium #jamesblake By ML Staff. Video by Miami Living Magazine.

Miami is all about the water and living life outdoors. Walking paths and parks line large stretches of downtown waterfront with a stunning bay view. This downtown core is where the Army Corps of Engineers plans to build a US$6 billion sea wall, 20 feet high in places, through downtown neighborhoods and right between the Brickell district’s high-rises and the bay. There’s no question that the city is at increasing risk of flooding as sea level rises and storms intensify with climate change. A hurricane as powerful as 1992’s Andrew or 2017’s Irma making a direct hit on Miami would devastate the city. But the sea wall the Army Corps is proposing – protecting only 6 miles of downtown and the financial district from a storm surge – can’t save Miami and Dade County. Most of the city will be outside the wall, unprotected; the wall will still trap water inside; and, and the Corps hasn’t closely studied what the construction of a high sea wall would do to water quality. At the same time, it would block the water views that the city’s economy thrives on. Much of Miami is built right up to the water’s edge. On average, it’s 6 feet above sea level.Ryan Parker/Unsplash, CC BY-ND To protect more of the region without losing Miami’s vibrant character, there are ways to pair the strength of less obtrusive hardened infrastructure with nature-based “green” solutions. With our colleagues at the University of Miami’s Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science and the College of Engineering, we have been designing and testing innovative hybrid solutions. Natural storm management Living with water today doesn’t look the same as it did 50 years ago, or even 20 years ago. Parts of Miami now regularly see “sunny day” flooding during high tides. Salt water infiltrates basements and high-rise parking garages, and tidal flooding is forecast to occur more frequently as sea level rises. When storms come through, the storm surge adds to that already high water. Hurricanes are less common than tidal flooding, but their destructive potential is greater, and that is what the Army Corps is focused on with its sea wall plan. If Miami Beach were an undeveloped barrier island, and if thick mangrove forests were still common along the South Florida shoreline, the Miami area would have more natural protection against storm surge and wave action. But most of those living buffers are long gone. There are still ways nature can help preserve the beauty of Miami’s marine playground, though. For example, healthy coral reefs break waves, dissipating their energy before the waves reach shore. Dense mangrove forests also dissipate wave energy with their complex root systems that rise above the water line, dramatically reducing the waves’ impact. In areas where coastal flooding is an increasing problem, low-lying communities can be relocated to higher ground and the vacant land turned into wetlands, canals or parks that are designed to manage storm surge flooding. Coral reefs like these in Biscayne National Park provide habitat and storm protection.National Park Service Each area of coastline is unique and requires different protective measures based on the dynamics of how the water flows in and out. Given Miami’s limited space, living shorelines alone won’t be enough against a major hurricane, but there are powerful ways to pair them with solid “gray” infrastructure that are more successful than either alone. Hybrid solutions mix green and gray Nobody wants to look at a cement breakwater offshore. But if you’re looking at a breakwater covered with corals and hospitable to marine life, and you can go out and swim on it, that’s different. Corals help the structure dissipate wave energy better, and at the same time they improve water quality, habitat, recreation, tourism and quality of life. For a lot of people, those are some of Miami’s main selling points. By pairing corals and mangroves with a more sustainable and eco-friendly hard infrastructure, hybrid solutions can be far less obtrusive than a tall sea wall. For example, a cement-based breakwater structure submerged offshore with coral transplants could provide habitat for entire ecosystems while providing protection. We’re working with the city of Miami Beach through the University of Miami Laboratory for Integrative Knowledge to implement three hybrid coral reefs just offshore that we will monitor for their engineering and ecological performance. Closer to shore, we’re experimenting with a novel modular marine and estuarine system we call “SEAHIVE.” Below the water line, water flows through hollow hexagonal channels of concrete, losing energy. The top can be filled with soil to grow coastal vegetation such as mangroves, providing even more protection as well as an ecosystem that benefits the bay. The SEAHIVE design combines hollow channels of concrete with mangroves above and corals below for natural protection.Gallo Herbert Architects We’re currently working on testing SEAHIVE as a green engineering alternative for riprap in North Bay Village, an inhabited island in the bay, and as infrastructure in a newly developed marine park in Pompano Beach called Wahoo Bay, developed in collaboration with local governments and Shipwreck Park, a not-for-profit organization. What about the rest of Miami? The Army Corps of Engineers’ draft plan – a final version is expected in the fall – would give nature-based solutions little role beyond a fairly small mangrove and sea grass restoration project to the south. The Corps determined that natural solutions alone would require too much space and wouldn’t be as effective as hard infrastructure in a worst-case scenario. Instead, the Army Corps’ plan focuses on the 6-mile sea wall, flood gates and elevating or strengthening buildings. It basically protects the downtown infrastructure but leaves everyone else on their own. Sea walls and flood gates can also affect water flow and harm water quality. The Corps’ own documents warn that the sea walls and gates will affect wildlife and ecosystems, including permanent loss of protective corals, mangroves and sea grass beds. Mangrove roots rising above the water help break up the energy of waves at the shoreline.Florida Guidebook/Unsplash, CC BY-ND We would like to see a plan for all of Miami-Dade County that considers the value that green and hybrid solutions bring for marine life, tourism, fishing and general quality of life, in addition to their protective services for the shoreline. Both types – green and gray – would take time to build out, particularly if the sea wall plan were challenged in court. And both run a risk of failure. Corals can die in a heat wave, and a storm can damage mangroves; but storms can also undermine engineered solutions, like the New Orleans levee system during Hurricane Katrina. To help build resilience, our colleagues at the University of Miami have been breeding corals to be more resistant to climate change, investigating novel cementitious materials and noncorrosive reinforcements and developing new designs for coastal structures. Miami in the future Miami will be different in the coming decades, and the changes are already starting. High ground is at a premium, and that’s showing up in real estate decisions that are pushing lower-income residents out and into less safe areas. Anybody looking back at Miami will probably think the region should have done a better job of managing growth and maybe even managing some form of retreat from threatened areas. We don’t want to see Miami become Venice or a city walled off from the water. We think Miami can thrive by making use of the local ecosystem with novel green engineering solutions and an architecture that adapts. By Landolf Rhode-Barbarigos, Assistant Professor of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering, and Brian Haus, Professor of Ocean Sciences, from the University of Miami. Special thanks to The Conversation

Cate Blanchett graced the event in a specially crafted Giorgio Armani Privé ensemble. The bespoke creation, a one-shoulder black silk velvet jumpsuit, adorned with a striking gold bodice and exaggerated sleeve, drew inspiration from a fall 2018 runway gown. Notably, Cate had previously showcased the original gown at the Venice Film Festival's Suspiria premiere in 2018. Adding to her accolades, Blanchett has received two award nominations for her outstanding contributions to the film "The New Boy": one for Best Lead Actress and another for Best Film Producer. By ML Staff. Image courtesy of Giorgio Armani

For the sixth year in a row, South Florida's premier tennis court contractor will construct the courts played on by the world’s biggest tennis stars. Fast-Dry Courts, Inc., South Florida's premier tennis court builder, is pleased to announce it has been selected again as the exclusive contractor for the tennis courts at the 2024 Miami Open taking place March 17 through 31 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. Fast-Dry Courts, an ASBA Certified Tennis Court Builder, has been working with a 15-person crew to resurface 17 practice courts, 7 tournament courts, 2 grandstand courts at the 978,000-square-foot tennis facility. The company is also reconstructing the stadium court which is built inside of the 13,800-seat Hard Rock Stadium, overtop the Miami Dolphin’s football field. All of the construction and resurfacing is completed in 45 days. Maintaining the tennis facility and its court fencing is a year-round project since Hard Rock Stadium is the home to many other events such as Formula 1, Miami Dolphin’s Football games and the Rolling Loud concert series. Fast-Dry Courts has worked alongside Big D Paving and APT Laykold to complete the project. Project materials include more than 150 truckloads of rock, over 13,000 gallons of paint and many loads of asphalt. These materials play a big part in the construction of the custom built stadium court within Hard Rock Stadium. The stadium court is constructed of 10 separate layers with materials including limestone rock, asphalt, fiberglass membrane, vapor barriers, acrylic resurfacer and multiple coats of acrylic paint. “We are excited to be working with the Miami Open for the sixth year in a row for one of the biggest tennis events in the world,” said Trimmer Dettor, President of Fast-Dry Courts, Inc. “This exclusive opportunity to work with such a high-profile event is a significant honor for us as a company. Our mission and number one value is to deliver professional quality products that provide an elevated playing experience for these professional tennis players. We are excited to see our courts in action at this year’s tournament.” The renovated tennis venue offers 31,000 square feet of entertainment to the Hard Rock Stadium grounds including pop-up restaurants and nightlife, a 3,600-square-foot video display board (the largest video screen of any tennis event), and seats for spectators to watch the matches within beautifully landscaped courtyards, fountains and palm trees. This facility offers two full weeks of professional tennis with the iconic Miami vibe. For the past 43 years, Fast-Dry Courts has been South Florida’s premier Tennis and Pickleball court builder, with its portfolio including pro tournament contracts, luxury clubs and resorts, as well as private home builds for celebrities and high-profile, professional sports players. Notable projects include Bahamar and Albany Club in Nassau, Bahamas; Midtown Athletic Club in Weston, Florida; Boca West Country Club in Boca Raton; Flamingo Park in Miami Beach and numerous islands, clubs and residences such as President Donald Trump’s private Mar-a-Lago. Fast-Dry Courts, Inc. was founded in 1981 and specializes in the construction, resurfacing and maintenance of professional sport courts. They provide customers with a complete set of court construction services, from initial design and consultation to new construction, resurfacing, repairs, lighting, and fencing. They offer these services for all court types including Har-Tru clay courts, asphalt cushion and concrete hard courts, pickleball courts, padel courts, synthetic surfaced courts, artificial turf, basketball courts, bocce courts and shuffleboard courts. For more information about Fast-Dry Courts, Inc., contact Trimmer Dettor at 800-432-2994 or trimmer@fast-dry.com. Visit their website for more information at www.Fast-Dry.com. For Miami Open ticket information go to www.miamiopen.com. By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Fast-Dry Courts and Miami Open/IMG