Miami Living's picks for sports events from July 15–July 22, featuring World Cup action, the return of the MLS and Wrestling across Miami. Here are the top games and sporting events to catch this week. Photo by Yoel J Gonzalez/Unsplash Miami FC Miami FC vs. Indy Eleven — July 15 Purchase Tickets Miami FC hosts Indy Eleven at Pitbull Stadium for a USL Championship matchup. The midweek fixture gives local soccer fans another opportunity to support Miami at home as the club looks to secure an important result against an Eastern Conference opponent. FIFA World Cup FIFA World Cup Bronze Final — July 18 Purchase Tickets The FIFA World Cup bronze final brings the two defeated semifinalists to Miami Stadium. With third place and one final tournament victory at stake, the match gives Miami fans a chance to see two of the competition’s strongest teams before the World Cup concludes. Combat Sports IBA Bare Knuckle — July 18 Purchase Tickets IBA Bare Knuckle makes its United States debut at the James L. Knight Center, with former UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones serving as an ambassador for the promotion. Elvin Brito faces Viacheslav Borshchev in the main event of a card designed to introduce the international bare-knuckle series to Miami fight fans. Professional Wrestling CCW Rumble in the Jungle 29 — July 18 Purchase Tickets Coastal Championship Wrestling returns to Tripping Animals Brewing Co. in Doral for Rumble in the Jungle 29. The event transforms the brewery taproom into an intimate wrestling arena, bringing fans close to the entrances, characters and in-ring action. Inter Miami CF Inter Miami CF vs. Chicago Fire FC — July 22 Purchase Tickets Inter Miami resumes its MLS campaign against Chicago Fire FC at Nu Stadium. The club’s first league match following the World Cup break puts the focus back on the domestic season as Miami begins the second half of its schedule in front of the home crowd. By ML Staff. Photos courtesy of each featured team on this story

Miami Living’s picks for performing arts from July 14–July 21, featuring live performances including dance, comedy, cultural conversations and more across the Miami metro area. Jillina’s BDExperience performs on July 18 Max Amini — July 16–17 Fort Lauderdale Tickets | Miami Tickets Comedian Max Amini brings his energetic stage presence and observational humor to South Florida for two consecutive performances. His material explores everyday absurdities and cultural experiences through animated storytelling, improvisation and audience interaction. Dennis Watkins’ The Magic Parlour — July 17 Purchase Tickets Third-generation magician Dennis Watkins presents an intimate evening of sleight of hand, mind reading and personal storytelling. Staged at close range, the production places much of the magic directly in the audience’s hands rather than limiting the action to the stage. Sillies on South Beach Comedy — July 17 Purchase Tickets Sillies on South Beach brings a rotating lineup of local and visiting comedians to an intimate Miami Beach setting. Hosted by comedian Raul Hernandez, the weekly showcase pairs stand-up performances with a relaxed brewery atmosphere in the heart of South Beach. Jillina’s BDExperience: Alice in Wonderland — July 18 Purchase Tickets Jillina’s BDExperience reimagines Alice in Wonderland as a theatrical dance production featuring company members alongside participating local performers. The show combines ensemble choreography, imaginative storytelling and an original cinematic score by Paul Dinletir. By ML Staff. Photos courtesy of each performer

Miami Living brings you the following upcoming concerts and live performances happening from July 13–July 20, 2026 in Miami and nearby South Florida. J. Cole — July 14 Purchase Tickets Kaseya Center welcomes J. Cole for a stop on The Fall-Off Tour. One of the week’s marquee events, the concert gives fans a chance to hear selections from across the rapper’s influential catalog in a major arena setting. Cat Power — July 16 Purchase Tickets A full performance of The Greatest marks Cat Power’s appearance at ZeyZey Miami. Celebrating the album’s 20th anniversary, the open-air show centers on Chan Marshall’s understated vocals and emotionally direct songwriting. Chromeo — July 17 Purchase Tickets Electro-funk takes over the Miami Beach Bandshell with Chromeo’s performance. The concert closes the Rhythm of the Cup series and adds a live music component to the final weekend of World Cup celebrations. Cassian and OMNOM — July 17 Purchase Tickets Cassian and OMNOM share the Club Space terrace for a late-night electronic session. Cassian’s cinematic melodic house and OMNOM’s club-focused production create a pairing built for Miami’s after-hours crowd. Discip — July 17 Purchase Tickets Floyd Miami sets the stage for Argentine DJ and producer Discip. His tightly focused, rhythm-heavy sound suits the intimate downtown room and offers another option for electronic music fans on Friday night. Six Feet Under — July 18 Purchase Tickets A heavier Saturday begins as Six Feet Under headlines Culture Room in Fort Lauderdale alongside Kataklysm and Wormhole. The three-band bill combines Florida death metal, technical intensity and the close-quarters energy of a club performance. Megan Moroney — July 18 Purchase Tickets Country music moves into Amerant Bank Arena with Megan Moroney’s Cloud 9 Tour. Her candid songwriting and contemporary Nashville sound make the Sunrise concert the week’s leading choice for country fans. Patrick Topping — July 18 Purchase Tickets For those extending Saturday into the early morning, Patrick Topping performs at the Club Space complex. The Scottish producer is known for high-energy house and techno selections shaped for long, late-night dance floors. The Fixx — July 19 Purchase Tickets Closing the week at Culture Room, The Fixx performs on Sunday. The British group’s recognizable blend of new wave and rock offers longtime fans an intimate evening built around a catalog associated with one of the genre’s defining eras. By ML Staff. Photos/Courtesy of each artist

Italian design brand Henge debuted its 2026 collection, Ritual Gravity, at its flagship showroom during Milan Design Week 2026. The presentation marked a significant expansion for the brand, introducing new product categories and a completely reimagined showroom experience. Shield Table by Ugo Cacciatori The collection title, "Ritual Gravity," represented the intersection of daily human presence ("Ritual") with the material intensity and permanence ("Gravity") that anchors Henge’s design philosophy. Reimagined Showroom Experience The Via della Spiga flagship underwent a full architectural makeover to frame the new collection. Visitors moved through a sequence of connected settings that featured: Updated Aesthetic: The space showcased new wall colors and refined architectural adjustments. Immersive Atmosphere: A renewed spatial composition was designed to blend architecture, material, and product into a cohesive living environment. New Collection Highlights The 2026 launch included several "firsts" for the brand, expanding its signature sculptural language into new areas of the home: Home Collection Bach Chair Horizon coffee table Henge Notte: The brand's first bedroom-focused collection debuted, featuring beds, wardrobes, and storage systems designed as intimate, calm living spaces. Home Collection: This marked a debut exploration into tabletop objects and hospitality rituals. Designed by Ugo Cacciatori and Yabu Pushelberg, the line included: One-of-a-kind stone plates shaped by natural character. Sand-cast trays and handcrafted Murano glassware. Signature Furniture: The exhibition featured new sculptural pieces, including the Shield Table and Horizon Coffee Table by Ugo Cacciatori. Strategic Collaborations Henge also unveiled a partnership with UNOX Casa, highlighting how high-performance kitchen technology can be integrated with refined material design. For this collaboration, Henge developed a bespoke Burnished Titanium finish for Unox Casa ovens, with the Model 1S featured prominently in the showroom. Beyond the flagship presentation, the brand once again participated in VOCLA, an evening social program developed in collaboration with Alcova. Connect with HENGE HENGE Miami Miami Design District; 4141 NE 2nd Ave #99; Miami, FL 33137, USA. Phone: +1 305-546-0646 Website: henge07.com Instagram: @henge__official Facebook: @henge07 By ML Staff. Photos: Courtesy of Henge.

It’s pretty commonly known, and not very startling, that free-ranging cats eat birds and small rodents. But the degree to which they eat insects might surprise you. Does that look tasty? SKashkin/iStock / Getty Images Plus We are biologists who for many years have been trying to figure out what feral or outdoor-roaming pet cats eat outside. When domesticated cats – Felis catus – live freely in the wild or are allowed to hunt outside the homes where their owners live, they are an invasive species, which live in every ecosystem of the world except the continent of Antarctica. We wanted to know all of the species they eat – and to what degree free-ranging cats are eating endangered or threatened species. Examining reams of research Over the past two decades, we have evaluated hundreds of scientific findings, including searching through Google Scholar and Web of Science using the keywords “cat predation,” “feral cat,” “cat diet” and “Felis catus.” For each item we found, whether peer-reviewed or not, we evaluated whether it contained conclusive evidence of cat diet or predation. We also reviewed each one’s reference section for additional unique articles or databases pertaining to cat diet and predation, and included those in our search. Overall, we identified 533 unique publications – books, journal articles, theses and agency reports – that reported specific animal species consumed by cats. Cats’ plant-eating habits are occasionally, but haphazardly, noted in studies, so we did not include them in our analysis. Our initial work focused on an overall assessment of what free-ranging cats eat around the world. Published in 2023, this paper analyzed the 533 studies on cat diet or predation events published over more than a century and found that cats ate nearly 2,100 different species of animals, including invertebrates. Of those 2,100, the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s Red List of Threatened Species listed 347 as “near threatened,” “vulnerable,” “endangered,” “critically endangered” or “extinct” in 2023. Some of the species went extinct during the many decades covered by the data. Insects and the like Most of the species cats ate were vertebrates – mostly birds, followed by mammals and reptiles. But the data also indicated that at least 7% of the species cats eat are insects and other invertebrates, particularly beetles, and less frequently crustaceans, arachnids, centipedes, snails and slugs, and millipedes. Many of the cat studies we reviewed did not report on how many individuals of a given species cats ate, so it was unclear what the total amount of insects was or how many calories cats are deriving from insects. Invertebrates make up more than 70% of all terrestrial animal species and are important pollinators, predators and herbivores in virtually every nonmarine ecosystem. Many invertebrates are in decline globally due to urbanization, habitat destruction, increases in both light and pesticide pollution, and climate change. So we dug deeper into the data to understand what invertebrates cats are eating. While a little more than one-third of all the studies we analyzed included invertebrates as part of cats’ diet, most of those failed to identify specific species of invertebrates. But we were able to find identifications of 148 invertebrate species. Of those, two are considered endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature: the Aldabran grasshopper (Pternoscirtus aldabrae) in Seychelles and the Tasmanian giant freshwater crayfish (Astacopsis gouldi), which can grow up to 13 pounds (6 kilograms). Two others are considered vulnerable: wētāpunga (Deinacrida heteracantha), an insect native to New Zealand that can be about the size of a mouse, and the common yabby (Cherax destructor), a freshwater crayfish native to southeastern Australia. One other, the Canary Islands horned beetle (Arhopalus pinetorum), is listed as “near threatened.” Not surprising: Cat eats mouse. Julian Stratenschulte/picture alliance via Getty Images Effects on populations We have not found formal research evaluating how cats’ eating habits affect invertebrate populations. And for many species, they are likely not as significant a factor as wide-scale pesticide use. But it’s possible that cats could be significant contributors to the deaths of rare species or in specific locations. Cats require a large amount of protein, as much as one-third of their daily diet, and invertebrates are good sources of protein. In many places, invertebrates provide an easy source of food. Whether in an urban backyard or on a remote island, cats are unlikely to turn a blind eye to available prey. And some cats may find it entertaining to chase, catch and eat insects even if they don’t need their nutrition. A challenge of researching this question is that many invertebrates are relatively small, which makes direct observation in the field harder and can require more analytical approaches in the lab. And they have soft bodies, without distinguishing characteristics that could be easily recognized in scat or stomach contents. However, molecular technologies can identify species using trace amounts of DNA left in the environment by animals. Promising new studies are beginning to identify what cats eat by analyzing the DNA found in their stomachs and scat. That research may help explore in even more detail what cats are eating in the outdoors, and how it’s affecting various species and the environment as a whole. Words by Christopher A. Lepczyk, Professor of Wildlife Biology and Conservation, Auburn University; Daniel Rubinoff, Professor of Entomology, University of Hawaii and Jean E. Fantle-Lepczyk, Research Fellow, College of Forestry, Wildlife and Environment, Auburn University. Special thanks for The Conversation. Support and donate today. Top image/Gerry Roarty, Unsplash.

Image by RDNE Stock Project / Pexels Food businesses don’t just deal with recipes, packaging, and customer reviews. You also have to pay attention to rule changes that can shape how and when you sell. That sounds dry, but it matters more than most people expect. A small update from a federal agency can affect labels, ingredients, marketing claims, or launch dates. If you want fewer surprises and smoother planning, it helps to understand how these changes unfold and what they can mean for your day-to-day decisions. Why Timing Matters If you run a food business, timing can be as important as taste. You might be ready to launch a product, refresh your packaging, or expand to new stores, only to realize a pending rule change could shift the ground under your feet. Regulatory updates often move slower than a sleepy line at brunch, but they still matter. That’s why it helps to understand the comment process and planning windows. In the food policy space, businesses often need to watch proposed changes well before they become final. As the OFW Law noted comment periods run 10 days to 9 months, which means you may have either a very short runway or a long window to prepare. That range can shape how quickly you gather feedback, adjust operations, or decide whether to speak up at all. If you wait until a final rule lands, you may be stuck playing catch-up. Who Needs To Pay Attention You don’t need to be a giant food manufacturer to care about rule changes. Small and midsize businesses often feel the impact just as much, sometimes more. If you make snacks, bottle drinks, sell supplements, import ingredients, design food packaging, or run a growing restaurant brand, these updates can land on your desk fast. Startup founders should pay attention too. Early-stage brands often move quickly and wear ten hats at once. That sounds exciting until one hat says “compliance” in tiny letters. If you’re creating a new product, making a health-related claim, or changing suppliers, rule updates can affect what you can say and how you sell. Even service providers around the industry should stay alert. Co-packers, consultants, and distributors can all get pulled into changes involving labeling, storage, documentation, or sourcing rules. You don’t have to become a policy expert. You just need enough awareness to avoid being blindsided. Small Changes Add Up A rule change doesn’t always look dramatic at first. Sometimes it’s a wording update, a new filing step, or a revised standard that seems harmless. Then you realize it affects your label design, your ingredient statement, your ad copy, and maybe even your inventory. That’s when the “small” change starts acting very big. Think about a product that says “natural,” “healthy,” or “high protein.” If agencies adjust how claims are reviewed or understood, your packaging may need edits. That means design costs, reprints, and delays. If sourcing rules shift, you may need new supplier paperwork or different shipping plans. These changes can also hit your calendar. Maybe you planned a summer launch, but now your team has to review language, update product pages, and confirm compliance before anything goes live. One update rarely stays in one lane. It tends to ripple through operations, marketing, and budgets all at once. Questions To Ask Early Before you launch something new, it helps to ask a few plain-English questions. You don’t need a giant legal memo. You just need a smart pause before pressing go. Here are a few helpful questions to start with: Are you making any claims on the label or website that could draw extra scrutiny? Have ingredient, sourcing, or packaging requirements changed recently? Does your launch depend on approval, review, or a rule that is still being discussed? Who on your team is responsible for tracking updates? Do you have enough time built in for edits if requirements change? These questions can save you from last-minute chaos. They also help you spot risk before money gets spent on printing, ads, or inventory. It’s much easier to tweak a plan on a laptop than to redo a warehouse full of boxes. Future-you will probably want to send present-you a thank-you card. How To Stay Prepared Staying prepared doesn’t mean living in fear of policy news. It just means building a few steady habits into your routine. One helpful move is assigning someone on your team to monitor updates from agencies tied to your business. If everyone assumes someone else is watching, nobody is watching. You can also create a simple review system for launches and label changes. Before anything goes public, ask whether there have been recent updates that could affect the product. A quick internal check can catch problems early. It also helps to build buffer time into your schedule. If a launch must happen by a certain date, don’t plan every step down to the final minute. Leave room for revisions, questions, and the occasional curveball. Rule changes don’t care that your printer is booked and your samples are already in the mail. The goal is not perfection. It’s readiness. A calm, repeatable process usually beats panic every time. When Extra Help Makes Sense Sometimes a business can handle routine monitoring on its own. Other times, outside help is the smarter move. If you’re dealing with a major product launch, a sensitive labeling claim, a supply chain shift, or a proposed rule with big business impact, getting guidance early can save money and stress. This is especially true when the issue affects more than one part of your business. If operations, marketing, sourcing, and timing are all tangled together, a little expert support can bring order to the mess. You don’t need to call in a whole parade of advisors for every small question. But when the stakes rise, waiting too long can cost more than asking for help. A practical rule of thumb is simple: if the change could delay sales, trigger rework, or create confusion across teams, it deserves closer attention. Smart businesses don’t just react when the rule is final. They prepare while the puzzle pieces are still moving. By ML Staff. Image courtesy of Pexels

Image by Thirdman / Pexels Wellness has become one of the biggest priorities in modern healthcare. While many people associate it with healthy eating, exercise, or mindfulness, true wellness goes much further. It also depends on having access to knowledgeable healthcare professionals who can prevent illness, manage chronic conditions, and provide guidance that supports long-term health. Among those professionals, nurses play one of the most important roles. They are often the first point of contact for patients, the people who spend the most time explaining treatments, and the advocates who help individuals make informed decisions about their health. As healthcare continues to evolve, nursing has expanded well beyond traditional bedside care, making it a driving force behind healthier individuals and communities. Nursing Offers More Opportunities Than Ever The nursing profession has changed considerably over the past several decades. While registered nurses remain central to patient care, today's healthcare system also relies on nurses with advanced education who can take on broader clinical responsibilities. For nurses considering their next career step, there are several factors to weigh before pursuing graduate education. Along with choosing a specialty and understanding certification requirements, many prospective students also compare APRN salary, educational pathways, and career responsibilities as they evaluate whether advanced practice nursing aligns with their long-term goals. Becoming an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) typically involves earning a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), completing advanced clinical training, and obtaining national certification in a chosen specialty. Depending on state regulations, APRNs may diagnose illnesses, order and interpret diagnostic tests, prescribe medications, and develop treatment plans that allow them to play an increasingly significant role in patient care. Wellness Begins Long Before Someone Gets Sick One of the biggest shifts in healthcare has been the growing emphasis on prevention. Instead of waiting until illness becomes severe, healthcare providers now focus on identifying risks early and helping patients maintain better health over time. Nurses are central to this approach. Whether working in hospitals, clinics, schools, or community health centers, they educate patients about healthy lifestyle choices while monitoring for early warning signs of disease. Routine screenings, vaccinations, blood pressure monitoring, diabetes education, and conversations about nutrition or physical activity may seem simple, but they can prevent more serious health issues later. By helping patients understand how everyday habits affect long-term well-being, nurses encourage healthier decisions that extend far beyond the clinic. Supporting the Whole Person Good healthcare is about more than treating symptoms. Physical health, emotional well-being, family circumstances, and lifestyle choices all influence how someone experiences illness and recovery. Nurses often see these connections firsthand. A patient recovering from surgery may also need emotional reassurance. Someone managing heart disease might struggle with stress or anxiety that affects their ability to follow treatment recommendations. An older adult living alone may require additional support that goes beyond medication. Because nurses spend considerable time interacting with patients, they are often able to recognize concerns that might otherwise go unnoticed. This holistic perspective helps ensure care addresses not only immediate medical needs but also the broader factors that contribute to overall wellness. Education Makes Better Health Decisions Possible One of the most valuable aspects of nursing is patient education. Medical information can sometimes feel overwhelming, especially after receiving a new diagnosis or starting a complicated treatment plan. Nurses help bridge that gap by explaining conditions in clear, understandable language and answering questions that patients may hesitate to ask. Whether demonstrating how to manage insulin injections, explaining medication schedules, discussing healthy nutrition choices, or helping families prepare for recovery at home, nurses empower patients with practical knowledge that improves health outcomes. Education also encourages patients to become active participants in their own care rather than relying solely on healthcare providers to make decisions for them. Advanced Skills Meet Growing Healthcare Needs Healthcare systems across the country continue to face increasing demand driven by aging populations, chronic disease, and provider shortages. As a result, nurses with advanced training have become essential in expanding access to care. Advanced Practice Registered Nurses work in family medicine, pediatrics, women's health, mental health, emergency care, anesthesia, and many other specialties. Their expanded scope allows them to evaluate patients, diagnose medical conditions, prescribe treatments where permitted, and manage ongoing care for individuals with both routine and complex health needs. This additional expertise helps healthcare systems serve more patients while maintaining high standards of quality and safety. Building Trust Through Consistent Care Many patients interact with nurses more frequently than with any other healthcare professional. Those repeated interactions create opportunities to build trust over time. Patients who feel comfortable with their healthcare providers are often more willing to discuss sensitive concerns, ask questions, and follow treatment recommendations. This trust becomes particularly valuable when managing chronic illnesses that require ongoing monitoring and lifestyle adjustments. Rather than focusing only on treating disease, nurses help patients establish habits that support better health throughout their lives. Consistent encouragement, clear communication, and compassionate care can make it easier for individuals to stay engaged in their own wellness journey. Looking Ahead The future of healthcare depends not only on medical technology and new treatments but also on skilled professionals who can deliver compassionate, patient-centered care. Nursing continues to evolve alongside these changes, with professionals taking on expanded responsibilities that improve access to care while supporting better health outcomes. From educating patients and preventing illness to managing chronic conditions and leading healthcare teams, nurses have become essential partners in promoting wellness. Their expertise, compassion, and commitment help individuals make healthier choices while strengthening the communities they serve, making nursing more important to modern wellness than ever before. By ML Staff. Image courtesy of Pexels

For a certain kind of traveller, a country is measured less in monuments than in what ends up on the table and in the glass. Australia rewards that instinct better than its reputation suggests. Beyond the reef and the red rock sits a country of cool-climate vineyards, oyster leases, art museums cut into cliffs, and coastlines most visitors never reach. Booking one of the well-run vacation packages to Australia takes the long-haul logistics off your plate and puts you on the east coast without fuss, which frees you to build in the more indulgent detours that follow. What comes next runs through four regions that trade crowds for cellar doors, seafood, and space, then closes with the practical side of fitting them into a trip. None of it requires roughing it. Most of it pairs a serious meal with a serious view. Adelaide and the Barossa, Australia's Cellar Door Adelaide is the easiest wine city in the country to love, partly because serious vineyards sit within an hour of its centre in three directions. The Barossa Valley, north of town, built its name on old-vine Shiraz, and estates like Penfolds and Seppeltsfield pour tastings in settings that range from grand to family-run. Head south instead and McLaren Vale swaps the grandeur for a looser, coastal mood, with Grenache and a cluster of cellar doors you can cycle between. The Adelaide Hills, a third option just to the east, run cooler and greener, turning out sparkling wine and easygoing farm restaurants. Back in the city, the Central Market has fed locals since 1869, and its stalls of cheese, charcuterie, and produce make an easy lunch before an afternoon of tasting. Time a visit for March and the whole place turns festive, with the Adelaide Fringe filling laneways with performers. Real eaters could spend a week here without repeating a meal, and never once feel rushed by it. Perth, Rottnest, and the Margaret River Coast Perth sits closer to Singapore than to Sydney, and that isolation is the point. The city runs along the Swan River with a string of white beaches to its west, and Fremantle, the old port at its edge, has grown into a district of coffee roasters, breweries, and weekend markets. Take the short ferry to Rottnest Island and you meet the quokka, a palm-sized marsupial that appears to smile for photos and shows no fear of people. Three hours south, the Margaret River region does two things exceptionally well: surf and wine. Famous breaks pull board riders to Prevelly and Yallingup, while inland the cabernet estates rival anything in the country, many pairing their tastings with cheese rooms and chocolate factories. Caves, karri forests, and a lighthouse at Cape Leeuwin fill the gaps between meals. Book a cellar-door lunch ahead in the busy months, since the best tables fill weeks out. This is Australia at its most relaxed and, quietly, its most delicious. Brisbane and the Islands on Its Doorstep Brisbane spent years in the shadow of its southern rivals and has quietly become one of the country's better food cities. The river loops through the centre, and the South Bank precinct pairs gallery-going at GOMA with a man-made lagoon and a run of restaurants along the water. What sets the city apart, though, is what floats just offshore. A ferry ride east lands you on North Stradbroke Island, where kangaroos laze on the headlands and humpback whales pass close to shore between June and November. Larger Moreton Island, most of it national park, offers shipwrecks to snorkel and tall sand dunes to slide down. Ferries run often enough that a crossing on a whim is easy to arrange. Both islands stay far calmer than the theme-park coast to the south, and each rewards an overnight rather than a day trip. Add a morning at the West End markets for coffee and pastries, and Brisbane makes a strong, unhurried base. Tasmania, the Island Worth the Extra Flight Tasmania asks for a separate flight from the mainland, and everyone who makes it wonders why they waited. Hobart, the small capital, wraps around a working waterfront where the Saturday Salamanca Market spills out of sandstone warehouses. Just upriver, the Museum of Old and New Art has redrawn the country's cultural map, a subterranean gallery of provocative work reached by a fast catamaran. Food here runs on cold water and clean air: Bruny Island oysters, farmhouse cheese, single-malt whisky, and cool-climate Pinot from the Tamar Valley. Drive a few hours and the wild takes over, from the pink granite and pale sand of Wineglass Bay to the glacial peaks of Cradle Mountain. Wallabies turn up at dusk almost everywhere, unbothered by the attention. Distances stay short here, so a week covers both the coast and the highlands at an unhurried pace. For travellers who want their refinement served alongside real wilderness, no other corner of the country comes close. When the Wine Country Peaks, and How to Combine It Season matters more here than distance. The southern wine regions and Tasmania are at their finest from roughly March to May, when the vintage is on and the light turns golden, or in a mild spring around September and October. Perth and Brisbane stay pleasant for much of the year, though the far southwest is loveliest in its warm, dry summer from December to February. Because these regions sit far apart on a very large continent, internal flights do the heavy lifting, and a good operator will slot them around the classic east-coast route rather than leaving you to plot it alone. Two weeks buys the icons plus one of these detours; three weeks buys two of them without hurry. A local advisor can also flag which cellar doors take walk-ins and which want a booking made ahead. Whatever the shape of the trip, build in slow mornings. The finest moments on this kind of holiday tend to arrive over a long lunch, not a checklist. By ML Staff. Photos courtesty of Unsplash.

Vertical construction is progressing rapidly at Bentley Residences Miami, the world's first and only residential tower branded by Bentley Motors. Located at 18401 Collins Avenue in Sunny Isles Beach, the 62-story development has reached the seventh floor, with structural assembly advancing at a rate of approximately one floor every five to six working days. The 716-foot tower is on track for completion and delivery in 2028, positioning it among the tallest oceanfront residential buildings in the United States. This vertical milestone follows a massive foundation pour led by Coastal Construction. The execution set a record for the largest residential construction pour in Florida and stands as the second-largest foundation pour in national history. This structural achievement established the groundwork necessary for the ascent of the $5.8 million-and-up luxury condominium tower. Penthouse West Unit East Unit Developed by Dezer Development in collaboration with Bentley Motors and designed by Sieger Suarez Architects, the project features 216 residences tailored toward automotive enthusiasts. The building incorporates the patented "Dezervator" car elevator, which transports residents and their vehicles directly into private, glass-ensconced sky garages attached to each unit. Kitchens feature state-of-the-art Miele appliances and Italian cabinetry with clear views into the three- to four-car in-home garages, while primary bathrooms include spa-style finishes, soaking tubs, and private saunas. Amenities within the 62-story tower span 20,000 square feet of resort-style spaces, highlighted by Proper English by Todd English. The concept represents the first residents-only restaurant by the four-time James Beard Award-winning celebrity chef, offering oceanfront dining, in-residence catering, private events, and cooking demonstrations. Additional features include a five-star pet spa, a whiskey bar, a cigar lounge, a cinema, a spa, an oceanfront beauty salon, a fitness center, and a landscaped beach club with full cabana service. Custom furnishing concepts for the project are being curated by Bentley Home in partnership with Luxury Living Group. For more information on Bentley Residences or to schedule a sales gallery visit, please visit: bentleyresidencesmiami.com, call 305-BENTLEY, or email info@bentleyresidencesmiami.com. By ML Staff. Photo courtesy of Bentley Residences Miami.

Premium plumbing brand Kallista has introduced the Voussoir collection, a new line of luxury kitchen sinks designed by designer Richard T. Anuszkiewicz. The collection approaches kitchen fixtures through an architectural lens, focusing on mass and material continuity. Each sink in the collection is carved from a single block of natural stone. The design features an intricately detailed, front-facing carved apron with curves sculpted directly out of the stone block to maintain veining transitions and natural variations across the surface. Grounded in American Contemporary design, the collection includes a 36-inch apron-front kitchen sink and a 24-inch butler sink option. The monolithic products are engineered as make-to-order fixtures intended to fit both standard and custom kitchen cabinetry layouts. Material options for the stone basins include White Carrara marble, Nero Marquina, Crema Marfil, Calacatta Viola, Macchia Vecchia, and Fusion Green Quartzite. As a manufacturer of kitchen and bath plumbing solutions, Kallista continues to expand its designer collaborations to offer fixtures that bridge fine art and daily household utility. Showroom availability, specifications, and full ordering options for the new stonework line can be found through the official Kallista digital catalog. By ML Staff. Photos: Kallista.

In downtown Miami’s historic jewelry district, Constanza Viera has built Diamond Tales around a private fine jewelry experience focused on education, discretion, and personal guidance. The GIA Graduate Gemologist works by appointment in English and Spanish, advising clients on diamonds, engagement rings, custom pieces, and jewelry meant to last for generations. Over the past decade, Viera has guided clients through millions of dollars in fine jewelry and diamond acquisitions. Her practice operates without a storefront, investors, or traditional advertising. Instead, Diamond Tales is built on referrals, private consultations, and a model centered on helping clients understand what they are buying before they make a major purchase. “I don’t sell diamonds. I make sure you don’t get it wrong,” Viera says. That approach has made Diamond Tales a resource for clients across the United States and Latin America, especially those who want a certified gemologist involved before making an important jewelry decision. Clients are not walking into a showroom with inventory to sell. They are working with an advisor who helps them understand value, quality, certification, and long-term meaning. Viera’s credentials include GIA Graduate Gemologist, Diamond Grader, and Colored Stones certification. She also serves as Vice President of the GIA Alumni South Florida Chapter and is the co-author of Diamond Chronicles, a book on diamonds and jewelry. Her work also extends online, where she has built a bilingual audience through educational content on diamonds, celebrity jewelry, royal gems, and buying guidance. Through her social platforms and weekly newsletter, Viera explains what certificates mean, how to avoid overpaying, and what clients should consider before investing in fine jewelry. For Miami, the story is also local. Diamond Tales is based in the city’s jewelry district and serves an international clientele that reflects Miami’s role as a bridge between the United States and Latin America. The company’s appointment-based model emphasizes discretion, confidentiality, and personal guidance. From a first engagement ring to a family heirloom or custom legacy piece, Viera’s work focuses on helping clients make informed decisions in a market where expertise can make a meaningful difference. More information is available at diamondtales.com and on Instagram. By ML Staff. Photos/Diamond Tales

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Hydration Starts Long Before Kickoff Image by DepositPhotos Waiting until thirst strikes is too late; for an all-day beach volleyball session or soccer watch party that spills onto Ocean Drive, try this simple plan: drinking 16-20 ounces of water two hours beforehand, followed by small drinks every 15 minutes outside. Water alone should suffice for short walks, while after an hour of sweating it becomes important to replenish lost salt with either sports drinks, electrolyte packets, coconut water with salty snacks included, plain pretzel bags or something similar - the goal should be pale yellow urine instead of clear urine all day! Alcohol only adds fuel to the flame at tailgating events; beer may go down easily but pushes more fluid out through urine production and impairs judgment. A one-for-one rule could help: have one alcohol drink followed by one water beverage - sure, maybe boring, but definitely effective. 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Fans who stop cheering, stare directly at the field, or fumble with tickets could be signs that something is amiss - children and older adults heat up more rapidly while medications for blood pressure, allergies, or mood may make sweating less effective than usual. An effective group text before embarking on any outdoor adventure should ask, simply, who has access to water, shade, sunscreen, and an indoor plan? Time Outdoor Plans Around Miami’s Clock Early morning is generally best: by 8 a.m. on Rickenbacker Causeway, runners will face heat, but less humidity and traffic fumes have reached their maximum point. After 4 pm shade returns to parks, with fast storms potentially following. Radar apps provide invaluable help. Should thunder be heard, beachgoers, pool deck users, and open field users should immediately evacuate for at least 30 minutes after hearing its final rumble; lightning in South Florida presents a real threat. At night before heading out on Sunday plans, an essential bag is prepared containing frozen water bottles, dry shirts and undershirts, hats, snacks, and sunscreen; then the forecast is reviewed once more. By ML Staff. Images courtesy of DepositPhotos