W Miami is partnering with female-focused community network She’s All That Social to host a curated wellness morning on Saturday, July 11, 2026. Titled "Pilates HIIT: Summer Edition," the collaborative session runs from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM and is designed to bring local residents together for fitness and connection in the heart of Brickell. Hosted in the hotel's Great Room, the experience begins with a signature Pilates HIIT workout intended to challenge and energize participants. Following the movement portion, the event shifts into a social hour focused on personal care. This segment features various wellness, recovery, and beauty activations where attendees can interact and recharge. Every participant will receive a custom gift bag filled with seasonal beauty and health products. Additionally, event tickets grant attendees a 10% discount on the day of the event at TULUM Rooftop Bar & Restaurant, the hotel's 15th-floor dining destination known for its international flavors and views of Biscayne Bay. Located at 485 Brickell Avenue, the hotel regularly coordinates with regional organizations to provide integrated fitness and social programming. Individuals interested in securing admission can purchase tickets directly through the SweatPals event platform. By ML Staff. Photos: Company.

In a world where fashion moves faster than ever, Artisand is choosing a different pace. Launching globally on July 29, 2026, Artisand is a curated online boutique dedicated to contemporary craftsmanship. Bringing together independent brands from around the world, the platform celebrates fashion and accessories created through traditional techniques, exceptional materials, and the time it takes to make something meaningful. Artisand believes that craftsmanship is more than a way of making – it is one of the most authentic expressions of culture. Every piece carries the memory of a place, the hands that created it, and generations of knowledge passed from one maker to the next. The idea behind Artisand began long before it became a business. Founder Andreina Sanchez Romero, a Venezuelan entrepreneur now based in Miami, grew up surrounded by women who created with their hands. Her grandmother was constantly making something – embroidering dresses, sewing bows, decorating the family home, transforming garments with appliqués, or creating handmade ornaments. Creativity wasn't reserved for special occasions; it was woven into everyday life. One of Andreina's earliest memories is learning to make handmade hair clips alongside her grandmother, then proudly selling them at school. Long before matching dolls became a global trend, she already had one dressed in the same handmade outfit she wore herself. Those childhood experiences shaped more than her personal style. They instilled a lasting appreciation for objects made with intention, patience, and care. As she grew older, that curiosity evolved into a way of traveling. While others searched for souvenirs, Andreina sought out artisan markets, independent workshops, and local makers. Embroidery, weaving, jewelry, textiles, and handcrafted details became a way of understanding the identity of every place she visited. Years later, that lifelong perspective became Artisand. "In a world that moves fast, we choose the pause – the time it takes to create something that feels real," says Sanchez. "Artisand is built on the belief that the objects we bring into our lives should tell a story, reflect a culture, and be made to last." The platform launches with five independent brands whose work reflects that philosophy: HANA (Venezuela) LUN (Colombia) Le Daf (Italy) Palma Canaria (Colombia) Woma Hatmakers (Colombia) Each brand offers its own creative language while sharing a common commitment to craftsmanship, thoughtful design, and timeless quality. Rather than following trends, Artisand curates pieces with permanence – objects designed to be worn, collected, and lived with over time. Every collection is selected not only for its beauty, but for the stories, traditions, and makers behind it. More than a shopping destination, Artisand is building a community around a shared appreciation for craftsmanship. A place where discovering a handcrafted piece also means discovering the culture, heritage, and human stories it represents. About Artisand Artisand is an international curated online boutique celebrating contemporary craftsmanship through fashion and accessories. Bringing together independent brands from around the world, Artisand connects customers with makers whose work reflects heritage, artistry, and intentional living. Guided by the belief that beautiful objects carry stories, the platform champions thoughtful design, traditional techniques, and pieces made to last. Launch Date: July 29, 2026 / Miami, Florida Website: www.artisand.shop Instagram: @artisand.shop Press Contact: Andreina Sanchez Romero | hello@artisand.shop By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Artisand

Ann Storck Center (ASC) is proud to announce it has acquired Victory Living Programs (VLP), expanding its comprehensive network of services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities across South Florida. Building on more than a year of successful collaboration, the acquisition brings VLP's respected supported living, employment, community inclusion, and recreational programs into the ASC family, strengthening resources, enhancing opportunities, and ensuring long-term sustainability for the individuals and families both organizations proudly serve. The acquisition follows more than 13 months of productive collaboration under a formal management agreement established in May 2025, through which ASC provided leadership, guidance and operational oversight to VLP. This partnership has proven to be both productive and inspiring, demonstrating the power of collaboration and a shared commitment to those served. Together, the organizations have built a strong foundation for long-term success. ASC CEO Patricia (Pat) Murphy will continue to serve as CEO of the combined organization. As part of the acquisition, ASC recently acquired a new 3,473-square-foot facility located at 6090 Boulevard of Champions in North Lauderdale. The property will serve as a second location for the Adult Day Training Program when it opens in Fall 2026, expanding the organization's capacity to serve more adults with disabilities throughout Broward County. A waiting list is now open for interested families. This acquisition adds VLP's supported living and employment programs to ASC’s service continuum and expands its capacity for adult day programming. ASC now spans the full spectrum of care and community integration, from early childhood learning and therapeutic services through adult day training, supported living, and employment support. Services across all locations will continue without interruption. Each program VLP has built will maintain its essential character while gaining access to ASC's operational infrastructure and institutional depth. The acquisition reinforces ASC’s position as a leading provider of services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in South Florida, built not on scale, but on the quality of its programs, the strength of its community relationships, and the lasting impact it delivers across every life it touches. “This acquisition reflects the kind of growth that happens when mission, values and purpose are truly aligned,” said Murphy. “Victory Living Program has built something meaningful over the past 54 years: deep community ties, a dedicated staff, and a genuine commitment to those they serve. Together, we are expanding our programming to build a stronger, more sustainable future and ensure long-term stability for every individual and family we serve.” “What became clear throughout this collaboration is that Ann Storck Center shares our organization's commitment to the people we support,” said Deborah Day, Chairperson of the Board of Victory Living Program, that has now transitioned onto the ASC Board. “The VLP Board’s confidence in this unification was grounded in the trust built over the past year and a shared belief that joining Ann Storck Center provides Victory Living Programs with the resources, infrastructure, and community to continue growing and serving with the excellence our families deserve.” ASC – a Fort Lauderdale-based private nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities through an array of critical care, learning, and ability-focused programs – has served the South Florida community for more than 70 years. Originally established when pediatric nurse Ann Storck retired to South Florida to open her heart and home to a handful of marginalized children with developmental disabilities. Four years later, she opened the Pediatric Care Center to serve 55 children, which evolved into Ann Storck Center in 1981. Today, ASC accommodates 96 residents in 10 homes and serves more than 300 clients daily through 14 programs over 11 locations with an array of critical care, learning, and ability-focused programs. The Center operates the All Heart Learning and Ability Center, the Hi Ability innovation therapy program, adult day training program, two intermediate care facilities offering specialized residential services, and four community-embedded group homes that support a more independent lifestyle. The Center’s expert services support complex individuals, working with their intellectual and physical strengths to promote personal growth in skills, creativity and independence. VLP has been a valued presence in the South Florida community for 54 years. Founded in 1974 as Victory Villas, Inc. by Gloria Vaden, a newspaper editor and community activist who sought a more independent way of life for her son, the organization earned its 501(c)(3) status in 1975 and received state recognition and funding in 1977. Over the past five decades, VLP evolved from its group-home origins into Victory Living Programs, Inc., expanding toward a more inclusive, community-integrated model of care. For more than 25 years, former Executive Director Bobbi Wigand guided the organization, helping build the foundation. VLP’s programs include a Supported Living program providing individualized coaching in budgeting, meal planning, household management, transportation, and social skills, assisting individuals with intellectual, developmental, and learning disabilities in living in their own homes. Its employment services include Supported Employment Phase I, covering job search support, interview preparation, and on-the-job training, as well as Supported Employment Phase II, which delivers long-term follow-along support beyond the 150th day of employment. VLP also offers a Community Inclusion/Adult Day Training program with instruction in cooking, gardening, crafts, computer skills, music, and volunteer engagement, along with a Social and Recreational Program that includes Special Olympics participation, cultural outings, and community events. By ML Staff.

The City of Miami Commission will consider key approvals for the Coconut Grove Playhouse project at its meeting on Thursday, July 9, 2026, where public comment is scheduled to begin at 9:00 a.m. The Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs is seeking final regulatory approvals needed to complete permitting for Phase 2 of the long-planned redevelopment. Phase 1 is underway, with asbestos abatement completed, historic architectural elements removed and stored, and structural repairs in progress. Phase 2 is planned to finish rehabilitation of the Historic Gateway Building, construct a new theater, and deliver site improvements. At the upcoming meeting, the Commission is expected to consider the County’s appeal to the Planning, Zoning, and Appeals Board for exemptions and waivers related to the property. If the appeal is approved, the County plans to submit architectural plans for Phase 2 for building permit review. The meeting will take place in the City of Miami Commission Chamber at City Hall, 3500 Pan American Drive, Miami, Florida 33133. Community members may speak during public comment and can review the project presentation and visit the department’s website for updates on the Coconut Grove Playhouse. By ML. Photo(s)/Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs

Christian Dior Couture has unveiled its Fall Winter 2026–2027 haute couture collection, available to view as a full runway presentation and detailed look at individual designs. The collection is Jonathan Anderson’s second haute couture offering for Dior and responds to the work of American sculptor Lynda Benglis. Drawing on Benglis’s connection to Ahmedabad in Gujarat, India, it places a strong emphasis on Indian craft and artisanal exploration of material, form and visual illusion. Key design elements include extensive pleating used to create trompe-l’oeil and sculptural silhouettes, composite tweed effects, botanical references and embellishment treated as a material in its own right. These features are framed by the Dior identity while reflecting Benglis’s artistic influence. Savoir-faire is highlighted through innovative techniques rooted in couture tradition, aiming to explore perception and the idea of the perfect illusion in each piece. The show set draws on the architectural cultures of Gujarat, India, and Santa Fe, New Mexico, two places central to Benglis’s life and work. Rows of tree ferns echo the fern motifs that recur throughout the collection, extending the visual dialogue between the garments and their environment. Guests from the worlds of art, music, cinema and fashion attended the presentation, including Sabrina Carpenter, Josh O’Connor and Alexa Chung. The full haute couture show and collection details can be explored on Dior’s website. By ML. Photo(s)/Christian Dior Couture

Versace has unveiled a new selection of men’s loafers for the summer season, focusing on formal and elegant occasions. The shoes are embellished with the brand’s signature Medusa details and are produced using the House’s established craftsmanship techniques, highlighting a streamlined design intended for dressier settings. The loafers are available exclusively in Versace boutiques and on versace.com, where the collection is presented as part of the brand’s seasonal offering. By ML. Photo(s)/Versace

Tickets are now on sale for the physical theater production RESET, presented as part of Miami-Dade County Auditorium’s Away From Home Series. FUNDarte, Miami-Dade County Auditorium and the Koubek Center will present RESET by Alfonso Barón, Luciano Cortés and Luciano Rosso on Friday, August 28 and Saturday, August 29, 2026 at 8:00 pm at the Koubek Center in Miami. The performances will take place at the Koubek Center located at 2705 SW 3rd St, Miami, FL 33135. RESET is part of Miami-Dade County Auditorium’s Away From Home Series, which presents off-site events with community partners while the auditorium is temporarily closed for renovations. For tickets, purchase online. By ML. Photo(s)/FUNDarte

Aman Tennis Club has expanded its lifestyle offering with a new collection of apparel and accessories designed for time beyond the court, focusing on soft fabrics and layered silhouettes suited to travel, rest and casual play. The line features women’s knitted tennis dresses in black, unisex terry half-zip sweatshirts in green and coordinating women’s sweatskirts in navy, created to be worn together or separately for relaxed movement throughout the day. Caps carrying the Aman name complete the range, offering additional sun protection and a cohesive look that transitions from tennis sessions to off-duty settings. The collection is available through the Aman Tennis Club for customers seeking versatile tennis-inspired pieces. By ML. Photo(s)/Aman

Miami New Drama has extended the world premiere production of Todo Lo Que No Dije at the Colony Theatre in Miami Beach through August 2 following strong audience demand and positive critical reviews. The play, starring Christian McGaffney and written by Harley Elias, is directed by Michel Hausmann and continues its run at the historic Miami Beach venue with new performance dates now available. Todo Lo Que No Dije is performed entirely in Spanish, and every performance includes live English translation available via headset to accommodate bilingual and non-Spanish-speaking audiences. With only 122 seats per show, tickets are limited and additional dates have been added to meet demand. Audiences can buy tickets for upcoming performances at the Colony Theatre. By ML. Photo(s)/Miami New Drama

The Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science in Miami is continuing its STEM-focused summer camps through August 7, offering weekly programs built around hands-on science and engineering activities. Camp days include experiments, creative engineering challenges, museum exploration, planetarium experiences, and interactive science projects. Participants can build robots, test rocket propulsion, study dinosaurs, and explore marine ecosystems through rotating weekly themes. Families can choose between two camp formats, Camp Curiosity and the main Summer Camp at Frost Science, with registration available online. Children must be at least 5 years old by the first day of camp to attend. Additional details and registration information are available on the museum’s summer camp page. By ML. Photo(s)/Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science

With a career spanning stage and screen, Joe Azzopardi has built an international body of work shaped by both classical training at London’s Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts and standout performances across film and television, including Jurassic World: Dominion, The Madam Blanc Mysteries, and the award-winning feature The Boat. Now stepping into one of his most high-profile roles yet in Netflix’s Enola Holmes 3, filmed in his native Malta, Joe finds himself at a meaningful point in a journey that bridges Malta, London, and major international productions. In this exclusive interview with Miami Living Magazine, Joe reflects on the experiences that have shaped his path and the work that continues to define his career. Miami Living (ML): So nice to have you with us today Joe! You've portrayed Shakespearean characters, carried an entire feature film largely on your own shoulders with 'The Boat', and now find yourself appearing in a global Netflix franchise. What has this journey taught you about yourself that you never expected to learn when you first started acting? Joe: I must say that's a really great question to kick this off. Well, I spent a lot of my early career working very hard — not just on acting but on networking and getting myself out there. You wouldn’t think that an acting career could be similar to an office job when you start out, but it kinda is. Then after you’ve spent a whole day at your laptop doing the backend of the job, you realise how much work actually needs to go into it. I would spend so many hours a day emailing different casting directors, directors, producers, and checking what opportunities are coming up on casting websites or any films that just got green lit. Yes, you have an agent doing all this work for you, but don’t forget your agent has about 20 other people on the books that he or she is working for. If you do it yourself, you can just make yourself your own full-time job. I’m at the stage now where I have a good team of people to do this for me, but you have to go through the process of doing this yourself so you can see the work that goes into it. Then letting go of that work and trusting another person to do it is the next step. ML: You were reportedly scouted while performing in a production at Mountview. That's the kind of moment many actors dream about. How did that feel and were you aware of how important that opportunity would become? Joe: I was actually discovered in an audition for the BBC TV film 'The Whale'. I hadn't graduated yet — in fact, I chose to take the job on 'The Whale' over doing my final year showcase. Which I was advised against, but I was so eager to get on set that I went for it. And it paid off as I learnt so much. Working with that cast (Jonas Armstrong, David Gyasi, and John Boyega) was a baptism of fire. Not just in terms of acting, but on-set etiquette too. It was an invaluable experience I couldn't have gotten anywhere else. ML: You’ve worked alongside actors like Martin Sheen, Millie Bobby Brown, Helena Bonham Carter, and Henry Cavill throughout your career. Have there been any moments with them – whether something they said, or simply the way they approached their work – that has stayed with you and still influences how you work today? Joe: Yes, you always pick up little bits along the way. Mille was a great inspiration on how to have a healthy discussion with the actors and director before a scene but then how to just have fun with it once you are in the swing. Helena was so wonderful to work with. She actually taught me a lot about keeping the momentum up between takes and not letting the energy die down. ML: 'The Boat' was such a unique challenge because so much of the film rested on your shoulders. When you think back on that experience now, what did it teach you about yourself and your abilities as an actor? Joe: It taught me how valuable it is to have other actors to play off. With a one-man film, inanimate objects suddenly become characters. You're not just memorising lines, you have to memorise every action to meticulous detail. In the film, what he hears on the boat is what makes him believe someone is toying with him. But those sounds don't exist on the day of; they're all added in post-production. So, you have to create that entire psychological reality in your head. You're reacting to something that isn't there, which requires complete commitment and belief. ML: You've built a successful screen career yet you continue to return to the stage whenever you can. What is it about live theatre that keeps calling you back? Joe: I started in the theatre, so the stage will always be home to me. I try to do a Shakespeare play every year with 'WhatsTheirNames Theatre Company' and it is always the most fun I have. I’ve been acting with this same group of actors for ten years now, and you can just tell how tight knit we are as an ensemble. They are very special shows to watch. I just love the whole process. The rehearsals, what we discover through rehearsals, spending weeks finding and building the character. Despite having an audience, I feel it’s less pressure than acting on set. On set, you show up and show the director what you can do on your first day of filming. ML: 'Enola Holmes 3' brings audiences to Malta, a place you've called home and represented throughout your career. Are there any things you are excited for viewers around the world to discover about Malta through this film? Joe: I don’t think there has ever been a film that showed off Malta as much as 'Enola Holmes 3' does. It’s the best postcard Malta has ever got. It’s great that it shows off the island's stunning features while also showing the raw and rustic side. ML: You've built a life that combines acting with a love of the outdoors and the sea. When you have a rare day completely to yourself, what does the ideal day look like? Joe: Mostly in the sea. I’d start off by walking across the road and doing a 3 km swim along the Sliema front. Then, after some brekkie, either go out for a spin with the boat around the islands, find some new caves to check out, do a bit of free diving or go snorkeling. I might also head to the beach for some volleyball or frisbee. I love chilling on a beach and watching the sunset. There is a certain happiness I feel when I look out to sea that's quite unique. ML: Looking back on your remarkable career thus far, what have been some of the most rewarding aspects of that journey so far? Joe: I must say, playing Mikiel has already been quite a huge highlight. The immensely positive comments I’ve heard so far have been really heartwarming. It’s a bit hard to pinpoint exact moments that made the journey more fulfilling than others. I see it as one whole voyage I have been on, started in a small boat all by myself and now upgraded to a bigger boat with a few more crew members. Trying to cross that sea in the beginning with just me on my small boat seemed almost impossible. But as the boat and the team grow, the journey is more possible and most importantly, more enjoyable. Instagram | IMDb By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Alex Boulton

Wimbledon has been won by the same handful of players time and again, which is part of what gives the tournament its sense of order. The grass rewards those who learn to master it, and the leading champions tend to return to the closing weekend year after year. That pattern often holds when the Wimbledon odds are first published, with recent winners and proven grass-court players near the top of the list. History at the All England Club tends to repeat itself. In this article, we look at the players who have lifted the Wimbledon singles trophy more often than anyone else. Roger Federer Federer holds the men's record with eight singles titles, won between 2003 and 2017. He reached 12 finals, more than any other man, including seven in a row from 2003 to 2009. His 2017 win, achieved without dropping a set, came at the age of 35 and made him the oldest men's champion of the Open Era at the time. His five titles in a row from 2003 to 2007 matched Bjorn Borg's earlier Open Era run. Martina Navratilova No player has won more Wimbledon singles titles than Navratilova, who claimed nine between 1978 and 1990. Six came in consecutive years from 1982 to 1987, a run no woman has matched. Across all events at the club, including doubles, her total reached 20. She also reached the singles final on 12 occasions, losing four, including twice to Steffi Graf. Steffi Graf Graf won seven Wimbledon singles titles between 1988 and 1996, ending Navratilova's six-year run when she claimed the first of them. Her 1988 win came in the year she completed the calendar Golden Slam, taking all four majors and Olympic gold, a feat no singles player has matched since. Novak Djokovic Djokovic has won the men's singles seven times, level with Pete Sampras and one behind Federer. He took four titles across 2018 to 2022, with the 2020 Championships cancelled, and later passed 100 match wins at Wimbledon, a mark reached by only a few players in the tournament's history. Pete Sampras Sampras won seven titles between 1993 and 2000, and he won all seven finals he reached. His serve-and-volley game suited the faster grass of the 1990s and made him the benchmark before Federer's era began. Only a quarter-final loss in 1996 broke his run through that decade. Bjorn Borg Borg won five titles in a row from 1976 to 1980, a streak matched in the Open Era only by Federer. He reached six straight finals, losing the last to John McEnroe in 1981, and stepped away from the sport not long after at the age of 26. Serena Williams Serena Williams won seven Wimbledon singles titles between 2002 and 2016, level with Steffi Graf for the most in the Open Era behind Navratilova. She also won six women's doubles titles alongside her sister Venus Williams and reached 11 singles finals at the club in total. These records show how rarely the Wimbledon title spreads itself around. Grass-court form carries over from one year to the next, which is why proven champions feature so heavily in tennis betting markets long before the draw is even made. By ML Staff. Image courtesy of Shutterstock.