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In celebration of Hispanic Heritage month, the Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami (MOCA) is pleased to present two events as part of the virtual “Conversations at MOCA” series. During “Conversations at MOCA: Interview/Interview with Luis Gispert + William Cordova” on Friday, Sept. 11, MOCA will connect with artists Luis Gispert and William Cordova as they discuss their past collaborations, current work including their artworks in MOCA’s permanent collection and future projects. “Conversations at MOCA:​ HAVANA, HAITI Iris Photo Collective,” scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 23, is the third installment of the three-part series in conjunction with Miami-based photojournalist Carl Juste's current installation, “I am A Man,” on the MOCA plaza. Conversations at MOCA: Interview/Interview with Luis Gispert + William Cordova Date/Time: Friday, Sept. 11, 7:00-8:30 p.m. EST Details: Join artists Luis Gispert and William Cordova as they discuss their past collaborations, current work, and future projects. Both Gispert and Cordova have artworks in MOCA’s permanent collection and have exhibited at the museum. In 2003, MOCA presented Cordova’s exhibition “No More Lonely Nights” with work that conjured various memories and emotions, inspired by songs, lyrics, and snippets of conversation. Cordova's site-specific installation fused urban culture and ancient Andean spirituality. MOCA presented Gispert’s first comprehensive solo museum exhibition in 2009, which featured large-scale photographs, videos, sculpture and film. Where: MOCA’s Zoom and YouTube channel Cost: Free and open to the public RSVP: To RSVP, visit https://bit.ly/2YYy3Oq Conversations at MOCA:​ HAVANA, HAITI Iris Photo Collective Date/Time: Wednesday, Sept. 23, 7:00-8:30 p.m. EST Details: The third installment of programming in conjunction with Carl Juste's current installation on MOCA plaza, “Havana, Haiti: Two Cultures, One Community,” celebrates a love of photography, story, truth, and love for Cuba and Haiti. Join photojournalist Carl Juste, Edwidge Dandicat, CW Griffin and Fabiola Santiago to learn more about the Havana, Haiti project which links writers and photographers and their appreciation for Havana, Haiti and Miami. The event will be moderated by Florida International University Professor Andrea Queeley. Where: MOCA’s Zoom and YouTube channel Cost: Free and open to the public RSVP: To RSVP, visit https://bit.ly/3gVM0CO By ML Staff. Images courtesy of MOCA. First image of this article: B-Movie production still of william corodva(performer) , Luis Gispert (camera) and Rick Negron (audio guy) recording and performing on Lincoln Road. Image Courtesy William Cordova

For more than six months, Novotel Miami Brickell’s heart has lit up the Miami night in support of the city’s healthcare heroes and the locals community. Made up of the lit vacant rooms of the hotel, this heart represented resilience and hope. This week, Novotel Miami Brickell has reopened its doors—and heart—to guests and visitors with rooms starting at $139 per night. A Trip Advisor Travelers’ Choice 2020 winner, the hotel is nestled in the heart of Miami's bustling Brickell neighborhood, within walking distance of many of the city's top dining and shopping attractions. “The hotel’s top priority remains the safety, care and wellbeing of our Novotel Miami Brickell family. Welcoming, safeguarding and taking care of others is at the very heart of what we do and who we are,” said Claudia Di Gino, Novotel Miami Brickell. “Today, this means keeping our guests and employees safe by preventing the spread of COVID-19 – partnering with top experts to implement new standards of safety and enhanced operational protocols and procedures which are among the most stringent in the hospitality industry.” In an effort to welcome guests from both near and far, Novotel Miami Brickell just launched two great offers: a Family Roadtrip package and a special offer called “Stay Close,” which is essentially a 50 percent savings. With the Family Roadtrip offer, guests can enjoy accommodations in a suite as well as complimentary grab and go breakfast. Click to view larger image > The new operational standards being implemented at Novotel Miami Brickell and at Accor properties across North & Central America were developed and vetted by a team of expert advisors to ensure maximum efficacy in preventing the spread of all viruses and pathogens, including COVID-19, with oversight by Bureau Veritas, a world leader in testing, inspections and certification; Dr. Amesh Adalja, Senior Scholar at the Johns Hopkins University Center for Health Security & fellow with the Infectious Diseases Society of America; and Ruth Petran, Ph.D., CFS, Senior Corporate Scientist, Food Safety and Public Health, for Ecolab, global leaders in cleaning and hygiene, and trusted advisors to the CDC. At each touchpoint along the guest journey through Novotel Miami Brickell, extensive measures are being taken to protect guests and employees, including physical distancing; mandatory screening for all guests and employees, which may include a temperature check; face coverings mandated for all employees and guests in all indoor public spaces; 48 hour “resting period” for soft goods (i.e. pillows & duvets) between guest stays; increased frequency of cleaning & disinfecting, with a focus on high-touch points; and continued use of EPA registered disinfecting chemicals, proven effective in preventing the transmission of COVID-19. Hands-on training for all employees, a dedicated on-property rollout committee and a formal audit program, validated under the global ALLSAFE Cleanliness label, ensure initial and continued compliance. “As we welcome our friends, family and community back to Novotel Miami Brickell, please be assured that we are looking ahead, through and past the COVID-19 pandemic, to ensure that our valued guests and employees will always be looked after with the highest degree of safety, care and comfort,” said Claudia Di Gino, Novotel Miami Brickell. For additional information on Novotel Miami Brickell’s and Accor’s commitment to helping its community stay safe and stay well, please visit ALLSafeandWell.com. In order to help travelers book with confidence, flexible rates are always available for booking, allowing change or cancellation up to 24 hours in advance of arrival. For more information, please call the hotel directly at 786-600-2600 or visit novotelmiami.com. Novotel Miami Brickell is located at 1500 SW 1st Ave, Miami, FL 33129. Story by Katie Whitman. Image and video courtesy of Novotel Miami Brickell

Plastic pollution has been found in practically every environment on the planet, with especially severe effects on ocean life. Plastic waste harms marine life in many ways – most notably, when animals become entangled in it or consume it. We work as scientists and rehabilitators at The Whitney Laboratory for Marine Bioscience and Sea Turtle Hospital at the University of Florida. Our main focus is on sea turtle diseases that pose conservation threats, such as fibropapillomatosis tumor disease. However, it’s becoming increasingly hard to ignore evidence that plastic pollution poses a growing, hidden threat to the health of endangered sea turtles, particularly our youngest patients. In a newly published study, we describe how we examined 42 post-hatchling loggerhead sea turtles that stranded on beaches in Northeast Florida. We found that almost all of them had ingested plastic in large quantities. Post-hatchling sea turtle being treated at Gumbo Limbo Nature Center. Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, CC BY-ND An ocean of plastic Ocean plastic pollution originates mostly from land-based sources, such as landfills and manufacturing plants. One recent study estimates that winds carry 200,000 tons of tiny plastic particles from degraded tires alone into the oceans every year. Plastics are extremely durable, even in salt water. Materials that were made in the 1950s, when plastic mass production began, are still persisting and accumulating in the oceans. Eventually these objects disintegrate into smaller fragments, but they may not break down into their chemical components for centuries. Overall, some 11 million tons of plastic enter the ocean each year. This amount is projected to grow to 29 million tons by 2040. Three baby sea turtles crawl toward a sunlit ocean. Successfully rehabilitated hatchling loggerhead sea turtles being released back into the Atlantic Ocean. Jessica Farrell, CC BY-ND A microplastic diet Many forms of plastic threaten marine life. Sea turtles commonly mistake floating bags and balloons for their jellyfish prey. Social media channels are replete with videos and images of sea turtles with plastic straws stuck in their nostrils, killed in plastic-induced mass mortality events, or dying after ingesting hundreds of plastic fragments. So far, however, scientists don’t know a lot about the prevalence and health effects of plastic ingestion in vulnerable young sea turtles. In our study, we sought to measure how much plastic was ingested by post-hatchling washback sea turtles admitted to our rehabilitation hospital. Post-hatchling washbacks are recently hatched baby turtles that successfully travel from their nesting beaches out to the open ocean and start to feed, but are then washed back to shore due to strong winds or ill health. This is a crucial life stage: Turtles need to feed to recover from their frenzied swim to feeding grounds hundreds of miles offshore. Feeding well also helps them grow large enough to avoid most predators. We examined 42 dead washbacks, and found that 39 of them, or 93%, had ingested plastic – often in startling quantities. A majority of it was hard fragments, most commonly colored white. One turtle that weighed 48 grams or 1.6 ounces – roughly equivalent to 16 pennies – had ingested 287 plastic pieces. Another hatchling that weighed just 27 grams, or less than one ounce, had ingested 119 separate pieces of plastic that totaled 1.23% of its body weight. The smallest turtle in our study, with a shell just 4.6 centimeters (1.8 inches) long, had ingested a piece of plastic one-fourth the length of its shell. Consuming such large quantities of plastic increases the likelihood that broken-down plastic nanoparticles or chemicals that leach from them will enter turtles’ bloodstreams, with unknown health effects. Ingested plastic can also block turtles’ stomachs or intestines. At a minimum, it limits the amount of space that’s physically available for consuming and digesting genuine prey that they need to survive and grow. Turtles at this life stage live at the ocean’s surface, sheltering in floating mats of seaweed, where they feed on invertebrate prey such as zooplankton. These floating seaweed mats gather in the Atlantic, in an area known as the Sargasso Sea,which is bounded by four major ocean currents and covers much of the central Atlantic Ocean. The area is heavily polluted with plastic, as both seaweed and plastic travel on and are concentrated by the same ocean currents. Our study suggests that these baby turtles are mistakenly feeding on plastic floating in and around the seaweed. Map of Sargasso Sea with ocean currents. The Sargasso Sea is an important feeding ground for immature Atlantic sea turtles, but the same currents that concentrate seaweed there also carry drifting plastic trash. University of Florida, CC BY-ND Post-hatchling sea turtles are young and need to feed and grow rapidly. This means they are particularly at risk from the harmful consequences of ingesting plastic. We find it especially troubling that almost all of the animals we assessed had ingested plastic in such large quantities. Plastic pollution is only one of many human-related threats that these charismatic and endangered creatures face at sea. Stemming the plastic tsunami Since plastic persists for hundreds of years in the environment, clearing it from the oceans will require ingenious cleanup technologies, as well as lower-tech beach and shore cleanups. But in our view, the top priority should be curbing the rampant flow of plastic that is swamping oceans and coasts. Earth’s ecosystems, especially the oceans, are interconnected, so reducing plastic waste will require global solutions. They include improving methods for recycling plastics; developing bio-based plastics; banning single-use plastic items in favor of more sustainable or reusable alternatives; and reducing shipment of plastic waste abroad to countries with lax regulatory regimes, from where it is more likely to enter the environment. Our observations in post-hatchling turtles are part of a growing body of research showing how plastic pollution is harming wildlife. We believe it is time for humanity to face up to its addiction to plastic, before we find ourselves wading through swathes of plastic debris and wondering what went wrong. By David Duffy Assistant Professor of Wildlife Disease Genomics, University of Florida and Catherine Eastman Sea Turtle Hospital Program Coordinator, Whitney Laboratory for Marine Bioscience, University of Florida. Special thanks to The Conversation for this story. You can support the independent network which provides news by donating today.

The Divo is the most agile and dynamic car Bugatti has ever created --a perfect homage for the 110th anniversary, which was held last year. A monumental driving machine, production will be strictly limited to just 40 units. Combining heart-stopping acceleration and greater downforce, it is made to excite –a car built for corners. Thanks to its optimal handling performance, the Divo dances nimbly through curves; every bend becomes an exhilarating moment, a thrill that endures. The Divo is a more extreme Bugatti. It represents a new interpretation of Bugatti’s philosophy ‘form follows performance’ with an uncompromising pursuit of the utmost aerodynamic efficiency. The Divo harks back to the golden era of coachbuilding, a proud tradition nearly a century old, by uniting a rolling chassis with a brand new body. The design is imposingly powerful and striking. Divo hypercar is priced at $5.8 million. Click below to launch slideshow > KEY FACTS Divo is a reminiscence of the brand’s coachbuilding tradition Bugatti Divo to be made in a limited series of only 40 vehicles Divo has 90 kg (198 lbs) more downforce than the Chiron Divo has a higher lateral acceleration of 1.6 g (vs 1.5 g for Chiron) Divo has a maximum speed now limited to 380 km/h (236 mph) Divo is 8 seconds faster lap time on the Nardò handling circuit ABSOLUTE DYNAMISM By slimming down the Bugatti signature line, the body has a visual horizontal division, emphasized by a special color scheme. The upper portion is fluid and muscular, while the lower section is technical and angular, reinforcing the car’s forceful appearance. The wedge-shaped profile and rising beltline push the cockpit forward, lending the Divo an extremely dynamic profile, even at a standstill. BETTER COOLING The Divo’s dramatic stance is emphasised by a muscular distention above each rear wheel. At the front, the visual horizontal division continues. The air intake area is more open for better cooling and an aggressive front splitter adds additional downforce. Large air curtain ducts enhance airflow around the car. IMPOSING BEAUTY An entirely new architecture was developed for the front of the Divo. The lightweight LED headlights are ultra-compact, just 35mm tall. Their vertical positioning allows for additional air intakes to cool the brakes. Daytime running lights on the outer edge of the car give the Divo a sense of greater width and strength. ARTISTIC LINES Creating a visual connection from the bonnet to the roof is the characteristic Bugatti central fin, which also highlights the NACA air inlet. Pushing the headlights to the outer corners of the car creates space for the Divo’s brake-cooling air inlets. Air taken in through the large horseshoe grill is partially released through the bonnet to generate extra downforce. ENHANCED AERODYNAMICS An homage to the iconic Bugatti Type 57SC Atlantic, the Divo’s central fin also plays a functional role, preventing air from causing turbulence at the rear. The NACA air intake on the roof creates an optical connection with the air outlet in the bonnet and helps guide air towards the non-retractable rear wing. Measuring 183cm wide, the hydraulically actuated rear wing is 23% wider than the Chiron. This larger surface increases the performance of the air brake. INTENSE ATTRACTION The rear of the Divo is composed for maximum impact. Partly 3D-printed, the rear grill is characterised by a stunning tail light system made from lightweight fins of varying sizes. At the outer edge, the fins become wider, creating a more intense light and emphasising the Divo’s powerfully wide body. CENTRE STAGE: THE DRIVER Inside, Divo Racing Blue provides a stark optical split, ensuring the asymmetric color layout focuses on the driver. The newly-designed seats offer greater lateral support with the lightweight central console giving greater comfort thanks to larger armrests and calf supports. Alcantara partly covers the steering wheel, which also has larger shift paddles on each side. ALLURING CONTRAST The horizontal divide across the Divo is accentuated by a special color scheme. Matte Titanium Liquid Silver adorns the elegant upper section, while the more technical lower part features exposed carbon fibre tinted in petroleum blue Divo Carbon. Divo Racing Blue underlines the three-dimensional character of the surfaces leading to the air inlets and outlets on the front and sides of the car, creating a captivating contrast. UNMISTAKABLE At the rear, the Divo’s functional elements such as the tail lights, aerodynamic devices and the four-pipe exhaust are clustered together in the visible carbon section. Divo Racing Blue accents highlight the depth of the air outlets, culminating in an unmistakable rear profile. For more info, visit www.bugatti.com Images courtesy of Bugatti

We often believe that our lifestyles are hard to manage considering the little time we have during the day. We wish to achieve the utmost from our daily experiences in order to obtain our ultimate goals. Still, we often find it difficult to do even the bare minimum, but somehow, we always find the strength to move forward. The truth is life moves fast nowadays. However, the real question is whether we have the courage to stop for a moment and rethink our actions and what really matters. We will realize one important thing. We need to stay active and healthy in order to maintain the energy we need to carry on with our fast-paced lifestyles. Nobody could have ever imagined that the world would have stopped, as it did, interrupting our daily routines. However, now, we can finally say that we have the time to do something we never could have done before. Staying home is not that bad after all! Once the government announced the quarantine, the first thought that came to my mind was, How am I supposed to work out now?! I am sure many of you had the same thoughts. Luckily, I am a member of one of the best corporate gyms out there, and they did not let me down. Crunch came out with a completely new platform for online training where coaches can train their clients in the comfort of their homes. How exciting! I, as a trainer, learned how to work on this platform within a week and this amazing opportunity was priceless. The platform offers many tools to help me develop a perfect workout for each of my clients, which I find crucial. The program is designed for members and trainers only, so we do not have to worry about someone stealing our personal information. As I write this, thousands of people are training with their personal trainers worldwide. I have clients on almost every continent and I am able to use a program that offers over 600 video exercises, with and without equipment. I want to thank Crunch for this opportunity that came just in time to help us through these challenging times we are experiencing. We are keeping our clients in shape and motivating people around the world to stay healthy and active. You can train whenever you want, all you need is your phone or laptop. Words by Sergio Spasov • Photo by Pixabay Sergio is a certified trainer and fitness expert at Crunch Fitness South Beach: 1259 Washington Ave. | 305-674-8222 | www.crunch.com/locations/south-beach

Situated on gated Palm Island, this contemporary home features wide, breathtaking bay views. Step inside and you’ll find high-quality finishes, custom furnishings, and design accents throughout. The fully automated smart home boasts an artistic wine cellar, theater, and Italian kitchen with concealing, sliding glass. The grand master suite offers amazing views, dual closets, and dual showers. The office features a private entrance. Other notable standouts include, an open floor plan; floor-to-ceiling rear, sliding glass doors; an infinity-edge pool and spa; as well as 110-feet of waterfront and a large dock. 7 - Beds | 8 - Full Baths | 1 - Partial Baths | 9,383 Sq Ft. Click to view larger image > Price $22,500,000 Contact www.sothebysrealty.com

Socks have come full circle. They’ve gone from cool, to oblivion, to trendy. Remember the 80s? With the slouch socks and the rolled-up socks and the layered socks? They had their own little vibe going on. Then they went dark for a few decades, and now they’ve popped up again, with a bang no less. And this brand is certainly making it easy for socks to come back. Bright colors, unique designs and high-quality materials appear to be the exact ingredients needed for success. Anatag is a Miami-based sock and activewear company bringing together native culture and art in high quality materials. A group of Latin American creatives and sports enthusiasts combined their active lifestyles and their love for sports in order to breathe life into this edgy project; one whose core inspiration sprouts from the purest and most primitive art of Latin American tribes. What’s up with socks? Sometimes they feel like that long-lost relative who you seldom see but who you—presumably—still care about. Yes, in a way that might be the case, but just imagine that you started to connect with your long-lost relative and found out he/she is very cool, has good vibes, good energy and it feels all of a sudden that he/she was never away for that long! Exactly, that is what has happened with socks in recent years. People aren’t afraid to show some color, shapes and styles; they have finally become part of the overall outfit. In a city like Miami, where it’s hot and humid for a good part of the year and people sacrifice style to keep cool, are socks a thing? We get this question a lot. Some people are concerned about wearing crew or higher socks in Florida’s weather, especially if they have an active lifestyle and are outdoors most of the time. For us, it’s the premium quality fabric that makes a difference. We researched the market for over 2 years until we came across one of the best cottons in the world: Pima Cotton. Pima is softer, stronger and longer lasting than standard cotton, and it’s originally from Peru. So, for us it was an easy decision given the comfort and breathability of the end product. Pursuing your passion is easier said than done. How hard or less hard has starting a business been for you? It’s exactly like they tell you: a rollercoaster—high peaks are awesome, especially when you hit the small milestones throughout the journey, but, it’s inevitable to hit some big obstacles along the way and unfortunately some of those teach you hard lessons. In our case, we can say it has been two rollercoasters. One was getting things rolling, starting with a simple idea and taking it all the way to a reality. And the second was staying in business, from commercial expansion, investors, handling growth and cash efficiencies and most recently, handling and adapting to a global event (Covid-19). What role has Miami played in your business? How did it inspire you, if at all? All three of us are immigrants from Latin America. We all landed here by chance and have stayed in this wonderful city which we proudly call home. Miami has not only played a role in our business; it has been one of the most important sources of inspiration from the start. It’s true that our designs are inspired by Latin American culture, but what’s most important is where we were at the time the idea hit us: Wynwood. Every afternoon we would all get together in a friend’s small industrial office in the heart of this arts’ district and we would brainstorm, create, erase, create again, agree and sometimes disagree. We always knew we wanted to make a bang with socks; we wanted a beautiful, high quality product that would represent our unique vision. So, we worked hard for 2 years until we finally polished and fine-tuned—what we thought—was a winning idea. And it was. Anatag came to life ready to make her mark; designed in Miami and inspired by the art and culture of this city and of so many others around us. Who’s Anatag? Anatag is our way to honor our ancestors, to honor where we come from, to remind us about the journey that has brought us here as immigrants to Miami. Ana means art/painting in one of the Latin American tribe dialects that is close to our original home and Tag is the urban tagging technique used by street artists to sign their work. However, if Anatag was a person we would like to think of her as a beautiful little girl from the amazon jungle. What sets your socks apart? We can say everything, from the materials we use to the designs. But sometimes reactions speak louder than words. We don’t like to say what sets us apart, we’d rather people experience it. For instance, when someone puts on Anatags for the first time and they exclaim: “Oh, I wasn’t expecting them to be so soft!”. Or when we run into people a year after buying our socks at an event and they tell you: “These are hands down the best socks I’ve ever had, and the colors haven’t even faded. They still look the same as the day I bought them.” Now that’s what makes us special. Not to mention the way many of our customers connect with the designs. They feel different when they wear them, because our patterns are not just simple lines, they’re ancestral traces rooted in many culture’s traditions. When art and fashion come together, truly original work is created. If your socks are “a canvas in motion”, does this mean you’re open to working with different artists and exploring other styles? We believe inspiration can come from anywhere and we are open (and looking) to work different projects/collaborations with artists that are looking to fuse their vision and craft with ours. Your designs are very unique; why do you think they connect with your consumers? Most of our designs are inspired in native art. We initially started with tribes from Latin America and in the future we want to move on to different parts of the world. What we’ve found is that native art is incredibly rich in colors, shapes, lines, and it is an alternative for people want to feel different. As I said before, these traces tell a story, they serve as testimony of the beauty that surrounds us, and people tend to connect with that. Who is Anatag intended for? Our team is very passionate about sports; we are active cyclists, runners, cross-fitters, tennis players, and Anatag has inherited that passion. Our consumers range from top athletes to corporate workers to teenagers. Who wears Anatags? Anyone and everyone. Whether it’s for sports, leisure, or work, we love the fact that we appeal to many people. One thing they have in common though: they have an active lifestyle and are not afraid to show off their Anatags. How are you planning to make Miamians Anatag believers? By giving back to the community. We have supported/sponsored local events throughout South Florida since our launch in 2018—marathons, triathlons and crossfit events—and the feedback among everyone has been positive all around. We believe that by getting involved with Miamians, bringing them our product, telling our story, we’ll inspire them and get them to fall in love with Anatag. Fore more info visit www.anatag.com @iamanatag. Words by Lucero Uribe / Tulio Paz (Anatag founder). Images by Angel Taioli @ataioli and Jordan Samuel @jordansamuelphoto

Located in Miami Beach (South Beach), SLS Hotel South Beach is a 3-minute walk from Espanola Way and Washington Avenue and 6 minutes by foot from Lincoln Road Mall. This 4-star hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Lummus Park Beach and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Miami Beach Botanical Garden. Rooms Make yourself at home in one of the 140 air-conditioned rooms featuring iPod docking stations and minibars. 42-inch LCD televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wired Internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and complimentary newspapers. Amenities Pets allowed Free use of nearby fitness center Conference space size (feet) - 28000 Conference space size (meters) - 2601 Free newspapers in lobby Bar/lounge WiFi (surcharge) Conference space Fitness facilities Dining Enjoy Spanish cuisine at The Bazaar, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee. Business, Other Amenities Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Miami Beach? This hotel has facilities measuring 28000 square feet (2601 square meters), including conference space. Book Now & Receive a Special Rate! To obtain a discount on your stay, click here. Click to view larger image > By ML Staff. Miami Living brings you a list of Luxury stays in Miami every week. The selection is based on amenities, location, room quality and price. We have partnered with Groupon in order to bring you a special rate.

Did you know you can organize your own clean up effort and help the environment? Created by Dave Doebler, VolunteerCleanup (www.volunteercleanup.org) is a online platform where people can create teams, communicate with each other, and organize clean up events. The website also allow anyone looking to volunteer find a clean up event. To organize your own clean up program and help us clean up Miami's own beaches, coastlines and lands, visit www.volunteercleanup.org Due to Covid-19, please be sure to check the latest volunteering guidelines and safety measures. Words by Markin Abras

Here’s a round-up of the eateries that are open for takeout or delivery service (subject to change): American: BND Burger is open Friday through Sunday for pickup and delivery. Pick up orders may be placed on their website, while delivery orders are available through Uber Eats. FunDimension takeout orders may be placed by calling 786-360-1766. Grails is accepting pickup orders on their website or by texting/calling 786-870-4313. Delivery is available via Uber Eats, DoorDash and Grubhub. Kush is accepting takeout orders via their website. Delivery orders are available through DoorDash. Le Chick pickup orders may be placed by calling 786-216-7086. Delivery is available via Postmates and Uber Eats. Morgans takeout orders may be placed on their website. Delivery is available on Postmates and UberEats. The Butcher Shop to-go orders may be placed by calling 305-846-9120. Delivery is available via DoorDash and Grubhub. The Dirty Burgers to-go orders may be placed online. Delivery is available through Postmates, Uber Eats and Grubhub. Three & No. 3 Social is accepting takeout orders on their website or by calling 305-748-4540. Delivery is available on Uber Eats. World Famous House of Mac pickup orders are available via their website. Delivery is available through Uber Eats. Asian: 1-800-LUCKY takeout orders are available by calling 305-768-9826. Back Door Monkey pick-up orders are available on their website. Delivery orders may be placed on their delivery website. Crazy Poke is accepting pickup orders by calling 786-401-7542 or by using their website.  Delivery is available via Uber Eats, Postmates and DoorDash. Crudos Fusion Art is available for takeout and delivery. To order, visit their website. KYU pickup orders may be placed on their website, while delivery orders are available through DoorDash. Omakai Sushi to-go and delivery orders may be placed by calling 786-579-9995 or by visiting their website. Ono Poke is accepting pickup orders on their website or by calling 786-618-5366. Delivery is available through Uber Eats and Postmates. OOH RAW! takeout and curbside pickup orders may be placed by ordering online on their website www.orderoohraw.com. For a limited time, order online using promo code “corona” to receive 15% OFF. Delivery is available via Postmates and Uber Eats. Palmar pickup orders may be placed online or by calling 305-573-5682. Delivery is available via Uber Eats, Postmates and Grubhub. Soju Korean BBQ to-go orders may be placed by calling 786-238-7929. Delivery orders are available on Uber Eats and Grubhub. Bakery & Sweets: Cielto Artisan Pops is accepting pickup orders by calling 305-397-7392 or by visiting their website. Delivery is available via Uber Eats, Grubhub, and their website. Congelatte is open Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday for delivery. To order, call 754-234-3244. Dasher & Crank is offering curbside pickup orders by calling 305-640-8579. Delivery is available via Uber Eats, Postmates, DoorDash, and Seamless. Fireman Derek’s is accepting pickup and delivery orders via Postmates. Nationwide shipping is available on goldbelly. Giache Crepes is available for delivery on Uber Eats, Grubhub and Postmates. Pickup orders may be placed by calling or messaging 786-401-6957. Morelia Paletas pickup and delivery orders are available via their website. Delivery is also available through Uber Eats, Postmates, DoorDash. Nabati is accepting delivery orders by calling 305-456-2114. The Bagel Club pickup and delivery orders may be placed on their website. Delivery is also available on Postmates and Uber Eats. The Salty is accepting pickup orders through Uber Eats or their website. Delivery is available via Uber Eats. Zak the Baker pickup and delivery orders are available via their website. Beer & Cocktails: Boxelder is accepting pickup orders via their website. Concrete Beach Brewery offers to-go beer Thursday through Sunday from 2pm to 7pm. To order, visit their website. J. Wakefield Brewing is accepting pickup and delivery orders on their website. Veza Sur Brewing Co. pickup and delivery orders are available via their website. Miami Mojito Company mojitos are available for pickup at BND Burgers. Orders may be placed on the BND Burger website. Spanglish Craft Cocktail Bar + Kitchen is accepting pickup orders on their website or by texting/calling 786-870-4313. Delivery is available via Uber Eats, DoorDash and Grubhub. Coffee, Juice & Smoothies: Bubba Tea n Smoothies is accepting walk-in takeout orders. Delivery is available through Uber Eats and Postmates. Dr. Smood is accepting pickup orders via the Dr. Smood app. Delivery is available via Postmates and Grubhub. Joe & The Juice pickup orders may be placed via the Joe & the Juice app. Delivery is available via Postmates, Uber Eats, Grubhub, Seamless and DoorDash. Oak Berry Acai Bowls delivery orders are available by calling or texting 786-238-7114. Panther Coffee is accepting pickup orders placed on their website. Delivery is also available with Uber Eats. Suite Habana Cafe is open for pickup orders from 9am to 1pm. Order ahead by calling 786-387-9771. Greek: Love ‘n Gyros is accepting pickup order on their website. Delivery orders are available through Postmates, Uber Eats and Grubhub. Nostimo is accepting pickup orders on their website or by calling 305-418-0808. Delivery is available on Uber Eats, Grubhub, DoorDash and Postmates. Italian: 1888 Fiaschetteria is accepting pickup orders by calling 786-391-1256 or by visiting their website. Delivery is available via phone, Uber Eats, Grubhub, and Postmates. 305 Pizza is accepting pickup orders via their website. Delivery is available on DoorDash and Uber Eats. Doma is accepting pick-up orders by calling 786-354-6835. Delivery is available DoorDash and Grubhub. Mister 01 is accepting pickup and delivery orders by calling 786-991-9343 or visiting their website. Valentina’s Pizza is open Friday through Sunday for pickup and delivery. Pick up orders may be placed on the BND Burger website, while delivery orders are available through Uber Eats. Jamaican: Dukunoo Jamaican Kitchen takeout orders can be placed by calling 786-334-5162. Delivery is available via Grubhub. Latin American: BAKAN takeout orders may be placed by calling 305-396-7080. Delivery is available on Uber Eats. Charly’s Vegan Tacos is accepting pick-up orders by calling 305-456-8202. Delivery is available on Uber Eats. Coyo Taco is accepting pickup orders by calling 305-573-8228 or by using their website. Delivery is available via Uber Eats. La Tiendita Taqueria pick-up orders may be placed on their website. Delivery orders are available via Uber Eats. Leal Bistro is offering pickup and delivery orders by calling 786-542-5246 or by sending an email to lealbistro@gmail.com. Delivery is also available on Grubhub. Suviche pickup and delivery are available via their website. The Taco Stand pickup orders are available via their website. Sandwiches: La Sandwicherie pickup and delivery orders can be placed by calling 786-409-2390. Mr. Baguette to-go orders are available by walking in. Delivery is available via Uber Eats and Grubhub. Rodilla takeout orders may be placed on their website. Delivery is available via Uber Eats, Grubhub, and Postmates. By ML Staff

After having performed all over the world to close to 4 million die-hard fans, Queen + Adam Lambert are bringing the spectacle and excitement of their live performances closer to home with their first ever live album release Queen + Adam Lambert “Live Around the World'. The new CD/DVD set presents a compilation of concert highlights captured the world over personally selected by Brian May, Roger Taylor, and Adam Lambert from over 200 shows they have performed over the years, with several tracks exclusively available for the very first time. Queen + Adam Lambert “Live Around the World also includes their full Live Aid set performed at Fire Fight Australia. Click here to Pre-order. Courtesy of Live Nation

In 1926, Louis O. Normandin and his wife, Estelle, got on a train and ventured to Miami Beach. Upon arrival, they instantly took to the Florida sun, catching rays at the Biltmore Hotel and other hot spots in Miami Beach and Coral Gables. Now, years later, Miami Living was able to lay their hands on this rare video footage that was taken by the two love birds on their vacation. Edited by Rick Helin, Historian & Film Archivist, this rare film takes you back in time. Who were the Normandin's? Louis was the owner of a buggy manufacturer that was founded in 1875 by his grandfather. At the start of the business, Amos Normandin, the great grandfather of the current Manager, realized that the buggy owners would constantly bring in their car rigs for repair. Seeing this a prominent issue, Amos finally came up with an idea. In 1905, Amos would convince customers to test drive a few of the automobiles on consignment in his stable. Later convincing his customer that they should trade up on a new car rather than waste money making repairs to the dying form of transportation, the buggy. Once Louis joined the family business, it was formed into a car dealership. One of the first of its times. As a way to escape Louis's hectic working schedule, he and his wife went to the Biltmore Hotel to relax, play golf, dive from extreme heights, and swim in the resort's oversized pool. Some of the many activities that tourists still participate in. What was 1926 like? Casual sportswear first hit the streets in 1920. Women and men alike were wearing bathing suits, tennis attire, sailor blouses, and large brim hats on all occasions. Poolside or not. Gambling was in full effect and tourism was booming in South Florida. Areas including Coral Gables and Miami Beach were experiencing unprecedented growth. Until the 1926 Hurricane hit the city, sparking a major downfall that led to the great economical depression. All these events play a substantial role in history, making the city of Miami what it is today. Here lies the film that captures the true essence of what Miami Beach and Coral Gables still stand for. Film courtesy of Louis O. Normandin. Film edited by Rick Helin