Miami-based Limestone Asset Management is pleased to list its new construction, contemporary home located at 531 NE 52nd St., Miami, FL 33137 in Morningside, a beautiful, historic and guard gated residential community in Miami. The home is listed for $5.85 million, which, if sold at this price, would be the highest price per square foot for a non-waterfront home in Morningside. It is also the only new construction home currently listed for sale in Morningside. Brandon Brugal and Uccio Zecchini of Miami’s BZG International are the listing agents. BZG International is a full-service real estate brokerage firm in Miami. Brugal and Zecchini are also a part of Tetra Group, an experienced real estate investment firm in Miami. Tucked off Biscayne Blvd., the 4,480-square-foot, two-story home was completed in July 2023 and features six bedrooms, five bathrooms, outdoor pool and one-car garage. Situated on an 8,363-square-foot lot, it is only steps away from the 42-acre, historically preserved Morningside Park on Biscayne Bay. Designed by top Miami architecture firm Preschel + Bassan Studio, the residence epitomizes modern elegance with features including: Top-of-the-line fixtures and finishes including porcelain stone walled bathrooms, large format porcelain tiles, custom Italian doors, white oak wood floors and wood tongue and groove ceilings 9-foot wooden pivot front door Open floor plan and 22-foot living room ceiling allowing natural light to pour in Oversized custom Italian kitchen offering a surplus of cabinet and storage space, Wolf gas appliances, Sub-Zero refrigerator, chef hood, double kitchen sink, wine cooler, and built-in dining bench for eight Sliding hurricane-resistant impact windows Expansive principal bedroom suite including walk-in closet and a terrace overlooking the pool and backyard Full cabana bath with access to the pool Three A/C units Indoor wooden floating stairs Indoor and outdoor prewired sound system 20 x 12 pool with Aqualink Wi-Fi control with up to ten variations of lighting Outside built-in grill Native buttonwood and Florida thatch palms in the backyard and oak trees in the front yard Landscape lighting Shellstone paver driveway Roof designed solar ready for one to install solar panels “This stunning, contemporary home is ideal for the luxury buyer who wishes to enjoy the tranquility and unique style of Morningside, an upscale, historic suburb featuring Mediterranean Revival-style homes,” said Ibrahim Al-Rashid, chairman of Limestone Asset Management. “Morningside is a highly sought-after community, and this new construction home is a wonderful addition to the single-family home neighborhood, as we anticipate it will sell as the most expensive non-waterfront lot per square foot in Morningside.” Limestone Asset Management invests in and acquires real estate properties across all asset classes throughout North America. In 2022, it expanded to add a residential development division. The home at 531 NE 52nd St., Miami, FL 33137 is one of Limestone’s first two spec homes. The other spec home is located at 510 NE 52nd St., Miami, FL 33137. For more information, visit https://orionmiami.com/our-affiliates/. By ML Staff. Image courtesy of Limestone Asset Management

Offering nightlife lovers an irresistible haven for their wildest and most outrageous fantasies, South Beach welcomes BAROOM Club. With a detailed focus on individually-catered hospitality, divine entertainment, and devious antics, the upscale nightclub has set out to create one of the most uniquely immersive experiences offered throughout the late night in Magic City. Step through the front doors on time-honored Washington Avenue into your own personal over-the-top circus cabaret dream, embracing your most uninhibited desires. BAROOM Club celebrated its VIP Grand Opening over the weekend of Friday, June 16, and Saturday, June 17; doors officially opened to the public on Thursday, June 22. The imagination knows no limits with BAROOM’s distinctive ‘cast’ that has set out with one mission: tantalizing your senses of sight and sound. BAROOM is the perfect destination for night goers looking for a wonderfully demented vaudeville of fun merged with outlandish artistry and seductive sophistication. Each visit to the destination will provide its own original experience composed of spectacular theatrics and carefully-curated performers that range from snake charmers and contortionists to crazy characters and aerialists. BAROOM is helmed by Co-Founder Tony Michel, a visionary entrepreneur with a passion for creating unforgettable experiences. With a traveled background in the nightlife and hospitality industry, Tony has assembled a team of talented professionals and interactive entertainers who share his passion for elevated service and entertainment, and who are committed to ensuring that BAROOM exceeds all guest expectations. Tony’s efforts, alongside General Manager Florian Mattone, have poised BAROOM to become one of the most sought-after nightlife destinations in Miami Beach, a place where dreams come alive and fantasies are realized as champagne flows and beautiful crowds meet to make memories. “We are beyond excited to introduce BAROOM CLUB to Miami’s vibrant nightlife scene,” said Tony Michel, Co-Founder of BAROOM. “Poised to become an exclusive, intimate nightclub for those seeking an unforgettable escape from the ordinary. We look forward to inviting guests into our immersive, entertainment-driven venue, where nightlife and tailored hospitality unite." Design elements tie mischievous, yet refined circus motifs with Parisian cabaret glamour, wrapped into a sultry environment that evokes a sense of heightened extravagance and eccentricity. As soon as guests step through the doors, they'll be transported into a surreal world of performers, music, and unimaginable displays of hedonistic creativity. A human-sized birdcage platform connects the venue’s first and second floors and leads guests to explore the different spaces and wildly unpredictable wonders within. Moulin-Rouge-inspired decor, illuminated by dim lighting and dazzling chandeliers, adds to the alluring charm of the space, adorned in plush red velvet drapes and hues of crimson, black, white, and gold. With its mix of splendor, fantasy, and seductive decadence, BAROOM promises to be a nightlife destination beyond compare. The space boasts seventeen private tables and two sparkling bars with one located on each floor of the site. The hidden main VIP section encompasses a vibrant ball pit that immerses guests in a sea of playful spheres, reminiscent of a child's wonderland. A hypnotic outdoor terrace is home to a playful photo booth, encouraging guests to snap and share their unique experiences. These elements come together to create an unparalleled sensory experience that is both whimsical and chic. BARROOM Club is open Thursday through Saturday, from 11 pm until 5 am. BAROOM is located at 1342 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139. Valet parking is available at the venue’s front entrance and nearby public parking garages are located at 300-498 13th Street and 121-199 13th Street. For more information, please visit www.baroomclub.com By ML staff. Images courtesy of Barrom Club

Miami Swim Week 2023 Powered by Art Hearts Fashion officially wrapped last night while celebrating its 10th year of hosting the biggest and most epic Miami Swim Week runway fashion shows. Art Hearts Fashion introduced the Alec Monopoly x Chef Nobu Resort Wear Collection at the iconic Fontainebleau Hotel. Plus, Art Hearts Fashion showcased pregnant mom models, trans models, and had the first ever small person walk Miami Swim Week Runway-- Say hello to beautiful African American reality TV Celebrity, Ayethaa AKA Thee Little Person®️. RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 3 contestant, trans-activist Carmen Carrera walked for Nike Swim while Love Island Season 9's heartthrob, Ryan Weekley, also hit the Miami Swim Week runway-- see below. Michael Costello X Revolve For Miami Swim Week Powered by Art Hearts Fashion Included Body Positivity & Diversity. Getty Images by Arun Nevade Ayetha Walks The Miami Swim Week Runway Powered by Art Hearts Fashion For Navaa Swim, a Black-owned, military veteran brand at the Fontainebleau Hotel in Miami Beach Ryan Weekley & Carmen Carrera walk Nike Swim during Miami Swim Week Powered by Art Hearts Fashion at the Fontainebleau Resort Professional weightlifting modelYarishna Ayalahit the runway during Miami Swim Week 2023 in a green bikini and mesh top showing that strength and muscle can be a powerful look for women. By Art Hearts Fashion at Fontainebleau Hotel on July 06, 2023 in Miami Beach, Florida. Photo by Arun Nevader/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion. Liliana Montoya Swim The newest tropical Amazon inspired swimwear and resort wear collection from Miami’s very own Liliana Montoya offered up stunning, sustainable and limited edition looks during this year’s Miami Swim Week runway show. Liliana Mon now offers women and kids apparel on her website and at her retail store located on Lincoln Road. Left a beautiful matching couple walk the runway in Liliana Montoya’s new Amazon swimwear collection and founder, CEO and designer herself– Lililana Montoya– and her son, hit the runway during Miami Swim Week 2023 Powered by Art Hearts Fashion at the Fontainebleau Hotel on July 8, 2023 in Miami Beach. Photo by Arun Nevader/Getty Images A beautiful pregnant mom-to-be model walks the runway wearing Liliana Montoya’s new Amazon swimwear collection while a mom and her sweet little daughter hit the runway wearing Liliana Montoya matching two piece swimsuits during Miami Swim Week Powered by Art Hearts Fashion at the Fontainebleau Hotel on July 8, 2023 in Miami Beach. Photo by Arun Nevader/Getty Images Coralee Swimwear Made of Recycled plastic found in the ocean, this beautiful sultry new men’s & women’s swimwear collection featured soft natural beauty hair and makeup looks with every swimsuit sold, Coralee plants one coral reef in the ocean! Models walk the runway wearing Coralee Swimwear during Miami Swim Week 2023 Powered by Art Hearts Fashion at the Fontainebleau Hotel on July 8, 2023 in Miami Beach. Photo by Arun Nevader/Getty Images. Willfredo Gerardo closed out the day with a show that left the audience in awe. The collection embodied opulence and glamor, featuring intricately beaded and embellished swimwear, exquisitely tailored to perfection. The pieces showcased a fusion of modern and classic elements, creating an unforgettable visual experience. Lovechell Inspired by Barbie and things girly pink, Lovechell’s latest swimwear collection to hit the Miami Swim Week runway lived up to its name with a variety of flirty pink heart shaped swimsuits and accessories on a variety of beautiful feminine shaped women with various skin tones. PINK MELON SWIMWEAR Calibri Swimwear Where elegance meets sustainable recyclable swimwear, Calibri Swimwear delivered beautiful women's swimsuits inspired by Mother Nature during Miami Swim Week featuring sterling silver accessories, real gemstones and their signature hummingbird logo. This collection is available online for purchase now on www.calibriswimwear.com. BLACK TAPE PROJECT Closing the evening, the iconic Black Tape Project presented an unforgettable live fashion presentation and wardrobe creation. The brand showcased over 100 looks on models, breaking fashion norms and pioneering artistic fashion in the 21st century. Using a cultural and innovative approach, Black Tape Project creatively used black and other colored tape to create unique and boundary-pushing designs. By ML Staff. Images Courtesy Of The Show Miami Swim Week

This July, Miami Swim Week® The Shows are back for the 2023 season and better than ever with the biggest official swim week event to date, featuring over 50 shows and 100 veteran and emerging designers. Liliana Montoya Runway Show 2022 The jam-packed roster of exciting fashion shows will feature the latest collections by the sexiest swim and ready-to-wear brands in the market today including Sports Illustrated Swimsuit, Alvin Valley, Liberty & Justice, Maaji, Cupshe, Tiare Hawaii, 209 Mare, Jared Lang, Maxine Affairs, Banana Moon, and many more! Below is the schedule: Wednesday, July 5th 2 pm to 4 pm - Summer Love Fashion Show: Banana Moon and Livia Monte-Carlo Location: Seaspice Brasserie Miami 8:30 pm - Miami Swim Week® 2023 Opening Kick Off Runway Shows: Ema Savahl, Amarotto Swimwear, and Paola Estefania Location: SLS South Beach Thursday, July 6th 6:30 pm - Liberty & Justice Show Location: SLS South Beach 7:30 pm - Southern Saint, Cyar, LADASKA MECHELLE, and Swim With Poppies Location: SLS South Beach 8:30 pm - Agua Brazilian Swimwear, Sienna Swim, Maricel Marcantoni Art, Jiselle X Kezia, Daydream, and Julia Francina X Mono Collection Location: SLS South Beach Friday, July 7th 6:30 pm - Cupshe Show Location: SLS South Beach 7:30 pm - 209 Mare, Nicole Miller, and Jared Lang Location: SLS South Beach 8:30 pm - Angela Horton, Playa Sol, Moda Minx, Sazilé Swimwear, M A X I N E AFFAIRS, and ÖFUURË Location: SLS South Beach 9:00 pm - Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Show Location: W South Beach 9:30 pm - Normal Culture, Aguamala Swim, Barbie & Friends Location: SLS South Beach Saturday, July 8th 7:00 pm - Tiare Hawaii Show Location: SLS South Beach 7:30 pm - South Beach, Relleciga Swimwear, Swana The Label, Dalina Ford Swim, and Cioccolato Couture Location: SLS South Beach 8:30 pm - Yami Simwear, Kobu Swim, and Humans X The Sanxuary Location: SLS South Beach 9:00 pm - Banana Moon Location: SLS South Beach 10:00 pm - DOB 10:00pm Location: SLS South Beach 12:00 am - Dita Von Teese Location: Queen Miami Beach Sunday, July 9th 6:30 pm - Maaji Show Location: SLS South Beach 7:30 pm - Love For Upcycling - Collective Show Location: SLS South Beach 8:30 pm - Who's Next Emerging Designer Show Collective - Vestito Per Te, Blue Topaz Swimwear, L M Swimwear, Bádi Swimwear, Viosa Collection, and Olivia London Swimwear Location: SLS South Beach 10:00 pm - Alvin Valley - Miami Swim Week® The Shows 2023 - Closing Show Location: SLS South Beach Brooks Nader walking for Sports Illustrated Swimsuit 2022/ Jelena Markovic walking for Botanical Beach Babes 2022. Alvin Valley Resort 2023 collection / Maaji’s Spring 2024 “The House of Jaguar” sneek peek By ML Staff. Images Courtesy Of The Show/Miami Swim Week

Beat the summer heat with these great refreshing cocktails created by South Florida's finest bartenders and chefs. Burlock Coast (The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale) Watermelon Sugar High - Rum, watermelon juice, lime juice, Fee Foam, cubed watermelon with Tahin (I bet you have the song stuck in your head now!) Green Goddess - cucumber botanical & citrus vodka, house made cucumber juice, fresh lemon Address: 1 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 Don Shula’s American Kitchen (Hall of Fame Village in Canton, Ohio) Sparkling Trophy - botanist gin, lime, lemon, creme de violette, blackberries, basil Address: 2101 Hall Of Fame Wy NW Suite 1, Canton, OH 44708 DUNE Burgers on the Beach (The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Miami) White Lotus - Casa Del Sol Blanco, coconut milk, fresh lime, Yuzuri liquor, Black Sea salt rim Key Lime Mojito - Casa Del Sol Blanco, key lime juice, agave nectar, fresh mint, soda water Verde Vita - Casa Del Sol Blanco, Chareau Aloe liqueur, cucumber juice, fresh lime, Tajin rim Sunset Del Sol - Casa Del Sol Reposado, fresh lime, Grand Marnier, Aperol, fresh pineapple juice Address: 455 Grand Bay Drive Key Biscayne, Miam The Commodore (The Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove, Miami) At The Helm - gin, aperol, dry vermouth, cucumber, aloe Hand Over Fist - mezcal, hibiscus, ginger, lime, smoke (Zero proof version available) Show Your True Colors - gin, snap pea, lime, mastica, alpine herbs (Zero proof version available) The Hornet - tequila, cucumber, jalapeño, lime, orange flower, salt, poblano (Zero proof version available) Address: 3300 SW 27th Ave, Miami The Katherine (by Timon Balloo) Rosie - Dry Rosé, peaches, orange, lemon, sage Address: 723 East Broward Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 Timpano Las Olas Frozen Aperol Spritz - strawberry-infused aperol apéritif, prosecco Address: 450 E Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 LEKU (Miami) Yerba Buena - Nordes Gin, Green Chartreuse, lime, lemongrass, cucumber, basil oil Pim Pam Pum - Woodford Reserve, Lairds Applejack, tarragon syrup, Peychaud's bitters, Pernod rinse Siesta Buena - Volcan Blanco, Solerno, blood orange, lime, watermelon, dill agave, cilantro, grapefruit soda La Vecina - Havana Club Blanco, Plantation dark, Coconut cartel, Kalani coconut liquor, pineapple, lime, coffee liquor Bis Nis - No’3 Gin, lemon, lavender honey, ginger, rhubarb liquor, rhubarb bitters, Citrange Lemon Amaro La Bandera - Apertif blend, pineapple, lime, Santa Teresa 1796, pineapple liquor, bitter citrus foam Tigrea - Labos Reposado, Select Apertivo, Pacharán, orange bitters Tio Mio - Havana Club Añejo, orgeat, lime, Angostura bitters, egg white Address: 1100 NW 23rd St, Miami, FL 33127 Lost Boy Dry Goods Watermelon Fizz - Corazon Blanco tequila, watermelon, sherry, pimento dram, orange bitters, aquafaba, soda, lime zest Clarified Rum Punch - Coconut Cartel rum, Plantation 3 Star rum, overproof rum, cointreau, orgeat, citric acid, all spice, angostura bitters Strawberry Blinker - Rittenhouse Rye, grapefruit, strawberry, house aperitif blend, lo-fi amaro Address: 157 E Flagler St, Miami Vineyard by Chef Adrianne Guava Lychee Martini - Grey Goose, Guava and Lychee Address: 11715 Sherry Ln, Miami, FL 33183 By ML Staff. Images Courtesy Of Summer Cocktails

The Miami Beach Botanical Garden is excited to announce additional events including Reiki, Conscious Relationships & Dating, and Somatic Discovery & Conversations classes. Here is what awaits you at the garden in Miami Beach this Summer. WEEKLY CLASS Tai Chi in the Garden Wednesdays • July 5, 12, 19, 26 • 10am-11am Please join teacher Silvia Salinas, AP for a Tai Chi class at the Garden. The class will take place weekly from 10am-11am, in the Banyan room or on the lawn (weather permitting). Designed for beginners, but also enjoyable for long-time practitioners, this class will focus on the foundation of the movements. The health benefits of Tai Chi include improved flexibility, strength, and balance. Through its fluid movements Tai Chi stimulates deep breathing and blood circulation, without straining the heart and other muscles, making it safe for all physical levels. Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes for this class. You may also want to bring water, and mask-wearing is optional. Don't wait to reserve your spot - class size is limited to 25. Cost: $15 • Tickets. HEALTH & WELLNESS Enchanged Garden: Yoga Flow & Sound Bath Thursday • July 6 • 6:30pm–8pm Join us for an evening class with Ewa Josefsson as we enjoy the colors, fragrance, and textures of a summer evening in the Garden. Doors open at 6pm. Class will begin at 6:30pm (Garden gates close at 6:40pm) on the covered Banyan Terrace. In the case of heavy rain class will move into the Banyan Ballroom. There are a few mats available if needed. Class will end with a flower wishing well - we provide the flowers and you provide the wishes. Ewa Josefsson is a certified hypnotist, as well as a senior yoga and meditation teacher. She hosts workshops, programs, retreats and yoga teacher/meditation trainings. For the past decade, Ewa has been creating a safe space for self-knowledge, healing and change: "We create the life we believe we deserve. Small daily efforts become the foundation of big life success. Healing and positive change is not as mystical as we’re led to believe, it's actually much more common and conversational. It’s in the way you talk to yourself. It’s in the way you focus and find your flow." Cost: Non-members $25, Members $22.50 (call for code) • Tickets SECOND SATURDAY SEMINAR Wild Miami: Exploring the Amazing Nature In and Around South Florida Saturday • July 8 • 10am-noon Authors TJ Morrell and Brian Diaz will discuss their recently published book, Wild Miami, including how it came to be and their goal of having residents and tourists alike enjoying the often-overlooked natural beauty Miami and South Florida has to offer. Equal parts natural history, field guide, and trip planner, Wild Miami reveals the incredible ecology of this tropical metropolis while giving the reader a glimpse into some beautiful hiking trails, beaches, wetlands, parks, and the species that inhabit them. With 25 outdoor field trips, 305 species, and more than a hundred conservation connections to local environmental organizations, this book is sure to be enjoyable for readers of all ages. A post-presentation tour of the garden by Brian and TJ will provide some intel into some of the species, emphasizing their overall importance and what we as humans can do to help preserve them. TJ Morrell is the Science & Education Specialist for The Billfish Foundation in Fort Lauderdale, FL. As a cofounder of a local nonprofit MORAES in Miami, he has focused both his professional career and personal life on environmental advocacy, hoping to provide others with opportunities to follow their passions as well. From volunteering with marine mammal strandings through MARS, to acting as the lead safety instructor for NOAA, to even becoming a certified python wrangler, he continues to learn and gain experience in all aspects of environmental science. Brian Diaz was born and raised in Hialeah to parents who emigrated from Cuba and he grew up with a deep appreciation, curiosity, and respect for the natural world. After graduating from Johns Hopkins University in 2016 with a degree in Natural Sciences, he returned to his Miami home to embark on a career in ecological conservation and restoration. He is currently a biologist with the Miami-Dade County Tree and Forest Resources Section and is also on the board for TREEmendous as well as the current President of the Dade Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society. Free to attend, please RSVP. HEALTH & WELLNESS Garden Reiki, Restorative Yoga & Sound Bath Tuesday, July 11 • 6:30pm-8pm Join us for a deeply relaxing and nourishing restorative yoga practice led by our resident yoga teacher, Franci Blanco, and personal Reiki tune-ups by Leah Barsher, and then end the evening with a soothing sound bath savasana. We will move slowly through a series of restorative poses using bolsters to fully support your body in a comfortable and effortless way, as Leah comes around to offer personal reiki tune-ups throughout the practice. You will have time to relax deeply into each pose, promoting a profound sense of ease and letting go. Recalibrate to a higher vibration, open energy channels to reestablish flow, and reconnect to your essence, intuition, and spiritual nature. May this be your sacred time to slow down, release, and harmonize your mind, body, and spirit. Doors will open at 6pm. Class begins at 6:30pm (Garden gates close at 6:40pm) on the Great Lawn where we'll begin by grounding and setting intentions (10 minutes), and then we'll move into the Banyan Ballroom for Reiki and Restorative yoga. Cost: Non-members $40, Members $36 (call for code) • Tickets HEALTH & WELLNESS Somatic Discovery & Conversations Thursday, July 13 • 6:30pm-8pm Join community leaders in wellness and empowerment, Jodi Carey and Veronica Marquez, in the magical sanctuary of the Garden as they guide you through a journey of compassionate communication, somatic awareness, sound healing, and breath-centered yoga for a transformative evening of self-discovery. You will learn a process that can help you get to the root of your triggers in conversations and how to use somatic techniques, movement, and self-regulation to create deeper safety within your body. We will have a sit down with sips and lite bites for an open conversation and intimate sharing to make for a well-rounded, integrated experience for all. Doors open at 5:30pm. Class will begin at 6pm (Garden gates will close at 6:10pm). Class will take place on the covered Banyan Terrace. In the case of heavy rain class will move into the Banyan Ballroom. Cost: Non-members $45, Members $40.50 (call for code) • Tickets VOLUNTEER FIELD WORK DAYS Beach Dune Restoration at Haulover Park Saturday, July 15 Miami Beach Botanical Garden is looking for community members that are interested in learning more about our natural dune habitats growing along our beautiful beaches, and providing hands-on help keep them healthy and protected! We are teaming up with Frost Science Museum, Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, and Miami-Dade County’s Natural Area Management Division (NAM) for a collaborative Museum Volunteers for the Environment (MUVE) Workday that will include pruning and removing the encroaching hardwoods and invasive species to maintain space for important plant diversity. Future events will include plantings of rare native plants to improve diversity in designated areas. Registration is mandatory. If you are interested, please email riki@mbgarden.org for more information on how to register and get involved. FOR KIDS Wizards, Dragons and Books...Oh My! Sunday • July 16 • 2:30pm–3:30pm We're excited to welcome Fantasy Theatre Factory back to the Garden for this free show that kids of any age will enjoy. Jojo, a great kid who loves to read...that is until some kids in the lunchroom start calling her names like "bookworm." To avoid the bullying, Jojo goes to Mendel's Magical Book Shop, hoping that she can sell his books and use the money to buy video games, so she'll fit in with the other kids. Once in the Magic Book Shop though, things take an unexpected turn as the stories in her books magically start to jump to life all around her! Now, all of the pages to Jojo's books are blank and the characters from her books are running wild in real life! It's up to Jojo to retell the stories to get her old friends to go back on the page. While Jojo works to get his favorite characters from her books to go back on to the pages they belong in, she remembers why she loves to read some much in the first place; It's really FUN! Along the way Jojo starts to realize that all of his books have characters in them who are different, and that being different is what makes them special. This show artfully weaves its featured books into its thru-line to create a show that both encourages reading and celebrates diversity. Free to attend. Please RSVP. HEALTH & WELLNESS Conscious Relationships & Dating Workshop Tuesday, July 18 • 7pm–9pm Romantic relationships are a major part of our lives and an area where many of us have very little training--outside of the behaviors modeled by our families, social circles and the media. Join facilitator Michael Stasko as the class dives into some of the most empowering findings regarding relationships, including how to identify specific relationship dynamics, an overview of helpful spiritual teachings regarding partnership, and practical tools to deepen our connections, change behaviors and have a more mindful approach to dating. The workshop includes an interactive talk, followed by Q & A, and is excellent for partners or singles. Doors open at 6:30pm. Class will begin at 7pm (Garden gates close at 7:10pm) and will take place on the covered Banyan Terrace. In the case of heavy rain the class will move into the Banyan Ballroom. Michael Stasko was born and raised in Miami, Florida. He earned a master’s degree in aerospace engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology as NASA research fellow. Later, while working as an analyst in spacecraft control, Michael was deeply moved by a series of personal insights and spiritual experiences that prompted him to leave his career and spend the next 10 years living in South India. From 2010-2019, Michael lived in an ashram and dedicated his life to spirituality and deepening his practice of meditation, philosophy, breathwork and Sanskrit chanting. In 2019, he moved back to Miami where he offers coaching on spiritual growth, conscious relationships and integration, and teaches meditation and chanting (both in person and online). Cost: Non-members $35, Members $31.50 (call for code). Tickets. Miami Beach Culture Crawl – July Summer Edition Thursday, July 20 • 6pm–9pm Join us for the July Summer Edition of Miami Beach Culture Crawl! We’ve got special guests offering some summer fun, and our Botanical Bar will be serving both cocktails and mocktails. 6pm – Tai Chi Interested in Tai Chi and wondering if you can do the moves? Instructor Silvia Salinas will be teaching a class, providing information about its health benefits and history, and answering questions – perfect for beginners and the Tai Chi curious. Silvia is a National Board certified Acupuncture Physician and Doctor of Oriental Medicine, and the owner of Miami Beach Acupuncture Center. 7:15pm – Dance Thing Come twirl with us at this class, designed for both beginners and the advanced, that will get you moving, connecting, and having fun with gravity. Inspired by contact improv, contemporary dance, and the pure joy of spinning, the group will learn and perform movements together with a focus on creating an authentic grounded connection to the earth, the Garden, and each other. The class will be led by Galen Treuer, a Miami Beach resident whose bio includes 30+ years of dance study and performance, and a PhD in climate change. 6pm-9pm – CBD Awareness Learn more about CBD and its potential benefits from Yasmine Egozi. As the CEO/Head Canna-Goddess of Planta Rx/CBD + More, Yasmine is an expert of all things CBD. She is also a holisitic certified speech language pathologist, certified mental health professional, stress management consultant, and aromatherapy specialist. Compost Hub at the Garden Teach & Turn Volunteer Workday Tuesday • July 25 • 9am–noon We're looking for volunteers at the Garden's Compost Hub! Learn all about composting and help us turn our compost piles. Please bring a refillable water container and wear cool clothing that you can get dirty. Please RSVP HEALTH & WELLNESS Garden Reiki, Restorative Yoga & Sound Bath Tuesday, July 25 • 6:30pm-8pm Join us for a deeply relaxing and nourishing restorative yoga practice led by our resident yoga teacher, Franci Blanco, and personal Reiki tune-ups by Leah Barsher, and then end the evening with a soothing sound bath savasana. We will move slowly through a series of restorative poses using bolsters to fully support your body in a comfortable and effortless way, as Leah comes around to offer personal reiki tune-ups throughout the practice. You will have time to relax deeply into each pose, promoting a profound sense of ease and letting go. Recalibrate to a higher vibration, open energy channels to reestablish flow, and reconnect to your essence, intuition, and spiritual nature. May this be your sacred time to slow down, release, and harmonize your mind, body, and spirit. Doors will open at 6pm. Class begins at 6:30pm (Garden gates close at 6:40pm) on the Great Lawn where we'll begin by grounding and setting intentions (10 minutes), and then we'll move into the Banyan Ballroom for Reiki and Restorative yoga. Cost: Non-members $40, Members $36 (call for code) • Tickets BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND Miami Beach Orchid Society – July Sip & Snip Tuesday, July 25 • 6:30pm-8pm Join us for our July meeting of the Miami Beach Orchid Society – our second Sip & Snip special event. Participants will learn how to divide orchids, share divisions amongst friends, repot, all while sipping on wine and socializing with other plant parents. Here's what to bring: (1) Your orchids if you'd like to learn how to re-pot them. (2) Plant cuttings if you'd like to swap for new cuttings. (3) Your own snippers/clippers. Donation $10 to cover the cost of supplies - will be collected at the door. Please RSVP. VOLUNTEER WORKDAY Propagating Natives from the Garden Friday, July 28 • 9:30am–11:30am Part of our work at the garden is to produce plants in our nursery for various projects or purposes. We do this in different ways depending on the plant, purpose, and time. Come join garden staff and get hands-on to learn more about how to easily propagate some of our garden plants and the type of projects we are working on in the nursery. Please RSVP. COMPOSTING North Beach Compost Hub Pick Up & Workshop Saturday, July 29 • 8am–noon Learn about native plants in the area with naturalist and educator Corrine Mariposa of Miami Seed Share. Remember to bring water and wear cool clothing. If you'd like to take home compost, bring a container. Please RSVP. Summer Art Classes for Kids (Free!) Every Wednesday • June 21-August 16 • 10am-Noon Miami Beach Botanical Garden and Sunflower Society present the return of free summer art classes for kids! Teachers Winsome Bolt and Denise Marlow will guide young artists as they create their masterpieces using objects from nature. Students will work with mixed media to create their colorful art. DETAILS • Classes are for kids ages 5–12 • Younger kids must be accompanied by parent/guardian • Limited to 35 kids per class • Class is free but but please register in advance to attend • If anyone becomes ill we ask that you do not attend class For more info, please email Winsome Bolt, winsomebolt@gmail.com. * Donations accepted to help cover the costs of supplies Free to attend • Please RSVP IN THE BUTTERFLY GALLERY THROUGH JULY 17 In the Loving Swamp of Dry Autumn Leaves: The Art of Luján Candria Luján Candria is a Miami-based Argentine artist who uses diverse media to create introspective works about memory and oblivion. She often uses the repetition of images with subtle light variations to create intimate narratives and poetics loaded with nostalgia. Exploring the natural landscape, she uses specific vegetation and foliage as the main subjects of her photo-based, mixed-media works. Candria’s premise is that the work will look familiar – not because we can visually recognize them – but because of the emotional response arises within us, appearing to be linked to landscapes that are significant in our memory. In the creative process, Candria intervenes the photographic images by juxtaposing, multiplying and fragmenting them. The sharpest images get mixed with the more diffuse ones until they turn into almost imperceptible forms or completely disappear to become a simple plain color. As happens with many of our memories that become blurry over time and then come back to us as incomplete narratives. CREATIVE WORKSHOP Painting in the Garden with David Sexton Sunday, August 6 • 1pm–3pm Join us for an afternoon of painting butterflies in the Butterfly Gallery! Local artist David Sexton will lead this fun art workshop as he guides students through a step-by-step process of creating a butterfly painting. The ticket price includes all your supplies – all you need to bring is your creativity. Limited class size so don’t wait, only 14 seats available. Cost: Non-members $45 • Members $40.50 (call for code) • Tickets Botanical Boutique When you visit the Garden make sure to stop by the Botanical Boutique – we've got a fresh supply of honey and honeycomb from the Garden's apiary! Summer Cafe at the Garden Wednesdays • 11am-3pm Introducing the newest addition to the Garden - enjoy a refreshing mid-week break with a rotating list of vendors serving their specialties. Keep an eye on our social media as we announce the vendors who will be joining us. By ML Staff. Images Courtesy Of The Miami Beach Botanical Garden

Hailed for “great poise, aplomb, marvelous extensions, and an unexpected durability beneath all that grace (San Francisco Classical Voice),” 29-year-old Dawn Atkins has been promoted from Principal Soloist to Principal Dancer with Miami City Ballet. The promotion was made by MCB Artistic Director Lourdes Lopez, following the February 2023 performance of Martha Graham’s Diversion of Angels (pictured below). The 2023-24 season starting in October 2023 marks Dawn’s inaugural season as Principal. With her promotion, Dawn rose through the ranks in record speed: she joined Miami City Ballet as a Soloist in 2021-22, promoted to Principal Soloist at the end of the season, followed by Principal during the 2022-23 season. “Being promoted to Principal dancer with Miami City Ballet is humbling and immensely meaningful,” says Dawn. “I am honored to be a part of a truly wonderful organization, and to share with our audiences all the work and love I have put into this art form since I was a child. I am grateful that I am able to say ‘I achieved my childhood dream’. I look forward to next season at Miami City Ballet as I continue my growth as a dancer and hope to touch as many people as possible.” During MCB’s 2022-23 season, Dawn performed featured roles in Balanchine’s Diamonds from Jewels, Symphony in Three Movements, Sugar Plum Fairy and Dew Drop in The Nutcracker, Agon, Jerome Robbin’s Antique Epigraphs and Afternoon of a Faun, and Martha Graham’s Diversion of Angels. Other repertoire include William Forsythe’s The Second Detail, Blake Works, Playlist (EP), Pas / Parts 2018, and In The Middle Somewhat Elevated, Justin Peck’s In Creases (Pas De Deux), August Bournonville’s Pas De Six, Yakobson’s Pas de Quatre, Snow Queen and Dew Drop in Nissinen’s The Nutcracker, The Summer Fairy in Ashton’s Cinderella, Myrtha in Perrot/Coralli’s Giselle, The Crystal Fountain Fairy in Petipa’s The Sleeping Beauty, Jorma Elo’s Bach Cello Suites, Carmen, Fifth Symphony of Jean Sibelius, and Lost By Last, Lady Capulet in Cranko’s Romeo and Juliet, Balanchine’s Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto No.2, Rubies, Episodes, Coppelia, Chaccone, Theme and Variations, and Stravinsky Violin Concerto, as well as Interplay, Fancy Free, The Concert, and Glass Pieces by Jerome Robbins, and more. Having grown up in Middletown Springs, Vermont, Dawn continued her dance training at The School of Richmond Ballet, followed by North Carolina School of the Arts, under the direction of Ethan Stiefel. Dawn joined Boston Ballet School as a trainee in 2011 and Boston Ballet II in 2012. In 2013, she was a Princess Grace Award nominee and was promoted to Artist of the Company. Dawn was promoted to Second Soloist at Boston Ballet in 2019. In 2021, Dawn joined Miami City Ballet as a Soloist. Dawn was promoted to Principal Soloist in 2022 and now Principal in 2023. A pillar of women’s health and wellness, Dawn complements her ballet training with Pilates, acupuncture, and a nutritional regimen centered on clean, holistic whole foods and plant-based meals. In 2020, Dawn graduated from Northeastern University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management. She is also a licensed realtor in Massachusetts. Dawn lives with her husband and two dogs in Palm Beach County, Florida. By ML Staff. Images Courtesy Of Miami City Ballet

Bloomberg Philanthropies today announced 17 U.S. cities are finalists to receive grants of up to $1 million each as part of the Public Art Challenge, a program launched in 2014 to support temporary public art projects that address an urgent civic issue. More than 150 cities from 40 U.S. states applied, and the most frequently cited issues they would tackle include urban revitalization, environmental sustainability, and equity. Proposals also included addressing unsheltered communities, gun safety, and public health. Projects included a wide range of creative expression such as sculptures, murals, performances, digital projects, light installations, and festivals. Bloomberg Philanthropies will select up to 10 winners from among these 17 finalists in fall 2023 to execute their projects within the next two years. Left: “Seeds of Change” mural in Jackson, MS by artist Ricardo Moody Top right: “Temple of Time” in Parkland, FL by artist David Best Bottom right: “Pathway to Hope,” in Tulsa, OK by artist Rick Lowe and William Cordova “Public art provides a creative way to bring communities together, strengthen local economies, and make cities more inspiring and dynamic,” said Michael R. Bloomberg, founder of Bloomberg LP and Bloomberg Philanthropies and 108th mayor of New York City. “This year’s proposals show that public art, and the partnerships they forge between artists and local governments, is stronger than ever.” In November 2022, Bloomberg Philanthropies invited mayors of U.S. cities with 30,000 residents or more to submit proposals for projects that celebrate creativity, catalyze public-private collaborations, and strengthen local economies. Bloomberg Philanthropies has selected the following 17 cities from across the nation to advance to the next round of the Public Art Challenge by submitting more detailed plans for their projects. Miami, FL - Climate: The City of Miami proposes “1,000,000 Butterflies,” a digital mural on The Underline, an urban trail beneath Miami’s Metrorail, to prompt climate change action; and the development of gardens throughout the city to increase green spaces. “This year’s Public Art Challenge applications showcased a commitment to embracing the creative sector as a means to develop solutions to a range of complex urban issues,” said Kate D. Levin, who leads the Arts Program at Bloomberg Philanthropies. “These finalists all proposed especially compelling creative ideas, along with robust community partnerships, and we are looking forward to learning more about their plans.” Bloomberg Philanthropies’ support for the winning Public Art Challenge cities will be part of a committed, catalytic consortium of funders. The Bloomberg Philanthropies grants will cover project-related expenditures including development, execution, and marketing, but will not fund 100 percent of the total project costs. The second round of Bloomberg Philanthropies Public Art Challenge, awarded to five cities in 2018, catalyzed more than $100 million in economic benefit for local economies and illuminated civic issues including climate change, neighborhood blight, healing after gun violence, and commemorating the centennial of Greenwood’s 1921 Black Wall Street Massacre. Cities in the 2018 Public Art Challenge were able to spark local investment, stimulate new forms of partnership, improve community wellbeing, and create inclusive spaces to discuss complex social issues. The first round of Public Art Challenge winners in 2015 included Los Angeles, California; Gary, Indiana; Spartanburg, South Carolina; and Albany, Schenectady, and Troy, New York (a collaborative project). Their public art projects opened in 2016, drawing more than 10 million visitors. The projects spurred civic leaders and residents, as well as local nonprofits and businesses, to work together to advance solutions to critical urban challenges such as abandoned properties, environmental sustainability, community-police relations, and creative-sector economic development. By ML Staff. Images Courtesy Of Bloomberg Philanthropies. Top image/Unsplash

Ryan Gosling wore Gucci to the "Barbie" movie Canadian Press Day on June 28, 2023 in Toronto, Ontario By ML Staff. Images Courtesy Of Gucci

Vault, Gucci’s experimental concept store, introduces its highly anticipated high summer collection. This season, the sun-drenched days and serene waters become a canvas for imaginative storytelling. Featuring eight global brands, the collection offers a curated selection of ready-to-wear clothing, jewelry, shoes, and accessories for both men and women. From carefree beach getaways to formal celebrations, Vault Summer showcases diverse styles and aesthetics from emerging brands and renowned fashion houses. Expect hand-embroidered beachwear by Agua by Agua Bendita, vintage-inspired menswear by Connor McKnight, timeless formal tailoring by Husbands, whimsical minaudière clutch bags by Judith Leiber Couture, expertly crafted hats by Maison Michel, exquisite jewelry by Prounis, signature rugby shirts by Rowing Blazers, and vibrant reinterpretations of iconic silhouettes by Vans. The campaign, directed by Max Siedentopf, brings together references, humor, and Hollywood glamour, capturing the essence of a lakeside getaway and the dreamy reality of summer. Click below to launch slideshow > The limited-edition Vault Summer capsule collection is available at vault.gucci.com. By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Gucci.

The largest swim festival in the world, Miami Swim Week® - The Shows, ended with a bang on Day 5, declaring a bright and neon color palette as this season’s hottest trend! In celebration of the brand's 20th Anniversary, Maaji welcomed Miami Swim Week® - The Shows goers to “The House of Jaguar'' – its Summer 2024 Collection inspired by the mystical territory of the Jaguar. Bringing a taste of the wild to the runway, Maaji showcased a men’s and women’s tropical themed collection during Miami Swim Week® - The Shows boasting bright and fun colored beachwear in both solid hues, and a selection of different prints including jaguar, floral, and ombre, among others. High-cut pieces were the star of the show, featured in two-piece and one-piece styles. Owning the finale procession of models, a lifesize jaguar puppet designed in collection prints made its way down the runway – cementing The House of Jaguar as one of the week’s hottest moments! 6:30 PM- Maaji Show (Photo by Thomas Concordia/Getty Images for Miami Swim Week - The Shows) By ML Staff.

Gucci welcomed guests to a private dinner at Mount St. Restaurant in London with world renowned tennis player and House Brand ambassador Jannik Sinner ahead of competing for his third consecutive year at The Wimbledon Championships 2023. The following guests attended wearing Gucci: Emma Laird, Paapa Essiedu, Olympia of Greece, Pixie Geldof, Imogen Kwok, Jazzy de Lisser and Camille Charriere. Other notables included Nick Grimshaw, Tish Weinstock and Tom Guinness, Nikolai von Bismarck, Alex Eagle, Jack Guinness, Akinola Davies Jr. and Es Devlin. By ML Staff. Images courtesy of James D.Kelly Images courtesy of Gucci