Located just 50 miles east of Nassau and a short 45-minute flight from South Florida, The Cove Eleuthera today announced plans for a restaurant renovation and other updates during its seasonal closure from August 22-November 6. When The Cove reopens, travelers and locals alike can expect upgraded accommodations and a top-to-bottom transformation of Freedom Restaurant & Grill. “The enhancements we have planned will further solidify The Cove as the premier resort destination on Eleuthera,” said Carlton Russell, managing director of The Cove. “With elevated dining, accommodations, programming, and of course, our serene location, we look forward to unveiling The Cove’s upgrades in November.” California-based BAR Architects & Interiors has been tapped to re-envision the resort’s new look, which marries elements of its natural, oceanfront surroundings with casual and contemporary flair. Reopening with its current inventory of 27 premium villas, the refreshed interiors will feature a color palette of ivory and indigo with natural wood accents that speak to Eleuthera’s pristine white beaches and turquoise waters. Woven straw mats and rustic, yet sophisticated furnishings will adorn each villa. Designed to be the focal point, Freedom Restaurant & Grill, which has long been regarded on this island for its culinary program and Asian-inspired cuisine, especially its sushi, will see a complete overhaul for a reimagined dining experience. Interiors will feature a warm weathered teak palette and natural textures accented with lush greenery hanging above patrons to mimic the island’s limestone cliffs. Colors draw inspiration from the Caribbean islands, Atlantic Ocean and ripe pineapples found in Gregory Town. Consisting of three new structures, Freedom will feature a central sushi bar and an elegant bar area overlooking the hilltop pool. Floor-to-ceiling windows provide panoramic waterfront views as guests enjoy locally inspired cuisine. Additionally, The Cove will introduce a refurbished fitness and wellness experience. The onsite gym will feature brand new Technogym equipment as well as a separate room for guided yoga classes. A welcoming retreat where guests will find themselves rejuvenated, the fitness center and spa suites at The Cove have been intentionally designed to nurture tranquil wellbeing. Immersive programming will continue to be at the forefront of the guest experience at The Cove. With organic garden tours, guided island outings to Queen’s Bath and Preacher’s Cave, excursions with the resort’s boat captain, to more relaxed pursuits, such as lounging by the pool, guests of The Cove have access to myriad options for both outdoor adventure and relaxation. The Cove’s seasonal closure begins August 22, and the resort will reopen for guests on November 7, 2022. For more information about The Cove Eleuthera, please visit www.thecoveeleuthera.com or call (242) 335-5141. To engage with the resort socially, find us on Instagram at @thecove_eleuthera. MORE ON THE COVE ELEUTHERA The Cove Eleuthera, is an exclusive island retreat situated on 40 acres on the northern end of the Bahamian island of Eleuthera, facing the Caribbean. A short 45-minute flight from South Florida, the serene resort features a variety of stylish seaside villas and suites, Freedom Restaurant with its sushi bar, the open-air Point Bar, infinity pool, two private beaches, fitness center, and an array of recreational amenities including snorkeling, paddle boarding and kayaking. The Cove is owned and managed by Enchantment Group. For reservations and information, visitwww.thecoveeleuthera.com. By ML Staff. Images Courtesy of The Cove Eleuthera

Louis Vuitton continues its journey into the world of jewelry with the LV Diamonds collection. This new chapter celebrates the LV Monogram Star diamonds and offers a unique vision of diamonds through unprecedented creations that spark universal emotions and transcend individual personalities. As symbols of commitment, these pieces of jewelry pay homage to our bonds with other people, both to loved ones and to ourselves. LV Monogram Star, A Revolutionary Cut The monogram flower, Louis Vuitton’s iconic pattern, resonates throughout the House with its timeless and bold design. With the LV Monogram Star diamonds, the motif confirms its status as a symbol of eternity. Instantly recognizable with its fifty-three facets with pointed ends, it repreises the star-shaped monogram flower created by Georges-Louis Vuitton in 1896. The Creations The exclusive pieces in the LV Diamonds collection designed by Artistic Director for Watches and Jewelry, Francesca Amfitheatrof, showcase LV Monogram Star and brilliant diamond cuts. Rings, unisex bands with understated yet bold designs, earrings and pendants are all tributes to the Mainson’s signature aesthetic. The platinum, rose gold or half-aveed rings rekindle the Art Deco-style V with the Gaston-Louis Vuitton would have adorn his suitcases in the 1920s and 1930s. The LV Diamonds Certificate Louis Vuitton presents the first LV Diamonds certificate reflecting its commitment to transparently sourcing their gemstones. Provided with each LV Diamonds creation set with a central stone, this unique file lists each diamond’s weight, color, purity and cut quality. It also tracks its journey, from the country where the diamond was extracted until its arrival in its case, through the workshops where it was cut, polished and mounted. Each chapter in the story of an LV Diamonds creation is written down, thus carefully documented. In order to reinforce such a certificate’s security, Louis Vuitton uses blockchain. To learn more visit www.louisvuitton.com By ML Staff | Images courtesy of LV

In an effort to educate voters and encourage them to register to vote, CityPlace Doral has partnered with Univision and UnidosUS to host voter registration drives. The non-partisan voter registration drives will take place at CityPlace Doral’s fountain plaza on select Saturdays and Sundays in Aug., Sept. and Oct. ahead of the Nov. 8 election. The deadline to register to vote in the General Election is Oct. 11. UnidosUS is the nation’s largest Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization and has built a stronger country by creating opportunities for Latinos for more than 50 years in Florida all designed to increase Hispanic participation in elections and advocating’ programs in Florida. Univision is the leading Spanish-language media and content company in South Florida. CityPlace Doral is an attractive leisure destination offering a collection of memorable dining, shopping, wellness and entertainment experiences. Featuring 250,000 square feet of retail space, CityPlace Doral is a master-planned, mixed-use development nestled in the dynamic employment center of Doral in the heart of Miami-Dade County. CityPlace Doral combines the vision of world-renowned architects, designers and artists creating the next crown jewel of prosperous dining, entertainment and upscale shopping in one of South Florida’s growing cities. CityPlace Doral includes more than 40 dining, shopping and entertainment destinations for all palettes and walks of life, and the property’s entertainment retail component is anchored by a roster of first-class tenants from all over the country. When: Aug. 20, 21, 27 and 28 Sept. 3, 4, 17 and 18 Oct. 1 and 2 Saturdays: 3-8 p.m. Sundays: 2-6 p.m. For more information, visit https://www.unidosus.org By ML Staff. Image courtesy of Unsplash

La Zarzuela, Inc. presents a fully staged production of the zarzuela La Dolorosa (1930). The work, with original libretto by J.J. Lorente and music by José Serrano, has been adapted for modern audiences by Jorge Arcila and Daniel Daroca. The new version features two new romanzas by Daniel Daroca, the participation of the 5Plus vocal ensemble, and cinematographic and virtual elements created by Jacqueline Solórzano. This production is dedicated to the ProArte Grateli- organization that pioneered and kept alive the art of the zarzuela in Miami for almost half a century- in commemoration of its premiere of La Dolorosa over fifty years ago. The cast- in alphabetical order- features: Jorge Arcila, Yetzabel Arias, Eduardo Calcaño, Miguel Cervantes, Carlos Jimeno, Silvia Ludueña, Laura de Mare, Karel Morell, Fer du Port, and Carlos Silva. For tickets click here. By ML Staff Images Courtesy of La Dolorosa

All businesses start small, but with the owner’s hard work, they can grow into companies with millions of dollars in revenue. How the owners delegate the work is not the only critical factor for the development of a business. Many aspects require attention, and one of them is insurance. It is essential to have insurance for your business because it will protect you and will also help your development. In areas like Miami, where many new companies appear periodically, some of them tend to fail because of the lack of insurance, as they are not covered for unforeseen damages. For example, the Miami area is subject to harsh weather conditions that can damage the office, which is why hazard or property insurance is a must. To emphasize the importance of insurance, below is a list of some of the most common and helpful types of insurance for small businesses. It is suggested that all business owners have at least 2-3 types of coverage to ensure their business can develop smoothly. Business Liability Insurance This is one of the most important types of insurance because many businesses work with customers. When customers visit the company, they could get injured, or their property might get damaged. In some situations, customers feel entitled to sue the business if anything happens to them or their property while visiting the business. This is when liability insurance comes into play and will cover all the medical bills, repair of goods, lost wages, or other expenses caused by the accident. This type of insurance will also cover legal costs if the situation ends up in court. Insurance for Commercial Property Insurance for commercial property is crucial to ensure the safety of the space where the business operates. Usually, every business requires a physical place where they stock goods or employees work. This insurance protects the location against damage caused by a fire, flood, theft, and more. It is a burden for small businesses to replace damaged furniture or equipment. However, the insurance company can cover all costs. Errors and Omissions Insurance All growing businesses will need employees, and since employees are human, mistakes will sometimes happen, which is natural. However, those mistakes can be costly for the business, but the insurance company can cover them. Some of the situations the insurance covers are negligence or mistakes that cost the client, like providing wrong information or giving untrustworthy advice. For example, suppose an accounting business makes a mistake regarding numbers. In that case, the client will have to pay more and may even appear to have legal issues regarding paid taxes. In this situation, if the customer wants to sue the business, the insurance will cover the costs and compensate the customer. Workers' Compensation Insurance A business with at least one employee should have worker's compensation insurance. No matter the company's area of business, employees can get hurt at the workplace. Even a slip and fall scenario can lead to a broken arm or worse. The employee might have to miss work and suffer lost wages when something so unfortunate happens. A large variety of medical issues can happen to employees, and this type of insurance is a must to take care of them and the business. This insurance will cover their missed wages and medical costs. This insurance will also increase employees' trust when they notice that the business cares for them, increasing productivity and revenue. By ML Staff. Image courtesy of Pexels

Due to unfortunate matters the 2020 edition of Art Basel in Miami Beach will be canceled until next year. As the pandemic continues to be widespread, the restrictions on large scale events have left Art Basel unable to be at full production. For this reason, we take a look at the history of Art Basel, its economic impact on South Florida, and more. The BIRTH OF BASEL Art Basel is an international art fair that has highlighted the global gallery community and artists alike. Dating back to the 1970s when Ernst Beyeler, Trudl Bruckner, and Balz Hilt, art dealers from Basel, Switzerland organized an art fair to showcase contemporary art. It was aimed to attract art collectors, newcomers, and overseas buyers. As the fair gained international press, it soon became the backbone of the art industry. Progressively expanding each year by devoting sectors to film, photography, and more. Not until 2002, did Art Basel hit the streets of Miami Beach, Florida. The inaugural show in Miami Beach was the launchpad for growth for Art Basel. Introducing a new fair layout to the art industry, the Art United Platform. This platform provided the 160 galleries from 23 countries the chance to have there own exhibition booths in an open floor plan environment. Also popularized was Art Basel Conversations, a panel of leading art members who provided authentic information to the visitors. On topics including collecting, exhibiting art, and more. As the 2002 show came to a close it was noted that the 30,000 visitors who attended locked in success for the years to come. Fast forward to now, Art Basel Miami is sponsored by UBS and has 80K+ visitors a show. Online viewing rooms Art Basel has a large commitment to the art community. To make up for the lack of the physical show in all locations, Art Basel is in the works of a digital initiative. As of right now, there are "two online viewing rooms that have been announced for the fall: ‘OVR:2020’, dedicated to artworks made during 2020 and running from September 23 to 26, and ‘OVR:20c’, which will feature works created between 1900 and 1999 and take place from October 28 to 31." Followed by further viewing rooms in December that will be open to all of the galleries that were accepted to the 2020 edition of Art Basel Miami. Both online viewing rooms will be limited to 100 exhibitors that will showcase six works at a time. The opening of the Online Viewing Rooms will be exclusive for Art Basel VIP guests for the first 48 hours. A live chat feature will be introduced, providing visitors a chance to engage with galleries. More details of the online showing rooms will be announced in the next few weeks. As the organization is already certain of hosting the Hong Kong, Basel, and Miami Beach shows in 2021. attendees Today, Art Basel is the largest art fair worldwide. Each year, the exhibit attracts thousands of celebrities, locals, and art connoisseurs from near and far. In fact, the art show has become a fashion icon in itself. As celebrities - Drake, Leonardo DiCaprio, Cardi B, and more - dress to the tens, looking like there very own art piece. COST TO ATTEND Ticket prices for Art Basel Miami can range anywhere from $45- $500 depending on the package chosen. A four-day package to the convention center costs $145, per person. Students and seniors receive a special rate of $45. Group prices, tours, and VIP tickets are also offered to attendees. Gallery Participation To be an artist featured at Art Basel Miami there is an application that must be complicated on a deadline basis. Before applying, one must create a gallery profile on the Art Basel website. Once completed, you can then submit sector-specific applications. Step by step instructions are available to watch here. Participation Cost The 2019 Art Basel Miami show implemented a new sliding-scale pricing system. Providing smaller and mid-sized galleries a chance to be a part of the show while being able to handle the finances. To give an estimate, Art Basel's 2019 Swiss fair cost about "$785 per square meter for a booth of 25 square meters, and about $935 per square meter for a booth of 124 square meters." In the prior year, it costed 8% more for smaller galleries. Larger galleries do pay the price as Art Basel continues to increase the cost of the booth size. economical Impact Just last year, Art Basel Miami brought in 81,000 people and showcased over 2$ billion worth of art. Although Art Basel does not release financial stats, analysts indicate the event brings over 500 million dollars into the local economy. Without Art Basel taking place this year, huge losses are expected to hit Miami especially hard. Millions of dollars will be lost in tax revenue from art sales, not to mention the extensive financial losses in the hospitality industry. According to the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau, hotel occupancy rises by 30,000 during the duration of Art Basel bringing hotel occupancy to full capacity. This has an economic impact of at least $15 million on Miami's hotel industry alone. The food and beverage industry will also incur grave losses including tour guides, car rentals and shopping centers. When the art show was first canceled, Mayor Dan Gelber issued that he has offered to waive the rental fee for the center. Although the city did recently remodel the site on the basis of the fair's request. Mr. Gelber is aware of the current financial difficulties of Art Basel due to the cancellation of all of their fairs worldwide. Words by Brooke Klaiman, thebrookealexa.com Images courtesy of Art Basel. Picasso gif/animation courtesy of PabloPicasso.org

Tiffany & Co. unveils an exclusive collaboration with New York based contemporary artist Daniel Arsham that is set to release globally on September 9. Bringing together their shared ideals of innovation, masterful craftsmanship and rebellious creativity, Tiffany and Arsham created an exclusive series of 49 eroded bronze sculptures that reimagine the Blue Box in Arsham’s distinct aesthetic. The artworks feature a custom hand-finished patina that nods to both Tiffany’s proprietary hue and the Arsham Studio color. “I always gravitate towards items that are immediately culturally recognizable. The Tiffany Blue Box® has that power,” said Daniel Arsham. “I wanted to address it in a way different than how it was originally intended by giving it a distressed, aged quality which represents it’s history, how much of a fixture it is in our world today, and how it will continue to be relevant decades, even centuries from now.” The Bronze Eroded Tiffany Blue Box® is the latest expression of Arsham’s ‘Future Archeological’ series of artworks in which the artist recontextualizes contemporary objects through the lens of an imagined future. The artist creates tension in time in bridging past, present and future, achieved through the sculptures’ patina and distorted quality. The 49 works of art rethink an important piece of Tiffany’s heritage, reimagining an indispensable piece of modern culture. Transforming the jeweler’s iconic packaging into a work of sculptural distortion, Arsham renders the familiar into something altogether new that juxtaposes rough with refined and timeless with modern. Contrasting with the rugged forms of the sculpture, clients will discover a limited-edition Tiffany x Arsham Studio Knot bracelet in 18k white gold with diamonds and tsavories inside the box. A tribute to the energy and character of New York, the chain-link-inspired Tiffany Knot collection is subversive and individualistic, elegant and contemporary. Tsavorite, a Tiffany legacy gemstone that the House introduced to the world in 1974, is another nod to Tiffany’s and Arsham Studio’s signature hue. This limited-edition bracelet and exclusive sculpture that holds it reflect the jeweler’s and Arsham’s commitment to craftsmanship, discovery and innovation. About Tiffany & Co. Tiffany & Co., founded in New York City in 1837 by Charles Lewis Tiffany, is a global luxury jeweler synonymous with elegance, innovative design, fine craftsmanship and creative excellence. With more than 300 retail stores worldwide and a workforce of more than 13,000 employees, TIFFANY & CO. and its subsidiaries design, manufacture and market jewelry, watches and luxury accessories. Nearly 5,000 skilled artisans cut Tiffany diamonds and craft jewelry in the Company’s own workshops, realizing the brand’s commitment to superlative quality. Tiffany & Co. has a long-standing commitment to conducting its business responsibly, sustaining the natural environment, prioritizing diversity and inclusion, and positively impacting the communities in which it operates. To learn more about Tiffany & Co. and its commitment to sustainability, please visit tiffany.com. By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Tiffany & Co.

Miami Living brings you six massive clean energy projects that offer a shot of climate hope, and provides an overview of Miami-Dade County's climate policies. Last fall’s COP26 climate summit showed the way to, not, move forward on tackling the climate crisis. But all’s not lost. From the biggest solar farm in the world to a huge storage plant for C02, here are some of the largest renewable energy projects in the pipeline around the globe. Following a decade-long fanfare of private and government pledges to combat the warming of the planet, the recent United Nations COP26 climate summit in Glasgow painted a grim picture of the world’s climate progress. The takeaway: the world is on course to overshoot the goals of the 2015 Paris Climate Accords in all but the most optimistic scenario, which would require all announced targets to be fully implemented. That scenario, however, seems distant today as the pivot to a sustainable energy market is unevenly distributed across the globe, with many fossil fuel dependent countries still struggling to close the energy gap as demand for power increases. What is worse, while some countries have improved their ambitions, others slipped backward at COP26 by retracting set climate targets. Since our only hope is a massive scale up of renewable energy, our best bet is the large scale projects underway that could tip the scales domestically while compensating for shortcomings in other countries. The good news is that such ambitious clean energy projects — some large enough to power millions of homes — are multiplying not only in Europe but also in Asia, the Americas, Africa and the Middle East. From wind and solar to tidal and thermal power, here are six of the largest renewable energy projects in the global pipeline. Started in 2015, China’s Wudongde hydropower plant finally began operations in July this year. The $18.6 billion project — built near the provincial border of Yunnan and Sichuan on the Jinsha River in the southwest of the country — has 10.2 gigawatts of installed capacity and is a key component in China’s quest to reach net-zero by 2060. According to the constructors, the dam will offset the use of 12.2 million tons of coal and reduce CO2 emissions by 30.5 million tons per year. The massive dam, topping out at 240 meters, has also been labeled one of the smartest in the world. The foundation was constructed with low heat cement, where pipes in the concrete detect the temperature and adjust the flow of water automatically to cool the concrete and avoid cracking. That’s Double the Size of China’s Three Gorges Dam Of course, any mention of large scale hydro projects must also include the famed Inga 3 Dam on the Congo River in the Democratic Republic of Congo — part of Africa’s largest electricity project. Although the Inga 3 project has a bumpy past with the World Bank withdrawing funding in 2016 after three years of delay and controversy, it was revived in 2018 following a $14 billion joint development between a consortium of Chinese and European companies. In its final stage, Inga 3 would add another 11,050 megawatts to the two existing dams — completed in 1972 and 1982 with a combined installed capacity of nearly 1,800 megawatts. However, the Congolese government has proposed an expansion of six more dams that would bring total capacity to over 40,000 megawatts. To give an idea of the scope, that’s double the size of China’s Three Gorges dam, currently the world’s largest, and roughly one-third of the electricity currently produced in all of Africa. UK: A wind Farm Providing Power to 1.3 Million Homes Danish company Ørsted has been developing Hornsea Project Two in the UK since August 2015. It’s intended to be part of the wider Hornsea Zone, located approximately 89km off the coast of East Riding, Yorkshire, and will be adjacent to Hornsea One, the world’s largest offshore wind farm. Expected to be completed in 2022, the $7.8bn project features 165 turbines installed in water depths between 30 and 40 meters, with tip heights of 204 meters and a total in-stalled capacity of 1,386 megawatts. The farm will connect to the grid at the North Killingholme National Grid transmission station in North Lincolnshire with onshore cable construction having begun in 2019. Once operational, Hornsea Two will span an offshore area of 462km2 and provide power to more than 1.3 million homes. Ghana: A Huge Tidal Energy Farm Ghana intends to harness tidal energy to generate 100 megawatts of power as part of the broader goal to provide electricity to one million households in the future. The project, located on the Ada Estuary, had been stalled for many years before it was revived in 2020 when a Swedish-American-Chinese consortium of companies agreed to finance what will become one of the world’s largest tidal energy farms. Working with TC Energy’s Ghanian counterpart, the three companies will continue beyond the test phase which was concluded in 2015 as a 1 megawatt pilot project that successfully fed power into the national grid. The park will use a series of buoys connected to linear generators as wave energy converters. Power is generated by the motion of the buoys while switchgear makes the electricity suitable for grid use. The initial plan is to begin with five megawatts and scale up to the project target of 100 megawatts within 24 months. According to Ghanian officials, the project will slash the electricity price by one-third compared to that available from hydro and thermal power. When completed, the plant could provide electricity to tens of thousands of Ghanaian homes while also creating an artificial reef for marine life. The U.S.: A $22 Billion Wind Farm In a bid to rid Texas of its oil dependence, the Mariah Wind Farm project, a $22bn onshore wind farm, is currently being built across the Parmer, Sherman and Dallam counties. With construction commenced in 2013, the first 600MW of the project has been completed and sold. The project turbine locations have some of the best US onshore wind resources at a height of 137 meters. While still under construction, the completion of the project will make it one of the largest wind farms in the country, totaling 10,000 megawatts of power. The completed form will also tie into the proposed Tres Amigas SuperStation — a planned project to unite North America’s two major power grids and one of its three minor grids. India: The Largest Solar Farm in the World In India, the government has proposed a 10,000-megawatt solar farm along with 5,000-megawatt battery storage — the biggest project in the world. With the high altitude Himalayan regions thought ideal for solar power generation, the planned project — comprising three individual phases spread over the Leh and Kargil districts of Jammu and Kashmir — will connect to a transmission network extended 850 kilometers to Punjab. During the day, part of the solar power will be used to charge the batteries, which will feed the northern grid during evening peak hours. However, according to the Economic Times the mammoth project has stumbled many times since the first tender was issued in December 2018. Being the first multi-gigawatt tender in the subcontinent, development has faced a series of policy issues ranging from environmental issues as well as industry turmoil over policy matters. The latest hurdle appeared earlier this year as the project fell foul over the presence of a water body in the 20,000 acre land invented for the PV installations. Still, the farm remains set for commissioning in 2023 and will save 12,750 tons of carbon emissions per year. Iceland: The World’s Largest Carbon Capture Storage Plant Icelandic carbon capture company Climeworks recently launched Orca, the world’s largest direct air capture and storage plant that permanently removes CO2 from the air. With construction starting in May 2020, Orca now has the capacity to capture 4,000 tons of CO2 per year, according to Icelandic business weekly Viðskiptablaðið. Through a partnership with Carbfix, experts in rapid underground mineralization, the air-captured CO2 is mixed with water and pumped underground where it is trapped in stone through a natural process that takes less than two years. The project is strategically located adjacent to one of Iceland’s major geothermal power plants and runs fully on renewable energy. According to Climeworks, the plant will eventually expand to megaton removal capacity by the second part of this decade. Words by Carl Karlsson, Worldcrunch, The Interview People A More Local Perspective Miami Dade county now anticipates around 2 feet of sea level rise by the year 2060, enough to cause an estimated $25 billion in damages. Across the rest of Florida, esti-mates range between a rise of 1 to 11 feet. A general increase in the water temperature is also killing off algae, resulting in coral bleaching. Around 130 species in the area are already under threat of extinction, and around half of those are also further threatened by the rising sea levels, according to Jaclyn Lopez, Florida Director at the Center of Biological Diversity. The ecosystem aside, life for humans in the state is also becoming more strained with an increase in hurricanes as well as their magnitude. Since 1895, Florida has warmed about .2 degrees per decade, with the rate of warming increasing. What is Florida Doing to Keep Up with These Global Initiatives? Climate scientists say Florida has 3 options: Defend, Adapt, or Abandon. Florida is cur-rently in the “defend” stage, shifting hopefully toward “adapt”. Most of the efforts currently taking place focus on the sea level rise in South Florida. Parts of Miami have suffered what is referred to as “sunny day flooding,” caused not by rainfall, but sea water coming over sea walls and pushing up from storm drains, due to high tides. Miami has installed high powered pumps and even raised some streets up to two and a half feet to mitigate the effects of this flooding. An unintended consequence of this has been further inequality, as property value increases also result in higher taxes for residents who often can’t afford it. Governor DeSantis has also pledged $1 billion toward Florida’s resiliency, making sure to note that none of it would be going toward “left wing stuff.” Beyond measures regarding sea level rise, most of that money is currently going toward research and developing action plans. There is currently no initiative regarding energy conservation and efficiency. With midterm elections approaching, DeSantis has a number of Democrat candidates competing for the opportunity to unseat him. Charlie Christ’s campaign website lists his Million Solar Roofs Plan—his goal for Florida to reach one million solar roofs with a number of legislative incentives and improved infrastructure standards. Nikki Fried is another candidate who touts accomplishments in the realm of climate change advocacy. This includes distributing millions in energy efficiency grants to local governments, and rebuilding the Department of Agriculture’s Office of Agricultural Water Policy to emphasize best practices. Frank Hughes Jr., an independent candidate, only lists the following on his website in regards to climate action: “The environment is our lifeline. For our coast, waterways, and fertile soil are essential to fuel our economy. We must take steps now to ensure there is a future.” Neither of the current Republican candidates, Ron DeSantis and John Joseph Mercadante, list climate action anywhere on their campaign websites. With inflation and gas prices eating away at Americans’ savings, the national debate on abortion, and the recent surge in gun violence taking center stage, it appears Floridians are understandably having a hard time prioritizing climate action on a legislative level. Whether the current plan to “defend and adapt” can outlast the steady march toward shifting to “abandon” is yet to be seen. Words by Andrea De Leon, Image courtesy of Unsplash. Gif image courtesy of Discovery Channel/Warner Bros.

Idris Elba wore a GUCCI 25H Tourbillon with 40 mm 18kt yellow gold multi layered case, golden brass dial with GG727.25.T caliber engraving and tourbillon at 6 o’clock while attending the "BEAST" UK Special Screening at Hackney Picturehouse on August 24, 2022 in London, England. By ML Staff. Images Courtesy of Getty Images

The Miami Design District is pleased to unveil Tomorrow Land, a physical and virtual site-specific installation created by Studio Proba and Enjoy the Weather for the neighborhood’s Annual Design Commission 2021. Tomorrow Land features a series of playfully designed sculptures, seating, and ornamentation, created by Studio Proba in her signature, popular style. In addition to the physical components woven throughout the Miami Design District, the installation boasts an interactive, virtual game created by Enjoy the Weather. A dedicated app built around AR technology and proximity beacons which allow visitors to “collect” and digitally customize Studio Proba’s shapes and place their own custom totems throughout the neighborhood—and beyond—for other participants to discover and play with. Tomorrow Land will also enliven the entrance of Design Miami/ in Pride Park. Dates: November 2021 - May 2022 Location: Miami Design District as well as the entrance of Design Miami/ in Pride Park CRAIG ROBINS COLLECTION The Craig Robins Collection, exhibited within the Miami Design District headquarter offices of DACRA, is a private collection of contemporary art and design. Based on the belief that art should be shared, highlights from the collection are constantly rotated and put on view within the workspaces at DACRA, the innovative development company founded by Craig Robins in 1987. The annual re-hanging of Craig Robins’ contemporary art collection highlights 45 artworks by celebrated American conceptual artist John Baldessari (1931-2020), including highlights John Baldessari Clement Greenberg 1966-1968 and John Baldessari Kissing series: Simone Palm Trees (Near), 1975, The collection also features recent acquisitions including work by Kenturah Davis, Sayre Gomez, Urs Fisher, and more. Encompassing the disciplines of design, art, and architecture, the multifaceted collection also features pieces by established favorites such as Zaha Hadid, Jean Prouvé, Richard Tuttle, and Marlene Dumas. Dates: December 2 - December 3 | 9AM-12PM Location: DACRA Headquarters: 3841 NE 2nd Avenue Zandile Tshabalala, Naila and I, 2021 Acrylic on canvas. Courtesy the artist and Galerie Nagel Draxler LOUIS VUITTON OBJETS NOMADES COLLECTION Louis Vuitton’s Objets Nomades Collection celebrates the Maison’s long-tradition of exceptional craftsmanship and heritage through travel-inspired objects that reflect the collaborative, contemporary visions of a diverse group of internationally-renowned designers. From a hammock to a foldable stool, an armchair to a room screen, each limited-edition object transcends the creative boundaries of design, showcasing the Maison’s profound attention to complex craftsmanship and artistic innovation. This December, Louis Vuitton will be expanding its Objets Nomades collection by transforming its Miami Design District stores into an immersive Objets Nomades installation, highlighting new pieces for 2021, including Merengue and Aguacate by the Campana Brothers, Cosmic Table by Raw Edges and a Petal Chair by Marcel Wanders. The men’s store façade will be based on the Marcel Wanders Studio Objets Nomades Diamond Screen, where Marcel reinterprets Louis Vuitton’s historic Monogram motif and the canework that once adorned LV trunks. The color and sensationalism of the pattern adapted to the new men’s store façade screen pays homage to Miami Modernist architectural style. The Women's store’s façade will be temporarily wrapped in a jubilant burst of woven colors, patterned after a new Objet Nomade by the Campana Brothers. Inside, Patricia Urquiola has curated an enveloping exhibition of the universe of Objets Nomades, an inspiring journey through the remarkable artistic perspectives of all the Objets Nomades collaborators and an exceptional survey of the Maison’s heritage and savoir-faire. JEFFREY DEITCH PRESENTS: ‘SHATTERED GLASS’ Shattered Glass, the acclaimed exhibition of new art by emerging artists of color, which was shown at Jeffrey Deitch Los Angeles last spring, will be presented in an expanded version in the Moore Building in the Miami Design District. The Los Angeles version of Shattered Glass, curated by Melahn Frierson and A.J. Girard, was more than an exhibition, it was a phenomenon, attracting 1,000 visitors per day in its final weeks on showcase. Shattered Glass connected with a diverse art audience, giving visitors a rare opportunity to see art that reflected their own life experience. The expanded Miami version of Shattered Glass will include fifteen new artists. The painting, sculpture, and photographic works in the exhibition are all figurative. The subject matter is often the artists’ family and friends. Their primary subject is their own life and their community. The participating artists are all strongly socially engaged; many of whom incorporate powerful social messages into their work. The exhibition represents a remarkable new generation that connects with a new art audience. Jeffrey Deitch has been presenting exhibitions and public art projects in the Miami Design District since 2002. Dates: November 29 - December 5 Location: Miami Design District The Moore Building MITCHELL-INNES & NASH Mitchell-Innes & Nash is pleased to announce its return to the Miami Design District with a winter exhibition space opening on Wednesday, November 24th. The first exhibition will be a group show featuring early works by Eddie Martinez alongside works by seven outsider, self-taught and American art brut artists that Martinez collects or is otherwise inspired by: Hawkins Bolden(1914-2005), Freddie Brice (1920-1998), David Butler (1898-1997), Willie Jinks (1921-2012), Ike Morgan (b. 1958), Mary T Smith (1904-1995) and Billy White (b. 1962). Taken together, the exhibition emphasizes a set of shared formal mannerisms between the artists: flatness rather than a sense of perspective, a graphic outline rather than finely wrought draughtsmanship. The work contains a sense of speed, immediacy and improvisation. Repeated figures assume a symbolic, spiritual or totemic quality. Dates: November 29 - December 4 from noon to 8pm, Sunday, December 5 from noon to 6 pm - Winter Exhibition Location: 151 NE 41st Street, Suite 125 EDDIE MARTINEZ, Untitled 2006, Acrylic on canvas 30 by 40 in. 76.2 by 101.6 cm (MI&N 17456) © Eddie Martinez Courtesy of the artist and Mitchell-Innes & Nash, NewYork GOODMAN GALLERY Goodman Gallery is pleased to present an exhibition of new and existing bronze sculptures from William Kentridge's ongoing series of bronze glyphs, alongside a drawing from his most recent animated film, City Deep. Kentridge’s glyphs are a visual dictionary of sorts made up of a series of sculptures that form a vocabulary of symbols, representing a collection of everyday objects, suggested words, or icons that are ubiquitous in the artist's practice. The glyphs started as ink drawings and paper cut-outs, each on a single page from a dictionary. The drawings were transformed into bronzes, to embody the weight and character their shapes on paper suggested. In their smaller formation, the glyphs can be arranged in order to construct sculptural sentences and rearranged to deny meaning. An example of this can be found in Drawing for City Deep (A Fault to be Discovered Later). City Deep is Kentridge's most recent film from his Drawings for Projection series. The film, grounded within Kentridge’s home city of Johannesburg, can be viewed as a counterpoint to the 1990 film, Mine, which depicts images of the deep-level mining industry. City Deep extends this depiction to the informal, surface-level “zama zama” miners who illegally work decommissioned mines on the edges of the formal mining economy. Dates: November 24, 2021 - End of January 2022 Location: 151 NE 41st Street, Suite 123 William Kentridge, Goat, 2021, Bronze Work: 120 x 80 x 150 cm Edition of 8 GALERIE LELONG Galerie Lelong & Co., New York, is launching a new temporary exhibition space at Paradise Plaza in the Miami Design District from November 28, 2021 to February 28, 2022. The opening will coincide with Miami Art Week and Art Basel: Miami Beach 2021, where the gallery has participated since its first edition in 2002. Galerie Lelong & Co. looks forward to furthering a deeper conversation with the vibrant and growing community in Miami by presenting pieces of historical and timely content from artists in the program, showing works that encompass a diverse range of media including painting, work on paper, sculpture, and photography. Since 1991, Galerie Lelong & Co., New York, has championed a diverse roster of contemporary artists from throughout the world. Led by Mary Sabbatino, Vice President and Partner, the gallery has pioneered the community both in presenting a balanced roster of male and female artists, and artists from the Global South. The gallery’s programming is noted for its political acuity and museum-quality exhibitions, as well as its work with artists to help develop large-scale public art commissions beyond the gallery’s walls. In tandem with the gallery’s artists who present work that examine the human condition and collective consciousness, Galerie Lelong demonstrates its commitment to social justice and good citizenship through charitable initiatives and collaborations. Galerie Lelong is a member of the Art Dealers’ Association of America, the most esteemed organization of art galleries in the United States. Dates: November 28 - February 28, 2022 Location: 151 Northeast 41st Street, Suite 121 Jaume Plensa Sophia in White, 2016 Resin and marble dust 122 x 55 x 71 inches (310 x 140 x 180 cm) © Jaume Plensa Courtesy Galerie Lelong & Co. SHOES + ART BY MATTHEW CHEVALLARD Footwear Entrepreneur, Matthew Chevallard, is debuting an innovative modern-retail experience in the Miami Design District, coined: Shoes + Art. Merging Chevallard’s passion for footwear with his passion for art collecting, this multifaceted speakeasy retail concept, invites the public into a forward thinking and design-driven oasis in the middle of the most popular neighborhood in Miami. Chevallard’s new Avant Garde boutique, is situated in front of luxury houses Fendi and Louboutin, and features his two Italian hand-made footwear brands, Blu Scarpa and Concetto Limone all within Chevallard’s art gallery, THE OFFICE. The unique boutique concept will open to the public in time for Miami Art Basel 2021, on November 28th, 2021, with a solo exhibition by the coveted Mexican American artist, Eduardo Sarabia. The exhibition will feature a full range of works from Eduardo’s practice. For the first time, Eduardo will be displaying 10 limited edition lithographs, with several of them hand embellished by Eduardo Sarabia himself. Tying in the brands, Eduardo will be painting a set of Blu Scarpa products, and will be displaying a large selection of unique hand-painted ceramic plates. The remainder of the works will be revealed during the opening. Dates: November 28 - ongoing Location: 160 NE 40th Street; 2nd floor of OTL UNCOOL ARTISTS An independent art exhibition that speaks to our time by interrogating wholeness, remoteness, isolation, and the use of technology to maintain human connection; while reviving the Mail Art network that was extremely important during the 60s and 70s in Latin America. Dates: November 30 - December 5 | 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Location: 3930 NE 2nd Ave Suite 202 JUAN CARLOS MALDONADO ART COLLECTION: THE POETICS OF EXACTNESS Beyond minimal art –the historic movement– The Poetics of Exactness exhibit aims to explore the manifestations of a typically modern expressive desire that still remains present in the works of many contemporary artists: how can that order be accomplished –that minimum gesture whose materialization can cause a maximum effect in the psyche of its beholders? Drawing the boundary that separates an everyday object (one manufactured by industry, for example) from that special object that, for the lack of a more accurate descriptor, we still call a 'work of art'. Establishing this trait that separates a work of art from other objects of the world is, therefore, the job of many contemporary artists who, like many of their modern predecessors, produce what we could call a calculated, precise aesthetic –the poetics of exactness. Dates: November 30 - December 5 | 10am - 6pm Location: 3841 NE 2nd Avenue, Suite 201 CLIMAX BY JEAN THIERRY BESINS Designed by Jean Thierry Besins, CLIMAX is a 13-foot sculpture made of 1 ton of recycled stainless steel. The radiator inspires viewers to stop shielding themselves from the existential threat of death when facing climate change. CLIMAX is the first version of a 100-foot tall heater that Jean Thierry Besins plans to install in Iceland in September 2024. The sculpture is situated in Jungle Plaza and will be on view through February 2022. Dates: November 2021 - February 2022 Location: Miami Design District Jungle Plaza ABOUT MIAMI DESIGN DISTRICT The Miami Design District is a one-of-a-kind neighborhood that combines luxury shopping, galleries, museums, design stores, restaurants and major art and design installations all within an architecturally significant context. The Miami Design District is owned and operated by Miami Design District Associates, a partnership between Dacra, founded and owned by visionary entrepreneur Craig Robins, and L Catterton Real Estate, a global real estate development and investment fund, specializing in creating luxury shopping destinations. As Miami becomes increasingly known for its own rich culture, the growth of the Miami Design District further reflects how the city is deserving of its place on the global stage. For more information, visit http://www.miamidesigndistrict.net / Facebook: MiamiDesignDistrict / Instagram: @miamidesigndistrict / Twitter: @designdistrict By ML Staff. Images courtesy of The Miami Design District.

Kering, Phaidon, Christie’s and Saint Heron joined together to celebrate the women designers of WOMAN MADE: Great Woman Designers in Miami – a comprehensive new book spotlighting women of the past, present, and future, and their contributions to furniture, textile, product, and lighting design. The VIP dinner, which took place at Craig Robins and Jackie Soffer’s Miami Beach home, was hosted by Solange Knowles, Founder, Creator & Art Director of Saint Heron. Designers, Kering, Christie’s, Phaidon, and Saint Heron executives, and VIP members of the art, design, and fashion community started the evening by gathering for cocktails and enjoyed music by the popular DJ Rashida, before enjoying a dinner prepared by Michelle Bernstein Catering. Notable guests included Solange Knowles, Derek Blasberg, Chloe Wise, Elle Macpherson and more. In addition to the publication of the new book, guests celebrated Kering and Phaidon’s collaboration on a multimedia online platform aimed to inspire and educate the next generation of designers and highlighted the Women In Motion Design Scholarship, an award of up to $25,000 to support one outstanding undergraduate woman designer student whose curriculum is centered around product, furniture, textile, or lighting design. Image by Virisa Yong Image by Tiffany Sage By ML Staff. Top image by Virisa Yong

Keeping true to its commitment to provide a complete entertainment experience to its guests, the Miami Open presented by Itaú will feature unique works of art by six of Miami’s top artists when it unveils its Miami Open Murals project as part of the 2022 event. The line-up of participating artist is a who’s-who of the Miami art scene including Marcus Borges better known as Grabster, Nicole Salgar, Diana Contreras, Jay Bellicchi also known as Remote, Nathan Delinois known as Nate Dee, and Sergio Quinonez better known as Surge. The murals will be located in many areas of the site and will feature a number of different themes including a Nate Dee tribute to Serena Williams who has won the tournament a record eight times, and a tennis fashion inspired piece by Diana Contreras. Grabster will also be producing a tennis inspired piece, while Nicole Salgar’s work will be inspired by the flora of South Florida. Remote will be painting a piece inspired by abstract graffiti and Surge’s creation will be a tribute to Miami’s diverse culture and culinary arts. The Miami Open presented by Itaú, taking place March 21-April 3, will be bigger and better than ever before in 2022. The festival atmosphere and complete entertainment experience that has made this iconic event the place-to-be in March will be back. Guests will enjoy the best that Miami has to offer including amazing culinary options, live music and artwork by top local artists. The Stadium Court within Hard Rock Stadium returns and the revamped site will include new infrastructure, additional seating on the outer-courts, and more green space where fans can relax when taking a break from the outstanding tennis action. Tickets to the 2022 Miami Open are on sale now and available by phone at 305-943-6736 or online at www.miamiopen.com. Individual session tickets start at only $18 so get your tickets today. Ticket packages, group programs, and luxury hospitality offerings also are available. MORE ABOUT THE ARTISTS Marcus Borges AKA Grabster (IG: @grabster) Born in Brazil, raised in New York, and developed in South Florida, Grabster pulls inspiration from decades of independent study and his eclectic upbringing to create colorful, dynamic, and skillful works. His technical expertise is a facet of his work, evident in his geometric and precise designs built to any scale. Grabster was a featured artist at the 2020 Salvador Dali exhibit, The Real Surreal, and has collaborated with large organizations like Hilton Hotels, Mountain Dew, and Red Bull to create murals, branded installations, and art aimed at community engagement. Recognized for his retro-futuristic elements, abstract geometry, and tropical color schemes, Grabster’s work can be found worldwide and across South Florida, where he’s been an established member of the street art community for over 15 years. Nicole Salgar (IG: @nsalgar) Nicole Salgar is a multi-media visual artist from Miami, FL. Influenced by her Latin roots and passion for horror, sci-fi, and folk art, Nicole has traveled to Cuba, Europe, South America, and along the east coast collaborating on mural projects with local communities. Often using muralism as a meditative and healing practice, she invites viewers to challenge their perspectives and assumptions which may arise from her ambiguous motifs. Nicole finds that experimentation is the key to creation and without it, nothing truly effective has the chance to reveal itself. Through her creative business NS/CB, she’s worked with a variety of clients including Starbucks, Tanqueray, Lululemon, Steven Madden and Bacardi. Diana Contreras (IG: @didirok) Diana Contreras (b. Peru, 1981) has established herself as an influential Miami artist. From painting murals in the Urban Art scene to exhibiting canvas pieces in galleries, her work has been seen in exhibitions and private collections in several parts of the world including the Street Art Dubai Gallery in Dubai. Contreras's primary medium is oil, and also enjoys experimenting with anything she can get her hands on. From canvas, walls, stickers to shoes, her work embodies femininity and always sets her characters in whimsical portraitures. Her distinct style emerges from her love of classical techniques infused with her passion for illustrations and street murals. Contreras received her B.S. in Art Education and a Post-Graduate of Art in Education from Florida International University. She also studied abroad in Florence, Italy where she focused on Art History. Additionally, Contreras was enrolled at the Art Students League of New York in New York City. Jay Bellicchi AKA Remote (IG: @remoteroc) Jay Bellicchi, a Boston transplant, has taken his place in the Miami art scene as a dynamic artist influenced by his history in graffiti and graphic design. His father was a successful artist and graphic designer who inspired him at a young age. In the 1980’s Jay was further influenced by hip-hop music and the elements surrounding it. It was within the hip-hop culture that he discovered the element of graffiti art and was given the name by which he is still known today, REMOTE. Nathan Delinois AKA Nate Dee (IG: @miaminate) Born and raised in South Florida, Nathan Delinois (Nate Dee) has numerous influences... this includes his Haitian background and the use of color in a lot of Haitian art, as well as in street art. The design quality of the Art Nouveau movement and the drama of Greek art from the Hellenistic. These elements can be seen in his work. Additionally, he takes some influences from the pop surrealists. He has been featured in magazines such as Delve, Making Waves, WeMerge, DUO & the Miami New Times. In 2014 The New Times listed him as one of the 10 Miami Artists to follow on Instagram. In 2013 he was also given an Honorable mention by the magazine for their 2013 Miami Masterminds awards. He's been featured on multiple blogs and has displayed his work in exhibits throughout South Florida. Sergio Quinonez AKA SURGE (IG: @illsurge) Born in Los Angeles and raised in Miami, Postgraffisim artist, Surge, has taken his bold, unmistakable style straight from his sketchbooks to the sun-stained streets of South Florida and beyond. Surge’s love for cartoons and brilliant colors, along with a passion for hip hop culture, has shaped his artistic identity and resulted in work that can now be seen everywhere from walls in Miami’s legendary Wynwood Arts District to live painting performances during some of the area’s most high-profile events. His vibrant illustrations feature anthropomorphized characters that are both brash and inviting. Surge has worked with Brands like NIKE, Jameson Whiskey, the NBA, the Miami Dolphins, Microsoft, Bloomingdales and Bud Light to name a few. It is the ability to be daring and free with his art that is ultimately closest to Surge’s heart. For 2022 Miami ticket information, visit www.miamiopen.com By ML Staff. Image courtesy of Miami Open