In the Museum of Contemporary Art, North Miami (MOCA)’s continued efforts to include diverse voices and perspectives, the museum is offering a robust series of education and public programming to celebrate Pride Month and Caribbean Heritage Month throughout June. MOCA is pleased to also announce a series of public activations, “Under the Electric Tree,” at Griffing Park. Programming will include site-specific performances, live music, hands-on art activities, and more, in conjunction with the recently restored public artwork "Electric Tree" by international renowned artist, Mark Handforth. MOCA’s groundbreaking exhibition “My Name is Maryan” is on view through October 2, 2022. Curated by Alison M. Gingeras, the exhibition is a monographic presentation of four decades of paintings, sculptures, drawings and film by the iconoclastic, ground-breaking Polish-born artist Maryan. Drawing upon new scholarship and a trove of never-before-exhibited works, “My Name is Maryan” is the first retrospective to holistically examine all periods of Maryan’s life and work. Throughout the museum, Maryan’s extraordinary biography and prolific oeuvre represent a deeply moving monument to the perseverance of the human spirit and power of art to work through traumatic loss. Credited as being among the first artist-eyewitnesses to directly depict their experiences of the Shoah, Maryan's unique approach to figurative art strove to solidarity across cultures and generations. A catalog for “My Name is Maryan” is forthcoming this summer. After closing in October, the exhibition will then travel to the Tel Aviv Museum of Art. MOCA’s June programming includes: MOCA miniMakers: Pride Month | Saturday, June 4, 2 – 4 p.m. Details: MOCA miniMakers is celebrating Pride Month by highlighting visual LBGTQ artists during this event. After the presentation participants will create their own rainbow book. MOCA miniMakers is MOCA’s free and inclusive series of art workshops for children ages 6 and up. Children will have access to a variety of art techniques, as well as an inclusive curriculum incorporating step-by-step guides, STEAM activation and creative free play. Taught by experienced artists and sponsored by the North Miami Community Redevelopment Agency, MOCA miniMakers aims to foster an accessible spirit of learning through the arts. Cost: Free RSVP: For more information, please visit: https://111401.blackbaudhosting.com/111401/packagetickets?tab=3&txobjid=4e23cefb-d39d-4fde-bdfc-c9f03ea09371%C2%A0 Sunday Stories: Pride Month – “Rainbow: A First Book of Pride” by Michael Genhart | Sunday, June 5, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Details: Join MOCA on the first Sunday of every month for MOCA Sunday Stories’ story time, followed by a DIY early childhood art project. In honor of pride month, MOCA will be reading “Rainbow: A First Book of Pride” written by Michael Genhart and illustrated by Anne Passchier. Beautiful colors all together make a rainbow. This book explains the meaning of the rainbow pride flag colors. After the reading, participants can create their own rainbow flag to take home. Sponsored by the North Miami Community Redevelopment Agency, this early childhood art series engages toddlers and fosters reading, motor skill development and socialization. MOCA Sunday Stories is a great way for children to bond with their parents or guardians as they create together. Cost: Free RSVP: For more information, please visit: https://111401.blackbaudhosting.com/111401/packagetickets?tab=3&txobjid=932f563f-2481-4692-a197-52be03f4cfa3 My Name is Maryan – Docent-Led Exhibition Tour | Sunday, June 5 and 19, 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Details: Register for a tour led by MOCA docent Dr. Helen Sachs Chaset. Dr. Chaset is an educator with more than 45 years of experience in administration, professional development, and program development. She is also a board member of Miami-Dade Holocaust Survivors, the Jewish Community Services of South Florida and the Center for the Advancement of Jewish Education. Dr. Chaset is the daughter of two Holocaust Survivors and was born in a displaced persons camp in Hannover, Germany. Cost: All tours are free with admission. RSVP: For more information, please visit: https://mocanomi.org/2022/02/tours-at-moca/ Under the Electric Tree: The Mento Philharmonic Orchestra at Griffing Park in Celebration of Caribbean Heritage Month | Saturday, June 11, 7 p.m. Details: In celebration of Caribbean Heritage Month, MOCA North Miami is proud to feature The Mento Philharmonic Orchestra. Mento is a style of Jamaican folk music that predates and has greatly influenced Ska and Reggae music. Mento typically features acoustic instruments, such as acoustic guitar, banjo, hand drums, and the rhumba box (which is a large mbira in the shape of a box that can be sat on while played.) The rhumba box carries the bass part of the music. Tallawah Mento Band is a Florida-based Jamaican Mento Band founded with four of the original members of the Jamaica Folk Revue. Tallawah adds its particular flavor to the music of several genres, including the music of Haiti, Cuba, Trinidad and many loved hits from the 50’s and 60’s. With the addition of internationally acclaimed jazz guitarist Keith Stoddart, formerly of the Jamaican Jazz Band “The Sonny Bradshaw Seven,” the band has extended its repertoire to include old jazz, classical, popular, and soca/calypso. The group has entertained all over the US, and recently in Jamaica, and has won numerous accolades. They have also been featured on NBC 6, Radio Waves, Mystic Radio, and Radio WOKB 1600, in Orlando. This program is made possible with major support from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. Cost: Free RSVP: For more information, please visit: https://111401.blackbaudhosting.com/111401/Mento-Philharmonic-Orchestra Where: Griffing Park, 12220 Griffing Boulevard, North Miami, FL 33161 My Name is Maryan – Public Exhibition Tour with Curator of Education Amanda Covach | Thursday, June 16, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Details: Register for a tour conducted by MOCA’s Curator of Education, Amanda Covach, an interdisciplinary Mexican-American artist. Trained as a studio artist at Florida International University, Covach brings a deep knowledge of the contemporary art field and a professional history in museum management to the educational program. Cost: All tours are free with admission. RSVP: For more information, please visit: https://mocanomi.org/2022/02/tours-at-moca/ Jazz at MOCA Featuring Magela Herrera in Celebration of Caribbean Heritage Month | Friday, June 24, 8 p.m. Details: “Jazz at MOCA” is MOCA’s free outdoor concert series in-person on the last Friday of every month. On Friday, June 24, MOCA is pleased to present Magela Herrera. She is an Afro-Cuban flutist, vocalist and composer who holds a master’s degree in jazz and improvised music performance and a bachelor’s degree from the Norwegian Academy of Music. Throughout her career, Herrera has toured worldwide where she developed a unique timbre, phrasing technique, and rhythm and melodic skills on the flute. She has also evolved as a pianist, vocalist, arranger and composer leading her own projects. Today Herrera is considered one of Cuba's leading flute players in jazz and popular music scenes. Often praised for her unique background in Latin jazz, European jazz, and Afro-Cuban music traditions, she was a member of the renowned band Mezcla, one of the most famous Cuban leading jazz and fusion ensembles. Cost: Jazz at MOCA is free and open to the public. The gallery is open to view MOCA’s current exhibition, “My Name is Maryan,” from 7-10 p.m. with museum admission. Admission to the museum is $10. Admission for students, seniors, and visitors identifying as disabled is $3. Admission is free to MOCA members, children under 12, North Miami residents, city employees, veterans, and caregivers accompanying people who are disabled. RSVP: For more information, please visit: https://mocanomi.org/category/programs/jazz-at-moca/ Under the Electric Tree: Pioneer Winter in Celebration of Pride Month at Griffing Park| Wednesday, June 29, 7:30 p.m. Details: Choreographer Pioneer Winter and sound artist Juraj Kojs will collaborate with performers and community members on a Pride Month activation at the Electric Tree. Collected oral histories and elder stories of 'first prides' will become an interactive soundscape for dancers to embody themes of memory, resilience, and community – reflecting on the Electric Tree created by artist Mark Handforth as a meeting place for corporeal and social exchange. Pioneer Winter is a Miami-based choreographer and artistic director of Pioneer Winter Collective, an intergenerational and physically integrated dance-theater company, rooted in social practice and community, queer visibility and beauty beyond the mainstream. Recognized in Dance Magazine's 25 to Watch, Pioneer Winter's work democratizes performance in public spaces, museums and galleries, stage, and film. Juraj Kojs's (he/him) commissions for acoustic, electroacoustic, multimedia and installation pieces include Meet the Composer, Harvestworks New York, Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, Deering Estate, Miami Light Project and Miami Theater Center. His works have received multiple awards in Europe and he currently directs Foundation for Emerging Technologies and Arts (FETA) and teaches at the University of Miami's Frost School of Music. This program is made possible with major support from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. Cost: Free RSVP: For more information, please visit: 111401.blackbaudhosting.com/111401/Pioneer-Winter Where: Griffing Park, 12220 Griffing Boulevard, North Miami, FL 33161 Where: Museum of Contemporary Art, North Miami (MOCA) 770 NE 125th Street Miami, FL 33161 Support: “My Name is Maryan” is made possible with lead support from the Terra Foundation for American Art and Shirley and William M. Lehman, Jr. MOCA is grateful to The Polish Cultural Institute of New York, The Wege Foundation, Funding Arts Network and Adele and Joel Sandberg for their generosity. Special thanks to The William Louis-Dreyfus Foundation, BNY Mellon Wealth Management, Florida Humanities, Arlene Kahn and Richard Yulman. We are also grateful to Bal Harbour Village, City National Bank, Grand Brulot, Judi Witkin, Daniel Lewis, Isaac Fisher, Brian Bilzin, Helen Chaset, and The Robert Russell Memorial Foundation for their support. MOCA North Miami exhibitions and programs are made possible with the continued support of the North Miami Mayor and Council and the City of North Miami, the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture, the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, and the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners. MOCA North Miami also thanks its Board of Trustees, Curator's Circle and MOCA Members for their meaningful support. By ML Staff. Image courtesy of MOCA

Ivy league-trained, double board-certified facial plastic surgeon Jacob D. Steiger, M.D. of Steiger Facial Plastic Surgery in Boca Raton, Florida, has been selected as a 2022 Castle Connolly Top Doctor. The list represents the top seven percent of doctors in the nation. Dr. Steiger was selected for his excellence in medical care and practice. He is world-renowned for the Deep Plane Facelift and Rhinoplasty. Dr. Steiger was also named a Castle Connolly Top Doctor for 5 Years, a distinction that honors top doctors who have met the physician-led Castle Connolly review process standards for at least five years. Castle Connolly has been assisting consumers to find Top Doctors since 1991. Dr. Steiger’s philosophy is centered around enhancing the lives of his patients by achieving natural-appearing results using the most advanced and proven techniques. He believes in customizing each patient’s care based upon their unique anatomical features, desires and expectations. His dedication to plastic surgery of the face, background and experience allows him to offer an unsurpassed quality of care to his patients. Castle Connolly identifies top doctors, both nationally and regionally, based on an extensive nomination process open to all licensed physicians in America. Dr. Steiger was nominated for this honor by his peers and selected after Castle Connolly’s physician-led research team carefully reviewed his credentials. He has held this honor since 2016. Castle Connolly evaluates several criteria when selecting Top Doctors, including professional qualifications, education, hospital and faculty appointments, research leadership, professional reputation and disciplinary history. Physicians do not and cannot pay to be selected as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor. “I am honored to be selected as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor of Boca Raton for the seventh year in a row,” said Dr. Steiger. “I pride myself on providing my patients with extraordinary care using the most state-of-the-art technologies to achieve natural-looking results. This wouldn’t be possible without my incredible team who shares my passion for excellence and delivering the best results to patients.” Dr. Steiger is board-certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic Surgery and is a diplomate of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. He is also board-certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology — Head and Neck Surgery. He focuses his practice specifically on the face and neck. He offers state-of-the-art surgical and non-invasive solutions for facial rejuvenation, as well as techniques for specific features, such as nose reshaping, jawline tightening, neck lifting, lip augmentation, skin resurfacing and eyelid lifting. Dr. Steiger has been extensively published in peer-reviewed medical journals and has authored numerous chapters on topics related to facial plastic surgery. His research endeavors and innovative nature have earned him research grants and patents related to the advancement of medicine. Steiger Facial Plastic Surgery Center, a 5,000-square-foot, custom-built facility located in Boca Raton, is a medical and surgical center that provides the best in facial plastic surgery. Dr. Steiger designed the center himself to best serve his patients who come from all over the world. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Steiger, call 561-499-9339, toll-free at 866-994-FACE (3223) or visit drsteiger.com. By ML Staff. Image courtesy of Dr. Steiger

The opening of True Food in Miami marks the brand’s 6th restaurant in the state of Florida and its 42nd location nation-wide. True Food will host a four-week job fair which started on Monday, May 16 with plans to hire 140+ team members including servers, bartenders, hosts/esses, chefs, cooks, dishwashers and more. The full-service restaurant brand plans to hire 140+ team members during a four-week job fair Job Fair Dates: Monday, May 16 – Saturday, May 21; 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Monday, May 23 – Saturday, May 28; 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 31 – Saturday, June 4; 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Monday, June 6 - Friday, June 10; 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Location: True Food Kitchen at The Falls 8888 SW 136th St, Ste 340A Miami, FL 33176 The restaurant is looking to hire passionate individuals seeking career opportunities within True Food’s full-service restaurant. Other benefits include competitive salaries, restaurant discounts, professional mentorship and growth opportunities. For more information, or to apply online, visit www.truefoodkitchen.com/careers/. True Food Kitchen located at The Falls will feature a thoughtfully designed spacious dining room with 385 seats, an open kitchen designed to bring guests closer to the restaurant’s culinary craft, a private dining room to accommodate up to 8 guests, a separate To-Go entrance and counter, and a full-service bar. The restaurant features a covered patio overlooking the waterfront seating 124 guests. Indoors, natural woods and vibrant, locally-inspired artwork add a contemporary touch to the earthy color scheme, natural elements and greenery, including indoor and outdoor garden basins filled with fresh herbs and spices. Eco-friendly materials are utilized throughout the restaurant, and dining chairs made of recycled soda bottles. Co-founded by integrative medicine expert, Dr. Andrew Weil, True Food Kitchen’s menu closely adheres to his anti-inflammatory food pyramid, which focuses on eating foods that help maintain optimal health. The restaurant will offer a variety of flavor-forward dishes and beverages for lunch, dinner and weekend brunch. True Food Kitchen will open with a variety of ordering options. In-store, guests are offered the option to order via their mobile phone, allowing them to scan, order and pay directly from their device. True Food will offer guests the convenience of enjoying food in the comfort of their home by featuring the full menu online for pick-up or delivery. To celebrate the grand opening, True Food is giving away one complimentary Chef’s Dinner for six including a three-course meal and beverage pairings to one lucky eClub member who is signed up prior to its grand opening on June 27. Diners can sign up by visiting truefoodkitchen.com/rewards/ and selecting the Miami location. Website: https://www.truefoodkitchen.com/locations/miami Instagram: @livetruefood Facebook: facebook.com/TrueFoodKitchen By ML Staff. Images courtesy of True Food

The one-and-only Cannabis Business Awards​® (CBAs), the cannabis industry’s premier business awards show since 2012, is returning this June 2 from 7-11 p.m. EDT. The venue has been changed to Event Space at 1111 Lincoln Road in Miami Beach, located on the 7th floor of the iconic Swiss architects Herzog & de Meuron garage, to accommodate more sponsors and attendees. Presented by Clover Leaf and Chloe Villano, the event will bring the biggest pioneers, movers, and shakers in the cannabis industry and drug policy movement together to celebrate how far the industry has come, while also helping energize everyone to tackle what’s next. This year is an extra special event as the cannabis industry has been able to emerge from COVID lockdowns deemed essential, generating more revenue than ever before, while continuing political advancement across the nation and even in the halls of Congress. Understanding how influencers in business, culture, and entertainment all come together to help advance the cause, the Cannabis Business Awards brings it all together for an event that should not be missed. Founded by long-time cannabis activist and industry leader, Clover Leaf Founder Chloe Villano, the CBAs have honored leaders of the industry from coast to coast, and even around the world. “Our return event in Miami is extremely exciting as so many of us have been isolated for too long,” Villano stated. “The cannabis industry has been growing by leaps and bounds and I’m so happy to award three sports awards for the first time, along with awards for the psychedelics sector. The cannabis community has helped lead the way, but there is so much more to be done to end the failed Drug War and we’re happy to help bring everyone together in Miami. Until we reach full legalization, these businesses will continue to be over-regulated, and the benefits of cannabis and psychedelics will be underutilized. I’m proud to help elevate these amazing companies and individuals that are changing the world for the better.” Special guests this year include former NBA player Al Harrington, Chicago Bears Super Bowl quarterback Jim McMahon, Super Bowl Champion Marvin Washington, Miss Universe Canada Alyssa Boston, Rapper Tick Trick, and Twin from the Infamous Mobb Deep. With both the NBA and NFL recently reforming their cannabis drug testing policies, it’s time to honor those that have helped pave the way and continue to create more freedom and prosperity for all. To purchase tickets, please visit: https://www.cannabisbusinessawards.com/tickets-miami. By ML Staff. Image courtesy of CBAs

The next gen of rotorcraft is here. Meet the HX50 from Hill Helicopters. The company claims it will revolutionize the aviation market by making personal flight luxurious, simple and engaging. Priced at $679.00, the luxury helicopter has a sleek and elegant outline with futuristic lines for dynamic flight performance. The U.K.-based company plans to initially offer the aircraft in an FAA-certified (Part 27) version in 2023, followed by the release of the HC50 in 2026. The HX50 features a sleek composite fuselage, retractable landing gear, a three-blade rotor system and a ducted tail rotor that enables a cruise speed of 140 knots and a maximum range of 700 nm. For more information, visit www.hillhelicopters.com. By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Hill Helicopters.

Quarterdeck’s Endless Summer Specials are back on for Memorial Day through Labor Day weekend and there's no better way to celebrate than with hurricane-themed dishes, crafted cocktails and even a surfboard giveaway for guests. Guests looking to grab lunch can drop in at their local Quarterdeck to savor delicious selections from the Endless Summer Lunch deal including an exclusive Hurricane Roll ($20) and speciality Hurricane Cocktail ($10). Some Endless Summer lunch favorites include a variety of appetizing American classics such as the Half Rack of Ribs, Cheeseburger, Sushi Rolls and the Open Faced Prime Rib Sandwich. For dinner, customers can take a look at Quarterdeck’s Endless Summer dinner specials, all served with the choice of domestic draft beer, house wine, soda, lemonade, coffee or tea. Guests dining can also participate in Quaterdeck’s surfboard giveaway where one lucky winner will get their very own custom Hobie board. Visit https://quarterdeckrestaurants.com to enter. By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Quarterdeck

Olivia DeJonge wore a Gucci jade green chiffon draped gown with deep V-neck, slit detail and cascading pleated organza ruffles and silver metallic leather high heel platform sandals. Måneskin wore Gucci custom made looks to the red carpet of “Elvis” on May 25 in Cannes, France. Make-up Gucci Beauty. Damiano wore single breasted notch lapel suit embroidered with all over stripey pink and gold sequins, peach crepe de chine shirt and velvet bow tie, black leather booties. Victoria wore pleated rose and gold lurex chiffon ensemble with deep V neck peplum top and flair trousers, black leather booties. Thomas wore bronze satin single breasted notch lapel suit with matching trousers with gold front zip, black wool mohair round neck waistcoat and evening shirt with pleated bib, velvet bow tie, phyton printed booties with stars. He completed his look with black acetate Gucci sunglasses with orange lens. Ethan wore all over printed Gucci Herbarium on mohair single breasted peak lapel suit embellished by iridescent all over sequins embroidery and black ostrich feathers cuff detail, black tulle shirt, black leather booties. He completed his look with single earring with cross pendant in metal with silver aged finish and stone. Jeremy O. Harris wore a Gucci dusty lilac silk ottoman one button contrast ivory shawl lapel tuxedo with a white evening shirt, ivory silk bowtie, pale sand felt cowboy hat, white leather loafers with Horsebit detail, and metal wraparound sunglasses with dark lenses. By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Gucci/Getty

In 2021, the number of women teeing it up on the golf course surged to an all-time high, according to the National Golf Foundation ― and the June 7, 2022 Women’s Golf Day (WGD) event will celebrate this milestone by uniting people across the globe through golf for 24 hours straight. The event, celebrating its 7th year, starts in New Zealand and ends in Hawaii. South Florida locations including Fort Lauderdale Country Club, PGA Tour Superstore Palm Beach Gardens, PGA Tour Superstore Delray Beach and PGA Tour Superstore Plantation will be hosting Women’s Golf Day events. Each location is able to personalize its WGD experience in regard to activities, refreshments, giveaways, and more. The cost for people to participate varies by location. Women’s Golf Day, a global movement that engages, empowers, and supports females through golf, is an annual one-day sporting and community celebration. WGD was founded by Elisa Gaudet in 2016. Women’s Golf Day takes place annually on the first Tuesday of June and has been hosted at more than 1,200 locations in 80 countries. The events allow a simple and accessible platform to build a golf foundation and skills that will last a lifetime. It creates a network to support the continuation of golf no matter what skill level or interest, while engaging women in an empowering initiative with global impact from a local level. The event transcends race, gender, religion, language, geography or economic status. Participating locations can be found at womensgolfday.com/location/. For more information and to register, visit www.WomensGolfDay.com. On the day, participants are encouraged to wear red and white, and share photos and posts from WGD events on social media tagging @womensgolfday and using the hashtags #womensgolfday and #WGDunites. When: Tuesday, June 7, 2022 Fort Lauderdale Country Club: 9 a.m.–1 p.m. PGA Tour Superstore Palm Beach Gardens: 4–6 p.m. PGA Tour Superstore Delray Beach: 4–6 p.m. PGA Tour Superstore Plantation: 4–6 p.m. Where: Fort Lauderdale Country Club 415 E Country Club Cir. Plantation, FL 33317 PGA Tour Superstore Palm Beach Gardens 3198 PGA Blvd. Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 PGA Tour Superstore Delray Beach 1040 Linton Blvd. Delray Beach, FL 33444 PGA Tour Superstore Plantation 8101 W Broward Blvd. Plantation, FL 33324 Costs: Fort Lauderdale Country Club: $50 PGA Tour Superstore Palm Beach Gardens: Free PGA Tour Superstore Delray Beach: Free PGA Tour Superstore Plantation: Free How: Fort Lauderdale Country Club: Call 954-587-8040 to register PGA Tour Superstore Palm Beach Gardens: No need to register PGA Tour Superstore Delray Beach: No need to register PGA Tour Superstore Plantation: No need to register For more information, visit www.womensgolfday.com. By ML Staff. Image courtesy of WGD.

Gucci brings fashion and technology together with a new ring design that delivers accurate and personalized health data, insights, and daily guidance in partnership with ŌURA. Enabling individuals to begin a journey towards self-discovery and holistic wellness, the smart ring monitors heart rate, temperature, and sleep activity, empowering the wearer to unlock their potential through insight and guidance provided by the ŌURA App. Building beyond the individual, the ring brings together the Gucci and ŌURA communities, which are on a shared path towards greater well-being and self-realization. Enriched with the instantly recognizable Gucci Interlocking G in 18 kt yellow gold and framed by braided torchon detailing around the band, the Gucci x Oura Ring is a smart piece with a minimal and unique design. Crafted in black synthetic corundum and weighing just four grams, the ring is equipped with ŌURA’s latest Generation 3 technology which includes research-grade sensors and components tracking key body signals. The suite of advanced sensors in the Gucci x Oura Ring read heart rate, respiratory rate, and temperature to reveal the effects of stress and illness. Measuring heart rate from the arteries in the fingers, the ring captures a much stronger signal than wrist-based wearables. Finally, the sleep analysis functionality tracks sleep quality based on the body’s key vitals and time spent in each sleep stage. Each day these personalized health metrics are summarized into Sleep, Activity, and Readiness Scores, which are displayed alongside insights and personalized guidance. The user-friendly ŌURA App then translates the hidden messages of the body and offers science-backed content on how to optimize each day. The vision of both brands is brought to life in a dynamic campaign that showcases the ring’s highly personalized and responsive capability through a playful time-loop storyline expressed through photographic stills and a video with the tagline, “A journey of self-discovery.” The narrative follows a central character’s fast-paced daily routine and highlights how she maximizes her day with the ring and app’s guidance. By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Gucci X Ōura

Eastern Mediterranean-inspired Miami restaurant re-imagines the concept of afternoon tea service, serving spiked tea cocktails! A whimsical interpretation of the traditional tea service enjoyed throughout the Eastern Mediterranean, Byblos’ Habibi Marguerite spiked tea (a spiked strawberry tea made from Avión Reposado) marries exotic spices, teas and only the freshest ingredients. Tasting Notes: "The Habibi is about passion. Tequila is fire. The trick is to make the fire enticing. The cold smoke is the visceral, visual expression of the tequila. The strawberry elements, the cilantro, the clinking glass, the spiced almonds cool the fire so that is warm and enticing. The beauty of The Habibi is that, like passion, it is meant to be shared." – Melissa Reigle, Beverage Manager at Byblos Miami Other spiked teas include: Edgeware Road made with Plymouth gin + Jojo's black tea + fresh lemon juice, Seven Celestials made with Bulleit bourbon + Jojo's black tea + cold pressed ginger + fresh peach juice and The Gypsy Queen's High Tea made with Belvedere vodka + benedictine + Jojo's hibiscus-rose tea + guava juice + angostura bitters. Price: Serves two or four $35 / $70 More on Byblos Following its Miami Beach debut in 2015, Byblos rapidly became one of Miami’s hottest dining destinations. The Toronto based Eastern Mediterranean concept is a landmark inside The Royal Palm, residing in two stories of the heritage Shorecrest Building. Byblos is located at: 1545 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139. By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Byblos

For the first time in six years, the City of North Miami (NoMi) has reported a budget surplus, due in large part to City Manager, Theresa Therilus, who joined the City in 2020. Under Therilus’ guidance, NoMi has accelerated the turnaround of the General Fund deficit by making difficult decisions to reduce costs and expenditures, while maintaining a consistent level of service to the community. To create radical financial transformation, Therilus established a balanced budget and successfully generated more revenue than expenditures, resulting in a positive year-end balance. Additionally, the fund balance was improved through preventative measures that successfully mitigated a larger deficit during the pandemic's peak in addition to the receipt of American Rescue Plan Act funding to cover the prior year's deficit resulting from loss of revenues. In fiscal year 2020, NoMi’s budget expenditures were nearly $67 million. After Therilus implemented her budget reforms, the City’s budget came in at $57.6 million, an over 15% drop in expenditures. "I am thankful for the support and focus of the Mayor and Council during this process," said Therilus. "If it were not for them and the dedicated staff of the City of North Miami, the fiscal turnaround would not have been possible", Therilus continued. “In July of 2020 when I arrived, the City was $14 million in the red. Now, I am proud to report we are in the black for the first time in six years, with almost $4 million in budget surplus.” Correcting the City's unsustainable budget required cutting over $9 million in expenditures, which Therilus accomplished while continuing to provide crucial social services to residents, such as mortgage and rental assistance and much needed financial support for NoMi’s small business during the devastating global pandemic. Despite these gains, the road forward will not be easy; in particular the challenge of dealing with expenses that have historically outpaced revenues. “The City Manager has done a great job getting us out of this massive deficit,” said Mayor Philippe Bien-Aime. “We’ve been working hard to get on a path to fiscal stability, and now thanks to some difficult conversations and decisions, we are on the way there and the City can successfully move forward.” By ML Staff. Images courtesy of City of North Miami

Gridline Properties, a leading South Florida commercial real estate brokerage, announces the sale of 1426-1486 Skees Road for $16 million to Alliance Partners HP, LLC, an eponymous enterprise for the Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania-based commercial real estate investment firm, which also has an office in Fort Lauderdale. The 8.26-acre property just West of Florida’s Turnpike is comprised of nine industrial buildings totaling 73,130 square feet, sold by GC Skees Industrial LLC. Yonatan Missika of Gridline Properties represented both sides of the deal, marking one of the highest price-per-square-foot trades in the county at $217 pp sqft. Alliance is excited to expand its footprint of industrial assets in Palm Beach County,” said Peter Derrico, Florida market leader of Alliance HP. “These types of buildings are difficult to replicate in today’s market, and they are an excellent complement to our growing portfolio The acquisition is part of the Alliance’s third $100M warehouse fund targeting “infill” industrial real estate in South Florida. The firm is one of the largest buyers of industrial real estate in the eastern United States region and is actively acquiring industrial properties throughout South Florida. This West Palm Beach purchase adds to the several hundred thousand square feet of industrial warehouse space they have picked up in Palm Beach County since 2021, along with the millions of industrial square feet throughout the rest of Florida. “With only a 2% industrial vacancy rate in Palm Beach County there is incredibly strong demand for this type of asset, and sourcing a deal like this one is competitive,” said Yonatan Missika with Gridline Properties, who focuses on industrial properties and urban core development sites throughout the Tri-County region and has been assisting Alliance in expanding their existing industrial portfolio. “We are pleased to have secured this off-market property with a diverse set of tenants already in place, and the opportunity to create additional value.” The seller, GC Skees Industrial LLC, owned and managed by Tony DeRosa and Phyllis McHenry, originally bought this property in 2014, added extensive renovations and stabilized the property with small businesses across multiple different industries. Both McHenry and DeRosa are seasoned real estate professionals with holdings all throughout the state of Florida. By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Gridline Properties