Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler's Big Face Coffee is the official coffee for players at the Miami Open, happening now through April 3 at Hard Rock Stadium. Yesterday, Jimmy was on-site in the player’s café serving up fresh coffee drinks to players like MADISON KEYS and FRANCIS TIAFOE. JIMMY taught 2020 US Open Champion EMMA RADUCANU how to make a latte! The 12oz hypercold IO.A-DMBZ BIGFACE canned coffee, alongside espresso drinks and the Big Face flight will be available on site by the Club 72 for VIP ticketholders, at the Miami Open for the next two weeks! By ML Staff. Image courtesy of Jimmy Butle's Big Face Coffee

On Saturday, March 19th 2022, Louis Aguirre hosted The Little Lighthouse Foundation’s Hearts & Stars Gala 2022: Roaring Twenties with a special performance by five time Grammy Award Winning singer-songwriter-producer, CeeLo Green at Miami Design District’s Jungle Plaza. Over 1,500 people from all over the world including philanthropists Moishe Mana, Harley Lipman, Bob Zangrillo, Bill Dean, Marc Leder, Nigel Kneafsey and Jon Jansheski enjoyed casino-style gambling, a roaring twenties vibe, including a hidden speakeasy, sounds from DJs Anna Boo and Noel, a top shelf open bar featuring Tito's Handmade Vodka, Casamigos Tequila, Olmeca Altos Tequila, Malfy Gin, Bacardi Rum, Elijah Bourbon, Antica Fratta and Victoria Cuvee from Tita Italia, Bodvár Rosé, Stella Artois, Michelob Ultra, Q Mixers, Fiji Water, LaCroix, and Celsius energy drink, as well as tastings from some of South Florida’s top restaurants — including KOSUSHI, Delicious Caterer, Coyo Taco, House of Mac, Potions in Motion, and CHICA. Guests enjoyed Calvisius Caviar from Tita Italia in the Aroma360 VIP Lounge. On stage between performances, Swire Properties’ Kieran Bowers was recognized as LLF’s Shining Light Award winner and Global Empowerment Mission was honored as the LLF’s Volunteer Partner of the Year. The live on-stage auction consisted of an incredible luxury villa stay from LVH Global and 4 seats on ZERO G’s specially modified Boeing 727 G-FORCE ONE ® aircraft, which achieves weightlessness for its passengers, raising over $80,000. One lucky winner took home a raffle package including a Sunset Cruise from JAF Marine and Jose Frias, a $5,000 luxury spa treatment package from Taja Drip, a Basketball signed by all 2022 Miami Heat Players, “Party Like a Rockstar Basket” from Hard Rock Hollywood, and a $2,500 Gift Certificate from E11even. LLF raised hundreds of thousands of dollars at the Gala for its programming including over $200,000 in donations on stage as part of the Encyclopeda.com matching programing from donors including Timothy Sanders, Harley Lipman, Mark and Kristina Pickard, Justin Keener, Joshua and Jenni Coba, John and Louise Barnett, Joe and Anna Michalczykk, George French, Alan Teh, John Richard, Chris Monteleone, Adrien Allez, George Bachiashvili, David Kim Young, Marco Liuzzo, Kateryna Sochka, Duane Miranda, Aaron Resnick, Dan Goodstadt, Nick Cardoza, Nick Sarnicola and Rich Rinella. The Gala was produced by Live It Productions International, an award winning global, event production and design company, who has helped produce the 2012 London Olympic Closing Ceremony, Los Premios MTV (Latin America), the NFL Honors, the ESPYs, the Kennedy Center Honors, and many other notable live events. By ML Staff. Image courtesy of World Red Eye

Paybotic, a leading provider of affordable payment solutions in the cannabis industry and surrounding markets, is pleased to offer its Paybotic Women in Finance & Technology Scholarship for those pursuing a higher education. Paybotic will award three $2,500 scholarships; winners will be selected in June 2022. Applications for the Paybotic Women in Finance & Technology Scholarship are now open at https://bold.org/scholarships/paybotic-women-in-finance-and-technology-scholarship/. “It is a great honor to launch the Paybotic Women in Finance & Technology Scholarship as part of Paybotic’s ‘Women in Cannabis’ project,” said Paybotic CEO and Founder Eveline Dang, a female leader in the cannabis and fintech space. “Through the scholarship, I hope to provide others with inspiration to achieve and exceed their goals, and to become successful in the finance and technology fields.” An industry visionary at just 29 years old, Dang is a native of Vietnam and transcended cultural and language barriers to graduate from college with honors. She co-founded Paybotic in 2013 alongside Paybotic President Max Miller. As the cannabis industry boom continues, and as legalization of cannabis arrives in more states, retailers for both e-commerce and brick-and-mortar stores require payment solutions that allow their businesses to respond to today’s demands. Under Dang’s direction, Paybotic is at the forefront of efforts to create a financial services ecosystem for cannabis businesses ― one that pairs traditional banking services with technology-rich financial and payments products to deliver banking-like experiences. She inspires and leads a team of developers, sales representatives and support staff to empower businesses in the nascent and highly-regulated cannabis market. From Dang’s vision, Paybotic offers cannabis businesses access to an array of financial services ― payment acceptance, business banking accounts, payroll, cash management tools, access to capital, business insurance, etc. ― that most financial institutions cannot or will not provide. She has a relentless desire to study the industry in-depth to be able to introduce the best payment solutions and systems to not just developing countries around the world, but also U.S. industry verticals that have limited access to banking/financial services. More on Paybotic Paybotic is a leading provider of reliable and affordable payment solutions in the cannabis industry and surrounding markets where it has established long-lasting relationships with its customers. The company is committed to meeting its customers’ evolving needs through partnerships with top financial services and payment technology platforms. Paybotic works to elevate the industry by serving as a trusted resource dedicated to the betterment of the cannabis community as a whole. Paybotic is located at 120 South Dixie Highway, Unit 201, West Palm Beach, Florida 33401. For more information, visit www.paybotic.com or call (844) 471-2078. Engage with Paybotic on Linkedin, Facebook, or Instagram. Paybotic can also be reached at support@paybotic.com. By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Paybotic

The Azimut | Benetti Group will exhibit a selection of its most innovative yachts against the striking backdrop of Flagler Drive at the fortieth edition of the Palm Beach International Boat Show which takes place from Thursday 24 to Sunday 27 March. Azimut | Benetti’s presence at the boat show reflects the strategic importance of the American market to the Italian group’s business. With an established local structure and a network that includes the continent’s leading dealers, Azimut continues to perform strongly in the United States, with a year-on-year increase in volume of 65%. The interest its boats are attracting among a growing number of American owners was the impetus behind the brand’s decision to reinvest in the market in the near future, and to display eight yachts at Palm Beach. The Palm Beach boat show is always an opportunity to wow visitors and for Benetti, it represents a valuable occasion to meet up with clients, both longstanding and more recent, and to establish new relationships with potential owners looking to fulful their dream of possessing a Benetti yacht. The American market is dynamic, competitive and extremely relevant, and the Palm Beach International Boat Show is the ideal platform to showcase Azimiut|Benetti yachts and the brands’ pioneering design innovations. New from Azimut Azimut’s partnership with MarineMax continues and together they will present the new Azimut Flybridge 68, which makes its American debut. Technological innovation, design excellence and sustainability are in the brand’s DNA and they can be seen in action on the Palm Beach stage. The Azimut Flybridge 68 is a cosmopolitan yacht with a choice of three internal layouts, allowing owners to select the one that best reflects their onboard lifestyle. The company’s commitment to continuously developing more sustainable solutions can be seen in the extensive use of carbon. This makes for a more lightweight superstructure which in turn optimises engine performance, while the hull design offers less resistance, resulting in reduced fuel consumption or increased range. The spotlight will also fall on the Verve 42 and Verve 47, both of which are revolutionising the sector and have already amassed over 80 orders. Also on show is the Grande Trideck, which met with an enthusiastic reception at the Miami Boat Show where it was among the winners in the 2022 Innovation Awards. The pioneering vision behind its spatial layout, which created never-before-seen areas such as the sea view terrace and private patio, were certainly key to its success and plaudits. Making up the Azimut fleet at Flagler Drive are the Sportfly version of the S6 with its generous additional lounge area on the upper deck, the Azimut 60, Azimut 78 and Grande 27M and Grande Trideck. The Palm Beach International Boat Show represents the opportunity for Benetti to present Bacchanal, a sleek 47-metre custom megayacht with clean lines that create a sense of understated elegance. Its stainless steel hull and aluminium superstructure contain a layout subdivided across four decks, designed with a pleasing uniformity of spaces that eliminate traditional boundaries between inside and out. This vision of a continuous flow between environments is perfectly crystallised on the Main Deck where the natural light that illuminates the interiors combines with the continuous visual contact with the outside to produce the extraordinary sensation of living in the open air. Among the myriad of stunning features is an elegant custom-designed swimming pool clad in Sicis mosaics in the bow of the Sun Deck. Also worthy of particular note are the interiors by Mauricio Goìmez de Tuddo and the Benetti Style Department, who have together created a design and style that delivers an effortlessly international allure. Azimut will be delighted to greet Palm Beach International Boat Show visitors at the stand in RAMP 4 and Benetti at the stand E208. By ML Staff. Image courtesy of Palm Beach

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 Earth Month this April. Due to popularity, MOCA’s exhibition “My Name is Maryan” was extended to 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 Tel Aviv. MOCA’s April programming includes: MOCA miniMakers: Earth Month | Saturday, April 2, 2 – 4 p.m. Details: 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. MOCA is celebrating Earth Month by going green. In this workshop, participants will be using found and recycled objects to make new art. Guests will learn about eco artists from around the world and the art of recycling. Cost: Free RSVP: https://111401.blackbaudhosting.com/111401/packagetickets?tab=3&txobjid=4e23cefb-d39d-4fde-bdfc-c9f03ea09371 Sunday Stories: Earth Month – “Greta and the Giants” by Zoë Tucker | Sunday, April 3, 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. 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. To bring awareness to Earth Month, MOCA will be reading “Greta and the Giants” by Zoë Tucker. This inspiring picture book retells the story of Nobel Peace Prize nominee Greta Thunberg—the Swedish teenager who has led a global movement to raise awareness about the world’s climate crisis—using allegory to make this important topic accessible to young children. After the reading, participants will create works of art out of recycled materials. Cost: Free RSVP: https://111401.blackbaudhosting.com/111401/packagetickets?tab=3&txobjid=932f563f-2481-4692-a197-52be03f4cfa3 MOCA Moving Images: Ecce Homo | Wednesday, April 6, 7 – 9 p.m. Details: Included in MOCA’s current exhibition, “My Name is Maryan,” Ecce Homo is one of the last works of the Polish-Jewish artist Maryan. Maryan reenacts Holocaust memories with the use of numerous accessories such as an M16 machine gun, dummies of SS officers, a straitjacket, ropes and paint. After the movie, guests will enjoy a conversation with Dr. Oren Stier, Professor of Religious Studies and Director of the FIU Holocaust & Genocide Studies Program, and Kenny Schneider. Cost: Free RSVP: https://111401.blackbaudhosting.com/111401/MOCA-Moving-Images-Ecce-Homo MOCA Makers: Portrait Painting with Artist Lucia Morales | Saturday, April 9, 1 – 3 p.m. Details: MOCA Makers is a series of adult art workshops offered the second Saturday of every month. MOCA Makers enables the artistically interested public to learn from local artists in South Florida. Topics include print making, figure drawing, portrait painting and more. MOCA Makers is made possible with the generous support of the North Miami Community Redevelopment Agency. During April’s event, participants will learn about portrait painting with artist Lucia Morales. Cost: Free RSVP: https://111401.blackbaudhosting.com/111401/packagetickets?tab=3&txobjid=1853D4BA-481F-4325-87C0-2FD249951696&activedate=2022-04-09 My Name is Maryan – Public Exhibition Tour with Curator of Education Amanda Covach | Thursday, April 21, 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/ My Name is Maryan – Docent-Led Exhibition Tour | Sunday, April 10 and 24, 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Details: Register for a tour lead 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. 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/ Griffing Park – Electric Tree: Lang Cook Live! | Saturday, April 23, 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Details: MOCA North Miami is proud to partner with Terrestrial Funk for an evening of funk under the glow of the Electric Tree in Griffing Park on Saturday, April 23 from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Together, guests will celebrate artist Mark Handforth's vision of a community with food trucks, shop vendors, and local musician Lang Cook, the man behind the iconic ’She’s Hot With 2,000 Watts.’ This synth-heavy record, recorded in Liberty City in the early eighties and recently reissued by Miami label Terrestrial Funk, marks the rebirth of a Miami legend. This is Lang Cook’s sole body of work, to which he lends his unique style and approach to the recording process. The performance will open with Brother Dan, who has been DJing over the past 15 years and collecting emotive and invigorating music that speaks to all walks of life. In 2018, he was named DJ of the Year by the Miami New Times. He is the mind behind Terrestrial Funk, which operates as a record label as well as an online record store. Teddy Studstill will be the accompanying guitarist. An unsung hero of the South Florida music scene, Studstill’s contributions span four decades and include the production of legendary records from Harris Mazyck and the late Luke Jasmin. Cost: Free RSVP: For more information, visit 111401.blackbaudhosting.com/111401/Lang-Cook-Live​ Address: Griffing Park –12220 Griffing Boulevard, North Miami, FL 33161 Jazz at MOCA Featuring Dr. Ed Calle | Friday, April 29, 8 p.m. Details: “Jazz at MOCA” is MOCA’s free outdoor concert series in-person on the last Friday of every month. On April 29, MOCA is pleased to present saxophonist, composer, orchestrator, producer, scholar, professor, and leader Dr. Ed Calle. Dr. Calle is known for his extraordinary ability to sight-read, interpret, and perform virtually any musical style. Throughout the globe, his peers and colleagues often laud his versatility. Dr. Calle is a Latin Grammy® Award winner for Best Instrumental Album (2015) with Dr. Ed Calle Presents Mamblue and a five-time Grammy® nominee. The first studio record by the World Music 5, America, features chamber jazz orchestrations of original and classic music from the Americas with an all-star quintet that includes Negroni's Trio and violinist Federico Britos. Dr. Calle was awarded the 2015 Miami-Dade County Mayor’s Medal, named www.facultyawards.org 2014 Outstanding Professor at Miami Dade College (college wide), and 2014 United Teachers of Dade Champion of Education for Arts and Entertainment. 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:http://111401.blackbaudhosting.com/111401/Jazz-at-Moca-Featuring-Dr-Ed-Calle-Jazz-Ensemble “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. MOCA North Miami presents contemporary art and its historical influences through exhibitions, educational programs, and collections. Inspired by its surrounding communities, MOCA connects diverse audiences and cultures by providing a welcoming place to encounter new ideas and voices, and nurturing a lifelong love of the arts. MOCA developed from the Center of Contemporary Art which was inaugurated in 1981. The establishment of the permanent collection coincided with the institution’s move into their current building designed by Charles Gwathmey of GSNY in 1996. Under the direction of Executive Director Chana Sheldon and a newly installed Board of Trustees, MOCA premiered AFRICOBRA: Messages to the People during Art Basel Miami Beach in 2018. AFRICOBRA: Nation Time, the next chapter of the exhibition, was selected as an official Collateral Event of Biennale Arte 2019 in Venice, Italy. Original exhibitions include: My Name is Maryan curated by Alison Gingeras (2021), Michael Richards: Are You Down? co-curated by Alex Fialho and Melissa Levin (2021), Raul de Nieves: Eternal Return and The Obsidian Heart curated by Risa Puleo (2020), and Alice Rahon: Poetic Invocations curated by Teresa Arcq (2019). Located in one of the most diverse communities in the country, MOCA North Miami welcomes 35,000 visitors per year, and its award-winning education programs have served thousands of children and teens. 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, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners. The museum is supported by the Green Family Foundation, John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Nathan Cummings Foundation, Terra Foundation for American Art, National Endowment for the Arts, and individual donors. By ML Staff. Image courtesy of MOCA

Italian shipyard Rossinavi will officially unveil to the public for the first time Polaris, a 70-metre vessel at Monaco Yacht Show later this month (22-25 September). The fully custom superyacht, the largest built by the yard to date, was completed and launched for sea trials earlier this year in Viareggio, Italy, and is able to navigate in extreme ice conditions, including the polar areas. Commissioned by a private client and previously known as Project King Shark, Polaris is a 1,542GT motor yacht developed with an emphasis on yachting lifestyle, able to move from the warm waters of the Caribbean to the sub-zero conditions. Venice-based architecture and design practice Enrico Gobbi – Team for Design, a longstanding collaborator of Rossinavi, is responsible for the interior styling and exterior design of Polaris. Key design specifications include: • Owner’s deck with a private terrace crowned by a surrounding waterfall, which gives zen vibes. • 6m-long infinity pool located aft on the main deck, equipped with a whirlpool system. • Ample storage space that can accommodate up to six jet skis and two tenders, including a 10m full-custom limousine tender in-house built by Rossinavi. • Indoor waterfall that flows over a backlighted onyx wall in the main salon. • Soundproof cinema room in the main deck surrounded by wall dividers covered with precious crystal staves. • Wellness centre, which includes a fully equipped gym, a sauna, a hammam, a massage room, yoga area, etc. It is highly unusual for boats in the Ice Class category to have an elegant exterior appearance. With this in mind, Polaris is positioned advantageously to favour the exploration of unusual and exciting natural environments, such as Polar Regions, without sacrificing sophisticated design or comfort. Polaris also features the latest diesel-electric propulsion. This is of note because the onboard power management allows to valorise the fuel consumptions, giving advantages in terms of performance and emissions. Another worthmentioning onboard technology is the Satellite Dynamic System that allows the positioning for ‘dynamic anchoring’ wherever needed, even in extreme weather scenarios. “The neat and elegant shapes of the yacht are underlined by long, continuous black window surfaces with curved details that soften up and characterise the overall cleanness of the superstructure. Our aim here was to open up the interiors towards the exterior, ensuring an ongoing view of the sea through the decks. This was achieved not by creating huge invasive openings but by instead designing refined, long and slender windows with which we were able to achieve the same goal,” says Enrico Gobbi of Enrico Gobbi – Team for Design. The interior design, developed in collaboration with Carlo Lionetti, co-director of Team for Design, is contemporary and enriched by eclectic hints inspired by the client’s personal taste, which include precious coating materials that characterise all areas, along with refined details, prestigious textiles and loose furniture items sourced from high end international brands, bestowing on the whole interior a luxurious and distinctive, yet warm and welcoming, atmosphere. “After four years under construction, we are extremely proud to present this grand superyacht. Polaris is a 70m vessel where our construction skills and technical know-how are perfectly combined. The complexity of this project required a very specific phased approach thanks to the skills we have acquired. Polaris features diesel-electric propulsion and structural ice certification. It is also able to house a full custom limo tender, entirely built in our shipyard. Polaris is the masterpiece where lines and elegance boasts the harmony typical of a modern yacht,” says Federico Rossi, Chief Operating Officer of Rossinavi. • Length overall: 70.20 m – 230’ 4” • Moulded Beam: 12.70 m – 41’ 8” • Draught: 3.35 m – 11’ 0” • Guests: 2 + 10 • Guest Cabins: 1 + 5 • Crew Members: 1 + 16 • Crew Cabins: 1 + 9 • Superstructure Material: Aluminium • Hull Material: Steel • Hull Configuration: Full-Displacement • Generator Sets: 3x Cat C32 1,081 bkW + 2x Cat C9.3 355 bkW • Main Electric Motors: 2x Marelli Motori 1,866 kW • Pods: 2x Rolls-Royce Azipull AZP085 FP • Maximum speed: 17 kn • Cruising speed: 15 kn • Range: > 6,000 nm • Gross Tonnage: 1,542 GT • Exterior Design: Enrico Gobbi – Team for Design • Interior Design: Enrico Gobbi – Team for Design • Naval Architecture: Arrabito Naval Architects By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Rossinavi

So you’re finally coming to Miami? Great! Let me give you the Insider’s Tour – you know, the “must do’s” that will let you say you really saw Miami, along with some “we do’s” so you can say you know Miami like a native. Start early if you think you might want to do more than just ogle the outside of the Biltmore Hotel or the Venetian Pool. - Courtesy of Kreps DeMaria Public Relations & Marketing Insider Tip #1: “Miami” includes Miami Beach, Coral Gables, Homestead and a whole hunk of places that aren’t technically in the city. But they’re most definitely what we mean when we say “Miami.” Insider Tip #2: You need a car. You can park when you want to walk or to ride the Gables Trolley or to hop on the Metromover to get a bird’s eye view of Brickell Avenue or Downtown. Otherwise, trust me, you won’t see much of Miami. Our definition (see Tip #1) sprawls over an area the size of Rhode Island, and includes everything from models and manatees to mangoes, mangroves and murals. Coral Gables Classy, chic, trendy and historic all in one. The Gables (see, you’re already talking like a native) is one of the oldest neighborhoods – actually, a city all unto itself – where you can come for the architecture, enjoy the fine dining, and stay for a stroll through some of the finest art galleries in the area. Start early if you think you might want to do more than just ogle the outside of the Biltmore Hotel or the Venetian Pool. The Biltmore’s 93-foot copper-clad tower may be the Gables’ most recognizable point. It’s modeled after a 12th-century Moorish tower in Seville, Spain. Everyone from Judy Garland to Al Capone has stayed there, including “Tarzan,” Johnny Weissmuller. It’s got a spa, a 22,000-square-foot marble swimming pool and one of the most elegant and challenging – but not daunting – golf courses around. Venetian Pool started as a quarry providing the rock to build the first Coral Gables homes. City founder George Merrick fancied it up as a “Venetian” lagoon with loggias and towers, added waterfalls, a cave and “cliffs” for the kids to jump off (you, too, if you want), and opened it as the “Venetian Casino” in 1924. The 820,000-gallon pool, fed by artesian wells, is drained and refilled nightly. When you’re done, drive down just about any street to see some of the exquisitely maintained original Mediterranean Revival 1920’s homes with their Old World arches and columns. Merrick’s coral stone home (tours available) is on Coral Way. A statue of him stands next to City Hall, a limestone palace topped by a 90-foot clock tower and bronze belfry. It sits at the head of Miracle Mile, the center of the shopping and fine eating district. It’s hard to go wrong here. There’s cuisine from around the world. Gallery night (first Friday) brings showings of fine contemporary and Latin art, including talented new artists and Cuban art you won’t find anywhere else. Take the trolley. Insider stop: Books & Books. It’s kind of the unofficial epicenter of the South Florida literary scene, with frequent author readings and signings, as well as a weekend gathering place for good jazz and Latin fusion. Coconut Grove This used to be the starving artists’ district, and the site of some of the nicest old Miami houses overlooking the bay. Now, folks like billionaire developer Jorge Perez (the guy whose name is on the art museum downtown) call it home. Some of the houses are newer, too, but still just as nice. You’ll see great examples heading along South Bayshore Drive. Or, you can cut in a block to Tigertail Avenue for more. Keep an eye out for the Grove peacocks. They wander into the road along narrow neighborhood roads, seemingly indifferent to the cars that have to stop while the birds meander. (Why did the peacock cross the road in the Grove? He didn’t. He just stood there with his peacock buds while the cars backed up.) Then it’s time to park and wander. There are plenty of boutique-y shops, and lots of restaurants boasting Brazilian fusion, middle eastern inspired American, Key Westy seafood, and more. Peacock Park looks out over a marina and allows an easy bayfront stroll to the Dinner Key Marina and Miami’s historic city hall. The Art Deco building once served as the “Air Gateway Between the Americas,” back when it was the biggest and most modern seaplane base in the world and the international flight terminal building for Pan American Airways, with its giant and luxurious “Clipper” flying boats lined up on the water outside. (An insider note to impress your friends: FDR flew there in 1943, the first time a U.S. president traveled by air while in office.) Inside, there’s a marvelous zodiac mural on the ceiling of the commission chambers and photos from the building’s heyday, including one of Charles Lindbergh in his leather aviator’s helmet, stepping into a seaplane cockpit. The Grove is a great jumping off point. If you head south, you can take a magnificently scenic tree-lined drive along Old Cutler Road to Matheson Hammock and Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden. The garden has a world-recognized collection of palms, orchids and tropical fruit trees. Locals come out in droves for the art exhibits and annual Chocolate, Orchid, Edible Garden and Mango Festivals. That last one has sparked more than one lifelong love-affair with the many flavors and feels of this international fruit. Matheson is a unique man-made atoll, with a tranquil lagoon ringed by palm trees. It fronts Biscayne Bay at a favorite place for kite-boarders to zip along the water’s edge. If you head north from Dinner Key Marina, you’ll drift past joggers, walkers and roller-bladers at Kennedy Park, and soon reach Vizcaya, the bayfront winter home of International Harvester heir James Deering. Designed to look like a fully restored 400-year-old Italian estate, it’s now a museum with 34 rooms filled with sumptuous antique European art and furnishings, amid a lavishly landscaped labyrinth of gardens. It’s next to the Ermita de la Caridad (there’s an English name, but no local would ever use it) the Catholic church that now holds the original statue of Cuba’s patron saint, smuggled here in 1961. Just past that is Alice Wainwright Park, a family-friendly gathering place with tremendous views of Key Biscayne, nestled on the quiet and exclusive street where both Madonna and Sylvester Stallone once had homes. By Carlos Harrison. Image courtesy of Biltmore Hotel. Special thanks to Visitflorida.org for this story reprint

The Miami Open presented by Itaú is back in full swing March 21 – April 3 and features an impressive slate of the world’s biggest brands activating with innovative and immersive experiences during the iconic tennis and lifestyle festival held at Hard Rock Stadium. Known for its international slate of partners, the Miami Open has recovered from the COVID-19 slowdown with many of its global brand sponsors back to business in ways not seen before. Itaú, the largest private bank in Latin America, has been the Miami Open’s presenting sponsor of the tournament since 2014 and continues to raise the event at all levels, returning from a pause because of the pandemic to invite more guests and customers than in prior years and retaining the premier position as the tournament’s major partner. Similarly, the Paris-based lifestyle and performance brand leader Lacoste is back and will literally elevate its activity and experience for fans at the Miami Open with a new, three-story boutique. Lacoste will feature its tennis and non-tennis merchandise for fans to purchase on one floor while providing a unique customization of its products on the second floor. The third floor will be converted into a unique corporate hospitality footprint for its key customers and guests. The Miami Open is also proud to have the balance of its international Platinum sponsors return, including Rolex, Emirates, and Betway. Domestic-based global brands are also back in force. Cadillac, the Official Vehicle of the Miami Open, will debut its never-before-seen Cadillac Electriq Theater, an immersive and exciting cinematic experience showcasing Cadillac’s 120-year iconic history and its new all-electric LYRIQ. Cadillac also provides more than 90 vehicles to the tournament mobilized to transport players and VIP’s. Hologic, the official and exclusive women’s health partner and equality champion, is the newest Platinum level partner and the WTA Tour’s global sponsor. The San Diego, CA-based company will have most of its 2022 activation aligned with branding and virtual advertising during all WTA matches. SAP, the Official Analytics provider, elevates its position by featuring various data driven LED signs offering spectators and players unique statistics throughout the competition. Michelob Ultra extended its relationship with the Miami Open for another three years and will host a major beverage and entertainment experience on the Sunset Terrace. Kim Crawford returns to have its major presence on this same platform which will overlook the new 3,500-seat Buchholz Family Court. Maestro Dobel Tequila will debut as the Official Tequila of the Miami Open, making it a great addition to this year’s spirits and beverage lineup. Dobel has created the new official tournament cocktail—The Ace Paloma–that fans can enjoy at the Dobel Tequila Bar, as well as around the site. The Ace Paloma is a combination of Maestro Dobel Diamante, simple syrup, fresh lime juice, fresh grapefruit juice, fever-tree grapefruit soda – served over fresh ice into a diamante glass, and garnished with a rim of kosher salt and a pink grapefruit wedge. Baptist Health and Dunlop round out the balance of the Gold category. Baptist Health provides medical services for the players and fans and will be the featured brand on the brand-new Baptist Health Lawn. Dunlop continues as the Miami Open’s official tennis ball and is featured as the ATP’s worldwide ball sponsor. TennisONE returns as the Official App of the Miami Open tournament. The remaining line-up of the Miami Open’s impressive partner cast includes Laykold (the tournament’s official court surface since 1985 marking it as the longest partnership between a tennis tournament and a court surface), Veroni Salumi, Champagne Pommery, Lasvit (which will have the honor of producing this year’s Butch Buchholz championship trophy), Acordis Corp, Fast-Dry Courts, and Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau, IMG Academy, Quest Diagnostics, Steve Furgal’s International Tennis Tours, Samsung, Bubbly and Vitality Wellness. Tickets to the 2022 Miami Open presented by Itaú are on sale now and available by phone at 305-943-6736 or online at www.miamiopen.com. Individual session tickets start at $18 so get your tickets today. Ticket packages, mini-plans, group programs, and luxury hospitality offerings are also available. Qualifying rounds will be March 21-22 and will determine the final 12 slots in each singles’ draw. The women’s main draw begins on Tuesday, March 22, followed by the first round of the men’s main draw on Wednesday, March 23. About the Miami Open presented by Itaú The 2022 Miami Open will be played March 21 – April 3 at Hard Rock Stadium. The two-week combined event is owned and operated by IMG. The Miami Open is one of nine ATP Masters 1000 Series events on the ATP calendar, a WTA 1000 event on the WTA calendar, and features the top men’s and women’s tennis players in the world. The tournament is widely regarded as the most glamorous on the ATP and WTA calendars because of Miami’s unique personality, thriving nightlife, five-star hotels and restaurants, beautiful weather and beaches, and celebrity appeal, as well as its proximity to both Fort Lauderdale and Palm Beach. For ticket information, visit www.miamiopen.com. About Itaú Itaú Unibanco is a Brazilian bank with 95 years of history and is currently the largest privately-owned bank in Latin America. It is present in 18 countries and has more than 90 thousand employees, in addition to a service network composed of approximately 4.5K branches throughout the region. It is a full-service bank, offering financial products and services to individual customers and companies in all segments. About IMG IMG is a global leader in sport, events, fashion, and media. The company manages some of the world’s greatest athletes and fashion icons; owns and operates hundreds of live events annually; and is a leading independent producer and distributor of sports and entertainment media. IMG also specializes in licensing, sports training, and league development. IMG is a subsidiary of Endeavor, a global entertainment, sports, and content company. About Hard Rock Stadium Hard Rock Stadium is a global entertainment destination and cultural curator of world-class events. The best-in-class venue is a home to the Miami Dolphins, University of Miami football team, Orange Bowl, Miami Open, F1 Miami Grand Prix, major concerts, championship boxing and international soccer. For more information, visit hardrockstadium.com. By ML Staff. Image courtesy of Miami Hard Rock Stadium

With so many luxury yachts available for charter, we have created this yacht charter guide to help you choose the right one. If you are not familiar with the term "charter," it simply means renting a sailboat or motor yacht for a specific period of time. In Miami, chartering has become a popular experience - ideal for celebrating special occasions. Below are some important considerations, as well as a list of Miami Living's favorite yachts to charter: 1. Budget Be clear and honest with the amount you want to spend. Set a realistic amount and inquire about any additional costs that are not covered by the charter rate. This will help you understand additional costs such as berthing fees (fees for staying in a marina or harbour overnight), fuel, food, etc. 2. Location Inquire about the exact location of the yacht, including how to get to and from your charter yacht, including your preferred destinations. It is also a good idea to ask about popular destinations, preferred times, etc. 3. Number of Guests Depending on the number of guests and duration of your yacht charter, the number of accommodations is very important. For example, if you plan to stay overnight and have children, inquire about double berths or bunk beds. Also keep in mind that the maximum number of guests allowed by law on many charter yachts is 12. If you go beyond 12 people, the vessel must be registered under the Safety of Life at Sea Convention (also known as SOLAS). Other important items to consider are cabin confirmation, handicap access, and crew training. 4. Amenities It is important to inquire about any amenities the yacht may have, such as the type of food offered, number of meals, etc. It is also always a good idea to communicate any special dietary needs. Activities such as scuba diving, fishing and snorkelling are sometimes offered on board, but do not assume this. Some yachts may require special liability or insurance coverage for diving. So inquire about what activities are available while chartering a yacht. 5 - Style and Design Chartering a yacht is like renting a house. They come in different sizes, designs and styles. So look around and choose the yacht that fits your style and budget. If you prefer a sailing yacht over a motor yacht, be sure to make that clear, as it will affect your charter options, including price and overall accommodation configuration. 5 - YACHT MIAMI GUIDE The following yachts have been popular choices among locals and visitors: Yacht Kings Charters Four-Hour Captained Yacht Rental on the Ferretti 9 Renting Options: 4-Hour Captained Yacht Rental for Up to 13 People on the Ferretti 90 or Van Dutch 55' Click here for Yacht Kings Charters booking rates and discounts Yacht Charter Miami Four-, Six-, or Eight-Hour Boat Charter of the Sun Choose from an eight-hour, six-hour or 4-hour charter experience on the Sunseeker Manhattan 70'(good for Up to 10 passengers) Click here for Yacht Charter Miami booking rates and discounts SeawiseYachts Four-Hour Yacht Rental from SeawiseYachts Click here for SeawiseYachts booking rates and discounts Onkor Miami Charters Four- or Six-Hour Yacht Charter from Onkor Miami Charters Click here for Onkor Miami Charters booking rates and discounts Thirsty Yachts Four-Hour Private Boat Rental at Thirsty Yachts Enjoy Miami’s scenic views from aboard from this yacht. Captain, stewardess, fuel and numerous amenities included including bathroom, cooler filled with ice, bottled water, adult and kids’ life jackets, high-definition Bluetooth JL sound system throughout the yacht, water carpet, snorkeling mask and more. Click here for Thursty Yachts special rates and discounts Half-Day Luxury Yacht Tour Enjoy a cruise aboard the luxury yacht as we cruise closely past the ‘Homes of the Rich and Famous” located on the exclusive islands of Bal Harbor, Miami Beach and Fisher Island. The entire tour lasts about 4 hours and the captain will provide a detailed and personalized tour of the present and past residents and homes of Fisher Island, Star Island, Palm Island, Hibiscus Island and the Venetian Islands. The tour also covers the skyline of Downtown Miami, the Miami River and Brickell Avenue. Click here for special rates and discounts By ML Staff. Images courtesy of each featured yacht

When Russia invaded Ukraine, Ukrainian American writer Ilya Kaminsky’s poem “We Lived Happily During the War” went viral across social media. Poetry can often help people make sense of the world in difficult times. For World Poetry Day, The Conversation U.S. has gathered four articles on the power of poetry. 1. Poetry gives people a voice In 1991, Kentucky poet Frank X. Walker coined the term “Affrilachian” after attending a poetry reading that featured several Black Appalachian poets. Amy M. Alvarez, assistant teaching professor of English at West Virginia University, and Jameka Hartley, an instructor of gender and race studies at University of Alabama, wrote on the history of how Black people in Appalachia found their voice in poetry. “By coining the terms ‘Affrilachia’ and ‘Affrilachian,’ Walker sought to upend assumptions about who is part of Appalachia,” they write. “Rather than accepting the single story of Appalachia as white and poor, Walker wrote a new one, forging a path for Black Appalachian artists.” Read more: How Black poets and writers gave a voice to 'Affrilachia' 2. Comforting us in grief After many of her loved ones died, Emily Dickinson fell into a deep depression. She secluded herself in her home and wrote nearly 2,000 poems – many of which were about grief and death. One of her most famous poems, “It Feels A Shame To Be Alive,” was written in the midst of the Civil War. Dickinson’s poems resonate well during a pandemic that’s left many people in despair, wrote Matthew Redmond, a doctoral candidate in English at Stanford University. “Dickinson’s imagery shows how keenly she would have understood what we might feel, dwarfed by a mountain of mortality that will not stop growing,” Redmond wrote. “The same anger, exhaustion and sense of futility were her constant companions in later life.” Read more: Emily Dickinson is the unlikely hero of our time 3. Poetry can help students learn Amanda Gorman made headlines in 2021 when, at 22, she became the youngest inaugural poet in U.S. history. Her success was an opportunity for educators to use spoken-word poetry to teach students. Three educators – Kathleen M. Alley, associate professor of literacy at Mississippi State University; Mukoma Wa Ngugi, associate professor of literatures in English at Cornell University; and Wendy R. Williams, assistant professor of English at Arizona State University – wrote on how teaching spoken-word poetry can benefit students. Spoken-word poetry “holds the promise of helping young people to connect with ideas as well as providing a means to deepen comprehension and develop understanding and empathy, which can then be applied to real-world situations,” wrote Alley. Read more: Amanda Gorman's poetry shows why spoken word belongs in school 4. Poetry can helps us laugh in dark times James Bond is known for delivering classic one-liners, especially in the face of danger. In “Thunderball”, Bond harpoons a villain and then jokes, “I think he got the point.” But killer zingers like his can also be found in ancient poems. In Homer’s “The Iliad,” Polydamas spears Prothoenor in the shoulder. As Prothoenor dies, Polydamas jokingly suggests that his spear will be good tool for Prothoenor to lean on like “a staff when he descends to the underworld.” Andrew M. McClellan, a lecturer in classics and humanities at San Diego State University, wrote about why ancient poets literally loved to add insult to injury. “The jokes are for the audience, and it’s as close as the genre gets to breaking the fourth wall,” he wrote. “Viewers are attuned to these witticisms not simply because they are funny, but because they’re self-consciously ridiculous. They help distance the audience from the often horrific levels of violence on display.” Read more: The ancient history of adding insult to injury Words by lvin Buyinza Editorial and Outreach Assistant. Special thanks to The Conversation.

The community that made Miami Beach famous as the place to go for Jewish winter vacations and retirement has diminished, but the impact the population made on the island remains obvious in its Jewish landmarks. In 1949, when the Florida Legislature ended the discriminatory practice of barring Jewish ownership of real estate, Miami Beach became the place to go for Jewish winter vacations and retirement, earning it nicknames like “Little Jerusalem” and “Shtetl by the Sea.” Isaac Bashevis Singer, the Nobel Prize winning author who wrote in Yiddish, made his winter home there. “For me, a vacation in Miami Beach was a chance to be among my own people,” he wrote in My Love Affair with Miami Beach, a photo book for which he provided commentary right before his death in 1991. “In those days Miami Beach was a magnet for Jewish people – a place where they flocked like geese to rest and warm themselves in the sun.” Home to a thriving Jewish community for decades, Miami Beach counted about 60,000 people in Jewish households in 1982, 62 percent of the total population. Today, that number has shrunk to less than 16,000, or less than 19 percent, according to surveys conducted by the University of Miami. The decline is due in part to the death of elderly Jews, or their getting priced out of the city’s Art Deco revival; others have migrated to Broward and Palm Beach counties as greater Miami has grown more Hispanic. While some Miami Beach landmarks – such as Wolfies, a 24-hour deli-style eatery popular among traveling borscht-belt performers such as Milton Berle and Henny Youngman – have closed, others remain fixed in the landscape. The Jewish population left such a mark on Miami Beach that there are tours dedicated to its impact. The Jewish Miami Beach Tour,” run by the Miami Design Preservation League, explores the rise and fall of the Jewish population over the past 100 years, with an overview of architectural styles. The “Jewish Food Walking Tour,” run by the Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU, highlights Jewish-owned restaurants in Miami Beach, past and present, with tastings from places such as My Ceviche, Aroma Espresso Bar, Pita Loca and, of course, key lime pie from Joe’s Stone Crab Restaurant. If you want to explore on your own, here are some of the must-see Miami beach landmarks: Jewish Landmarks Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU 301 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach Housed in two historic synagogues, the museum offers visitors the chance to learn about the history of the Jewish people in South Florida, starting with its core exhibit, MOSAIC: Jewish Life in Florida. The museum’s site is the original location of the first synagogue in Miami Beach, Beth Jacob, which opened in the city’s South Beach neighborhood in 1929 because Jews were not allowed to live north of 5thStreet at the time. (One of the synagogue’s most famous members: Jewish gangster Meyer Lansky.) Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach 1933-1945 Meridian Ave., Miami Beach A hauntingly beautiful memorial built by Holocaust survivors and designed by architect Kenneth Treister as a reminder of lives extinguished in the Holocaust. The memorial includes a four-story-high arm tattooed with a number from Auschwitz, a Memorial Wall with thousands of names etched into it, and a lonely stone tunnel with the voices of Israeli children singing songs. Eden Roc 4525 Collins Ave, Miami Beach An art deco gem, the famed, 631-room hotel has its own in-house kosher kitchen. The hotel underwent a $240 million renovation in 2009. The Eden Roc and its neighbor, the Fontainebleau, were designed by architect Morris Lapidus, a Russian Jewish immigrant whose Neo-baroque Miami Modern hotels have come to define the 1950s resort-hotel style synonymous with Miami and Miami Beach. Temple Emanu-El 1701 Washington Ave., Miami Beach The oldest Conservative congregation on Miami Beach and one of America’s most beautiful synagogues. Its impressive and eclectic Byzantine and Moorish architecture features a rotunda building and aluminum dome more than ten stories tall. The congregation has a long and venerable history as a spiritual home to the Jewish residents of Miami Beach for more than seven decades. Temple Beth Sholom 4144 Chase Avenue, Miami Beach The largest and oldest Reform Synagogue on Miami Beach. Temple Beth Sholom is a member of the Union for Reform Judaism and in the mainstream of liberal Judaism. Temple Beth Shmuel 1700 Michigan Ave., Miami Beach Known as “Circulo,” the Cuban Hebrew Congregation was founded in 1961 to provide a home for Jews from Cuba. The temple was designed by Oscar Sklar. It includes stained glass windows of the Twelve Tribes of Israel designed by Inge Pape Trampler. Mexican artist Naomi Siegman designed the candelabras beside the bimah. Isaac Bashevis Singer Home Surfside Towers Ocean Condominium, 9511 Collins Ave., Surfside The author lived and wrote here from 1977 until his death in 1991. A plaque was placed on the building after being presented to his widow, Alma, in 1991, marking it as a literary landmark. By Jodi Mailander Farrell. Image courtesy of Jewish Museum of Florida. Special thanks to Visitflorida.org for this story reprint

When you have a cold or other respiratory illness, you might see a range of different colours of mucus or snot when you blow your nose. We’re often told – even by doctors – that green or yellow secretions indicate you’re infectious. But this isn’t true. It’s unclear how this myth arose, but it’s likely a misunderstanding of the appearance and colour of pus. Pus usually signals the arrival of harmful bacteria to a site, such as golden staph into a hair follicle resulting in a boil. But in the case of respiratory infections, the green or yellow colour is due to the white blood cells. During a viral infection, the lining of the respiratory cells is damaged, which initially provokes the excess production of mucus. This is followed by the arrival of white blood cells, which clean up the cellular debris. The common cold The common cold, or acute rhinosinusitis, is the most common cause of respiratory infection and is always caused by viruses, particularly one called rhinovirus. In a typical case, this infection starts with irritation in the nasal passages. It rapidly progresses to the production of excessive mucus and “runny nose”. Over a number of days, the mucus becomes thicker and turns to yellow or green as the neutrophils – cells that help fight infection – arrive. This yellow or green colour is a natural part of the inflammatory sequence. It means that the immune system is fully functional and the cold is subsiding – not that bacteria have taken over. Contrary to popular belief, the most contagious phase of the infection is early in the “runny nose” phase, not later when the secretions become coloured. When the secretions do become coloured, only a small number of viruses are present and the possibility of spreading the infection is low. Antibiotics work on bacterial infections only and therefore don’t help fight the common cold. Sinusitis Many people confuse the arrival of green mucus in nasal secretions with sinusitis. However, sinusitis strictly applies to the respiratory sinuses which, while communicating with the nasal passages (via openings called ostia), are anatomically different from them. In acute rhinosinusitis, the lining of the nasal passages and the sinuses are all infected with the virus and produce excessive mucus. But unless the communications between the sinuses and the nasal passages become blocked, sinusitis has not occurred. True sinusitis results from a blockage of the ostia, which traps harmful bacteria in the sinus(es). It’s an uncommon complication of acute rhinosinusitis and occurs many days into a cold. As well as a prolonged cold, symptoms include fever, pain and tenderness over the sinuses. Because acute rhinosinusitis is strictly viral, antibiotics have no benefit, even when the mucus is green. However, true acute sinusitis does warrant antibiotic treatment. Such treatment should be considered only in someone with acute rhinosinusitis if symptoms have been present for at least seven days. This may be where some confusion arises about antibiotic treatment for prolonged colds. Acute bronchitis Another condition frequently associated with green mucus is acute bronchitis. This is almost always caused by viruses. The sequence of events in the inflammatory process of acute bronchitis is identical to that of acute rhinosinusitis. Acute bronchitis and acute rhinosinusitis can even occur together or in sequence from the same viral infection. The first symptom of acute bronchitis is cough. As excessive mucus is produced, the cough will become productive and sputum (“spit”) will be clear or “white” in colour. Over a small number of days, the white blood cells arrive as a natural part of the inflammatory process and change the colour to yellow or green. Antibiotics provide no benefit for acute bronchitis in an otherwise healthy person, even when sputum is green. The situation is different for someone with prior damage to the lungs or airways, such as chronic obstructive lung disease. These people are more likely to have bacterial infection when the sputum becomes green and to suffer further damage. Antibiotics are recommended in those circumstances. By John Turnidge, Affiliate Professor of Molecular and Biomedical Science, University of Adelaide | Special thanks to The Conversation