Cordero Consulting has announced the inaugural "Day of Design," a new district-wide promenade taking place on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, across select showrooms in Coral Gables. The afternoon-into-evening event connects interior designers, tastemakers, and design enthusiasts with the city's growing creative community through curated workshops, panel discussions, and receptions. Founding partner showrooms include Maison Mischief, the Coral Gables Museum, Scavolini, and Maison & Co., with media support provided by Coral Gables Magazine. Photo resource Depositphotos. The event honors a design history that began in the 1920s when founder George Merrick envisioned Coral Gables as a planned "City Beautiful". Designed alongside architect Phineas Paist and landscape architect Denman Fink, the city established a Mediterranean Revival aesthetic defined by warm stucco, red clay roof tiles, and locally quarried limestone. The program builds upon this century-old architectural foundation, providing a platform for contemporary showrooms, craftspeople, and designers shaping the district today. Programming at the Coral Gables Museum includes a featured panel discussion titled "Materials, Mastery, & Meaning: The Art of Enduring Design," moderated by Harriet Mays Powell, Editor-in-Chief of Palm Beach Cottages & Gardens. The discussion brings together regional makers and visionaries to explore how generational craftsmanship, material choices, and intentional design transform architectural structures into lasting heirlooms. City leaders and civic organizations, including Mayor Vince Lago and the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce, have noted the event's role in showcasing local creative talent and reinforcing the municipality's reputation as a South Florida design destination. DAY OF DESIGN — AT A GLANCE Tuesday, September 22, 2026 | Coral Gables, FL 1:00 PM — Maison Mischief: "Artistry Atelier" Workshop (361 Miracle Mile) 2:45 PM — Coral Gables Museum: "Materials, Mastery, & Meaning: The Art of Enduring Design" Panel (285 Aragon Ave) 4:30 PM — Scavolini: "The Art of the Italian Kitchen" Workshop (2600 Ponce de Leon Blvd) 6:00 PM — Maison & Co.: Closing Reception, "Beyond Illumination" (2850 Salzedo St) Additional programming details, partner announcements, and RSVP information will be released in the coming weeks at luma.com/DayofDesign and via @daysofdesignmia. By ML Staff.

Join us for Impact Evening: A Founder’s Talk with Daniel Gupta, an inspiring, not-to-be-missed evening exploring the connection between art, philanthropy, and social impact. Entrepreneur, Visionary and Changemaker Daniel Gupta, Founder of the International Art Project Foundation, will share the story behind IAP, the vision that inspired its development, and how art can and does create meaningful support for communities and nonprofit organizations. DATE & TIME: Friday, September 18th 2026 Doors open @ 5:30 pm 6-9 pm VENUE: IAP Impact Lobby — Wilzig Museum Building 1205 Washington Ave, Miami Beach The event is complimentary and open to the community. Space is limited, so advance registration is encouraged. RSVP through Eventbrite: RSVP EVENTBRITE Come for the conversation. Stay for the connections. Discover how art can create impact. This is what we do. Every day. Throughout the world. About the International Art Project The International Art Project (IAP), IAP a recognized 501(c)(3), is a Foundation that transforms fine art into tangible humanitarian impact, including clean water initiatives, school development, and community projects locally, regionally and globally. Every work of Art is directly connected to a humanitarian effort through IAP. The organization was founded by Miami businessman Daniel Savion Gupta, whose vision bridges the worlds of art and philanthropy, ensuring that creativity serves a greater global purpose. IAP collaborates with Artists in many ways: Our Impact Artists program presents extraordinary works of Art by significant Artists that support our clearly defined humanitarian projects. These works exist specifically to demonstrate how art can function as an engine for impact. These projects around the world have been facilitated successfully for two decades, with new projects being funded through the Impact Editions program. IAP PROJECTS . The IAP Impact Editions generate funding for humanitarian and community-based projects, supporting the charitable and humanitarian initiatives of the International Art Project Foundation. IAP has created a Fellowship and Emerging Impact Artist Scholarship initiative, the IAP's Emerging Artists for Impact Award 2026, a national open-call supporting the next generation of Artists whose work engages with ideas of meaning, impact and cultural dialogue. Twenty selected Artists will receive monetary awards and the opportunity to exhibit at the IAP Foundation Gallery in Miami Beach during Miami Art Week 2026. Photos/IAP.

Award-winning developer El-Ad National Properties, an Elad Group company with a South Florida-based team, today announced the official renaming of its transformative mixed-use development to The Plaza Davie District, formerly known as The District at Davie. The announcement follows the project’s recent topping-out milestone, marking the structural completion of the first building in Phase One and continued momentum at the site. The new name marks a significant evolution for the $1 billion, 2.8 million-square-foot mixed-use residential and commercial project and reinforces a refined identity heavily centered on lifestyle, prime location and hospitality. Designed to reflect the character of South Florida, The Plaza Davie District introduces a more immersive, amenity-driven environment that blends residential living with a destination experience. The project’s branding and visual identity were intentionally designed to feel light, airy and distinctly Florida-inspired, creating a cohesive aesthetic that aligns with the interior color palette and overall lifestyle positioning. As part of the rebrand, a new logo has been introduced featuring a palm tree motif, reinforcing a distinctly South Florida identity and reflecting the project’s hospitality-driven vision, outdoor lifestyle and connection to its tropical surroundings. The name also reflects El-Ad’s experience in acquiring and repositioning landmark properties, including its redevelopment of The Plaza Hotel in New York, where luxury residences and hospitality-driven experiences were integrated. “The Plaza Davie District represents the next chapter for this project and the community it will serve,” said Matthew Jeffries, CEO of El-Ad National Properties. “The updated name and logo reflect a more intentional, hospitality-driven vision tied directly to The Plaza Davie District, prioritizing connection, experience and the energy of South Florida living. The branding, architecture and interiors are all aligned in that vision.” From its design to its amenities, this is being built as a true destination in the heart of Davie.” “The Plaza Davie District exemplifies the Town’s vision for the Residential, Industrial, Social, and Export (RISE) District, which is designed to encourage mixed use that supports key target industries, including international trade, advanced technology, and manufacturing and distribution,” said Mayor Judy Paul of the Town of Davie. Rooted in the concept of a central gathering place, The Plaza Davie District is designed to bring together residents, visitors and the surrounding community in a setting that supports both everyday living and social interaction. Strategically located in Davie with convenient access to I-595, the Florida Turnpike and I-75, the development is also in close proximity to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, Port Everglades and the South Florida Education Center, including Nova Southeastern University. The location places residents near major employment hubs, education, dining and entertainment. The first building is located at 4820 Park Way, Davie, FL 33314. The Plaza Davie District is being delivered in three distinct phases. Phase One consists of one 22-story building featuring 288 apartment residences, with completion targeted for early 2027. When fully built out, the $1 billion development is planned to include five residential towers with approximately 1,292 rental residences, 36,000 square feet of restaurants and retail, and 1.1 million square feet of access-controlled parking with 2,650 spaces. Residences will include high-speed internet, smart thermostats and keyless entry, along with private terraces on each floor. Many residences will offer views of the iconic Guitar at the neighboring Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino. In collaboration with the project’s architectural and interior design teams, a defining component of The Plaza Davie District is its emphasis on hospitality and amenities. Inspired by South Florida’s landscape, the property will feature palm-lined pathways, green spaces and a strong indoor-outdoor connection. Amenities across the buildings will include rooftop pools, coworking spaces, pet parks, children’s play areas, 24-hour fitness and spa treatment rooms, outdoor kitchens, game lounges and a reservable Sky Lounge. As part of the rebrand, updated signage and fencing are being introduced at the site as construction continues. The project’s architectural team includes Cooper Carry of Atlanta. Promethean Builders LLC serves as the general contractor. The interior design team is CID Design Group based in Naples. With its scale, location and focus on amenities, The Plaza Davie District is positioned to become a leading mixed-use destination in Broward County. For more information, call 954-820-8200 or email info@theplazadistrict.com. By ML Staff. Photo/El-Ad National Properties.

W Miami in Brickell has appointed Mohamed Nady as its new Hotel Manager, bringing more than 25 years of luxury hospitality experience to the Miami property. In his new role, Nady will oversee hotel operations and the overall guest experience, with a focus on service, team development and strengthening W Miami’s position as a luxury lifestyle destination in Brickell. Born and raised in Egypt, Nady was educated in the French school system before earning a degree in Accounting from Cairo University. He has built an international hospitality career across Cairo, Los Angeles and South Florida, holding leadership positions in hotel operations, rooms, sales and marketing, revenue management and guest experience. Nady’s career includes leadership roles with Four Seasons Hotels and EDITION Hotels. He has been recognized with the President’s Club Award seven times and has developed a reputation for driving business performance while building service-focused teams. Before joining W Miami, Nady served as Director of Sales & Marketing at The West Hollywood EDITION in Los Angeles. During his tenure, the property received several industry and media accolades, including recognition from Time Out and TZR Readers’ Choice. The hotel’s restaurant, ARDOR, also received a Michelin Recommendation. At W Miami, Nady will focus on combining personalized service, innovative guest experiences and team development. His leadership approach emphasizes collaboration, accountability and creating a workplace where associates feel valued and motivated. Outside of hospitality, Nady enjoys traveling, hiking, spending time with his family and playing chess. W Miami is located at 485 Brickell Ave, Miami, FL 33131 By ML Staff. Photo/Marriott

Choosing among Miami’s padel clubs starts with how you want to play. A beginner seeking a first lesson has different priorities from someone booking regular matches or considering a membership. Across Miami-Dade, options range from indoor facilities and outdoor courts to clubs with cafés and wellness amenities. Miami Living’s seven selections below highlight these differences. Prices are published examples, with clinics, private lessons and memberships listed separately. Court-rental totals should be confirmed through each club’s booking page. Photo by Vincenzo Morelli/Unsplash ULTRA Padel Club, Magic City Address: 400 NE 67th Street, Miami, FL 33138 Published prices: Outdoor clinics from $60 for 90 minutes; private lessons from $150 for 60 minutes. Reservations: Book courts and classes ULTRA’s Magic City location offers 15 outdoor courts, 11 indoor courts, an additional indoor singles court and two children’s courts. The variety makes it a useful option for families and players who want a choice of court settings at the same address. The club’s training and social programs include adult clinics for different abilities, junior instruction and private lessons at the starting prices listed above. Open-play nights match participants who arrive without a partner, giving newcomers a way to meet other players. The mix of instruction and organized play makes the setting suited to building a regular playing routine. Wynwood Padel Club Address: 1932 NW Miami Court, Miami, FL 33136 Published price example: $40 for the listed Men’s Clinic 2.0. Reservations: Book a court Wynwood Padel Club combines eight outdoor courts with Tie Break Café and a courtside lounge. Coffee, smoothies and seating away from the playing surface make it a practical choice for groups planning to spend time together before or after a match. The lounge includes sofas, artwork and a screen for watching sports. Its coaching program offers men’s and women’s clinics for up to four players, along with private lessons accommodating one to four participants. Sessions run for 60 or 90 minutes. Players booking the published clinic example should check its level requirements and available dates; it is a specific program price, not a general court-rental rate. Urban Padel Address: 11601 NW 107th Street, Doral, FL 33178 Published prices: $35 per player for listed 60-minute clinics; $540 for a package of five private lessons. Reservations: Book courts and classes Urban Padel lists 12 indoor courts at its Doral facility, making it a useful option when an outdoor session does not suit the forecast. Equipment rental, free parking and changing rooms support a straightforward visit built around playing or training. The academy calendar separates beginner and advanced clinics and also lists sessions focused on particular shots. Published class listings identify the coach, duration and player level, helping newcomers choose an appropriate starting point. The private-lesson package offers another route for players seeking repeated individual instruction. Padel X Miami Address: 141 NE 13th Terrace, Miami, FL 33132 Published prices: $44 per player for listed 60-minute beginner clinics; membership at $200 monthly or $2,160 annually. Reservations: Book courts, classes and memberships Padel X Miami has 10 outdoor courts at its downtown location, with a pro shop and snack bar on site. Its calendar combines court bookings with organized competitions for different levels, making it an option for players who want scheduled opportunities to join the club’s playing community. Instruction includes children’s programs and graded beginner clinics. Membership provides a 14-day advance-booking window, compared with three days for nonmembers, and a 20 percent discount on individual court bookings. Those terms make playing frequency and preferred booking times useful considerations when comparing a membership with occasional visits. Reserve SoLé Mia Address: 2251 NE 146th Street, North Miami, FL 33181 Published price examples: $50 per player for listed 60-minute clinics; $95 per player for listed 90-minute Academy x Juan Martin Diaz sessions. Reservations: Book courts and programs Reserve SoLé Mia combines seven indoor padel courts with five outdoor courts. Its facilities also include a members-only gym and wellness amenities such as a sauna, steam room and cold plunges. Pura Vida and conference rooms add options for spending time at the club beyond a match, with access depending on membership terms. The program calendar includes junior sessions, clinics grouped by playing level and Academy x Juan Martin Diaz training. Reserve’s published access policy permits nonmembers to book courts at standard rates. Players considering a first visit should distinguish that court access from the benefits attached to membership. Sunset Padel Address: 1880 West Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139 Published membership price: Premier membership at $350 per month, plus court fees at member rates. Membership information: View the club’s membership listing Sunset Padel has four indoor courts in Sunset Harbour and operates as a members-only club. A clubhouse and locker rooms support a setting organized around recurring visits and member events. Premier membership includes five-day advance court reservations, and members may bring guests at a guest rate. The club’s instruction options include 60-minute women’s beginner and low-intermediate clinics, plus private coaching. Beginner sessions cover grips, basic shots and wall play. For Miami Beach residents considering a regular indoor routine, the relevant cost is the membership payment together with court and coaching charges. i95 Padel Club Address: 650 NW 105th Street, Miami, FL 33150 Published price examples: September tournament entries listed at $50–$70; check the booking calendar for court and lesson rates. Reservations: Book courts and view programs i95 Padel Club offers four indoor courts and two outdoor courts, with equipment rental, free parking and a café among its listed amenities. Weekday opening hours extend to midnight, making it an option for players whose schedules favor later matches. The club offers beginner instruction covering technique, court movement and strategy. Its September competition calendar includes women’s Queen of the Court events and a high-intermediate ladder. That programming gives the club a clear role for players interested in organized competition as well as casual bookings. By Luiz Porto/ML Staff. 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A well-chosen accessory does something no new dress or pair of trousers can fully replicate: it shifts the entire mood of an outfit without requiring a trip to the shops. The right pieces make casual look intentional and simple look considered. Building a small, thoughtful collection of accessories that work across multiple occasions is one of the most practical things anyone can do for a wardrobe. This article covers seven categories worth investing in, plus some guidance on putting it all together without overcomplicating things. Image by DepositPhotos A Classic Handbag A good bag is probably the hardest-working item in any wardrobe. It goes everywhere, carries everything, and shows up in almost every setting. Choosing one in a neutral tone, such as tan, black, or warm white, means it can move between a Monday meeting, a Saturday lunch, and an evening out without looking out of place. The global fashion accessories market was estimated at USD 798.81 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 1,259.43 billion by 2030, a figure that reflects just how central these items have become to everyday personal style. Bags account for a significant share of that demand. A structured tote or a medium-sized shoulder bag tends to offer the most flexibility day to day. For evenings or occasions that call for something smaller, a crossbody or clutch fills the gap. Two bags in different sizes, both in colors that already exist in the wardrobe, cover most situations without creating clutter. A Versatile Pair of Sunglasses Sunglasses serve a practical purpose, but they also add a finished quality to an outfit that is difficult to achieve any other way. A simple jeans-and-white-shirt combination looks completely different with a pair of well-chosen frames. That shift takes about three seconds. Classic shapes, such as oval, rectangular, or softly rounded frames, hold up across seasons and resist looking dated. Chasing whatever frame shape is trending on social media right now is a short-term strategy. Choosing a shape that suits the face and works with a range of clothing is the longer-term one. Quality matters here too. Lenses that offer proper UV protection and frames that sit comfortably make sunglasses something that gets reached for regularly rather than left in a drawer. Jewelry That Works With Different Looks Jewelry is where personality often shows up most clearly in an outfit. A plain navy dress can feel completely different depending on whether it is paired with small gold hoops and a delicate chain or a bold statement necklace and layered rings. Same dress, but an entirely different look. The key is finding pieces that work with what you already wear. Taking some time to find a good jewelry shop and explore different styles can help you discover pieces that feel right for your wardrobe and personal taste, rather than simply choosing whatever happens to be trending. Image by DepositPhotos Simple Earrings Small hoops, studs, and drop earrings in gold or silver are the most reliable starting points. They work with pulled-back hair, they work with a full face of makeup, and they do not compete with anything else being worn. Necklaces and Layering A fine chain worn alone reads minimal and clean. Two or three layered together at different lengths add texture without requiring any other change to an outfit. Keeping pieces in a consistent metal tone makes layering much easier. Bracelets and Rings Stacking a few thin bracelets or rings creates visual interest at the wrist and hands without demanding much thought. These are the kinds of pieces that get put on in the morning and forgotten about, which is exactly what good everyday jewelry should do. A Good Belt Belts do more than hold clothing in place. A slim leather belt threaded through the loops of wide-leg trousers adds definition. The same belt cinched over an oversized blazer creates structure where there was none. Worn with a shirt dress, it changes the silhouette entirely. Keeping at least one simple, flat belt in a neutral color, black or cognac brown being the most useful, covers the majority of situations. A second option with a more distinctive buckle or a woven texture adds variety without requiring a full wardrobe expansion. Between the two, formal, casual, and everything in between is covered. A Lightweight Scarf Scarves are among the most adaptable accessories available. The same piece can be worn loosely around the neck on a cool morning, draped over the shoulders in an air-conditioned room, tied to a bag handle for a pop of color, or folded into a headband. That range of uses makes a single scarf more valuable than most other accessories of a similar size. Hard to argue with that kind of return. Fabric matters for seasonal flexibility. A fine cotton or silk blend works from spring through early autumn. A slightly heavier weave extends into cooler months. Choosing a print or color that already appears somewhere in existing clothing, even in a small detail, makes the scarf feel like it belongs rather than like a separate purchase. Stripes, small florals, and abstract prints tend to pair well across many different garments. A Classic Watch A watch worn every day becomes part of how a person presents themselves. It is one of the few accessories that carries practical value alongside its visual one. A clean, simple dial on a leather strap or a fine metal bracelet works with tailored clothing and casual pieces equally well. Different materials create different impressions. A warm gold tone reads softer and more approachable. A brushed silver or steel finish reads cleaner and more minimal. Neither is better, it comes down to which metal already appears in other jewelry being worn regularly. A watch chosen with that in mind becomes a natural part of the overall look rather than something that constantly needs thinking about. Image by DepositPhotos A Few Statement Pieces A collection built entirely of understated items can start to feel flat. One or two bolder pieces, a pair of oversized earrings, a bag in an unexpected color, or a belt with a sculptural buckle, give the whole collection some life. The approach that works best is straightforward: Wear one statement piece at a time and keep everything else simple. Let the bold item lead and build the rest of the outfit around it. Choose statement pieces in colors that already appear somewhere in the wardrobe, so they connect rather than clash. Prioritize pieces that can be dressed up or down rather than ones that only suit a single occasion. A bright structured bag carried with a neutral outfit does more than any amount of layered accessories worn all at once. How to Build an Accessory Collection That Gets Used The most common mistake in building an accessory collection is buying pieces in isolation. Something catches the eye in a shop or online, it looks appealing on its own, and it comes home to sit in a drawer because nothing in the wardrobe actually pairs with it. Starting from the existing wardrobe changes that pattern entirely. Looking at the colors, fabrics, and silhouettes already being worn regularly makes it much easier to spot which accessories will actually get used. Lifestyle matters too. Someone who works from home and spends weekends outdoors needs a different collection than someone attending formal events on a regular basis. Quality over quantity applies here in a direct way. Fewer pieces that get worn constantly serve better than a large collection of items that rarely leave storage. Getting the well-made basics right first, a reliable bag, a good pair of frames, a watch, a couple of jewelry staples, then adding personality through one or two bolder choices, creates a collection that earns its place. The Takeaway Versatile accessories make everyday dressing simpler and more interesting at the same time. A small collection of well-chosen pieces, practical staples mixed with a few items that show genuine personality, removes the effort from putting an outfit together. The best accessories are not the most expensive or the most on-trend. They are the ones that feel natural to reach for, that suit the life being lived, and that make the person wearing them feel genuinely like themselves. By ML Staff. Images courtesy of DepositPhotos

Miami sells experiences better than almost any city in the country. A single weekend here can move from a rooftop dinner in Brickell to a gallery opening in Wynwood, then to a beach club that does not really get going until well past midnight. That appetite for entertainment is not a marketing slogan. It is measurable, and in 2025 it reached a new high, with visitors and locals alike pouring money into the kind of nights the rest of the country only sees on social media. For anyone who wants the granular details before creating an account, Legal Sports Report's mcluck sweepstakes platform review lays out the coin packages, the redemption thresholds, and the full game count in one place, which saves a lot of trial and error. What usually gets left out of that conversation is what South Florida residents do with the hours in between. Not every night is a sold-out concert or a table at a club charging four figures for bottle service. The same crowd that fuels Miami's nightlife also spends plenty of ordinary evenings at home, phone in hand, looking for something that carries a hint of a night out without the cover charge and the rideshare surge. That gap is where a new category of free-to-play gaming has emerged, and McLuck is one of the names that comes up in that conversation, though its availability to Florida residents remains an open question. Miami's Entertainment Economy Just Set Another Record The Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau reported that Miami-Dade County welcomed 28.3 million visitors in 2025, generating a record $32.2 billion in total economic impact and roughly $22.7 billion in direct visitor spending, up about 4 percent from the year before. According to the bureau's year-end tourism report, that activity accounted for close to 8 percent of the county's gross domestic product, supported more than 216,000 jobs, or roughly one in ten across Miami-Dade, and produced more than $5.3 billion in combined federal, state, and local tax revenue. Tourism is not a side dish in this economy. It is one of the main courses, and it sets the baseline for how much entertainment the region expects to consume. The events calendar reads like a highlight reel. The 2025 Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix drew a sell-out crowd of about 275,000 across race weekend, and local economic studies put its contribution to the regional economy at roughly $505 million for that single weekend, part of a cumulative impact that has now cleared $1 billion since the race debuted in 2022. Add Art Basel, the Miami Open, Inter Miami's home schedule, and a dining scene stacked with Michelin recognition, and you get a market conditioned to expect entertainment on tap, at scale, all year long. For Miami residents, the sensible response is to stay informed rather than alarmed. The legal standing of these platforms can shift with a single court ruling or a legislative session in Tallahassee, and what is freely available today may look different a year from now. Readers who want to track how the cases develop can follow Legal Sports Report on X for filing updates and regulatory coverage as it happens, which is a more reliable guide than the marketing copy on any operator's own homepage. Frequently Asked Questions Is it legal for Miami residents to play on McLuck? McLuck operates as a free-to-play sweepstakes platform rather than a real-money casino, a model some operators argue lets them serve Florida residents despite the state's ban on real-money online casino gambling, though that argument remains unsettled. The model leans on promotional-sweepstakes law and a no-purchase entry path that keeps it, in the operator's view, outside the definition of gambling. That said, the legal status of sweepstakes casinos in Florida is actively contested. State officials moved against several operators in 2026, so the picture could change with a court decision or a new law, and it is worth checking the current status before you sign up. Do I have to spend money to play? No. Every sweepstakes platform, McLuck included, is required to offer a free way to receive Sweeps Coins, typically through daily bonuses, ongoing promotions, and a mail-in request that costs only postage. You can play indefinitely without ever buying anything, and industry data suggests the large majority of players do exactly that. Purchases buy more Gold Coins for longer sessions, not a better shot at a prize, since the free Sweeps Coins are what tie to redemptions in the first place. What is the difference between Gold Coins and Sweeps Coins? Gold Coins are for standard play and carry no real-world value, so they cannot be redeemed for anything and exist purely for entertainment. Sweeps Coins are the promotional currency connected to prizes. You are never supposed to buy Sweeps Coins directly. They arrive free alongside Gold Coin purchases or through no-cost methods like the mail-in request, and only Sweeps Coins can be redeemed once you have met the platform's play requirements. Confusing the two is the single most common beginner mistake. McLuck's main selling points are its game volume and its roster of recognized studios, with a library commonly cited in the high hundreds to more than a thousand titles. Bonuses, redemption speed, coin-package pricing, and interface quality all vary across the category, which is why comparing terms side by side matters. Detailed independent review pages break down those coin packages and rules in one view, and that is the practical way to judge whether a given platform fits how you actually want to play. By ML Staff

Ask someone who has lived in Miami ten years to describe a perfect day off and you won't get a destination. You'll get a sequence. Sand, shade, coffee, air conditioning, more shade, then a walk somewhere with a view once the sun has dropped low enough to be tolerable. The clock barely enters into it. The sun does. Visitors treat the beach as the itinerary. Residents treat it as one bracketed item near the top of the day, usually finished before most hotel guests have ordered breakfast. What fills the remaining ten or eleven hours is the part nobody photographs, and it's more structured than it looks from the outside. There's a morning shape, a hard indoor break in the middle that everything else is built around, and a second, slower start in the late afternoon that carries through to dinner. What follows is that day as it actually runs in late August, which is the least forgiving version of it. Peak heat, peak humidity, peak hurricane season. The same rhythm exists in February, but it's stretched out and much easier, and the last section deals with why. The Beach Is a Morning Errand, Not the Day Serious beachgoing happens before nine. The sand is still cool enough to walk on barefoot, the parking is free of the circling that starts by ten, and the water hasn't yet turned the temperature of a warm bath. Regulars sort themselves by geography more than by preference. South Beach south of Fifth for people who live on the island, Crandon Park or Bill Baggs at the far end of Key Biscayne for anyone willing to pay the Rickenbacker Causeway toll, Haulover for a long uninterrupted walk without a hotel wall on one side. The routine is roughly the same wherever you land. A swim, a walk along the tide line, a book propped open and mostly unread, and then out. Ninety minutes is a full session. Two hours is generous. Two things get checked before anyone leaves the house. The first is the flag, because the lifeguard system means something specific here: red for high hazard, double red for closed water, purple for dangerous marine life, which in practice usually means Portuguese man o' war after a stretch of easterly wind. The second is sargassum. The seaweed drifts in from spring through the summer, some years heavily, and a beach that was clear on Tuesday can have a knee-high brown line along it on Thursday. Neither of those is guessable from the sky. The Real Morning Happens Standing at a Window By ten the sand has thinned and the ventanitas have filled. This is the part of the day outsiders consistently misread, because they're looking for a café with tables and the actual institution is a walk-up window with no seats at all. A colada arrives as a styrofoam cup with a stack of thimble-sized plastic ones beside it, which is not a serving suggestion but an instruction: you're expected to hand them out. A cortadito if you're drinking alone. The transaction takes four minutes. The conversation takes twenty. Little Havana still runs on this, but so do Hialeah, Westchester, Allapattah and half the strip malls in between, and newer places in Wynwood and the MiMo district have adopted the same posture even when the coffee comes in a paper cup instead of a plastic one. It's also the most reliable weather report available. Standing at a window for twenty minutes tells you how hot it already is at ten in the morning, which tells you exactly how much of the afternoon you're going to lose. Noon to Three Is Dead Air, and Everybody Builds Around It Once the sun is overhead, the outdoor half of the day is finished. Not uncomfortable. Finished. The heat index does the deciding, and the answer is the same for everyone regardless of how much they'd rather be outside. What happens instead is unglamorous and almost entirely domestic. Laundry. A grocery run to whichever plaza has covered parking. The pharmacy. A long lunch that turns into lying down for forty minutes with a laptop half-watching something nobody would admit to. Errands that specifically don't involve standing in direct sun get saved up all week and spent here. It's also the phone hour, and the honest description of it is scrolling. Scores from whatever's on, a group chat that's been going since Thursday, delivery apps opened and closed without ordering anything. One category of app got a genuinely local news story attached to it this summer: in August 2026 Florida's attorney general sued sweepstakes casino operators along with the payment processors moving their money, which is why a few of those apps stopped taking cards partway through the month. Florida isn't one of the seven states where real-money online casino play is legal, and that gap is much of why the sweepstakes format found an audience here in the first place. Explainer pages covering how it works, including roundups of sweeps offers without deposit, lay out the two-currency structure operators use: Gold Coins with no cash value, Sweeps Coins redeemable at roughly a dollar each after playthrough, plus the free alternative method of entry the format legally requires. Operators frame that arrangement as a sweepstakes rather than gambling. Whether the framing holds is genuinely contested and is being decided state by state rather than nationally, with California's AB 831 (signed 11 October 2025, effective 1 January 2026) extending liability to vendors, and Connecticut, New Jersey and Montana acting on their own terms. None of that changes the arithmetic inside the games, where the house edge is a design feature. What's actually being argued over is who has to pay you, not whether you win. The Museums Are Doing a Different Job Here The public version of the same hours runs on a curve that would look broken in most cities. Attendance peaks when it's hottest. That's not an accident, and the institutions know it. Pérez Art Museum Miami has a hanging garden on a shaded veranda over the bay and a permanently cold interior, and it sits fifty yards from the Frost Science Museum, so a bad forecast can be absorbed by two buildings without going back outside. The Bass covers the same function on the beach side. Coral Gables Art Cinema sells a genuine matinee crowd, not a nostalgic one. Public library branches fill with people who are not obviously there for books. Aventura and Dadeland absorb an enormous amount of Miami's midday population, and Brickell City Centre gets away with being open-air only because of the Climate Ribbon canopy stretched over it. Downtown, the Metromover is free and air conditioned, and people do ride a full loop with no intention of getting off anywhere. Vizcaya is the useful counterexample. The house is extraordinary, the gardens are the reason to go, and the gardens are outdoors, which makes it a nine in the morning visit or a January one. Not a one o'clock August one. Locals know which places are cold and which ones only look cold in photographs. Summer's Real Timekeeper Arrives Around Three Between roughly June and September, the thing that ends the indoor stretch usually isn't the temperature dropping. It's a thunderstorm. Sea breezes push in from both coasts and collide over the interior, and what comes back east is a wall of rain that arrives somewhere between three and five, empties for half an hour to forty minutes, and leaves the air several degrees cooler and smelling like wet concrete. Locals plan against it without discussing it. You don't schedule anything outdoors at four in August, you accept that a fifteen-minute drive might take forty, and you understand that a canceled plan in the afternoon is weather, not flakiness. Hurricane season runs 1 June through 30 November, with the busiest stretch from mid-August into early October, which is why plans made this week tend to carry an unspoken asterisk. The cafecito break falls right in that window, and Miami has made a small ritual out of taking it at 3:05, after the area code. It's a joke that people actually observe. Office kitchens, construction sites, ventanitas with a short line out front at exactly the wrong hour. It functions as the second start of the day, and by the time the rain clears, the city is out again. Nobody Is Really Shopping in Wynwood at Six The late afternoon belongs to walking and looking. Wynwood and the Design District absorb most of it, Coconut Grove takes the rest, and the Little Haiti Cultural Complex draws its own crowd on the right evening. Books & Books in Coral Gables has been the reliable version of this for decades. The Underline, the linear park running south under the Metrorail, added a shaded corridor that people now use as an actual route rather than a novelty. Very little of it involves buying anything. The point is being outside again with somewhere to aim, and the crowd is a mix of residents checking on whatever just opened and visitors who've finally left the beach. Residents who can choose their day go midweek. Wynwood's Second Saturday art walk is the deliberate exception, and it's crowded on purpose. For keeping track of what's worth the trip, the magazine's ongoing local coverage tends to be faster than walking a gallery block cold. The Good Sunset Requires Turning Your Back on the Ocean This is the part that catches out anyone who arrived expecting the postcard. Miami Beach faces east. The sun rises out of the Atlantic and sets behind the mainland, so standing on the sand at seven in the evening puts the light behind you and the good color over your shoulder. The fix is to cross water and look back. The Venetian Causeway on foot or by bike, the west side of South Pointe Park, anywhere along the bay walk downtown, all of which put Biscayne Bay in the foreground and the skyline lit from behind. Rooftop bars in Brickell and along the river fill gradually through that hour rather than all at once. Dinner reservations cluster around eight, which leaves a genuine gap between the sunset crowd and the dinner crowd. That gap is the best twenty minutes of the day and it belongs to whoever bothered to be facing the right direction. August Runs Nothing Like February Everything above describes the hardest season. From November through April the shape loosens considerably. Humidity drops, the middle of the day becomes usable, the indoor break shrinks from three hours to a normal lunch, and the beach turns into an afternoon activity instead of a dawn one. The trade is population. The winter months bring a large seasonal influx, restaurant waits double, and the causeways stop being predictable. A handful of weeks break the pattern outright. Art Week in early December, the boat show in February, Ultra in March. Residents either commit to those completely or leave town for them, and there isn't much middle ground. Anyone trying to plan around them can check the schedule through the city's official visitor resources, which locals use roughly as often as visitors do, mostly to find out which weekends to avoid. Pick One Outdoor Hour and Build Around It The mistake isn't choosing the wrong beach or the wrong neighborhood. It's trying to hold two outdoor windows in the same day. In late August you get one that's actually pleasant, and the day works or doesn't work based on which one you pick. Take the early sand if you want water and quiet. Take the hour after the storm if you'd rather have streets and people. Take the last light from a causeway if you only want one good thing and don't care about the rest. Then let everything else, the coffee, the cold building, the dead air at one o'clock, arrange itself around that single choice. That's the whole method, and it's the only part longtime residents agree on. Figures and dates in this article are current to 28 August 2026. By ML Staff

Artisan baking represents the perfect balance of science and culinary tradition. While the croissant is universally recognized as a French staple, it actually originated in Austria as the kipferl before arriving in Paris during the 1830s. Today, masterful laminations and slow-fermented sourdoughs define the modern luxury bakery experience. Photo: dbakers Sweet Studio Miami features a vibrant collection of pastry studios blending traditional European techniques with bright coastal flavors. At Miami Living, we explored the city to identify the most exceptional destinations for freshly baked goods. Discover Miami Living's favorites in our latest guide to elevated cafe culture. Archetti's Bakery Photo: Archetti's Bakery Located in the lush enclave of Upper Buena Vista, this boutique bakery redefines mindful indulgence. The shop specializes in beautifully crafted, allergen-friendly pastries, offering an entirely vegan and gluten-conscious menu that refuses to compromise on flavor or texture. From delicate seasonal fruit tarts to rich, plant-based brownies, the offerings are visually stunning and highly refined. It serves as a peaceful, health-conscious retreat for those seeking premium baked goods in a highly aesthetic outdoor shopping village. Address: 5040 NE 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33137 Phone: (305) 849-5259 Website: Official website. Instagram: @archettisbakery Baker and Barista Photo: Baker and Barista Operating just north of the Design District, this intimate cafe is celebrated for producing some of the most meticulously laminated pastries in the city. The display case highlights incredibly fresh daily creations, ranging from classic almond croissants to unique pistachio variations and delicate olive oil cakes. The space is small and heavily focused on culinary execution over expansive seating. It draws a dedicated crowd of early risers who demand flawless technique and exceptional specialty coffee. Address: 4582 NE 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33137 Phone: (786) 721-2300 Website: Official website. Instagram: @bakerandbarista__ Casa Bake Photo: Casa Bake Tucked away in South Miami, this charming destination brings an authentic slice of contemporary French baking to South Florida. The bakers prioritize high-quality ingredients to craft elegant fruit tarts, rich brioche, and perfectly golden croissants. The interior feels minimalist and deeply authentic, allowing the vibrant colors of the handmade desserts to stand out. It provides a highly specialized, artisan experience for locals who appreciate classical European pastry techniques executed with precision and care. Address: 7165 SW 47th St, Ste 316, Miami, FL 33155 Website: Official website. Instagram: @casabakemiami dbakers Sweet Studio Photo: dbakers Sweet Studio Positioned in Midtown Miami, this vibrant studio treats pastry design as an architectural endeavor. Founded by talented twin bakers, the shop is famous for its intricate macarons, towering custom cakes, and visually captivating cream puffs. The bright, modern interior mirrors the colorful and highly imaginative nature of the menu. It remains an essential destination for those seeking highly photogenic, playful desserts that deliver equally impressive, complex flavor profiles for high-end celebrations. Address: 3501 NE 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33137 Phone: (786) 310-8763 Website: Official website. Instagram: @dbakers_miami Frudeco Bakery Photo: Frudeco Bakery Situated in the Ebb and Flow development, this boutique elevates the concept of traditional baking through stunning floral and fruit arrangements. The brand gained immense popularity for its signature tart cakes, which are shaped into letters or numbers and meticulously decorated with fresh berries, macarons, and edible flowers. The storefront itself is elegant and inviting. It is the ultimate resource for sophisticated, highly tailored dessert centerpieces meant to impress at elite private events. Address: 8212 NE 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33138 Phone: (786) 569-4450 Website: Official website. Instagram: @frudeco La Boulangerie Boul'Mich Photo: La Boulangerie Boul'Mich With a beloved location on Coral Way, this bustling artisanal cafe successfully merges traditional French baking with subtle Latin American influences. The expansive menu features everything from buttery, flaky croissants to highly comforting gourmet sandwiches on fresh artisan bread. The atmosphere is warm, energetic, and highly community-driven. It perfectly serves clients who want a reliable, elevated breakfast or a refined lunch in a space that feels both cosmopolitan and deeply welcoming. Address: 1242 Coral Way, Miami, FL 33145 Phone: (305) 858-1080 Website: Official website. Instagram: @laboulangerie_boulmich La Vie Belle Boutique Café & Cuisine Photo: La Vie Belle Boutique Café & Cuisine Located near Lincoln Road, this chic Miami Beach establishment delivers a pristine modern European cafe experience. The beautifully appointed interior features elegant lighting and sophisticated decor, matching the exquisite presentation of their baked goods. Guests can enjoy perfectly crafted coffee alongside decadent morning pastries and thoughtful brunch plates. It acts as an incredibly stylish, relaxed retreat for those looking to escape the high-energy coastal crowds and enjoy an unhurried, luxurious morning ritual. Address: 334 20th St, Miami Beach, FL 33139 Website: Official website. Instagram: @laviebellemiami LADURÉE Miami Design District Photo: LADURÉE Bringing centuries of Parisian heritage to Miami, this opulent salon represents the absolute pinnacle of luxury confectionery. Famous globally for inventing the modern double-decker macaron, the boutique offers a visually stunning array of pastel treats housed in beautiful, gilded boxes. The pastel-hued interior provides a glamorous atmosphere for enjoying afternoon tea. It is an indispensable stop for fashion enthusiasts needing a sophisticated, highly traditional sweet break while exploring the surrounding designer flagship stores. Address: 140 NE 39th St, Suite 137, Miami, FL 33137 Phone: (786) 275-6621 Website: Official website. Instagram: @ladureeus Neoklasik Modern Artisan Bakery Photo: Neoklasik Modern Artisan Bakery Positioned on Miracle Mile, this sophisticated venue blends traditional Turkish bakery classics with highly advanced modern culinary techniques. The pastry team exhibits profound dedication to premium ingredients, resulting in intricately layered Mediterranean desserts and delicate baked goods. The elegant environment attracts a refined clientele who appreciate global flavors, warm hospitality, and visually stunning sweets crafted with absolute precision. It is a highly elevated addition to the Coral Gables dining landscape. Address: 366 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables, FL 33134 Phone: (305) 615-9940 Website: Official website. Instagram: @neoklasikmiami Zak the Baker Photo: Zak the Baker Operating as the beating culinary heart of Wynwood, this independent Kosher bakery holds immense prestige, frequently earning James Beard Award recognition. The rustic, industrial space functions as a true artisan workshop where patrons can watch the intricate sourdough fermentation process unfold. Famous for its thick, crusty loaves and incredible babka, the shop balances massive daily volume with uncompromising, handmade quality. It remains a mandatory pilgrimage for serious bread connoisseurs visiting South Florida. Address: 295 NW 26th St, Miami, FL 33127 Phone: (786) 294-0876 Website: Official website. Instagram: @zakthebaker By ML Staff. Selection by Camila R. S. Azeredo. Photos: Featured Venues / Provided by each featured venue in this story.

Chanel has expanded its Sublimage Les Extraits collection with a new overnight eye treatment, Sublimage L’Extrait Baume Regard, developed to be used alongside the existing Sublimage L’Extrait de Nuit face concentrate. Positioned as an overnight restoring duo, the balm targets the eye contour while the night concentrate addresses the rest of the complexion. Chanel says the pairing is intended to deliver restoring benefits across the face so that skin appears more radiant with regular use. The routine is accompanied by a new signature massage technique, inspired by La Fascia de Chanel, which is designed to work with the ingredients in Sublimage L’Extrait de Nuit. According to the brand, this combination helps facial features look more rested by morning and supports a gradual improvement in skin’s appearance over time. Sublimage L’Extrait Baume Regard features concentrated Vanilla Planifolia and Swertia, combined with a remodeling complex aimed at strengthening the delicate skin around the eyes. Chanel Research reports that the formula offers comprehensive skincare benefits covering hydration, comfort, wrinkles, firmness, elasticity, density, uniformity, strength and radiance, with the eye area said to look smoother on waking and wrinkles appearing diminished with continued use. More details on the Sublimage Les Extraits range are available on Chanel’s website and at select Chanel Fragrance and Beauty boutiques hosting in-store events. By ML. Photo(s)/CHANEL

Teatro Avante and Miami-Dade County Auditorium, in partnership with the Roxy Theater, will present the play Zombi Manifiesto, written and directed by Santiago Sanguinetti, as part of the 40th International Hispanic Theatre Festival of Miami. Performances are scheduled for Thursday, September 10, Friday, September 11, and Saturday, September 12 at 8:30 p.m. at the Westchester Cultural Arts Center, located at 7930 SW 40th St., Miami, FL 33155. The production is part of Miami-Dade County Auditorium’s Away From Home Series, which stages off-site events with community partners while the auditorium is temporarily closed for renovations. Tickets are now on sale through Miami-Dade County Auditorium’s website; more details about Zombi Manifiesto are available online. By ML. Photo(s)/Teatro Avante

Burberry has released new trench coat styles and updated Heritage Collection silhouettes for Winter 2026, designed for cooler weather and everyday wear. The collection features house signatures in darker seasonal tones and refined detailing, including the Lakefield trench with House Check lapels and the Mayfair trench in vineyard red. Shoppers can explore dedicated selections of trench coats, jackets and Heritage trench designs, alongside wider womenswear, menswear and childrenswear ranges, as well as recent arrivals for the season. The Winter 2026 assortment is available online and in Burberry stores, with brand services and store locator tools offered through the company’s official website. By ML. Photo(s)/Burberry