The Miami Open presented by Itaú announced today that this year’s edition of the tournament will feature the all-new Publix Padel Cup, in collaboration with RedPADEL along with the return of the elite Miami Open Wheelchair Tennis Invitational event. This marks the first time both sports will take place together at any 1000 series tournament.

The Publix Padel Cup is a professional padel tournament, sponsored by Publix, the largest employee-owned grocery chain in the United States, and will be making its debut at Hard Rock Stadium from March 27 – 30. In close collaboration with RedPADEL and the USPA, this new addition will feature the 16 Division One Men’s Teams and 8 Division One Women’s Teams, each qualifying via the NOVAC WPR Road to Miami Circuit, a transformative tournaments....Read More

Kristi House, Miami-Dade County’s only nationally accredited Children’s Advocacy Center, is honored to announce its receipt of a $50,000 donation from Goya Foods as part of the successful GOYA® Cares Hydrate for Hope campaign, which raised a remarkable $350,000 to combat child abuse, exploitation, trafficking, and mental health challenges affecting children and teens across the nation.

The campaign, spearheaded by Goya Foods, the largest Hispanic-owned food company in the United States, harnessed community support through the sale of GOYA® Coconut Water to raise awareness and fund critical initiatives aimed at preventing childhood trauma and exploitation....Read More

‘Tis the season for parties with friends and co-workers, family gatherings, and concert performances. It’s also the time of year that many of our patients consider treating themselves with the gift of a fresher look.

One of our patients recently reached out with a question that encapsulates widely held sentiments about such cosmetic treatments using facial fillers and neurotoxins. She explained that she’d already consulted with two different doctors and received two very different recommendations regarding which products to use. She wanted to know why there’s such a variation in opinions. And, of course, she also wanted our recommendat....Read More 

Miami artist Laelanie Larach built her reputation in South Florida through her unique abstract oil paintings that became known as “coastal art.”

Vibrant and colorful and hand-painted to brighten up the room, Larach’s works are eye-catching and the South Florida art community has started taking notice in recent years. 

So when the Life Time Miami Marathon & Half presented by FP Movement went on a search for the artist to design its medal ribbon for the February 2, 2025 race, staffers came across an article that showcased Larach as a rising Miami artist. 

They loved the style of her paintings and reached out to ask if she would like the honor of designing the medal ribbon that every runner who finishes the Marathon or Half Marathon will take home with their medal at the finish line on race day.

“What an honor that they chose me to create a painting that represents the Marathon and the vibe of Miami, everything that is Tropical,” Larach said. “I’ve bee...Read More

Ave Maria, one of the nation’s top-rated master-planned communities located in Collier County, Florida, started turning blue in 2017. Residents claim the wellness label boosts home values and improves lifestyles for everyone who lives there. 

When National Geographic Explorer Dan Buetter first coined the term “blue zone” he never imagined that nearly 100 communities across North America would adopt the wellness concepts his studies revealed. More than two decades ago, Buetter investigated places around the world where people regularly lived to 100 and beyond. He concluded that activity, plant-based diets and lasting social ties contributed to this longevity.

In an interview with the New York Times, Buetter emphasized that unlike other wellness initiatives, blue zones focus on creating an environment that helps people make healthy choices easier versus trying to persuade them to change behaviors.....Read More

Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces is excited to announce the grand reopening of the Crandon Golf Course on Monday, January 27, 2025, following an extensive renovation project. This project aimed to enhance the course’s playability, sustainability, and overall experience for golfers of all levels.

The reopening ceremony will begin at 10 A.M., featuring remarks from Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, joined by Miami-Dade County District 7 Commissioner, Raquel Regalado and Miami-Dade County Parks Director Maria I. Nardi.....Read More