Miami Beach, a city founded on the principle that nothing should ever take longer than ordering a cortadito, has finally admitted defeat. The traffic is bad- biblically bad-and the municipal solution is wonderfully literal: water taxis. For the second year in a row and beginning on December 1, the city will run a small flotilla of free boats shuttling people between Miami Beach and the mainland every ten to fifteen minutes, complete with connecting shuttles to the Convention Center and Collins Avenue.
Miami Beach's dining scene welcomes a vibrant new addition with the opening of Pauline, a seafood-forward restaurant, and its adjoining cocktail lounge, Little Torch, at The Shelborne By Proper, 1801 Collins Avenue. Officially opening on November 9, Pauline marks a defining new chapter in coastal cuisine and cocktail culture, blending Caribbean-Latino influences, Michelin-caliber technique, and the timeless allure of Miami Beach's Art Deco heritage.
Pauline is my love letter to Caribbean-Latino food; rooted in memory and culture, shaped by craft, and grounded in a deep respect for simplicity and the ocean that's always called me home.
The Miami-Dade Medical Examiner's Office confirmed that the two girls who died after a barge collided with a sailboat in Miami Beach accidentally drowned, specifically identifying them as Mila Yankelevich and Erin Victoria Ko Han.
Ken Griffin's donation of $15 million will support the construction of a new five-story cancer center at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami Beach, aiding local cancer research and treatment.
"We put the entire audience inside of the set with projections," festival director Michael Rossi says. "Last year, we did a 'space symphony,' consisting of Gustav Holst's 'The Planets.' It was basically like a Disney ride where the audience was flying from one planet to the other and the whole room was moving with those projections. And that was so popular that we ran for over seven weeks."
The raids on Diddy's mansions followed allegations from a former producer, indicating involvement in a broad criminal sex trafficking organization. Despite being found not guilty of federal sex trafficking, Diddy faces serious charges related to prostitution, which could lead to significant prison time.
"The Moxy is a Mexican-themed hotel with a popular all-mezcal bar, Mexican restaurant, and multiple open-air areas that resemble similar venues in Mexico, which really elevates the experience for the guest."
Paya is a vibrant new addition to South Beach, offering island-inspired dining that blends Caribbean, Southeast Asian, and Spanish coastal flavors with a focus on local produce.