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The Bipartisan Candidate
With a string of endorsements and a campaign chest of more than $1 million, Vicki Lopez may seem to be well on her way to being elected to a second term as the commissioner of Miami-Dade County’s District 5 seat.

Dog Days
On any given day at Negroni Bistro & Sushi Bar in The Shops in Midtown, you can sit in their large patio, enjoying an Aperol Spritz – or Negroni, of course – and people- and pet-watch to your heart’s content.

Basquiat Bursts on to Biscayne
A new exhibition at Pérez Art Museum Miami didn't begin with the idea of a collector lending paintings to a museum. It began with a realization.

New Perspectives
I never imagined I would be wearing a beanie in May and looking down at birds from over 16,000 feet above sea level. The air was as clear as it was thin, making breathing both a physical and emotional reaction to the moment. I grabbed my husband’s

Ice Cream Odyssey
Until I was 10 years old, my family lived in Jersey City, NJ. Our house was next to a basketball court and the Mister Softee truck came by every day around 6 p.m. If we’d already had dinner, I was allowed to get a chocolate cone with chocolate

Globally-Inspired
This month's dining is globally-inspired, blending cultural traditions, flavor profiles and ingredients from different places to create unique menus. Emulating the dishes of far-flung destinations, like Asia and Africa, each global menu is unique,

Ciao Italia
Italian food is timeless. It can be an elevated, gourmet indulgence or as casual as pizza. Two new Italian restaurants have joined the mix in Miami, while one South Beach legend has closed its doors.

Buyer and Cellar
So, you want to be a wine collector? With stories floating around about bottles selling for thousands of dollars from the cellars of some of the greatest collections, it’s easy to get inspired by the idea of turning a passion into a real investment

Miami Beach Suspends Red-Light Camera Citations for Right Turns at Almost All Intersections
Citing resident complaints of wrongful ticketing, the Miami Beach Commission this week voted to immediately suspend the use of red-light cameras in enforcing right-turn violations.

DCCC Blasts María Elvira Salazar for Touting Support of Bipartisan Housing Bill After Missing Vote
U.S. Rep. María Elvira Salazar cheered the passage of a bipartisan housing bill by Congress. Democrats, though, quickly noted the Republican Congresswoman didn’t vote for it. The South Florida Republican missed the vote because of the death of her

Internal Poll Gives Eliott Rodriguez 26-Point Lead in CD 27 Democratic Primary
A new internal poll released by Eliott Rodriguez‘s campaign shows the former television anchor with a commanding lead in the Democratic Primary for Florida’s 27th Congressional District, becoming the first candidate in the race to clear the majority

Where to Eat in Coral Gables
Our dining guide highlights some of the best restaurants in Coral Gables, spanning Asian, Mediterranean, seafood, Spanish, steakhouse, café, pub, and deli favorites.