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Branden Lopez Turns Discomfort Into Growth as a 2026 40 Under 40 Honoree
Miami-born CBIZ managing director Branden Lopez credits resilience, family support and a willingness to leave his comfort zone for helping him earn recognition as a 2026 40 Under 40 honoree. He also shares practical guidance for young professionals building careers in Miami-Dade.

Raquel Regalado Calls on Miami-Dade Employers to Turn Inclusion into Jobs
Commissioner Raquel Regalado is placing disability employment at the center of Miami-Dade’s October agenda. As the mother of two autistic adults, she is urging employers to adopt practical hiring, training and job-coaching strategies that create meaningful opportunities.

District 9 Small Businesses Can Apply for Up to $5,000 Through Mom and Pop Grant Program
Miami-Dade County Vice Chairman Kionne L. McGhee is encouraging small business owners in District 9 to apply for the 2026 Continue Reading

Cole Neural Institute Opens Coral Gables Center Focused on Nervous-System Regulation
Cole Neural Institute has opened a Coral Gables facility offering a nervous-system regulation program that combines neurofeedback, physiological biofeedback and cognitive coaching. The opening adds another option to South Florida’s expanding health and wellness landscape.

Beauty & The Butcher
Chef Jeremy Ford’s Beauty & the Butcher brings Wagyu, porterhouse steak, inventive sides, cocktails, and polished service to Coral Gables, with a porterhouse bone worth taking home for the dog.

From Brazil With Love
The Dog From Ipanema celebrates 40 years since opening in Coral Gables. Owner Jarbas Godoy looks back on the grooming salon’s beginnings, longtime customers, and the team carrying the business forward.

A Table for Two and a Water Bowl
At Sawa Restaurant & Lounge in Coral Gables, dogs get a menu of their own, with everything from grilled chicken and burgers to filet mignon and treats.

Check In, Sit, Stay
Loews Coral Gables gives four-legged guests the hotel treatment with pet amenities, an in-room dining menu, treats, and easy walks around The Plaza Coral Gables.

GTA VI is Bringing Vice City Back. Should Miami-Dade Play Along?
As GTA VI prepares to return players to its Miami-inspired Vice City, reported promotional discussions with Miami-Dade County are fueling a debate over tourism, public assets and who gets to define Miami's global image.

Mister O1 Comes to Coral Gables
Mister O1 Extraordinary Pizza has opened on Alhambra Circle, bringing its thin-crust, star-shaped pizzas to Coral Gables. We tried the Claudio, made with tomato sauce, burrata stracciatella and truffle oil, and the Elisa, topped with mozzarella, ricotta, honey, black pepper and…

Amazon suspends use of 21 Air, cargo carrier whose plane careened off Miami runway
Amazon said it's decided to pause operations with 21 Air as the investigation into the crash continues. North Carolina-based 21 had flown packages for Amazon since 2024.

Amazon suspends use of 21 Air, cargo carrier whose plane careened off Miami runway
Amazon said it's decided to pause operations with 21 Air as the investigation into the crash continues. North Carolina-based 21 had flown packages for Amazon since 2024.