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Hi Miami, we made it to Thursday! In today’s edition: Teens powering Mammogram Me, streak runner Raven’s foreclosure saga, Montreux Jazz Festival, and more.
— Cait Baker
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📰 In the news
Development proposal moves forward: MG Developer plans 208 apartments next to the Regency Miami Airport by Sonesta, adding five- and six-story buildings and a garage, after securing a $23 million refinancing to support construction — see what’s planned here.
Grassroots effort spans borders: South Florida teens are helping women in Ukraine get screened for breast cancer through Mammogram Me, started by a young girl who left Ukraine and now calls Miami home — read the full story.
An endurance icon’s quiet struggle: Miami Beach streak runner Raven has settled a foreclosure lawsuit, ending a nearly yearlong fight over condo fees as the community raised over $40,000 while he continues running despite injuries — read the full story.
Partnership with a purpose: After opening a dog park, the Humane Society of Greater Miami and Florida Power & Light aim to boost adoptions by giving pups room to play and meet Miami families — read the full story.
Gold & silver are hot: Coming off gold’s best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why precious metals are back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains what’s happening and how people are approaching it today. It’s free – and definitely worth a read.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175 per month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
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🫶 We got your back
Art meets high-performance gear: Los Angeles artist Lauren Halsey created a limited Rapha Pro Team Training Jersey for the Dolphins Cancer Challenge as part of The Art of Giving Back. Sales benefit Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. The collab will be featured during the DCC Ride With The Champs activation on February 28. Explore the collaboration details.
Miami’s cruise stature grows: MSC Cruises recently opened its North American headquarters in Miami, bringing hundreds of jobs and fresh momentum to the cruise scene. Expect smoother travel, more sailings, and expanded Caribbean and Bahamas options, giving locals and visitors more flexible itineraries and an upgraded overall experience. See what’s changing for cruisers.
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📆 Around town this weekend
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🎷 Montreux Jazz Festival Miami @ The Hangar at Regatta Harbour | Friday (2/27) – Montreux Jazz Festival Miami is back in Coconut Grove, hosted by multi-Grammy magnet Jon Batiste, and yes, it actually swings. Think world-class sets, bay breezes, and that rare Miami combo of culture, talent, and decent acoustics. Leave the bottle service, bring your ears.
🌱 Annual Plant Sale! @ Exuma Farmers Market | Friday (2/27) at 8:00 AM – Grab your tote and stock up on tomatoes, herbs, pretty things in pots, and a few native trees at the Exuma Garden Club’s Annual Plant Sale. It’s locally grown, and every dollar stays here, backing the arts, kids camps, community gardens, seniors, and farmers.
🦋 Gardening with Butterfly Host Plants @ Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden | Saturday (2/28) at 11:30 AM – Think you can sweet-talk butterflies with one milkweed? This class dives into host plants for eggs and caterpillars, basic garden design and maintenance, and how to woo 15 species, with a no-nonsense slideshow, demo plants for purchase, and maybe actual caterpillars if they’re feeling social.
🏫 Miss Nelson Is Missing @ Actors’ Playhouse | Saturday (2/28) at 2:00 PM – This family-friendly play revives the Miss Nelson caper, with a wild Room 207, a vanished teacher, and the fearsome Viola Swamp piling on homework. Nostalgia for you, moral lessons for the kids, and the rare delight of watching someone else wrangle chaos.
🍸 Moon Over Modernism Benefit Cocktail Party @ SkyFin | Saturday (2/28) at 6:00 PM – Swap the scene for SkyFin, a freshly revived mid-century marvel, and sip The Nims and The SkyFin while live jazz does its thing. Hors d’oeuvres, valet, and serious design bragging rights included. It all benefits USModernist, so your martini funds preservation.
🎭 Così fan tutte @ Maurice Gusman Concert Hall at Frost School UM | Saturday (2/28) at 7:30 PM – Mozart’s Così fan tutte gets the full Frost treatment from the Opera Theater and Symphony Orchestra. Expect flirtation, farce, and razor-sharp ensembles, the kind that make your HOA drama feel quaint and remind you why live music, and a solid laugh, still win.
🎻 Spring Serenade: Chamber Music @ Coral Gables Congregational United Church of Christ | Sunday (3/1) at 7:30 PM – Chamber music is taking over Coral Gables Congregational Church, with Alhambra’s pros teaming up with Miami ringers for goosebumps. Copland’s Appalachian Spring in its original chamber glow, Elgar for the heart, and a Mendelssohn violin and piano showdown. It’s free, no tickets, just ears.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Miami report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 76°F – Low: 71°F – Precip: 2%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Later: A slight chance of rain showers after 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 71. Southeast wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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Tomorrow – High: 80°F – Low: 71°F – Precip: 20%
A slight chance of rain showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Southeast wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: A slight chance of rain showers before 7pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
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