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Happy weekend, Miami! In today’s edition: Forbes five-star awards, DeSantis’ vehicle registration overhaul, an evening with Norah O’Donnell, and more. Let’s get to it!
— Cait Baker
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🏆 Most popular this week
Curated by popular demand — here are this week’s most-clicked events, local spots, and stories.
Elite experiences earn acclaim: Five Miami and Miami Beach hotels were awarded five stars in Forbes Travel Guide’s 2026 Star Awards, with several local restaurants and spas earning honors, spotlighting the city’s luxury scene — learn what sets them apart.
DeSantis backs registration overhaul: Florida lawmakers are weighing a plan to scrap yellow plate stickers and move renewals online, a change supporters say could save Miami-Dade Tax Collector’s Office $2.5 million a year — see what’s in the bill.
Spotlight on local icons: Westchester favorite Arbetter’s Hot Dogs expanded its Hall of Fame, honoring Miami standouts Alex De Armas and former UM president Donna Shalala, a celebration highlighting the eatery’s community roots — see who was honored.
Community spirit improves pet spaces: Florida Power & Light joined the Humane Society of Greater Miami to refresh a North Miami Beach dog park, upgrading areas for adoptable dogs during FPL’s Power to Care Week — read the full story.
Policy hurdles and global demand: Miami-Dade home sales rose again in January, with single-family deals climbing for the fifth straight month. Condo activity held steady, and cash purchases stayed dominant across the county — get the stats and insights.
New take on office ownership: Four West Developers plans an $85 million, eight-story office condo and retail project in Hallandale Beach, pitching small suites from $199,000 to owners priced out of Aventura and Miami — get all the details.
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/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.
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🔥 Worth a peek
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🎤 An Evening with Norah O’Donnell @ Chapman Conference Center at MDC 254 NE 4th St. Building 3, 2nd Floor Miami, FL 33132 | Monday (3/2) at 7:00 PM – Call it date night for smart people. Norah O’Donnell is in town talking We the Women with Miami Book Fair, and your ticket gets two seats, a copy of the book, and a reminder history class skipped a lot. Tickets required, so snag them early.
🌕 Full Moon Yoga & Ceremony @ South Point Miami Beach | Tuesday (3/3) at 5:00 PM – Full moon over South Pointe, free yoga, breathwork, and a sound bath that might finally drown out your Nextdoor notifications. Expect slow flow, partner poses, and intention-setting with actual ocean breeze. Bring a mat, a layer, water, and your favorite crystal, obviously.
🍷 Great Wines World @ Miami Beach Convention Center | Thursday (3/5) at 5:00 PM – Miami’s annual wine circus rolls back into the Miami Beach Convention Center with 700 pours, 350 producers, and zero pretense. Sip Champagne, chase Malbec, chat up winemakers, and pretend you’re comparing notes. Two nights, different lineups, sells out fast, so book before your neighbor does.
🍸 Pink Martini @ Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts | Thursday (3/5) at 8:00 PM – A night at the Arsht that feels like a vacation. Pink Martini brings their globe-trotting cocktail of classical, jazz, and vintage pop, with Storm Large serving the sparkle. One night only, equal parts glamour, the world in one setlist, and the kind of grown-up fun.
🕯 Candlelight: Tribute to ABBA @ Eden Roc Miami Beach | Friday (3/6) at 6:00 PM – Miami nights call for nostalgia, and Eden Roc is serving ABBA by candlelight. Think string-powered Dancing Queen, a sea of candles, and the classy sing-along your knees can handle. It is kitsch-free, Miami breezy, and the perfect excuse to hum all the hits.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Miami report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 80°F – Low: 70°F – Precip: 27%
A slight chance of rain showers between 3pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 4pm and 5pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. South wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. West wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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Tomorrow – High: 78°F – Low: 71°F – Precip: 34%
A slight chance of rain showers before 7am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7am and 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. North wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Northeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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