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Hey South Miami, hope your week’s off to a good start!

In today’s wallet-friendly edition: Gorillaz tour tickets drop, disabled parking placard crackdown, and free wings at Wings Over the Bay + lots of fun things to do for free.

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📰 In the news

Officials target permit abuse: Nearly 1,000 disabled parking placards have been revoked in Miami-Dade’s crackdown, pending review, as an audit continues and violators risk up to a year in jail and a $1,000 fine — read the full story.

Virtual icons’ introspective new era: Animated superband Gorillaz will bring The Mountain Tour to Miami on September 18 at Kaseya Center. Their first big North American run since 2022. Tickets go on sale today — get all the details.

Fresh coastal fashion drop: Swim and resort brand LSPACE will bring a Collins Avenue pop-up to Miami, marking its first East Coast expansion, with exclusive experiences, fun giveaways, and a debut Balinese-inspired collection — get all the details.

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.

Highlights this week:

• Learn to stop life-threatening bleeding
• Sample seafood at Miami’s mega nautical festival
• Create and perform a mini Broadway musical

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Neighborhood deli fix: When the sandwich urge hits, Roasters ‘N Toasters delivers stacked pastrami, corned beef, turkey on rye, plus legit bagels and matzo ball soup, for a no-fuss, satisfying lunch. Consider it a midweek reset: classic, generous comfort that somehow makes leftovers vanish.

Low-key tropical reset: Swap errands for a slow wander under the canopy at Pinecrest Gardens, with lush paths, tropical flora, and a steady stream of arts and community events. It’s an easy, close-to-home breather you can enjoy this week, no all-day planning required.

Need a gift fast? Whether birthdays sneak up or you need a rainy-day win, Learning Express Toys & Gifts of Pinecrest has LEGO builds, artsy kits, brainy games, and squishy fidgets, plus easy local pickup and delivery. Gifts show up fast, and kiddo smiles follow right on cue.

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📆 Free events worth checking out

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🧠 Trivia Tuesdays @ AC Lounge at AC Hotel Miami Dadeland | Tuesday (3/10) at 6:30 PM – Tuesday nights at the AC Lounge, second floor, mean trivia, cocktails, and just enough competition to order a second round. Every $20 in bites and drinks earns an entry, bring a friend for a bonus. Win Joscelyn’s signature cocktails, surprise goodies, and, importantly, bragging rights.

🧾 AARP Tax Assistance @ West Kendall Regional Library | Thursday (3/12) at 10:00 AM – If your filing system is a shoebox and a prayer, IRS-certified AARP Tax-Aide volunteers will prep your federal return for free. Bring Social Security cards or ITIN, a government-issued photo ID, and your Identity Protection PIN.

🎤 Street Stages on Flagler @ Flagler Street | Friday (3/13) at 6:00 PM – Street Stages is turning Flagler into a free soundtrack for your weekend, with Miami’s best serving jazz, Latin, soul, and funk. No tickets, no velvet rope, just good tunes, a little dancing, and downtown magic we brag about. Consider it date night that delivers.

🎶 Fusion Fridays @ Cru Wynwood | Friday (3/13) at 8:00 PM – Friday needs a proper kickoff, and Cru Wynwood’s serving it with free entry, $1 wings, and tequila deals that won’t require a second mortgage. Expect colorful Wynwood energy, elite music, solid hookah, and a grown, sexy crowd that actually dances, then remembers it tomorrow.

⚽ Soccer Shots @ Eureka Park | Saturday (3/14) at 9:00 AM – Watch tiny cleats swarm a ball at Eureka Park, and let your 2 to 9 year olds sample Soccer Shots’ Free Fun Day on the house. Patient coaches, character-building drills, and wholesome chaos await, but register first or you will be that parent: https://www.gomotionapp.com/team/soccershotshomestead/page/class-registration?subProgId=64513

🏠 First-Time Home Buyer Seminar @ Keller Williams Premier Properties | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – Nothing beats free expert advice when you are ready to stop funding your landlord’s retirement and buy your own place. This free first-time homebuyer seminar brings a sharp local crew to demystify credit scores, inspections, and closing costs, plus lunch, because decisions are easier fed.

✈ 9th Annual Wings Over the Bay @ Cutler Ridge Park (Cutler Bay) | Saturday (3/14) at 6:00 PM – If you’ve been waiting for a sign to eat a shameful amount of chicken, this is it. Cutler Ridge Park hosts a free wing cook-off with Ricky Valido live, a wing-eating showdown, and free wings while they last, so bring napkins, opinions, and elastic waistbands.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

📻 South Miami report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 83°F – Low: 71°F – Precip: 6%

Sunny, with a high near 83. East wind 3 to 12 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 71. East wind 6 to 9 mph.

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Tomorrow – High: 82°F – Low: 71°F – Precip: 1%

Sunny, with a high near 82. East wind 5 to 12 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 71. Southeast wind 5 to 8 mph.

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