An iconic brunch restaurant in Miami Beach has abruptly closed after 15 years, allegedly leaving customers and staff stunned. 🔗 https://www.miaminewtimes.com/food-drink/famed-miami-beach-restaurant-suddenly-closes-after-15-years-40573592/

It comes less than a month after UM's Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity made headlines for hazing allegations. 🔗 https://www.miaminewtimes.com/news/um-phi-delta-theta-chapter-under-investigation-for-hazing-40573594/

Public library scavenger hunts, budget-friendly movies, coastline adventures, and more. 🔗 https://www.miaminewtimes.com/arts-culture/best-things-to-do-with-family-in-miami-in-august-40573573/

Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office deputies said they "safely recovered" Hilton Tuesday night. 🔗 https://www.miaminewtimes.com/arts-culture/perez-hilton-hospitalized-after-appearing-to-self-harm-on-livestream-what-we-know-40573613/

The Lauderhill Police Department fired Sean Lozano last December. 🔗 https://www.miaminewtimes.com/news/james-fishbacks-ex-cop-running-mate-is-under-criminal-investigation-40573596/

This week's cover 🎈Behind the giant inflatables and Instagram-worthy installations is something even more impressive: an art experience intentionally designed for everyone. 🔗 https://www.miaminewtimes.com/arts-culture/miami-balloon-museum-designed-accessible-for-all-40565196/

Did Basel come early this year? 🔗 https://www.miaminewtimes.com/arts-culture/best-art-exhibitions-to-see-in-miami-in-august-2026-40573506/

Several have popped up in Broward and Miami-Dade in recent years. 🔗 https://www.miaminewtimes.com/news/a-list-of-drive-thru-marijuana-dispensaries-in-south-florida-40571789/

Meet Valor the goat. This is his story. 🔗 https://www.miaminewtimes.com/music/goat-escapes-santeria-sacrifice-in-miami-rappers-40571740/

It's unclear if the lawsuit is related to the university's investigation into President David Armstrong. 🔗 https://www.miaminewtimes.com/news/st-thomas-university-official-fired-over-medical-leave-lawsuit-says-40573535/

Long Play Thursdays is a weekly residency at Wynwood’s Sable, launching on August 6 with electro future jazz duo TWYN and DJ Angelica Rose. 🔗 https://www.miaminewtimes.com/music/a-free-jazz-and-vinyl-night-is-coming-to-miami-40573557/

A Florida Keys institution for waterfront sunsets and seafood is being sold for $18 million, including the land it sits on. 🔗 https://www.miaminewtimes.com/food-drink/legendary-waterfront-florida-keys-restaurant-listed-for-18-million-40573445/

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Developers say the project will include 670 residences and approximately 165,000 square feet of retail space. 🔗 https://www.miaminewtimes.com/music/rick-ross-joins-major-residential-development-in-hometown-of-miami-gardens-40573478/

A Broward debate champion's lawsuit is the latest legal challenge facing James Fishback. 🔗 https://www.miaminewtimes.com/news/lawsuit-claims-fishback-owes-8k-to-broward-champion-debater-40573433/

Derek Hough, Mumford & Sons, Vida Fest, and more can't-miss events in Miami this week. 🔗 https://www.miaminewtimes.com/arts-culture/things-to-do-in-miami-this-week-18780263/

The Miami-made 'SNL' breakout star was already scheduled to play three shows — two in English and one in Spanish — at Hard Rock Live in November. 🔗 https://www.miaminewtimes.com/arts-culture/marcello-hernandez-to-play-encore-spanish-show-in-miami-in-december-40573412/

The non-profit is devoted to teaching girls ages 8-17 how to play musical instruments, write original songs, and form bands. 🔗 https://www.miaminewtimes.com/music/miami-girls-rock-camp-will-host-annual-finale-concert-this-weekend-40572051/

Want to support men accused of sex trafficking? Head downtown Aug. 13. 🔗 https://www.miaminewtimes.com/news/manosphere-plans-miami-jail-protest-for-tate-brothers-40571818/

President Barack Obama released his annual summer playlist. Among the tracks, he included two songs with deep Miami ties, one new and the other old. 🔗 https://www.miaminewtimes.com/music/barack-obama-puts-ingles-en-miami-on-his-summer-playlist-40571924/

Amid heat advisories, public officials often suggest people set their thermostats to a specific temperature, but there are other factors to consider. 🔗 https://www.miaminewtimes.com/news/you-might-not-want-to-set-your-thermostat-to-78-degrees-in-miami-40571804/

Although its stay in Miami was short-lived, the venue managed to make an impression on the city's nightlife scene. 🔗 https://www.miaminewtimes.com/music/mary-lous-to-close-its-south-beach-residency-this-weekend-ahead-of-w-hotel-renovation-40571883/

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Earlier this month, advocates protested what they called "inhumane" conditions at the facility. 🔗 https://www.miaminewtimes.com/news/miami-jail-holding-andrew-tate-has-a-history-of-complaints-40571651/

The Miami dive bar and venue celebrates another trip around the sun with a free two-night party featuring a robust lineup of local music. 🔗 https://www.miaminewtimes.com/music/las-rosas-celebrates-one-year-again-40571778/

Ahead of A24's "Tony," chef Michael Schwartz reveals how Anthony Bourdain once changed his renowned Miami restaurant overnight. 🔗 https://www.miaminewtimes.com/food-drink/anthony-bourdain-once-changed-a-miami-restaurant-overnight-40571736/

Karlie Kloss' husband is looking to expand his sporting portfolio that includes a minority stake in the Miami Heat. 🔗 https://www.miaminewtimes.com/news/of-course-a-miami-man-is-at-the-center-of-fifas-sellout-scandal-40571652/

On July 29, 1997, the Miami rapper released his debut album through the then-fledgling Slip-N-Slide Records. 🔗 https://www.miaminewtimes.com/music/on-this-day-in-miami-music-trick-daddy-releases-based-on-a-true-story-40571660/

Florida's high court denied attorney Beatrice Bijoux's law license reinstatement after the 2022 crash. 🔗 https://www.miaminewtimes.com/news/insanity-plea-got-her-off-it-wont-get-her-law-license-back-florida-supreme-court-rules-40571610/

The 34-year-old Atlanta rapper has purchased a property in Florida, continuing what's been an interesting post-trial chapter. 🔗 https://www.miaminewtimes.com/news/of-course-a-miami-man-is-at-the-center-of-fifas-sellout-scandal-40571652/