There is a specific moment on a Saturday morning walk, in any city that pays attention to how people present themselves, when a stranger's eyes go straight to the dog's neck before they ever reach the owner's face. Not the leash. Not the outfit. The collar. Somewhere in the last few years, that small band of material stopped being an afterthought and started doing the same quiet work a good watch does: telling people, in about half a second, that someone here pays attention t

South Florida jazz enthusiasts have two distinct live performances to add to their August calendars as community radio station WDNA 88.9FM hosts its monthly concert series in the station's Jazz Gallery at 2921 Coral Way in Miami. The August lineup features an international fusion of Afro-Cuban traditions alongside local modern jazz talent, expanding the venue's reputation for bringing diverse musical genres directly to the Coral Way arts corridor. Vincent Hsu The series opens

Family activities in Miami extend well beyond a day at the beach. Parents can introduce children to contemporary art, marine science and South Florida wildlife, then head outdoors to volunteer, paddle, bike or fly a kite. This guide focuses on experiences available throughout the year rather than one-time events, making it useful for both local families and visitors planning time with children. Photo: Francisco Rioseco/Unsplash Help Clean Miami's Shorelines A beach cleanup gi

Miami has spent decades turning the flamingo into a symbol of itself. The bird appears on signs, souvenirs, hotel walls, poolside prints and almost any object in need of a little tropical wit. Yet the most interesting thing about the American flamingo is not how thoroughly we have styled it. It is that the real bird, after nearly disappearing from Florida, may be finding its way back. That relationship gained fresh meaning on July 21, 2026, when the Miami-Dade County Commissi

Miami Beach’s July music calendar is moving from strings and swing to Latin jazz and salsa as the South Beach Jazz Summer Series presents six free concerts at cultural landmarks across the city. The program opened July 16 at The Bass and continues through July 31, with four performances still ahead at Ocean Drive Promenade, Euclid Oval, Normandy Fountain, and the Art Deco Welcome Center. Photo: Jens Thekkeveettil/Unsplash Presented by Power Access in partnership with local cu

Miami Living's picks for sports events from July 22–29, featuring Miami Marlins, Inter Miami, Miami FC and more live sporting action in Miami. Photo/Pixabay Inter Miami CF Inter Miami CF vs. Chicago Fire FC — July 22 Purchase Tickets Inter Miami returns from the FIFA World Cup break with a major Eastern Conference matchup against Chicago. Lionel Messi's short turnaround from the World Cup final makes his availability a central storyline, while Robert Lewandowski could make hi