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New HistoryMiami exhibit showcases Muhammad Ali

A new exhibit about the “Fight of the Century” gives a unique look at Muhammad Ali’s time in Miami. Called Muhammad Ali in Miami: Training for the “Fight of the Century,” the photography exhibit at HistoryMiami Museum gives a behind-the-scenes look at Ali’s training at the 5th Street Gym in Miami Beach for his March 8,

DCOTA reimagines the future of design

Local design professionals and aficionados will talk tips and trends at The Design Center of the Americas’ virtual winter market. Called “Navigating the New: Reimagining the Future of Design.” According to a release, the day’s conversations “will explore the methods in which the design community has transcended this period of adjustment through togetherness, while reevaluating

In the House

The Wynwood district is buzzing over the recent arrival of Uchi Miami, executive chef/owner Tyson Cole’s ode to Japanese cuisine that’s credited with raising the culinary bar in major cities across Texas, including the original outpost in Austin (which debuted in 2003). The 175-seat restaurant, with a 14-seat sushi counter and wraparound patio for al

MSC Cruises new ship coming to Miami this fall

Later this year, Miami will welcome MSC Cruises’ new ship MSC Seashore. MSC Cruises announced details of the new ship today, which the company says builds on “the game-changing and pioneering design of the Seaside class of ships.” “As the world’s third largest cruise brand, MSC Cruises continues to expand in the U.S., bringing its newest,

Spirit Airlines supports YMCA of South Florida

A South Florida company is paying it forward in a big way. Spirit Airlines’ foundation has pledged $150,000 to YMCA of South Florida in a five-year partnership. The money will help fund the YMCA of South Florida’s LA Lee YMCA/Mizell Community Center on Sistrunk Boulevard. “The YMCA is an important contributor to our community, and

Five things to know about Café Martorano

Café Martorano menu

Café Martorano Where: 3343 E. Oakland Park Blvd., Fort Lauderdale Phone: 954.561.2554 Website [image_with_text image=”31157″ title=”The Story”] It’s been 30 years since Steve Martorano first set his eyes on a small restaurant space in Broward with a then-pink awning, five tables and a single stove. The recession of 1990 had dealt a financial body blow

The Big Question with Jaclyn Corin

It’s been two years since Lifestyle sat down with Jaclyn Corin for a revealing cover story in an issue dedicated to students, parents and activists who were changing the narrative in the aftermath of the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland. At the time, Corin was finishing her senior year at

Art takes over Flagler Street with Alt B

Miami Downtown Development Authority is making Miami’s historic Flagler Street come alive with creativity. Through March 31, Alt B will be home to painters, photographers and musicians as they display their art along Flagler’s storefronts. Work by nine artists will be displayed at storefronts where visitors can scan QR codes to learn about the work

YWCA South Florida hosts 21-day social justice challenge

It’s not too late for organizations and individuals to learn more about social justice with YWCA South Florida. Now through March 15, the 100-year-old social justice organization hosts the 21-Day Racial Equity and Social Justice Challenge. In a release, the organization described the challenge as “neutral ground for participants to learn, grow, and discuss how

A Show of Faith

Assisting at-risk members of the community had been a cornerstone of the benevolent work done by St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church in east Boca Raton. One of its longtime ministries, Meals with Meaning, serves meals six days a week in St. Gregory’s parking lot. But as the pandemic weighed heavily on people in need—and created more