A South Florida attorney is reigniting his passion for music by joining a spectacular band of 1,000 musicians. His story is an inspiring reminder that it is never too late to pursue what you love.
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Brickell Avenue and Mary Brickell Village are sibling communities with very different personalities. Brickell Avenue, the financial district of Miami, is a section of US1 that crosses Miami River connecting Key Biscayne and Coconut Grove with Downtown Miami. It is punctuated by high rise office buildings housing international banks, law firms, multinational corporations and brokerage firms. It is known as Miami’s center for commerce with abundant class “A” office space, populated by young, upwardly-mobile entrepreneurs and executives who enjoy a luxurious lifestyle with a decidedly international flair.
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Hotels such as the Viceroy, Four Seasons, and the JW Marriott catering to corporate executives, provide a professional yet sophisticatedly-cool setting where executives can stay, work and play. BrickellAvenue and Mary Brickell Village are home to the highest concentration of steakhouses in Miami including Morton’s, Capital Grille, and Grimpa’s.
Just west of Brickell Avenue lies a village, Mary Brickell Village, a relaxed environment complete with shady, tree-lined streets dotted with charming cafes, unique boutiques and trendy bars best known for Miami’s well- attended happy hours. Mary Brickell Village offers visitors and executives a respite from the bustling, corporate climate present on Brickell Avenue. It features events year round including a weekly Sunday market selling locally-made art, crafts and native plants.
Events on Brickell Avenue such as the ING Corporate Run, Taste of Brickell Food and Wine Festival, and the St. Patrick’s Day Street Festival offer residents and visitors year round entertainment.
Both Brickell Avenue and Mary Brickell Village are pedestrian-friendly communities where walking and bicycling are commonplace. Public transportation is well utilized by both villages which are served by the Brickell Biscayne Trolley, Metrorail and the Metromover. Both communities border Downtown Miami and are just west of Key Biscayne and north of Coconut Grove.
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Churchill’s Pub Reinvented: Mimosas and Mosh Pits at Vice City Fest
Miami’s legendary Churchill’s Pub has unveiled a major renovation and is celebrating with the Vice City Festival, a one-of-a-kind event mixing mimosas with classic mosh pit energy. The iconic Little Haiti venue is writing an exciting new chapter while honoring its punk rock roots.
Haaland Heroics Send Norway to First Ever World Cup Quarterfinals
Erling Haaland scored a stunning 80th-minute header and added another goal to eliminate Brazil and send Norway into the FIFA World Cup quarterfinals for the first time in their history. The historic result at MetLife Stadium has sparked celebrations across Norway and captured the attention of the football world.
Eury Pérez Deals 7 Perfect Innings in Marlins 9-8 Win
Miami’s Eury Pérez retired all 21 batters he faced over seven perfect innings, dazzling fans in a thrilling 9-8 Marlins victory over the Oakland Athletics. The young starter’s dominant outing highlighted one of the most exciting pitching performances of the 2026 MLB season.
Fourth of July Heat in Miami: Sizzling Temps, Great Celebrations
Miami hit 92 degrees with a heat index over 100 degrees this Fourth of July weekend, making for a sizzling but festive holiday celebration across South Florida. Communities embraced the summer heat with outdoor gatherings, beach trips, and dazzling fireworks displays.
Messi Leads Argentina Past Cape Verde in World Cup Thriller
Lionel Messi and Argentina survived a thrilling extra-time battle against Cape Verde, winning 3-2 to advance to the FIFA World Cup Round of 16. The dramatic victory in Miami Gardens showcased Argentina’s resilience and Messi’s continued brilliance on the world stage.
Summer Cybersecurity | Why Miami Businesses Face More Risk
How Seasonal Distractions Create Opportunities for Cyber Threats By Humberto ComellasPresident & CEO, ulltium consulting® Summer often changes how Miami businesses operate. Workdays become less structured. Employees split time between remote work, travel, family...
Florida Employment Law: What Business Owners Should Know Before Problems Become Lawsuits
Alejandro “Alex” Leiva of Greenspoon Marder LLP Shares Practical Employment Law Insights for Florida Employers Direct Answer Florida employers face a wide range of employment law issues, including discrimination claims, wage and overtime disputes, retaliation...
Send a Media Kit That Gets Noticed
The Old-School Sales Tactic That Still Works in 2026 There was a time in the early 2000s when receiving a FedEx package immediately felt important. Back then, sending a FedEx 2-Day envelope often cost between $18 and $25 depending on destination, fuel surcharges, and...
Make-A-Wish Spring Social Brings Community Together
An Evening of Hope, Community, and Life-Changing Wishes Across South Florida Hope filled the room during the Make-A-Wish Spring Social as supporters, volunteers, donors, and community leaders gathered for an evening dedicated to changing the lives of children facing...
You Don’t Need More Followers, You Need Credibility
“Followers may create attention. Credibility creates opportunity.” — Wilson Alvarez The Vanity Metric Trap Social media has convinced many businesses that success is measured by follower counts. It is not. A business can have: thousands of followers high engagement...
Businesses Don’t Grow From Likes Alone. They Grow From Trust.
Why Trust Is Becoming the Most Valuable Business Asset “Attention may introduce you. Trust is what gets you hired.” — Wilson Alvarez There was a time when social media metrics became the obsession of the business world. Followers. Likes. Views. Shares. For many...
