Lifestyle

Spring is once more gracing the thoroughfares and byways of The Magic City, and with it that most draining of seasonal sightseer. And no, we aren’t talking about tourists. Mosquitoes have a far bigger presence.

Over the past 30 years, Miami has reinvented itself from a mere tourist destination into a top-tier global city. Miami Girls Foundation is working to see that the image of the “Miami Girl” changes as well.

Masterfully melding the cultured and the casual, Tutto Pizza & Pasta’s effortlessly authentic selection manages to provide family-friendly fare without a dumbed-down menu.

A friend of mine recently welcomed his first child into the world. Imagine his wife’s shock when her mother-in-law arrived at the baby shower with a dictionary-sized manual on parenting that had been passed down the family chain for more than a century.

Spotlighting news, launches, announcements, happenings, products & places in and around South Florida.

A cutting-edge institution peerless in its exhibitions, the Phillip & Patricia Frost Science Museum could be the most exciting building to open in years. And in Miami, that’s really saying something.

Skiing? In Key Biscayne? SkiUSA makes this seemingly paradoxical entrepreneurial interest work so well, planning ski vacations of a lifetime to some of the most coveted destinations on the planet.

No longer enough to simply be modish, today’s top furnishings and accessories must also manage a modicum of environmental sustainability to compete in our enlightened marketplace. Check out these items that are as aesthetically pleasing as they are ethically assuaging.

Perfect weather. Beautiful beaches. Endless servings of croquetas. There are countless ways we, as enthusiastic citizens, have taken from our city. Herewith: 20 FUN ways to give back.

From helping build a school in a hillside barrio of Quito, Ecuador, to rubbing elbows with Manhattan and Dublin society, one writer shares the experiences she’s had meeting interesting people through philanthropy.

This spring, why not greet the warm weather with a brand new walking buddy? Below are some furry friends from surrounding shelters who’d love to start a new life with you.

Drawing deeply from the community they love so much, Mercy Hospital’s volunteers form an integral portion of the compassionate caregiving Mercy supplies our community.

Big news on the philanthropy front: The United Way Of Miami-Dade turns 93 this month, making it almost an even century The Magic City has been touched by this outstandingly obliging organization.

Irrefutable proof that the Key Biscayne Postal Service takes the carriage of the Isle’s correspondence very seriously, the below image is assumed to have been taken in the aftermath of 1965’s Hurricane Betsy, at the Corner of Ridgewood & West Enid Drive.

In honor of Earth Day, we’ve combed our neighborhoods for the best cruelty-free cuisine our city has to offer. Here are some top picks for moral (and mouth-watering) eateries.

Ready to take the giant leap from being a philanthropist who supports causes near and dear to your heart to starting an actual non-profit of your very own? You’ll need to keep the below tips in mind to help complement your noble intentions.

A measured refutation of the contentious conviction that a woman is only beautiful when encrusted in cosmetics, the look du jour for this season? Bold and bare.

Looking for an engaging, exhilarating weekend away this month? Key Biscayne-based Ski USA has a couple of ideas for the Miamian who thinks they’ve tried everything.

In honor of Earth Day this month, pair two of Mother Nature’s most delicious creations to make a kiwi–pineapple-banana cocktail that will have you and your friends buzzing well into the summer.

Spotlighting news, launches, announcements, happenings, products & places in and around South Florida.

Tassot. Kasav. Queue de Boeuf. If those words don’t make your mouth water, then you’re not living in Miami. With a rising rate of migration, readers shouldn’t be surprised if some Haitian creations soon become as commonplace as a media noche.

A uniquely individual sport particularly dear to Miami, check out a storied history of the great game of tennis in honor of the Miami Open once again gracing the shores of Key Biscayne.

If you’ve ever watched The Brave Little Toaster, you know that not all toasters are created equal. Enter the Combi 2 + 2 Toaster by Dualit

A product of passion, dedication and unapologetically simple foodcraft, if you have yet to hear about the calorically-catastrophic but oh-so-scrumptious phenomena that is Fireman Derek’s World Famous Pies, you haven’t been listening hard enough!

In today’s aesthetic industry, there’s plenty of technology available to improve anyone’s appearance. There are a variety of procedures that can be done in less than an hour which may provide the patient with long-term results.

Ever concerned about the plight of homeless animals in our area, we’ve collected some of Miami’s most affectionate adoptable dogs from local shelters.

For a moral morsel of the future of fast food, look no further than Miami’s newest taste sensation Grown.

The month of March is one of the busiest times of year when it comes to the social scene in South Florida. Check out this selection of activities to incorporate into your agenda.

Bringing a slew of state-of-the-art medical services from the University of Miami Health Systems to South Dade, The Lennar Foundation Medical Center offers comprehensive, consolidated health care to our city.

Part of staying fit and disciplined with with your workout routine is dealing with, or avoiding altogether, overworked or strained muscles. Herewith: Tips to speed up muscle recovery while avoiding injuries.

Homeowners with children or grandchildren have been incorporating outdoor play areas into their backyards for decades. Jump aboard the sports & fitness theme this month with the entire family while reaping the benefits of being more active.

Sick of the South Florida swelter? Tired of traversing a city with temperatures in the triple digits? Travel experts SkiUSA can deliver the whimsy of a snow day, any day.

Every year, Key Biscayners plan their schedules around the arrival of one of the most anticipated sporting events in the world: The Miami Open.

Forget your favorite sugar-packed cocktail or calorie-rich liquor on the rocks — this all-natural sweet & sour drink will breathe new life into your next shindig.

Spotlighting news, launches, announcements, happenings, products & places in and around South Florida.

We’re always striving to enhance and enlighten our palates. This month, we step to the left of a typical tequila with a thoroughly loco libation.

It’s that most singular and satisfying of meat dishes: the steak. We tackle the in’s and out’s of both its culinary preparation and cultural significance.