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Miami Grand Prix fuels fan events and driver sightings across the city

McLaren race cars will roar through Coconut Grove, alongside a fan fest.

Sports

Before Formula 1 cars race around Hard Rock Stadium this weekend, they will roar through Coconut Grove during a McLaren show run on Wednesday.Why it matters: It&#x27;s one of the many free fan events happening this week around the Miami Grand Prix, proof that what happens off the track is almost as exciting as the race itself.

Things to do in Miami and Fort Lauderdale this weekend

This weekend has got it all: Wine festivals, 12-year-old tacos and a rodeo.

Things to Do

South Florida has got it all this weekend: Fancy wines, a taco-versary and even a rodeo.Let&#x27;s dive in🎶 Live music at Hollywood Beach Bandshell: The beachfront venue hosts <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="concerts" data-vars-click-url="https://www.margaritavillehollywoodbeachresort.com/calendar" data-vars-content-id="578b69cc-44d5-4315-90c1-5be5fd3c9b68" data-vars-headline="Things to do in Miami and Fort Lauderdale this weekend" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.margaritavillehollywoodbeachresort.com/calendar" target="_blank">concerts</a> Wednesdays through Sundays from 7pm-9pm. <ul><li>On tap this weekend: Bobby Nathan Band plays 70&#x27;s and disco hits on Friday. Apache Dragon rocks the stage Saturday.</li></ul>

A casual Dolphins fan's guide to the 2026 NFL draft

The first draft for GM Jon-Eric Sullivan and coach Jeff Hafley comes as the roster is in flux.

The new-look Miami Dolphins enter this week&#x27;s NFL Draft with plenty of needs and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="a new braintrust" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/01/22/dolphins-coach-general-manager-introduction" data-vars-content-id="a8c43c07-30e3-4040-8a5f-da06d0d062cd" data-vars-headline="A casual Dolphins fan&#x27;s guide to the 2026 NFL draft" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/01/22/dolphins-coach-general-manager-introduction" target="_self">a new braintrust</a> picking the players.Why it matters: This draft, the first for general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan and head coach Jeff Hafley, comes as the Dolphins roster is in flux.

Miami-Dade School Board sets superintendent search criteria

Superintendent Jose Dotres will step down in February.

Education

The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Miami-Dade County School Board" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2025/04/14/miami-dade-schools-budget-cuts" data-vars-content-id="0951c7c8-a186-4443-babc-58e6df08b0da" data-vars-headline="Miami-Dade School Board sets superintendent search criteria" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2025/04/14/miami-dade-schools-budget-cuts" target="_self">Miami-Dade County School Board</a> is expected to vote Wednesday on a plan for selecting its next superintendent.Why it matters: The 10-step plan to replace outgoing superintendent Jose Dotres resulted from a six-hour discussion last week that revealed divisions among the board over issues of finances, transparency and timelines.

"I do" with just a few. Micro weddings grow in popularity

Micro weddings are half the cost (or less) of traditional weddings.

Dating

When my wife and I got married in 2021, we had an intimate, standing-only ceremony at a North Miami-Dade park we got to use for free.<ul><li>Four years later, we&#x27;re planning a more formal wedding celebration in Spain, though we&#x27;re keeping the guest list lean and trying to stay within budget.</li></ul>Why it matters: Some couples are <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="skipping big weddings" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/05/29/small-wedding-price-benefits" data-vars-content-id="bc6b6b98-a9b8-4f36-87c9-d65017aeff6d" data-vars-headline="&quot;I do&quot; with just a few. Micro weddings grow in popularity" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/05/29/small-wedding-price-benefits" target="_self">skipping big weddings</a> to save money and throw a more intimate gathering.<ul><li>The average guest count nationwide was 131 in 2024, down from 184 in 2006, according to data shared with Axios by The Wedding Report.</li><li>And smaller celebrations, those with 50 guests or fewer, made up 18% of nuptials last year, compared to 10% in 2013, per the research company.</li></ul>What we&#x27;re hearing: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Courthouse" data-vars-click-url="https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/06/style/courthouse-wedding-ceremonies.html" data-vars-content-id="bc6b6b98-a9b8-4f36-87c9-d65017aeff6d" data-vars-headline="&quot;I do&quot; with just a few. Micro weddings grow in popularity" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/06/style/courthouse-wedding-ceremonies.html" target="_blank">Courthouse</a> ceremonies and parties in cozy restaurants or backyards let couples spend more time with loved ones.<ul><li>Downsizing can also limit <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="stress" data-vars-click-url="https://www.zola.com/expert-advice/micro-weddings" data-vars-content-id="bc6b6b98-a9b8-4f36-87c9-d65017aeff6d" data-vars-headline="&quot;I do&quot; with just a few. Micro weddings grow in popularity" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.zola.com/expert-advice/micro-weddings" target="_blank">stress</a>, plus free up cash for that open bar or slick DJ.</li></ul>Between the lines: While certain people &quot;just like low-key events,&quot; many go smaller to spend less, Shane McMurray, CEO of The Wedding Report, told Axios.<ul><li>Cutting the guest list is the best way to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="save" data-vars-click-url="https://www.cnbc.com/2024/07/06/couples-are-having-micro-weddings-as-average-cost-now-over-30000.html" data-vars-content-id="bc6b6b98-a9b8-4f36-87c9-d65017aeff6d" data-vars-headline="&quot;I do&quot; with just a few. Micro weddings grow in popularity" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.cnbc.com/2024/07/06/couples-are-having-micro-weddings-as-average-cost-now-over-30000.html" target="_blank">save</a>, with prices for meals, venues, invitations and more usually based on headcount.</li><li>Pros estimate micro weddings can cost <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="over 50% less" data-vars-click-url="https://www.brides.com/story/how-to-throw-a-microwedding" data-vars-content-id="bc6b6b98-a9b8-4f36-87c9-d65017aeff6d" data-vars-headline="&quot;I do&quot; with just a few. Micro weddings grow in popularity" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.brides.com/story/how-to-throw-a-microwedding" target="_blank">over 50% less</a> than traditional ones.</li></ul>Axios&#x27; Sami Sparber contributed reporting

Netflix's dating show "Love is Blind" now casting in Miami

The goal: Fall in love and get engaged without seeing your partner.

&quot;Love is Blind,&quot; the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="popular Netflix reality dating show" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2024/03/26/charlotte-love-is-blind-most-popular-season" data-vars-content-id="58692b84-40a7-4631-a085-e540df3c66fa" data-vars-headline="Netflix&#x27;s dating show &quot;Love is Blind&quot; now casting in Miami" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2024/03/26/charlotte-love-is-blind-most-popular-season" target="_self">popular Netflix reality dating show</a> and social experiment, is now casting in Miami, according to a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="post" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/p/C-AzYVfJ4T_/?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D&amp;img_index=4" data-vars-content-id="58692b84-40a7-4631-a085-e540df3c66fa" data-vars-headline="Netflix&#x27;s dating show &quot;Love is Blind&quot; now casting in Miami" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/C-AzYVfJ4T_/?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D&amp;img_index=4" target="_blank">post</a> by its production company Kinetic Content.Why it matters: If Miami is picked for a season, we&#x27;ll be treated to lots of entertaining internet gossip as 30 lucky contestants become local celebrities.