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Dan Marino is Miami's sports GOAT, Axios readers say

Marino beat Dwyane Wade in the final round of our bracket.

Sports

There you have it, folks: Dan Marino is Miami&#x27;s sports GOAT — but just barely, according to you, our readers. Why it matters: The nine-time Pro Bowler edged out one of the most beloved Heat players of all time, Dwyane Wade, garnering 55% of the vote in the final round of our 16-athlete bracket.

Things to do this weekend: Live music, Climate Week kickoff and more

Things to Do

We&#x27;re halfway through March and the range of activities across the city is almost too much handle. <ul><li>We rounded up our favorite events to help you. </li></ul>

What to expect at Miami's World Cup fan festival

Here's what fans can expect from the festival, if it doesn't get canceled.

As Miami&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="World Cup" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2025/12/08/miami-world-cup-schedule-matches-tickets" data-vars-content-id="dd2466a4-ca4c-49dc-b7fd-8c7d03b24773" data-vars-headline="What to expect at Miami&#x27;s World Cup fan festival" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2025/12/08/miami-world-cup-schedule-matches-tickets" target="_self">World Cup</a> host committee awaits <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="millions in federal funding" data-vars-click-url="https://www.local10.com/news/local/2026/02/25/miamis-world-cup-fan-fest-in-jeopardy-amid-federal-funding-delays/" data-vars-content-id="dd2466a4-ca4c-49dc-b7fd-8c7d03b24773" data-vars-headline="What to expect at Miami&#x27;s World Cup fan festival" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.local10.com/news/local/2026/02/25/miamis-world-cup-fan-fest-in-jeopardy-amid-federal-funding-delays/" target="_blank">millions in federal funding</a> for its planned fan festival at Bayfront Park, fans received new details this week about what they might expect from the soccer celebration.Why it matters: The FIFA Fan Festival at Bayfront Park and other viewing parties — subsidized by around $14.2 million from Miami-Dade County — seek to bring the excitement of the World Cup to the public for free, the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Miami Herald" data-vars-click-url="https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/miami-dade/article314953637.html" data-vars-content-id="dd2466a4-ca4c-49dc-b7fd-8c7d03b24773" data-vars-headline="What to expect at Miami&#x27;s World Cup fan festival" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/miami-dade/article314953637.html" target="_blank">Miami Herald</a> reports.

Dolphins' QB swap: Tagovailoa out, Malik Willis in, reports say

Armed with a new head coach and general manager, the Dolphins are cleaning house.

Less than two years after the Dolphins made quarterback Tua Tagovailoa the highest-paid player in franchise history, Miami is sacking him and bringing in a replacement.<ul><li>On Monday, after Miami <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="announced" data-vars-click-url="https://x.com/miamidolphins/status/2030980691249283315?s=46&amp;t=OG9YEWwn8j4UJx8_THvTkQ" data-vars-content-id="e62dd33a-f731-42b3-b775-6c1a61be0724" data-vars-headline="Dolphins&#x27; QB swap: Tagovailoa out, Malik Willis in, reports say" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://x.com/miamidolphins/status/2030980691249283315?s=46&amp;t=OG9YEWwn8j4UJx8_THvTkQ" target="_blank">announced</a> it was releasing Tagovailoa, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="NFL Network" data-vars-click-url="https://www.nfl.com/videos/rapoport-dolphins-qb-malik-willis-agree-to-terms-on-three-year-67-5m-contract" data-vars-content-id="e62dd33a-f731-42b3-b775-6c1a61be0724" data-vars-headline="Dolphins&#x27; QB swap: Tagovailoa out, Malik Willis in, reports say" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.nfl.com/videos/rapoport-dolphins-qb-malik-willis-agree-to-terms-on-three-year-67-5m-contract" target="_blank">NFL Network</a> reported that the Dolphins were signing Green Bay Packers backup quarterback Malik Willis to a three-year, $67.5M contract.</li></ul>

South Florida drops in health ranking of biggest U.S. metros

The Miami metro area fell in Mindbody's annual rankings.

Health

South Florida is apparently no longer one of the healthiest places in the U.S., according to a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="national ranking" data-vars-click-url="https://www.mindbodyonline.com/business/education/blog/top-10-healthiest-cities-united-states-2026" data-vars-content-id="7f682141-4f0f-4cb5-b2bc-6e962efcf5a3" data-vars-headline="South Florida drops in health ranking of biggest U.S. metros" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.mindbodyonline.com/business/education/blog/top-10-healthiest-cities-united-states-2026" target="_blank">national ranking</a> from the wellness software firm Mindbody.<ul><li>The Miami metro area — which ranked No. 2 in the 2024 ranking — finished No. 20 out of the 25 most populous U.S. metros that Mindbody studied.</li></ul>

Florida's sees spike in "super flu" cases

Cases of the flu remain elevated nationwide.

Florida is among a handful of states reporting the highest level of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="flu activity" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/12/30/superflu-symptoms-2025-flu-h3n2" data-vars-content-id="79be0051-a431-401c-91db-4baf8af9d998" data-vars-headline="Florida&#x27;s sees spike in &quot;super flu&quot; cases" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/12/30/superflu-symptoms-2025-flu-h3n2" target="_self">flu activity</a>, according to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="the latest CDC data" data-vars-click-url="https://www.cdc.gov/fluview/surveillance/usmap.html" data-vars-content-id="79be0051-a431-401c-91db-4baf8af9d998" data-vars-headline="Florida&#x27;s sees spike in &quot;super flu&quot; cases" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.cdc.gov/fluview/surveillance/usmap.html" target="_blank">the latest CDC data</a>, mirroring a national surge tied to the so-called &quot;super flu.&quot;Why it matters: An unprecedented rise in flu cases comes as other sicknesses — such as the &quot;<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="winter vomiting bug" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/12/24/norovirus-winter-vomiting-bug-variant-symptoms" data-vars-content-id="79be0051-a431-401c-91db-4baf8af9d998" data-vars-headline="Florida&#x27;s sees spike in &quot;super flu&quot; cases" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/12/24/norovirus-winter-vomiting-bug-variant-symptoms" target="_self">winter vomiting bug</a>,&quot; <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="COVID" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/health/coronavirus" data-vars-content-id="79be0051-a431-401c-91db-4baf8af9d998" data-vars-headline="Florida&#x27;s sees spike in &quot;super flu&quot; cases" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/health/coronavirus" target="_self">COVID</a> and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="whooping cough" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/11/28/whooping-cough-pertussis-symptoms-cases-november-kentucky" data-vars-content-id="79be0051-a431-401c-91db-4baf8af9d998" data-vars-headline="Florida&#x27;s sees spike in &quot;super flu&quot; cases" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/11/28/whooping-cough-pertussis-symptoms-cases-november-kentucky" target="_self">whooping cough</a> — are slamming the nation.

Axios Miami reporter's outdoorsy New Year's resolution

What is your New Year's resolution? Share it with us.

I&#x27;m hitting the great outdoors in 2026, visiting as many green spaces and waterways as I can.Why it matters: Some people have a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="National Parks bucket list" data-vars-click-url="https://www.wellplannedjourney.com/list-of-national-parks-by-state/" data-vars-content-id="4c483684-2642-4544-adf1-973ab5c13d57" data-vars-headline="Axios Miami reporter&#x27;s outdoorsy New Year&#x27;s resolution" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.wellplannedjourney.com/list-of-national-parks-by-state/" target="_blank">National Parks bucket list</a>, but my New Year&#x27;s resolution is to visit every public park in the city of Hollywood, where I live.

Miami loves pilates

The data was compiled between Jan. 1 and Oct. 10, 2025.

Miami&#x27;s top workout of 2025 is Pilates, according to data ClassPass shared with Axios.The big picture: Across the country, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Pilates was the top" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2024/03/08/pilates-classpass-functional-fitness-popular" data-vars-content-id="b8583461-7f8a-44d4-9169-aed9b628c5d1" data-vars-headline="Miami loves pilates" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2024/03/08/pilates-classpass-functional-fitness-popular" target="_self">Pilates was the top</a> fitness format — just like last year and the year prior — increasing 66% year over year, per workout reservation app <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="ClassPass" data-vars-click-url="https://classpass.com/blog/2025-classpass-look-back-report/" data-vars-content-id="b8583461-7f8a-44d4-9169-aed9b628c5d1" data-vars-headline="Miami loves pilates" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://classpass.com/blog/2025-classpass-look-back-report/" target="_blank">ClassPass</a>.

Miami's BBL prevalence lifts Southeast as butt-boosting hub

The popularity of Brazilian Butt Lift surgeries in Miami has cemented the Southeast as the butt-boosting capital of the U.S.

The popularity of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Brazilian Butt Lift" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2023/08/17/brazilian-butt-lift-deaths-florida-miami" data-vars-content-id="c20dc8e1-4dbd-4404-8eb1-193f9dd5705b" data-vars-headline="Miami&#x27;s BBL prevalence lifts Southeast as butt-boosting hub" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2023/08/17/brazilian-butt-lift-deaths-florida-miami" target="_self">Brazilian Butt Lift</a> surgeries in Miami has cemented the Southeast as the glute-boosting capital of the U.S.Why it matters: The BBL, which involves injecting fat into the buttocks to create an hourglass figure, is so prevalent and accessible in South Florida that patients fly in from out of state just to get it done.

Marino says Dolphins fans should "stay positive" after 0-2 start

The Hall of Famer believes Miami has what it takes to bounce back, despite a tough start.

Miami Dolphins legend Dan Marino has a message for frustrated fans: &quot;Try to stay positive.&quot;Why it matters: The Dolphins have lost two straight games to start the NFL season and fans are <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="demanding" data-vars-click-url="https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/dolphins-fans-fly-banner-urging-team-to-fire-coach-mike-mcdaniel-gm-chris-grier/" data-vars-content-id="7fa0da3c-0e79-4688-9da1-98a854a52a36" data-vars-headline="Marino says Dolphins fans should &quot;stay positive&quot; after 0-2 start" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/dolphins-fans-fly-banner-urging-team-to-fire-coach-mike-mcdaniel-gm-chris-grier/" target="_blank">demanding</a> that Miami fire its coach and general manager.

Back scratches are the hot wellness trend — and business is booming in Miami

Business

These days, Miami spas go to great lengths to pamper the masses. New-age tech like LED light therapy and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="robot masseuses" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2024/09/09/massage-robot-aescape-kimpton-epic-hotel" data-vars-content-id="e554cae4-f963-4d74-a32a-5e53051c9181" data-vars-headline="Back scratches are the hot wellness trend — and business is booming in Miami" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2024/09/09/massage-robot-aescape-kimpton-epic-hotel" target="_self">robot masseuses</a> are pushing the boundaries of self-care.<ul><li>But one Miami family is banking on the simple power of a back scratch.</li></ul>

Treat yourself to discounted massages, facials with Miami Spa Months

Treat yourself this summer with Miami Spa Months

Miamians have a lot to be stressed about. The end of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="mango season" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2025/07/11/miami-mango-season-community" data-vars-content-id="8b5715d8-f2c3-4dbf-9e66-ed13de9305e1" data-vars-headline="Treat yourself to discounted massages, facials with Miami Spa Months" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2025/07/11/miami-mango-season-community" target="_self">mango season</a>. The start of school. Another Dolphins season. Why it matters: Hotels and spas are offering discounted massages, facials and other relaxing treatments as part of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Miami Spa Months" data-vars-click-url="https://www.miamiandbeaches.com/deals/spa-months" data-vars-content-id="8b5715d8-f2c3-4dbf-9e66-ed13de9305e1" data-vars-headline="Treat yourself to discounted massages, facials with Miami Spa Months" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.miamiandbeaches.com/deals/spa-months" target="_blank">Miami Spa Months</a>, which ends Aug. 31.

Miami-Fort Lauderdale's top 10 hospitals, ranked

It's the 36th annual report of the U.S. News & World Report rankings.

Cleveland Clinic Weston was named the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="top hospital" data-vars-click-url="https://health.usnews.com/best-hospitals/area/miami-fort-lauderdale-fl" data-vars-content-id="94df1c11-0899-474e-ae79-7433fdd7766f" data-vars-headline="Miami-Fort Lauderdale&#x27;s top 10 hospitals, ranked" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://health.usnews.com/best-hospitals/area/miami-fort-lauderdale-fl" target="_blank">top hospital</a> in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale area by U.S. News &amp; World Report, the lead authority on health care rankings.Why it matters: The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="report" data-vars-click-url="https://health.usnews.com/best-hospitals/rankings?src=usn_pr" data-vars-content-id="94df1c11-0899-474e-ae79-7433fdd7766f" data-vars-headline="Miami-Fort Lauderdale&#x27;s top 10 hospitals, ranked" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://health.usnews.com/best-hospitals/rankings?src=usn_pr" target="_blank">report</a>, which ranks hospitals on performance, enables individuals and families to &quot;choose the highest quality care available in their own communities,&quot; Ben Harder, chief of health analysis and managing editor at U.S. News, said in the news release.

Miami lifts, bro. See where the metro ranks in gyms per capita

In Miami, even our politicians look like bodybuilders.

Miami is a health junkie&#x27;s dream land. We&#x27;ve got year-round sunshine, a mayor who dabbles as a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="fitness influencer" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/p/DL5LgJ0u5_B/?hl=en" data-vars-content-id="4a744ec9-6524-4cc7-b09b-43d6c04543b2" data-vars-headline="Miami lifts, bro. See where the metro ranks in gyms per capita" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DL5LgJ0u5_B/?hl=en" target="_blank">fitness influencer</a> and a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="gym" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/07/17/most-gyms-cities" data-vars-content-id="4a744ec9-6524-4cc7-b09b-43d6c04543b2" data-vars-headline="Miami lifts, bro. See where the metro ranks in gyms per capita" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/07/17/most-gyms-cities" target="_self">gym</a> on almost every block.

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