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Bidding farewell to North Beach, Miami's best neighborhood

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After nearly four years, I&#x27;m no longer living on the beach. Why it matters: As someone who once vowed she&#x27;d never live in Miami as an adult, North Beach welcomed me in and showed me a different side of what 305 living could be.<ul><li>Plus, I made living on the beach part of my mission (both in life and in this newsletter), to make sure folks I knew <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="(and didn&#x27;t" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2025/09/29/marcs-artisanal-pizzeria-north-beach-miami" data-vars-content-id="3e3cdfbf-4155-4bae-8ac6-7218e9f8f801" data-vars-headline="Bidding farewell to North Beach, Miami&#x27;s best neighborhood" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2025/09/29/marcs-artisanal-pizzeria-north-beach-miami" target="_self">(and didn&#x27;t</a>) agreed it&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="the best neighborhood in Miami" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2024/08/23/sommers-perfect-miami-day" data-vars-content-id="3e3cdfbf-4155-4bae-8ac6-7218e9f8f801" data-vars-headline="Bidding farewell to North Beach, Miami&#x27;s best neighborhood" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2024/08/23/sommers-perfect-miami-day" target="_self">the best neighborhood in Miami</a>.</li></ul>

Norway fans will row through South Beach ahead of England match

This is your chance to join the Norwegian Viking row.

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Norway fans will bring their famous <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Viking row" data-vars-click-url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ncu50EBP-6I" data-vars-content-id="5514e7e4-3a43-4011-ab06-88919944e360" data-vars-headline="Norway fans will row through South Beach ahead of England match" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ncu50EBP-6I" target="_blank">Viking row</a> to Miami ahead of a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="World Cup" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/07/09/world-cup-miami-gardens-parking-residents" data-vars-content-id="5514e7e4-3a43-4011-ab06-88919944e360" data-vars-headline="Norway fans will row through South Beach ahead of England match" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/07/09/world-cup-miami-gardens-parking-residents" target="_self">World Cup</a> clash with England this weekend.Why it matters: From the Scots to the Argentinians, some of the world&#x27;s best soccer fans have taken over South Florida following their teams.<ul><li>Norway and England are next.</li></ul>

South Florida Haitians rally for TPS extension as work permits set to expire

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South Florida&#x27;s Haitian community is pleading for new deportation protections after the U.S. Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to revoke <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Temporary Protected Status" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/boston/2026/06/25/supreme-court-massachusetts-tps-haiti" data-vars-content-id="54a3bcfd-04ff-4f8d-8b59-ec754abe6fa1" data-vars-headline="South Florida Haitians rally for TPS extension as work permits set to expire" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/boston/2026/06/25/supreme-court-massachusetts-tps-haiti" target="_self">Temporary Protected Status</a> for Haitians.The big picture: Florida is home to an <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="estimated" data-vars-click-url="https://www.fwd.us/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Haiti-TPS-Fact-Sheet_January-2026.pdf" data-vars-content-id="54a3bcfd-04ff-4f8d-8b59-ec754abe6fa1" data-vars-headline="South Florida Haitians rally for TPS extension as work permits set to expire" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.fwd.us/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Haiti-TPS-Fact-Sheet_January-2026.pdf" target="_blank">estimated</a> 158,000 Haitian TPS holders, including about 93,000 workers at risk of losing their work authorizations.

Miami dog with viral hot dog craving will throw out first pitch at Marlins game

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A Miami rescue dog who went viral for a video of him craving a hot dog at a Marlins game is getting his own &quot;dream day&quot; at loanDepotpark.Why it matters: Jonah the dog will finally get the ballpark frank he deserves — and he&#x27;s getting a luxury dog house and suite to watch Sunday&#x27;s game against the Guardians.

Sweat Records launches vinyl take-back program

Sweat Records is a mainstay in Miami's music scene.

Music

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Sweat Records" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2025/03/14/sweat-records-celebrates-20-years" data-vars-content-id="a6a09cba-fd86-492d-96d8-8acf7189b320" data-vars-headline="Sweat Records launches vinyl take-back program" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2025/03/14/sweat-records-celebrates-20-years" target="_self">Sweat Records</a>, along with Warner Music Group, launched a new vinyl take-back program with the hopes of repurposing broken or old records. Why it matters: The beloved record shop in Little Haiti is among just 11 other shops around the country to be included in the program, which launched June 25.

Summer concert guide: A$AP Rocky, Shakira, Rosalia and more

Rosalia is bringing her world tour to the Kaseya Center for two nights in June.

We&#x27;re heading into the summer months, when temps are well into the 90s.<ul><li>Some might be complaining, but I think it&#x27;s the perfect backdrop for those warm summer night concerts.</li></ul>

Bandshell BeachClub blends live music, ocean views

Looking for live music, an ocean breeze and little movement? You&#x27;re in luck.<ul><li><a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Bandshell BeachClub" data-vars-click-url="https://miamibeachbandshell.com/beachclub/" data-vars-content-id="aff1455c-1a0c-46ec-86d5-c6bc638a1941" data-vars-headline="Bandshell BeachClub blends live music, ocean views" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://miamibeachbandshell.com/beachclub/" target="_blank">Bandshell BeachClub</a> kicks off Saturday in North Beach.</li></ul>

New South Florida record stores feed growing vinyl demand

South Florida vinyl lovers have two new places to check out.

A new record store in Doral and the announced opening of another in Fort Lauderdale are adding to South Florida&#x27;s vinyl music scene.Why it matters: Analog music&#x27;s resurgence has seen vinyl sales in the U.S. increase for 18 straight years, selling over 43 million copies in 2024, per <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Statista" data-vars-click-url="https://www.statista.com/chart/7699/lp-sales-in-the-united-states/?srsltid=AfmBOorUELKAP1UcPNDm0qchJyhPxpOkv4z9WOg-cRfl7MeA7Du-vfwo" data-vars-content-id="51e69bbd-d53e-46f7-9ef7-81d01f647572" data-vars-headline="New South Florida record stores feed growing vinyl demand" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.statista.com/chart/7699/lp-sales-in-the-united-states/?srsltid=AfmBOorUELKAP1UcPNDm0qchJyhPxpOkv4z9WOg-cRfl7MeA7Du-vfwo" target="_blank">Statista</a>.

Concerts we're looking forward to in 2026

The city's venues are bringing a range of genres to the 305.

We may be just one week into the new year, but it&#x27;s never too early to plan your concert schedule for the year.<ul><li>Here are some of the shows coming to Miami in 2026.</li></ul>

Florida's top Christmas songs

Mariah Carey&#x27;s &quot;All I Want For Christmas Is You&quot; remains the top holiday song in Florida and the rest of the U.S., according to iHeartRadio.Why it matters: Nothing gets the holiday season started quite like off-key loved ones trying to hit Carey&#x27;s high note &quot;youuuuuuu.&quot;

Miami Art Week: The concerts to know about

If you&#x27;re more of a music and less of an art fan, you&#x27;re in luck: There are tons of shows throughout the week to satisfy your concert itch. Between the lines: This isn&#x27;t an exhaustive look at shows, just the ones that caught our attention and haven&#x27;t sold out.

Indie music venues brought $7.8 billion to Florida's economy, report says

The report says indie venues added $4.2 billion to the state GDP

Independent music venues in Florida generated $7.8 billion in economic output and added $4.2 billion to the state GDP, per a first-of-its-kind <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="report" data-vars-click-url="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5e91157c96fe495a4baf48f2/t/68e5b4babef8e030e74ddf34/1759884474378/2025-NIVA-State-of-Live-Report-FL.pdf" data-vars-content-id="2fc1f7fd-1018-4ac4-9f2a-39ef1330fa90" data-vars-headline="Indie music venues brought $7.8 billion to Florida&#x27;s economy, report says" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5e91157c96fe495a4baf48f2/t/68e5b4babef8e030e74ddf34/1759884474378/2025-NIVA-State-of-Live-Report-FL.pdf" target="_blank">report</a>.Why it matters: The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="report" data-vars-click-url="https://www.nivassoc.org/stateoflive/state-reports" data-vars-content-id="2fc1f7fd-1018-4ac4-9f2a-39ef1330fa90" data-vars-headline="Indie music venues brought $7.8 billion to Florida&#x27;s economy, report says" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.nivassoc.org/stateoflive/state-reports" target="_blank">report</a> was produced by the National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) to inform policymakers and music industry stakeholders about the importance of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="independent venues" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/03/14/contemporary-at-blue-star-art-music-san-antonio" data-vars-content-id="2fc1f7fd-1018-4ac4-9f2a-39ef1330fa90" data-vars-headline="Indie music venues brought $7.8 billion to Florida&#x27;s economy, report says" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2025/03/14/contemporary-at-blue-star-art-music-san-antonio" target="_self">independent venues</a>.

III Points is back! Here's what you need to know

The two-day event is expected to draw more than 50,000 people.

Happy III Points weekend to all who celebrate!The big picture: This year&#x27;s two-day festival, featuring more than 150 artists and 12 stages across five city blocks in the heart of Wynwood, is expected to draw more than 50,000 people.Why it matters: The influx of people and events impacts everyone in Miami (hello, more traffic!), whether you&#x27;re an attendee or not.

Miami's songs of the summer, according to Spotify

There isn't a true song of the summer this year it seems.

As Google Trends data suggests, people aren&#x27;t necessarily rallying around a particular <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="song of the summer" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/08/10/tiktok-jet2-song-summer-alex-warren" data-vars-content-id="744ee439-77a8-49d9-8430-03f3fd77ce26" data-vars-headline="Miami&#x27;s songs of the summer, according to Spotify" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/08/10/tiktok-jet2-song-summer-alex-warren" target="_self">song of the summer</a> this year, as they have in the past. The big picture: If last summer boasted an <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="abundance of refrains" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2024/08/04/brat-charli-xcx-chappell-roan-sabrina-carpenter-tiktok-pop" data-vars-content-id="744ee439-77a8-49d9-8430-03f3fd77ce26" data-vars-headline="Miami&#x27;s songs of the summer, according to Spotify" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2024/08/04/brat-charli-xcx-chappell-roan-sabrina-carpenter-tiktok-pop" target="_self">abundance of refrains</a> — &quot;that&#x27;s that me espresso,&quot; &quot;they not like us,&quot; &quot;good luck, babe&quot; — this summer is all crickets, trends data suggests.