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Before Tartan Army march, Miami Beach police trained in Scotland

Officers learned Scottish traditions and de-escalation tactics before the World Cup.

Public Safety

A festive crowd gathered on South Beach last month, holding beers and playing music. Some even <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="climbed onto" data-vars-click-url="https://x.com/OfficialJoelF/status/2069496421825351827/video/1" data-vars-content-id="c1a4bd7a-f3c6-40de-9846-a14c73574232" data-vars-headline="Before Tartan Army march, Miami Beach police trained in Scotland" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://x.com/OfficialJoelF/status/2069496421825351827/video/1" target="_blank">climbed onto</a> a fire rescue ATV.The big picture: This wasn&#x27;t spring break; it was a World Cup parade led by Scottish football fans known as <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="the Tartan Army" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/06/25/scotland-world-cup-tartan-army-miami" data-vars-content-id="c1a4bd7a-f3c6-40de-9846-a14c73574232" data-vars-headline="Before Tartan Army march, Miami Beach police trained in Scotland" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/06/25/scotland-world-cup-tartan-army-miami" target="_self">the Tartan Army</a>.<ul><li>While Miami Beach has historically <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="imposed strict rules" data-vars-click-url="https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/miami-dade/miami-beach/article228090319.html" data-vars-content-id="c1a4bd7a-f3c6-40de-9846-a14c73574232" data-vars-headline="Before Tartan Army march, Miami Beach police trained in Scotland" 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/miami-beach/article228090319.html" target="_blank">imposed strict rules</a> on <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="spring break party crowds" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/02/04/miami-beach-spring-break-restrictions-2026" data-vars-content-id="c1a4bd7a-f3c6-40de-9846-a14c73574232" data-vars-headline="Before Tartan Army march, Miami Beach police trained in Scotland" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/02/04/miami-beach-spring-break-restrictions-2026" target="_self">spring break party crowds</a> — due to years of fatal shootings and rowdy behavior — city leaders marched alongside the Scottish supporters.</li></ul>

Why Miami is the perfect final act for LeBron James

Miami is where James won his first NBA championship.

Sports

Sixteen years after &quot;<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="The Decision" data-vars-click-url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Afpgnb_9bA4" data-vars-content-id="857dbdb6-ead6-429b-9f2b-a20a8263f1bb" data-vars-headline="Why Miami is the perfect final act for LeBron James" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Afpgnb_9bA4" target="_blank">The Decision</a>&quot; brought <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="LeBron James" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2026/06/30/lebron-james-los-angeles-lakers" data-vars-content-id="857dbdb6-ead6-429b-9f2b-a20a8263f1bb" data-vars-headline="Why Miami is the perfect final act for LeBron James" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2026/06/30/lebron-james-los-angeles-lakers" target="_self">LeBron James</a> to Miami, the world is again waiting to learn where he&#x27;ll take his talents next.State of play: The 41-year-old NBA legend has been linked to a handful of teams as possible destinations, including Golden State, Minnesota, Philadelphia and Miami.

Things to do: World Cup, Super Con and more

Things to Do

We&#x27;re back with another roundup of weekend events! Here&#x27;s what&#x27;s going on around town. <ul><li>Reminder: The World Cup is ongoing, with <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="watch parties" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/06/04/your-guide-to-world-cup-watch-parties-drink-specials-in-miami" data-vars-content-id="58ae6111-d5fd-4de4-8c32-892d905cb851" data-vars-headline="Things to do: World Cup, Super Con and more" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/06/04/your-guide-to-world-cup-watch-parties-drink-specials-in-miami" target="_self">watch parties</a> around town. </li></ul>

Norway fans will row through South Beach ahead of England match

This is your chance to join the Norwegian Viking row.

News

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>

Bidding farewell to North Beach, Miami's best neighborhood

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>

Martin's favorite lunch spots around Miami: Tinta y Cafe

Nothing says lunch time like a good sandwich.

Food and Drink

Over the next few weeks, I&#x27;ll be featuring some of my favorite lunch spots around Miami. <ul><li>🥁 First up: Tinta y Cafe.</li></ul>Why it matters: In Miami, a $13 sandwich is something to write home about.

Yoso Sushi outshines its small space

After months of having it on my &quot;places to try&quot; list, plus a failed attempt at dinner one day, I finally made it to Yoso Sushi in Upper Buena Vista. Why it matters: Amid Miami&#x27;s expansive (and usually expensive) omakase and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="hand roll scene" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2025/09/23/wynwood-pari-pari-hand-roll-lunch-dinner" data-vars-content-id="71d54a30-d403-40e6-801a-17e440c6ff51" data-vars-headline="Yoso Sushi outshines its small space" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2025/09/23/wynwood-pari-pari-hand-roll-lunch-dinner" target="_self">hand roll scene</a>, the small, six-seat sushi bar offers really great rolls at an affordable price — especially during happy hour.

Things to do: Art, dance and more this July 4th weekend

It's a holiday weekend and there's plenty to do.

It&#x27;s a holiday weekend and there&#x27;s plenty to do and see! <ul><li>Don&#x27;t forget: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="World Cup watch parties" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/06/29/bar-launches-world-cup-clubhouse-for-watch-parties-events-lost-boy" data-vars-content-id="8320e37a-0cac-42a4-8486-20fa8efda683" data-vars-headline="Things to do: Art, dance and more this July 4th weekend" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/06/29/bar-launches-world-cup-clubhouse-for-watch-parties-events-lost-boy" target="_self">World Cup watch parties</a> are happening across the city.</li><li>Plus: Many local businesses are <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="still accepting donations" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/06/25/how-to-help-venezuelan-earthquake-relief-efforts-in-miami" data-vars-content-id="8320e37a-0cac-42a4-8486-20fa8efda683" data-vars-headline="Things to do: Art, dance and more this July 4th weekend" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/06/25/how-to-help-venezuelan-earthquake-relief-efforts-in-miami" target="_self">still accepting donations</a> for Venezuelan earthquake relief efforts. </li></ul>

Where to watch Fourth of July fireworks in Miami

Here are some of the top free events happening around town.

Miami is gearing up for a lively July Fourth as America celebrates its 250th anniversary.The big picture: From live music to fireworks, here are some of the free celebrations going on this weekend.

America is turning 250, so Miami is rolling out a $250 "lobster dog"

A Miami Beach hotel is trying to one-up the $100 "Golden Glizzy" hot dog.

If you thought Miami&#x27;s $100 &quot;<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Golden Glizzy" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/03/06/golden-glizzy-100-dollar-hot-dog-miami-open" data-vars-content-id="271c8863-9550-4647-831a-f57c1045c54f" data-vars-headline="America is turning 250, so Miami is rolling out a $250 &quot;lobster dog&quot;" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/03/06/golden-glizzy-100-dollar-hot-dog-miami-open" target="_self">Golden Glizzy</a>&quot; was excessive, one local hotel may have one-upped the caviar-topped hot dog.Why it matters: Meet the $250 &quot;Lobster Dog,&quot; a limited-edition spiny lobster sandwich combo at the Carillon Miami Wellness Resort celebrating America&#x27;s 250th anniversary.<ul><li>Each lobster dog features 5 oz. of spiny lobster tail torchons and smoked oyster remoulade, topped by half an ounce of caviar. </li><li>The two-dog meal — crafted by Carillon executive chef Christopher Robertson — also comes with a bottle of Pommery Brut Royale Champagne.</li></ul>If you go: You can find it at the Carillon&#x27;s Fourth of July barbecue on Saturday, which will also feature regular hot dogs, Tank Beer, a DJ and outdoor games.<ul><li>12pm-3pm.</li><li><a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="RSVP" data-vars-click-url="https://www.carillonhotel.com/en/experiences/4th-of-july-250th-celebration/" data-vars-content-id="271c8863-9550-4647-831a-f57c1045c54f" data-vars-headline="America is turning 250, so Miami is rolling out a $250 &quot;lobster dog&quot;" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.carillonhotel.com/en/experiences/4th-of-july-250th-celebration/" target="_blank">RSVP</a> required. Ticket proceeds benefit the Wounded Warrior Project.</li></ul>

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.

Downtown bar launches World Cup Clubhouse for watch parties and events

It's one of four community pitches that will open this summer.

More is more when it comes to places to watch the World Cup in Miami. <ul><li>There&#x27;s the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Fan Fest" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/06/10/miami-world-cup-fan-fest-bayfront-park" data-vars-content-id="8080b7e1-4a3d-4165-8c20-135f63cb7d0c" data-vars-headline="Downtown bar launches World Cup Clubhouse for watch parties and events" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/06/10/miami-world-cup-fan-fest-bayfront-park" target="_self">Fan Fest</a>, the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="countless bars and restaurants" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/06/04/your-guide-to-world-cup-watch-parties-drink-specials-in-miami" data-vars-content-id="8080b7e1-4a3d-4165-8c20-135f63cb7d0c" data-vars-headline="Downtown bar launches World Cup Clubhouse for watch parties and events" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/06/04/your-guide-to-world-cup-watch-parties-drink-specials-in-miami" target="_self">countless bars and restaurants</a>, the music venue-turned-watch party and now the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Lost Boy Clubhouse" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/p/DaBJiNREUIy/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==" data-vars-content-id="8080b7e1-4a3d-4165-8c20-135f63cb7d0c" data-vars-headline="Downtown bar launches World Cup Clubhouse for watch parties and events" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DaBJiNREUIy/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==" target="_blank">Lost Boy Clubhouse</a>. </li></ul>

"The city is ready." Colombian fans eager for World Cup match in Miami

Colombia takes on Portugal at Hard Rock Stadium on Saturday night.

During the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="World Cup" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/06/25/scotland-world-cup-tartan-army-miami" data-vars-content-id="bae3b0af-da15-4a58-b12f-c57995316095" data-vars-headline="&quot;The city is ready.&quot; Colombian fans eager for World Cup match 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/2026/06/25/scotland-world-cup-tartan-army-miami" target="_self">World Cup</a> so far, Hard Rock Stadium has played host to big local fanbases like <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Brazil" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/06/25/photos-scenes-from-brazil-scotland-world-cup-miami" data-vars-content-id="bae3b0af-da15-4a58-b12f-c57995316095" data-vars-headline="&quot;The city is ready.&quot; Colombian fans eager for World Cup match 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/2026/06/25/photos-scenes-from-brazil-scotland-world-cup-miami" target="_self">Brazil</a> and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Uruguay" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/06/16/miami-first-world-cup-match" data-vars-content-id="bae3b0af-da15-4a58-b12f-c57995316095" data-vars-headline="&quot;The city is ready.&quot; Colombian fans eager for World Cup match 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/2026/06/16/miami-first-world-cup-match" target="_self">Uruguay</a>.<ul><li>But Colombia fans may take the cake when Los Cafeteros hit the field on Saturday, their first World Cup match in Miami.</li></ul>Why it matters: There are over 105,000 <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Colombians" data-vars-click-url="https://www.migrationpolicy.org/programs/data-hub/charts/us-immigrant-population-state-and-county" data-vars-content-id="bae3b0af-da15-4a58-b12f-c57995316095" data-vars-headline="&quot;The city is ready.&quot; Colombian fans eager for World Cup match in Miami" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.migrationpolicy.org/programs/data-hub/charts/us-immigrant-population-state-and-county" target="_blank">Colombians</a> living in Miami-Dade County, comprising one of Miami&#x27;s largest foreign-born communities.Zoom in: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Colombia plays Portugal" data-vars-click-url="https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/49172923/fifa-world-cup-2026-colombia-vs-portugal-tv-channel-how-watch-kickoff-live-stream-referee-predicted-lineups" data-vars-content-id="bae3b0af-da15-4a58-b12f-c57995316095" data-vars-headline="&quot;The city is ready.&quot; Colombian fans eager for World Cup match in Miami" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/49172923/fifa-world-cup-2026-colombia-vs-portugal-tv-channel-how-watch-kickoff-live-stream-referee-predicted-lineups" target="_blank">Colombia plays Portugal</a> at 7:30pm at Hard Rock as both teams fight for first place in Group K.<ul><li>For neutral soccer fans, a chance to see Cristiano Ronaldo play for Portugal also makes Saturday&#x27;s match a highly anticipated affair. (<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Resale tickets" data-vars-click-url="https://www.ticketmaster.com/world-cup-match-71-group-k-miami-06-27-2026/event/Z7r9jZ1A74343" data-vars-content-id="bae3b0af-da15-4a58-b12f-c57995316095" data-vars-headline="&quot;The city is ready.&quot; Colombian fans eager for World Cup match in Miami" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.ticketmaster.com/world-cup-match-71-group-k-miami-06-27-2026/event/Z7r9jZ1A74343" target="_blank">Resale tickets</a> are <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="starting" data-vars-click-url="https://seatgeek.com/fifa-world-cup-tickets/international-soccer/2026-06-27-7-30-pm/17164017?dd_referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F&amp;quantity=1" data-vars-content-id="bae3b0af-da15-4a58-b12f-c57995316095" data-vars-headline="&quot;The city is ready.&quot; Colombian fans eager for World Cup match in Miami" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://seatgeek.com/fifa-world-cup-tickets/international-soccer/2026-06-27-7-30-pm/17164017?dd_referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F&amp;quantity=1" target="_blank">starting</a> around $3,000)</li></ul>What they&#x27;re saying: Fabio Perez, a Colombian living in Miami, tells Axios that Hard Rock will feel the Colombian energy. <ul><li>&quot;The city is ready. We can&#x27;t wait for this game. We&#x27;re anxious. Playing Cristiano and Portugal takes it to another level. This stadium will be full of Colombians on Saturday and you&#x27;re going to be able to feel it.&quot;</li><li>Miami Police say the FIFA Fan Festival downtown is &quot;expected to draw record attendance&quot; Saturday due to &quot;highly anticipated matches.&quot; (Argentina also plays later)</li></ul>For non-Colombians trying to get into the mood for the match, Perez recommends trying a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="bandeja paisa" data-vars-click-url="https://www.reddit.com/r/Miami/comments/1ev8vrk/where_is_the_best_bandeja_paisa_in_miami/" data-vars-content-id="bae3b0af-da15-4a58-b12f-c57995316095" data-vars-headline="&quot;The city is ready.&quot; Colombian fans eager for World Cup match in Miami" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.reddit.com/r/Miami/comments/1ev8vrk/where_is_the_best_bandeja_paisa_in_miami/" target="_blank">bandeja paisa</a> — a typical Colombian meal.Where to watch: The FIFA Fan Festival, your local sports bar or favorite Colombian restaurant.<ul><li><a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Andrés Carne de Res Miami" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/p/DZLlnPRifTw/?img_index=1" data-vars-content-id="bae3b0af-da15-4a58-b12f-c57995316095" data-vars-headline="&quot;The city is ready.&quot; Colombian fans eager for World Cup match in Miami" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DZLlnPRifTw/?img_index=1" target="_blank">Andrés Carne de Res Miami</a> on Lincoln Road has free entry and welcome drink, and live music.</li><li>The city of Coral Gables is hosting a free community watch party at Ponce Circle Park. Event grounds open at 6 p.m.</li></ul>

Things to Do 🗓

Bidding farewell to North Beach, Miami's best neighborhood

Things to do: World Cup, Super Con and more

Martin's favorite lunch spots around Miami: Tinta y Cafe

Yoso Sushi outshines its small space

Things to do: Art, dance and more this July 4th weekend