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Coral Gables special election on voting dates divides city

The city could align local voting with federal and state elections.

Election

A proposal to move city elections from April to November has divided <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Coral Gables" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/03/11/coral-gables-city-hall-full-restoration" data-vars-content-id="274cf6db-9926-4fbf-9772-360ff7a6f876" data-vars-headline="Coral Gables special election on voting dates divides city" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/03/11/coral-gables-city-hall-full-restoration" target="_self">Coral Gables</a>&#x27; elected officials and residents.Why it matters: If approved, the ballot measure would change the city&#x27;s charter to align local voting with federal and state elections — a move supporters say would boost turnout, while opponents argue it would cause local issues to be overshadowed.

South Florida skywatchers may be able to see NASA's Artemis II blast off to the moon

Here's how to catch the moonshot from Miami-Dade and Broward counties.

Aerospace

It&#x27;s almost time for NASA&#x27;s moon flight to lift off — and here in South Florida, you may be able to see it from your backyard.Why it matters: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Artemis II" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/chicago/2026/03/31/artemis-ii-is-ready-for-takeoff-weather-permitting" data-vars-content-id="15711561-9c38-4cea-ba05-1adb31e4d0a8" data-vars-headline="South Florida skywatchers may be able to see NASA&#x27;s Artemis II blast off to the moon" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/chicago/2026/03/31/artemis-ii-is-ready-for-takeoff-weather-permitting" target="_self">Artemis II</a>, set to carry four astronauts around the moon on a 10-day mission, marks the first time humans will travel around the Moon since Apollo 17 in 1972.

Trump reveals first look at his downtown Miami presidential library

Trump's presidential library design features statues, planes and golden escalators.

News

President Trump&#x27;s foundation released the first images of his planned downtown Miami presidential library this week, depicting a skyscraper that includes a presidential plane and multiple golden statues of Trump.Why it matters: The renderings offer a look at a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="project" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/10/15/trump-presidential-library-lawsuit-judge-miami" data-vars-content-id="f47ed0d7-3189-46ed-8b19-6b0db752d5ee" data-vars-headline="Trump reveals first look at his downtown Miami presidential library" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/10/15/trump-presidential-library-lawsuit-judge-miami" target="_self">project</a> that would be Florida&#x27;s first presidential library and a dramatic addition to Miami&#x27;s skyline.

South Florida "flying car" manufacturer debuts latest concept

A South Florida EVTOL manufacturer debuted its latest concept last week.

Doroni Aerospace, the Dania Beach company developing a line of luxury personal <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="EVTOL" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/03/19/air-taxi-florida-evtol-miami" data-vars-content-id="2eba763b-bfc7-4531-9b88-7cfb097a2338" data-vars-headline="South Florida &quot;flying car&quot; manufacturer debuts latest concept" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/03/19/air-taxi-florida-evtol-miami" target="_self">EVTOL</a> aircrafts, debuted its newest concept last week at an event attended by local elected officials and an advisor to Gov. DeSantis.

Things to do this weekend: Gallery night, Thriftcon and more

Things to Do

It&#x27;s the first weekend of April. And it&#x27;s going to be busy month!

Miami Beach Pride returns for 18th year with new events, daily gatherings

The event kicks off Thursday with the flag-raising ceremony.

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Miami Beach Pride" data-vars-click-url="https://www.miamibeachpride.com/" data-vars-content-id="6a3a181f-0895-4f63-bb74-91259af31a15" data-vars-headline="Miami Beach Pride returns for 18th year with new events, daily gatherings" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.miamibeachpride.com/" target="_blank">Miami Beach Pride</a> kicks off its 18th anniversary Thursday with a new event that organizers hope will create a more visible, inclusive and meaningful start to the season.Why it matters: This year&#x27;s festival is the first to follow the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="removal of Miami Beach&#x27;s Pride crosswalk" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2025/10/06/miami-beach-pride-crosswalk-removed-lgbtq-month" data-vars-content-id="6a3a181f-0895-4f63-bb74-91259af31a15" data-vars-headline="Miami Beach Pride returns for 18th year with new events, daily gatherings" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2025/10/06/miami-beach-pride-crosswalk-removed-lgbtq-month" target="_self">removal of Miami Beach&#x27;s Pride crosswalk</a>, part of the state&#x27;s directive to remove street art.

How to see (and protect) baby sea turtles during South Florida nesting season

The nesting season is a great opportunity for wildlife observations, but keep your distance.

Environment

It&#x27;s sea <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="turtle nesting" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2022/09/26/florida-sea-turtles-nesting-season" data-vars-content-id="2caa8635-e976-4d03-8398-0985bebd6d00" data-vars-headline="How to see (and protect) baby sea turtles during South Florida nesting season" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2022/09/26/florida-sea-turtles-nesting-season" target="_self">turtle nesting</a> season in South Florida — that time of year when our beaches become runways for newborn hatchlings making their daring escapes into the sea.Why it matters: This is a time for cautious curiosity.<ul><li>Local governments are enforcing rules against bright lights near the beach and protecting nests, while groups offer guided tours to view the turtles from a safe distance.</li></ul>

Jholano's Deli is a tiny Italian sandwich shop with big flavor

The menu includes about a dozen sandwiches.

Food and Drink

After visiting <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Frankie &amp; Wally&#x27;s" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/02/26/frankie-wallys-is-here-to-satisfy-your-deli-sandwich-cravings" data-vars-content-id="c4d9bf7e-19cc-4d91-875d-af0875f2fe56" data-vars-headline="Jholano&#x27;s Deli is a tiny Italian sandwich shop with big flavor" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/02/26/frankie-wallys-is-here-to-satisfy-your-deli-sandwich-cravings" target="_self">Frankie &amp; Wally&#x27;s</a>, I said it filled a gap in what I believed to be Miami&#x27;s subpar deli sando scene.<ul><li>And, well, I&#x27;d like to apologies to the folks at <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Jholano&#x27;s Deli" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/jholanosdeli?igsh=MW1pNjJ4MWc2a3Q4bw%3D%3D" data-vars-content-id="c4d9bf7e-19cc-4d91-875d-af0875f2fe56" data-vars-headline="Jholano&#x27;s Deli is a tiny Italian sandwich shop with big flavor" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/jholanosdeli?igsh=MW1pNjJ4MWc2a3Q4bw%3D%3D" target="_blank">Jholano&#x27;s Deli</a>. I wasn&#x27;t familiar with your game.</li></ul>

Things to do: Music, baseball, antiques and more

Hard to believe, but we&#x27;re heading into the final weekend of March — and there&#x27;s a lot going on! So yes, there will be lots of traffic.<ul><li>It&#x27;s Miami Music Week. <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Here&#x27;s our guide" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/03/23/miami-music-week-returns-zeyzey-factory-town-ultra" data-vars-content-id="04f40619-8fcf-4c16-9c49-4a38f90021b9" data-vars-headline="Things to do: Music, baseball, antiques 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/2026/03/23/miami-music-week-returns-zeyzey-factory-town-ultra" target="_self">Here&#x27;s our guide</a> if you missed it.</li><li><a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="The Miami Open" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/03/16/miami-open-food-beverage-tournament-tennis" data-vars-content-id="04f40619-8fcf-4c16-9c49-4a38f90021b9" data-vars-headline="Things to do: Music, baseball, antiques 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/2026/03/16/miami-open-food-beverage-tournament-tennis" target="_self">The Miami Open</a> runs through Sunday.</li><li>And while most of us (me) have reached our quota of hotdogs and beer at loanDepot Park for the year (shoutout <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="World Baseball Classic" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/03/02/world-baseball-classic-miami-game-schedule-tickets-and-how-to-watch" data-vars-content-id="04f40619-8fcf-4c16-9c49-4a38f90021b9" data-vars-headline="Things to do: Music, baseball, antiques 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/2026/03/02/world-baseball-classic-miami-game-schedule-tickets-and-how-to-watch" target="_self">World Baseball Classic</a>), it&#x27;s officially baseball season. </li></ul>

Tony Robbins hologram will offer "personal transformation" to Miamians

Miami will get a first look at Tony Robbins' new hologram.

A new immersive experience will bring the words of motivational speaker Tony Robbins to Miami audiences using his voice and a hologram of his likeness.The big picture: &quot;<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Breakthrough" data-vars-click-url="https://maestroexhibits.com/" data-vars-content-id="9df09824-d9ee-4ea1-8265-edba8eba2e01" data-vars-headline="Tony Robbins hologram will offer &quot;personal transformation&quot; to Miamians" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://maestroexhibits.com/" target="_blank">Breakthrough</a>,&quot; a new &quot;immersive personal transformation experience&quot; Robbins is co-developing, is scheduled to launch here next year.What&#x27;s inside: The exhibit, co-developed by Maestro Exhibits, will feature five immersive zones guided by Robbins&#x27; voice, according to its website.<ul><li>In one zone, rain water will pour down around visitors, who will be kept dry by a LIDAR tracking system that creates a &quot;personal dry zone around each visitor.&quot;</li><li>In another area, guests will be in a pitch-black environment and will need to shout to illuminate a path forward.</li></ul>What they&#x27;re saying: A spokesperson says Miami was chosen because it&#x27;s a &quot;sophisticated market&quot; and Robbins has a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="live event" data-vars-click-url="https://www.tonyrobbins.com/events/unleash-the-power-within/upw-november-2026" data-vars-content-id="9df09824-d9ee-4ea1-8265-edba8eba2e01" data-vars-headline="Tony Robbins hologram will offer &quot;personal transformation&quot; to Miamians" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.tonyrobbins.com/events/unleash-the-power-within/upw-november-2026" target="_blank">live event</a> in town in November 2026, where the experience will be promoted and tickets will be put on sale.

Collins Park Rotunda to reopen in South Beach after expansion

The Bass Museum of Art is celebrating the grand opening of its new satellite gallery: The Rotunda at The Bass in Collins Park.The big picture: The city-owned Rotunda, originally used as an assembly room for the old Miami Beach Public Library, was recently renovated as part of a $5.79 million city expansion <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="project" data-vars-click-url="https://www.miamibeachfl.gov/residents/neighborhood-affairs-division/active-projects/parks/collins-park-performing-arts-venue/" data-vars-content-id="fd5ec7a3-df37-4d2d-bbea-d1e17b74962c" data-vars-headline="Collins Park Rotunda to reopen in South Beach after expansion" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.miamibeachfl.gov/residents/neighborhood-affairs-division/active-projects/parks/collins-park-performing-arts-venue/" target="_blank">project</a>.What&#x27;s inside: Upgrades include a lobby area, new restrooms and mechanical, electrical and plumbing fixes.What&#x27;s next: The Rotunda will open March 28 at the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="museum&#x27;s annual picnic" data-vars-click-url="https://thebass.org/art-outside-picnic/" data-vars-content-id="fd5ec7a3-df37-4d2d-bbea-d1e17b74962c" data-vars-headline="Collins Park Rotunda to reopen in South Beach after expansion" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://thebass.org/art-outside-picnic/" target="_blank">museum&#x27;s annual picnic</a>. <ul><li>Its first exhibit will be &quot;Pascale Marthine Tayou: Welcome Wall (2015-2026).&quot;</li></ul>

Your guide to the sounds of Miami Music Week

The annual music showcase begins tomorrow and runs through Sunday.

I finally made it to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Disco Domingo" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/02/04/disco-domingo-daytime-dance-party-miami-vinyl" data-vars-content-id="4bbf1afd-fc44-4321-abd3-ca5d874f5b2e" data-vars-headline="Your guide to the sounds of Miami Music Week" 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/disco-domingo-daytime-dance-party-miami-vinyl" target="_self">Disco Domingo</a> and it was everything I hoped it would be — and then some. <ul><li>The crowd was energetic. The vibes were groovy. An aerial <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="hair hanger" data-vars-click-url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8R6ESFMero" data-vars-content-id="4bbf1afd-fc44-4321-abd3-ca5d874f5b2e" data-vars-headline="Your guide to the sounds of Miami Music Week" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8R6ESFMero" target="_blank">hair hanger</a> under a disco ball. The weather was perfect. </li></ul>Why it matters: The event&#x27;s fourth edition, held at River House Wine &amp; Bar, kicked off <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Miami Music Week" data-vars-click-url="https://miamimusicweek.com/" data-vars-content-id="4bbf1afd-fc44-4321-abd3-ca5d874f5b2e" data-vars-headline="Your guide to the sounds of Miami Music Week" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://miamimusicweek.com/" target="_blank">Miami Music Week</a> (for me, at least) and set the tone for the six-day music marathon.

O, Miami Poetry Festival is throwing itself a quinceañera, and everyone's invited

The festival has events almost daily throughout April.

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="O, Miami&#x27;s annual poetry festival" data-vars-click-url="https://omiami.org/poetry-festival/" data-vars-content-id="99dcc166-f75d-46ee-b6a9-5546884aca4b" data-vars-headline="O, Miami Poetry Festival is throwing itself a quinceañera, and everyone&#x27;s invited" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://omiami.org/poetry-festival/" target="_blank">O, Miami&#x27;s annual poetry festival</a> is turning 15 this year and to celebrate, the local nonprofit is throwing itself a quinceañera.Why it matters: A quince is a celebration, one that&#x27;s rooted in culture, tradition and family. It&#x27;s a milestone, not just for the individual, but for the entire family.

Things to do this weekend: Music, art and more

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="The Miami Open" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/03/16/miami-open-food-beverage-tournament-tennis" data-vars-content-id="e6ed7083-9a80-40f8-94f9-5c987793ac09" data-vars-headline="Things to do this weekend: Music, art 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/2026/03/16/miami-open-food-beverage-tournament-tennis" target="_self">The Miami Open</a> is in full swing this weekend, and the weather is looking pretty perfect. <ul><li>But if tennis isn&#x27;t your thing, there&#x27;s there&#x27;s plenty of other events around town to enjoy. </li></ul>

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Things to do this weekend: Gallery night, Thriftcon and more

Miami Beach Pride returns for 18th year with new events, daily gatherings

How to see (and protect) baby sea turtles during South Florida nesting season

Jholano's Deli is a tiny Italian sandwich shop with big flavor

Things to do: Music, baseball, antiques and more