Tourism NEWS

Guest Sues Collins Avenue Hotel After Elevator Plunge Causes Serious Injuries

A hotel guest is suing the operators of a high-end Collins Avenue hotel after an elevator allegedly dropped suddenly and stopped abruptly, causing serious and permanent injuries.

Journal Staff Sep 11, 2026

Litigation

Tourism NEWS

Weekend Plans: Labor Day Weekend, September 4–7, 2026

8 things to do in Miami Beach over Labor Day weekend — from a faith-driven hip-hop headliner at the Bandshell to Inter Miami's adidas Takeover night, a last-chance art closing at the Wolfsonian, and French R&B star Tayc's first Miami show on Monday.

Journal Staff Sep 04, 2026

Tourism NEWS

Brazilian Film Festival Opens Its 30th Edition Tonight in South Beach

The Inffinito Brazilian Film Festival marks three decades with five nights in Miami Beach: documentary and Panorama screenings at O Cinema South Beach through Sept. 7 and a Saturday outdoor film-and-concert night at the Miami Beach Bandshell, where residents get in for $12.50. The competition moves downtown Sept. 8–12, and a free worldwide streaming run follows Sept. 13–30.

Journal Staff Sep 03, 2026

Tourism NEWS

Fireworks Contractor Sues Ocean Drive Group for $50K After July 4th Show Goes Unpaid

Kearns Construction Company claims it provided a barge and tugboat for Miami Beach's July 4th fireworks show but never received half of a promised $100,000 payment from the event's organizers.

Journal Staff Aug 28, 2026

Litigation

Tourism NEWS

Weekend Plans: August 28–30, 2026

Seven things to do in Miami Beach this weekend — a rare DEVO return after 37 years, a Sturgeon Moon drum circle, free Afrobeat on Ocean Drive, underground DJ nights in South Beach, and more.

Journal Staff Aug 28, 2026

Tourism NEWS

Weekend Plans: June 12–14, 2026

8 things to do in Miami Beach this weekend — from a free SoundScape art screening to Cuban mambo at the Bandshell and beachside World Cup energy.

Journal Staff Jun 11, 2026

Tourism NEWS

Weekend Plans: May 29–31, 2026

Eight things to do in Miami Beach this weekend (Fri–Sun): ABFF Miami, a Pride-month kickoff on Ocean Drive, Roller Disco at the Bandshell, a free day at The Bass, and more.

Journal Staff May 29, 2026

Tourism NEWS

Weekend Plans: May 22–24, 2026

9 things to do in Miami Beach this Memorial Day weekend — from the Hyundai Air & Sea Show and SaluteFest to a free Española Way block party, Miami New Drama’s “Señorita Julia” at the Colony Theatre, and a Sunday-night Festival of Lights.

Journal Staff May 22, 2026

Tourism ANALYSIS

Developers, Moguls, and A-List Talent Converge at Carbone Beach

Across two nights on South Beach, American Express Presents CARBONE BEACH functioned simultaneously as one of the country's most exclusive celebrity supper clubs and, judging by the photo recaps published by World Red Eye, something resembling a de facto South Florida real estate and business summit.

Journal Staff May 03, 2026

Tourism NEWS

Miami Grand Prix Weekend Closes, Spotlight Moves to Canada

The 2026 Miami Grand Prix concluded Sunday at the Miami International Autodrome, closing out what has become one of South Florida's most high-profile annual events on the international sports and hospitality calendar. The race draws a global audience and a significant influx of international visitors, corporate hospitality guests, and tourism dollars to the greater Miami region each spring.

Journal Staff May 03, 2026

Tourism NEWS

City Braces for a Packed April: Five Large-Scale Events Set to Draw Over 110,000 Visitors

City Manager issues letter to commissioners outlining permitted gatherings from equestrian championships to Pride festival

Journal Staff Apr 01, 2026

Tourism NEWS

City Eyes North Beach Muscle Beach to Boost Wellness, Tourism

The City of Miami Beach Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee is set to discuss a proposal at its April 1, 2026 meeting to establish a Muscle Beach fitness facility in North Beach, with private sponsorships helping to defray a project estimated to cost $428,000 in total.

Journal Staff Mar 27, 2026

Budget Parks