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Jan 17 2020

😎 You want a piece of us?

Plus, big news out of Miami City Hall

Friday is here, Miami! Earlier this week we turned five (and we appreciate all the tweets, comments and sweet messages) and, before we get to today’s news to know, we’ve got a big update on The New Tropic’s future and what we’re up to next.


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Jan 16 2020

📷 A new lens on Black Florida

Plus, we’re still exploring Miami Gardens

Hey there, and Happy Thursday! We’ve spent some time exploring Miami Gardens to kick off the new year, including a visit to a heavenly ice cream spot. Now we’re digging into the city’s history, culture and character. And we could use an assist (or two).

Head here to let us know your questions about Mia
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Jan 15 2020

🐰 It’s rabbit season, Miami

Plus, we’re looking for some artsy ideas

Welcome to Wednesday, y’all! It’s officially rabbit season in South Florida, and we’re not talking about an old Bugs Bunny cartoon. No, we’re talking about a company called Rabbit that’s bringing portable phone chargers to bars in downtown, South Beach, and Wynwood.

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Jan 14 2020

👀 Why all eyes are on Tally

Plus, tell us your questions about Miami Gardens

Hey hey, it’s Tuesday! Yesterday we celebrated five years of being in the 305, but in the past year we’ve noticed how much you all have celebrated and enjoyed our original illustrations about life in Miami — like this one about things that don’t spark joy.

And that got us (and some of you in the comments) thin
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Jan 13 2020

🎂 Why we’re celebrating today

Plus, thanks for helping us along the way

Welcome to a new week, Miami! Before we get into the news we’ve got a special message about a pretty big milestone…


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Jan 10 2020

🍽️ The Yard is coming back

Plus, your picks for surprising 2020 headlines

Welcome to Friday, Miami! After 2019 saw the closure of Wynwood Yard and the news that North Beach Yard wouldn’t be happening, 2020 is off to a much better start for the Yard Hospitality group.

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Jan 09 2020

😓 So long, sweater weather

Plus, how to help Australia and Puerto Rico

Hello and Happy Thursday! If you’ve been enjoying the nice winter breeze in the evening and on your morning commute, we’ve got tough news for you and your FPL bill.

Temperatures will pick up as we head into the weekend, and those 60-degree nights are expected to shoot up to the mid-70s. It doesn’t look like things will get “chilly” again for a litt
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Jan 08 2020

🍦 ‘We literally have circus treats here’

Plus, where to toast without getting tipsy

Hey there, and Happy Wednesday! If one of your resolutions (or just a lifestyle choice, because who needs that pressure?) was to stop drinking, check this out.

It’s a look at some local spots where you can still be part of the happy hour toast or the birthday boomerang on Instagram without any booze.

And if you’ve already slipped up on a resolution, don’
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Jan 07 2020

🙌 One (more) last dance for D. Wade

Plus, help us dig into food deserts

Hey hey, it’s Tuesday! And if last season’s goodbye to Dwyane Wade wasn’t enough of a sendoff for you, we’ve got good news. It turns out the Miami Heat legend is getting #OneLastDance, one last time.

The team hasn’t confirmed it yet, but all signs point to the Feb. 22 Heat game against the Cleveland Cavaliers being the night when the team will retire Wade’s j
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Jan 06 2020

😨 Wait, was that winter?

Plus, National YoungArts Week has arrived

Welcome to a new week, Miami! For a lot of us, this is the first full week back to work, and if you’re gripping a hot coffee extra tight today, you might want to keep it close for another reason.

Over the weekend, temperatures dropped down into the 50s, and those chilly low temps are expected to stick around through the rest of the week. The good news? Highs will get us back up to the 70s, so
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