8 Things New in Miami Beach!

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This Go-To Travel Destination Is Imposing New Rules For Spring Break!

Where: across Miami Beach

When: Happening Now (and tentatively, FOREVER!)

Following the release of a Spring break commercial showing Miami Beach "breaking up" with Spring Break, one of the country's highly anticipated annual events, the city government has imposed new "Spring Break" rules — most directed at visitors!

To give you an idea, Miami Beach is now instating curfews, DUI checkpoints, and bag checks at beach entrances, closing parking lots, and making arrests for drug possession and violence (as they should!).

Beach entrances will also be limited to 5th, 10th, and 12th Streets, which will close at 6 p.m., and items like coolers, inflatable devices, tents, tables, and similar objects won't be allowed on the beach.

To add, playing loud music is now restricted without a permit, alongside alcohol and cigarettes, and parking fees in busy garages and lots have increased to a flat rate of $30 for visitors, with some lots only open to residents.

Meanwhile, those running illegal short-term rentals like Airbnbs and VBROs may have a fine of $1,000 to $5,000 daily.

Are you happy with these new Spring Break rules?

Well, like it or not, it's the new "normal" for Miami's hottest coastal resort city — at least, until the next update!

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The Miami Beach Evolution Continues With Newly Completed Community Projects And New Ones In The Pipeline!

Where: across Miami Beach

If you think you're looking at the BEST version of Miami's most famous beachfront destination, think again!

As of late, Miami Beach boasts 17 new and completed community projects, including additional parks and green spaces, renovations, new community facilities, landscaping and revitalization plans, complete roadway reconstructions, neighborhood enhancements, infrastructure improvements, aerial water main replacements, and even a new fire station and low -stress streets!

Among the newly renovated parks that opened in 2023 are Brittany Bay Park and North Beach Oceanside Park, while landscaping for Indian Creek Drive and the Advanced Metering Infrastructure for the entire Miami Beach was also completed last year.

Meanwhile, there are still several projects being worked on by the local government, including a brand new recreational facility at 72 Street between Collins Avenue and Harding Avenue, the Maurice Gibb Park and Flamingo Park renovations, the new Bayshore Park, 41 Street & Indian Creek revitalizations, the Lincoln Road Mall revamp, and the new rotunda at Collins Park.

Looks like AMAZING things are about to come in Miami Beach, and everyone is cheering for the exciting changes!

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Plan A Staycation At Miami Beach's Upcoming Hotels And Resorts!

Where: across Miami Beach

When: 2024, 2025, and 2026

Feeling curious about which hotels are rising on the glorious sands of Miami Beach?

There's no need to go into full-on detective mode — I've got the latest information on the hotel chains joining this year's lineup and the ones coming SOON!

Coming in 2024 are the 295-room Collins Park Hotel (2000 Park Ave.), the citizenM Miami South Beach (1200 Lincoln Rd.), a lavish hotel & resort opening in the Summer, and the 800-room Grand Hyatt Miami Beach Convention Center Hotel (1600 Collins Ave.) and 150-room luxury Thompson South Beach (4041 Collins Ave.) in the Fall season. 

Meanwhile, slated for 2025 and 2026 are the luxurious 100-room Bvlgari Hotel Miami Beach (100 21st St.), which is a few steps from the Art Deco District, the 56-key hotel of Aman Miami Beach (3425 Collins Ave.), and the Raleigh Hotel, which will reopen as Rosewood The Raleigh Hotel in the same location, 1775 Collins Avenue, in 2025!

Start crossing out your preferred dates — some of these new staycation destinations are opening to the public sooner than you expect!

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New Stores And Restaurants Have Landed In Lincoln Road Mall!

Where: 400 Lincoln Rd, Miami Beach, FL 33139

When: Happening Now!

If you frequent Lincoln Road Mall (who doesn't!), you've probably noticed a few new shops in its corners, but if you want a run-down, you've come to the right place!

We're talking about Miami Beach's internationally recognized shopping destination here — the latest updates are imperative!

Last 2023, eight brands signed their leases in Lincoln Road Mall, including famous shops and restaurants like Paris St. Germaine, Habitat Hyett, The Cheesecake Factory, Ecco, BonBonEtc, Osteria da Fortunata, Voyage Luggage, and Salt & Straw.

This year, Lincoln Road Mall added another batch of new faces to its lineup of 200 shops, cafes, and galleries, including Bel-Air Fine Art, SkinCeuticals, Majorica, Oakley, Oakberry, Ladurée, Pizzeria Romana, HOKA footwear, Luli Fama swimwear, and Turkish Delight.

What's next for Lincoln Road Mall?

Let's keep our eyes peeled for new updates!