Happy Friday, Miami!
In this week’s update:
➡️ Miami University’s men’s basketball team faces Ohio tonight in Athens in the annual “Battle of the Bricks,” with the matchup airing nationally on ESPN2.
➡️ A $275 million sports complex has broken ground in Homestead, bringing a 10,000-seat new stadium and expanded athletic facilities to Homestead Regional Park.
➡️ Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and his wife purchased a $170 million waterfront mansion on Indian Creek Island, setting a new residential price record for Miami-Dade County.
Best Things to Do This Weekend Around Miami
Hugh Jackman at Hard Rock Live
Hugh Jackman brings his Broadway-style revue to South Florida with songs from The Greatest Showman, The Music Man, and The Boy From Oz.
📍 Hard Rock Live, Hollywood
📅 March 6 | 8 PM
🎟️ $102 – $432
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Interpol at the James L. Knight Center
Indie post-punk band Interpol celebrates 30 years with a tour featuring hits like Obstacle 1, Slow Hands, and Rest My Chemistry, plus newer songs from The Other Side of Make-Believe.
📍 James L. Knight Center, Miami
📅 March 7 | 8 PM
🎟️ $48 – $104
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Greg Warren at the Fort Lauderdale Improv
Stand-up comedian Greg Warren brings his Midwestern charm and sharp storytelling to the stage, known from Late Night with Seth Meyers and Comedy Central Presents.
📍 Fort Lauderdale Improv, Dania Beach
📅 March 8 | 6 PM
🎟️ Starting at $31
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$275M Sports Performance Hub Breaks Ground in Homestead
Driving the news: A $275 million sports complex is officially underway in Homestead, with city leaders breaking ground this week on the Sports Performance Hub, a large development designed to serve both professional athletes and local youth.
The project is backed by a group of former professional athletes, including four-time NBA champion Manu Ginobili.
Details: The development will combine professional sports facilities with community resources. Plans include:
A 10,000-seat stadium that will host Miami FC home games
A professional training academy
A youth boarding school focused on sports development
Public recreation facilities
A sports-themed hotel
A sports medicine and surgery center offering rehabilitation and physical therapy
The stadium will also host the Homestead rodeo. Existing playing fields at the park will be upgraded, with additional fields built as part of the expansion.
Why it matters: The project is expected to bring new jobs, youth programs, and tourism to the area. City leaders say the complex will create opportunities for local athletes while drawing regional events and visitors that support Homestead’s economy.
Between the lines: The involvement of former professional athletes adds credibility to the project and could attract national events, training camps, and partnerships with sports organizations.
What’s next: Construction is expected to move quickly, with the Sports Performance Hub projected to open within about 18 months.
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