Happy Friday, Miami!
In this week’s update:
➡️ Miami’s annual International Boat Show is back for its 85th edition, bringing a wide array of boats and nautical showcases across Miami Beach and nearby sites
➡️ Inter Miami has climbed to become Major League Soccer’s most valuable club, fueled by global stars like Lionel Messi, strong attendance and growing commercial momentum across South Florida.
➡️ Mark Zuckerberg is among the latest high-profile billionaires moving from California to Florida, continuing a surge of wealthy tech figures relocating and investing in the Sunshine State’s real estate and business landscape.
Best Things to Do This Weekend in Miami
Miami Concours 2026
Miami Concours returns for its ninth annual celebration spotlighting cars, art, and fashion, with a VIP drive-in cinema experience, live DJ, open bar, and film screening at Jungle Plaza.
📍 Jungle Plaza, Miami
📅 Feb 13–15
🎟️ Free admission
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Coconut Grove Arts Festival
The 62nd annual Coconut Grove Arts Festival brings hundreds of juried fine artists, live music, food, and interactive experiences to the waterfront for a vibrant three-day arts celebration.
📍 3390 Mary St. #260, Coconut Grove
📅 Feb 14 | 10 AM
🎟️ $29
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Rascal Flatts: Life Is a Highway Tour
Catch Rascal Flatts live performing their biggest hits and select songs from their new album Life Is A Highway: Refueled Duets.
📍 Hard Rock Live, Hollywood
📅 Feb 14 | 7 PM
🎟️ $97–$207
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Freedom Park Era Begins as Inter Miami Claims Top Spot
Driving the news: Inter Miami is now Major League Soccer’s most valuable team, worth an estimated $1.45 billion, according to Sportico’s latest rankings.
Details:
The club’s valuation jumped 22% year over year, the largest increase in MLS.
That surge pushes Inter Miami past Los Angeles FC, which had held the top spot since 2021.
In 2021, Inter Miami ranked 14th at $525 million.
The club generated $200 million in local revenue last year, including about $21 million from the FIFA Club World Cup.
Why it matters: South Florida is stepping onto the global soccer stage. With the U.S. set to host the 2026 World Cup, Inter Miami’s rise brings international attention, tourism and business activity to the region.
A high-profile franchise helps position Miami as a year-round soccer hub, not just a World Cup host city.
The big picture: The club opens Miami Freedom Park in April, marking a permanent move from Fort Lauderdale. The stadium debut will be anchored by Lionel Messi, 38, who recently extended his contract through 2028.
MLS is also making structural shifts:
A revised Apple TV deal means subscribers will no longer need a separate MLS Season Pass.
In 2027, the league will align its calendar with FIFA’s July-to-May schedule, reducing playoff overlap with the NFL and college football.
Star power remains central. Recent additions across MLS include Son Heung-min (LAFC), Thomas Müller (Vancouver), James Rodríguez (Minnesota) and Rodrigo De Paul (Inter Miami).
What’s next: Inter Miami opens the season Feb. 21 against LAFC at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum (9:30 p.m. ET, Apple TV). The home opener at Miami Freedom Park is set for April 4 against Austin FC.
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