Happy Friday, Miami!

In this week’s update:

🏋🏻‍♂️ Monarch Athletic Club to Open First East Coast Location in Miami Beach: Monarch Athletic Club, a celebrity-favorite wellness concept from Los Angeles, is bringing its physician-led model of fitness, recovery, and preventative care to Miami Beach in 2026. The 8,000-square-foot facility, located within The RIVANI Miami Beach, will offer a range of high-performance services, setting a new standard for health and wellness in the city.

🏙️ Banco Santander to Build 40-Story Tower in Brickell, Creating 250 Jobs: Banco Santander plans to replace its old office building at 1401 Brickell Ave. with a new 40-story tower that will house its regional investment banking headquarters and create 250 high-paying jobs. The $290 million project includes sustainable design features and will add significant office and retail space to the Brickell skyline. The bank seeks approval for $5 million in incentives to bring the jobs to Miami instead of Dallas or Houston.

🔑 Ponce Park Coral Gables Unveils Lavish Amenities for Ultra-Luxury Living: Ponce Park, a new ultra-luxury mixed-use condominium in Coral Gables, is set to offer an unmatched living experience with 58 residences, world-class amenities, and a wellness-focused lifestyle program. The project features spacious homes, a rooftop pool, a holistic spa, and more. Construction begins in 2025, with completion slated for 2027.

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⭐️ LA’s Celebrity-Favorite Monarch Athletic Club Plans its Miami Debut

Driving the news: Monarch Athletic Club, a high-end wellness concept favored by celebrities in Los Angeles, is expanding to Miami Beach. The 8,000-square-foot facility will open in 2026 at The RIVANI Miami Beach, a flagship Class X office development. This marks the brand’s first East Coast location, combining fitness, recovery, and medical services under one roof, focusing on performance, prevention, and longevity.

Details:

• Location: The RIVANI Miami Beach, 1691 Michigan Avenue

• Size: 8,000 square feet of space dedicated to wellness

• Services: Comprehensive medical evaluations, unlimited personal training, physical therapy, hormone and peptide optimization, advanced recovery treatments (infrared saunas, ice baths), and more

• Opening: 2026

Why it matters: Monarch Athletic Club’s expansion to Miami represents a growing trend of luxury wellness destinations in the city. The club’s unique approach combines medicine with fitness and recovery, providing a holistic health experience. With Miami’s rising demand for high-quality health and wellness options, Monarch’s debut will fill a significant gap in the market and set a new standard for integrated wellness services.

The Big Picture: Monarch’s arrival reflects Miami’s transformation into a global hub for health and well-being. The club’s holistic approach, backed by physician-led care, aligns with the city’s trend toward prioritizing fitness, longevity, and overall quality of life. Additionally, this partnership with The RIVANI Miami Beach, which integrates luxury design and cutting-edge technology, shows how real estate developments are increasingly centering health and wellness in their design.

What’s Next: Monarch Athletic Club is set to open its doors in 2026, continuing to elevate Miami’s status as a top destination for wellness. As the city continues to grow, it will likely see more luxury wellness brands following Monarch's lead, further shaping the future of health-conscious living.

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What to do this weekend

🍹 Sweet Liberty Drinks & Supply Co.

Celebrates its 10th anniversary with a weekend of live music and guest bartenders.
📍 Location: 237-B 20th Street, Miami Beach
🗓️ Date & Time: Friday-Sunday. Performances begin at 8 pm.
🎟️ Tickets: Free entry
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☀️ Dune Restoration

The Surfrider Foundation invites participants to plant dune vegetation to strengthen it against erosion and storms.
📍 Location: Miami Beach (South Beach)
🗓️ Date & Time: Saturday, 8:45 am-11:45 am
🎟️ Tickets: Signup required. Free
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👻 The Creepy Forest Haunted Hike

At A.D. Barnes Park Nature Center, brave hikers will take on a nighttime trek that blends environmental education with Halloween scares. Presented by Miami EcoAdventures. Not recommended for young children.
📍 Location: A.D. "Doug" Barnes Park, 3401 SW 72nd Ave., Miami
🗓️ Date & Time: Saturday, 6 pm-6:30 pm and 7:30 pm-8:30 pm.
🎟️ Tickets: $20. Pre-registration required.
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