Happy Friday, Miami!

In this week’s update:

🏓 Miami Beach Eyes Rooftop Padel Courts to Boost Lincoln Road Business: Miami Beach is negotiating a deal to bring a private padel facility to the rooftop of its G5 parking garage near Lincoln Road, aiming to drive foot traffic to local shops with 10 climate-controlled courts, dining, and wellness spaces—while generating new city revenue.

🗼 Miami’s Freedom Tower Set to Reopen After Major Restoration: Miami’s Freedom Tower, a symbol of hope and refuge for over a century, is set to reopen this fall after major restoration work—bringing new exhibitions and a fresh spotlight to one of the city’s most treasured landmarks.

🍔 Skinny Louie Brings Smashburger Craze to West Palm Beach with Free Burgers and Downtown Vibes: Miami favorite Skinny Louie is opening its first West Palm Beach location on Clematis Street, serving up its signature smashburgers, fries, and shakes—plus free burgers for the first 100 guests. The launch marks the growing brand’s sixth location as it continues rapid expansion across South Florida and beyond.

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🔑 Miami’s Freedom Tower Undergoes Major Renovation Ahead of Awaited Reopening

Driving the news: Miami’s beloved Freedom Tower is nearing the end of a major restoration project and is set to reopen later this year, bringing new life to one of the city’s most cherished landmarks.

Details:

• Restoration began in late 2023, focusing on structural and electrical upgrades to preserve the 100-year-old building.

• The Freedom Tower originally housed the Miami News and later became a vital processing center for Cuban refugees fleeing communism, cementing its place as a symbol of freedom and hope.

• Miami Dade College, which took over stewardship in 2005, is leading the effort to preserve and celebrate the tower’s history.

Why it matters: The Freedom Tower isn’t just an old building—it’s a living monument to Miami’s identity as a city shaped by immigration, resilience, and the fight for freedom. The restoration ensures future generations can experience its stories and symbolism firsthand, while also creating new opportunities for tourism, education, and community engagement.

The big picture: The revamped tower will include new exhibitions such as Refuge and Reflection and Libertad, highlighting the building’s role in welcoming refugees and serving as a beacon of liberty. A FIFA exhibition is also in the works ahead of the 2026 World Cup, helping to tie global events to local history.

By the numbers:

• 100 years since the Freedom Tower first opened

• 36,000 square feet dedicated to new exhibitions

• Reopening to the public in fall 2025

Between the lines: This isn’t just about preserving bricks and mortar—it’s about keeping the stories alive of those who found refuge within its walls and continuing to make Miami a city that honors its past while looking toward the future.

What’s next: The Freedom Tower is expected to reopen in the fall. A special program, Freedom Tower: Celebrating a Century, will air this Sunday at 7 p.m. on Local 10 News for those who want a deeper dive into its rich history.

The bottom line: Miami’s Freedom Tower is more than just a building—it’s a symbol of survival, freedom, and community, now restored and ready for the next chapter.

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What to do this weekend

🇫🇷 Bastille Day Miami 2025 - Fête Nationale by French & Famous

Miami's biggest French gathering! Be French for a night! Enjoy the "14 Juillet" with us!
📍 Location: 1677 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach
🗓️ Date & Time: July 12 · 8pm - July 13 · 2am
🎟️ Tickets: $36.22
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⚽️ FIFA Club World Cup Finals

Enjoy a free screening of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Finals on July 13, 2025.
📍 Location: Miami Beach Bandshell, 7275 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach
🗓️ Date & Time: July 12th | 2pm
🎟️ Tickets: Free
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🥭 Mango Swap @ Green Space Miami

Want to try a different type of mango? Do you have mango swag to swap? Come to our special Mango Swap!
📍 Location: Green Space Miami, 7200 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami
🗓️ Date & Time: July 12th | 4pm to 7pm
🎟️ Tickets: Free
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