Happy Friday, Miami 🌴

Miami is the place to be on New Year's Eve, with perfect weather and tons of amazing events happening all around the city. Whether you're looking to party with friends, enjoy a romantic evening, or just have a good time, there's something for everyone to enjoy in Miami this holiday season.

Keep reading for some of the best things to do in the city on NYE!

In case you missed it

DeSantis Investigating Christmas Drag Show in South Florida for Allegedly Marketing to Kids - Officials from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation are investigating a Christmas-themed drag show touring the state, alleging the show is a “sexually explicit performance marketed to children.”

The Rosso Family Restores the Pelican Hotel in Miami - Renzo Rosso and his son Andrea of Diesel (Wynwood new condos) have restored the Art Deco Pelican Hotel in Miami.

Ralph Lauren just opened its first Miami coffee shop - Order your next latte with an extra pump of prep at the new Ralph's Coffee inside Aventura Mall.

Crust Italian Restaurant's Chicken Parmesan Named One of the Best in the Country - Mashed.com has named Crust Italian Restaurant's chicken parmesan as one of the best in the country, calling it "Italian American comfort food at its finest.

Real Estate Update

If you're waiting for foreclosures to hit the market I've got bad news.

We are nowhere close to what we saw in '08 when 11 million homes fell below their mortgage balance.

Home prices would have to fall between 40 percent and 45 percent from their peak for that to happen. (Source: The Wall Street Journal)

But it's not all bad news–

There are currently 249 price reductions in Miami and Broward County.

There are still great deals to be found

If you want more info on any of these homes, send me a message. I'd love to help.

Where to celebrate NYE in Miami

1. Walrus Rodeo's $175 per person New Year's Eve dinner with a glass of champagne upon arrival and a multi-course meal featuring charbroiled oysters with caviar, potato gnocchi with black truffles, and mimosa creamsicle tart.

2. MaryGold's in Wynwood offering a 4-course menu with line-caught sashimi, southern gnocchi, and prime NY strip steak. The first seating at 6pm is $175 per person with one glass of Champagne, and the second seating at 9:30pm is $275 per person with a bottle of Champagne per table and access to the third floor bar, Higher Ground.

3. Eating House 2.0 in Coral Gables with a sharing-style New Year's Eve menu for $150 per person featuring heirloom tomatoes, yellowfin tuna crudo, cavatelli 'carbonara', wagyu beef, and dirt cup.

4. R House's The Ice & Fire Masquerade Ball featuring ice sculptures, fire dancers, and performances by Athena Dion, Kat Wilderness, Morphine Love, Juicy Love, and Malaysia Babydoll Foxx.

5. Barton G. Miami Beach's 3-course holiday dinner for $250 per person featuring Lobster Pop-Tarts, shrimp cocktail, and a choice of main course such as prime rib or Chilean sea bass. The dinner also includes a live performance by Sabrina Sundae.

Skip dinner and head straight to the party

1. Moxy South Beach's Copacabana-themed rooftop party with Brazilian dancers, premium open bar, and music by DJ Tovitz, with tickets starting at $195.

2. Bayfront Park's free outdoor party with food and drinks available for purchase, live concerts by various artists, and a fireworks show and countdown to 2023. VIP tickets with open bar, private restrooms, and a complimentary champagne toast are available starting at $249.

3. Faena Hotel Miami Beach's disco-themed party with live music, entertainers, open bar, and fireworks show in the Mammoth Garden, with dinner options starting at $750 or general admission to the Tree of Life bar for $350.