Happy Friday, Miami!

In this week’s update:

⛳️ Florida Tops U.S. Golf Destinations in 2025: Florida has been ranked America’s top golf destination, with ten cities in the top 20 nationwide. From luxury resorts to public courses, the state offers golfers of all levels year-round play in premier conditions.

🛥️ ARKHAUS Launches Exclusive Michelin Dining Series with The Bastion Collection: ARKHAUS, Miami’s floating social club, partners with The Bastion Collection to offer two one-night-only Michelin-starred dinners aboard solar-electric yachts. Featuring chefs from Le Jardinier and L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon, the events promise an unforgettable culinary experience on the water.

🏢 New 30-Story Mixed-Use Tower "Anatomia" Set to Rise in Allapattah: The Calta Group is set to break ground on Anatomia, a 30-story residential tower in Miami's Allapattah neighborhood. The project will feature 499 residential units, including luxury condos and affordable apartments, as well as retail space and various amenities. The development is part of the city’s effort to expand its urban footprint and activate the pedestrian realm, utilizing Florida's Live Local Act for additional height and density.

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⛳️ Florida Named America's Top Golf Destination for Travel in 2025

Driving the news: Florida has been named America’s top golf destination for 2025, topping a ranking of more than 400 U.S. cities compiled by The Action Network. The analysis considered course availability, lodging costs, and climate, cementing the state’s reputation as the golf capital of the country.

Details:

• Ten Florida cities placed in the top 20 nationally, including Fort Myers (No. 2), Kissimmee (No. 5), Orlando (No. 12), Lakeland (No. 6), Boca Raton (No. 8), West Palm Beach (No. 16), and emerging destinations like North Port (No. 13) and Daytona Beach (No. 14).

• The state balances public access, affordability, and luxury experiences.

Why it matters: Florida’s variety of destinations—from championship resorts like Streamsong and Panther National to accessible courses like The Park and Palm Cove—offers golfers of all levels year-round opportunities to play in top-tier conditions. The combination of climate, design, and amenities continues to attract domestic and international travelers alike.

The big picture: Florida’s golf offerings span luxury estates, world-class resort courses, private memberships, and public hubs. Clubs like Cabot Citrus Farms, Panther National, Apogee, and Bear Lakes reinforce the state’s leadership in golf while incorporating modern design, sustainability, and lifestyle amenities beyond the fairways.

By the numbers:

• Florida places five cities in the top 10 nationwide, more than any other state, showcasing its unmatched density of golf destinations and growing appeal for traveling golfers.

What’s next: With renovations underway at Bear Lakes’ Links course starting in 2026 and continued development of new resort and public courses, Florida is expected to maintain its position as the top U.S. golf destination well into the future.

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What to do this weekend

🚗 2025 Miami International Auto Show

The annual event kicks off this weekend and runs through Oct. 5.
📍 Location: Miami Beach Convention Center, 1901 Convention Center Dr., Miami Beach
🗓️ Date & Time: Friday, 3pm-10pm, Saturday and Sunday, 11am-10pm.
🎟️ Tickets: $18.00+
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🌶️ Hot Sauce Workshop

Learn how to grow specialty peppers to make your own signature sauce at home. Each participant gets to take home one pepper plant.
📍 Location: Flora of Miami, 1757 NW 21ST ST, Miami
🗓️ Date & Time: Saturday 27th | 10am
🎟️ Tickets: $10
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🎥 "Run Lola Run" at Shirley's Theater

The screening, led by the Miami Moviegoers, Run Little Havna, and Caro the Tour Guide, features a walking tour (free) of Wynwood plus a screening (ticketed) of the movie.
📍 Location: Shirley's Theater, 176 NW 24TH ST, Miami
🗓️ Date & Time: Sunday, September 28 · 5 - 9pm
🎟️ Tickets: $14.00+
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