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Escape the cold and head to Florida to continue sunny days all year round. Check out these events and things to do to keep you busy!

Events

Lincoln Road: South Beach Slam Pickleball Tournament

It’s time to paddle up! The City of Miami Beach, in partnership with Major League Pickleball (MLP) and Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating (DUPR), the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) and Lincoln Road Business Improvement District (BID) will host the first South Beach Slam – a three-day amateur pickleball tournament on Lincoln Road. The South Beach Slam will take place from November 17 – 19, 2023 and will be held on the infamous Lincoln Road at 1665 Lenox Avenue, located directly between Nike and Yard House. The tournament kicks off with a welcome event consisting of free community clinics and lessons, and an opening match between pickleball pros and collegiate teams. The three-day tournament will also feature experiential activations throughout the road including store promotions, happy hours and food specials at select restaurants. The district’s notable athletic stores include Nike, Athleta, Adidas, Hoka, Lululemon, Lacoste and more!

Lincoln Road: Art Living

Lincoln Road, the iconic outdoor shopping, dining and cultural destination situated in the heart of Miami Beach, announces “Living Art,” a botanical installation that will elevate the pedestrian experience for visitors with lush, artistic greenery all along the promenade. The pieces, transforming the existing planters with custom designs centered around flowers, plants and ground coverings, are set to be unveiled in late November and will be available to the public until April 2024. 

Arlo Wynwood One Year Anniversary

Opened in 2022, Arlo Wynwood is the first-ever hotel in Miami’s preeminent creative and cultural district and reaches its official one-year anniversary. Wynwood is home to the largest concentration of street art in the world. This experience-driven 217-room boutique hotel serves as the cultural hub for residents and visitors while offering savvy travelers prime access to the best of the region.

The Marker Key West Harbor Resort: Barbie’s Pink Pool Party for Breast Cancer Awareness

During Key West’s annual Fantasy Fest that takes place Oct. 20-29, The Marker Key West Harbor Resort is hosting a Barbie’s Pink Pool Party to honor Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Guests and Fantasy Fest revelers can wear their best Barbie or Ken costumes at The Marker Key West for an exciting pool party with beats by DJ  Tommy Tangie, the best Barbie and Ken costume contest, Barbie pink pool floats, pink drinks, food specials and more – all to benefit Making Strides Against Breast Cancer in the Florida Keys. Tickets are available for $10 at etix.com.

Instagram: @themarkerkeywest

Address: 200 William St, Key West, FL 33040

Things To Do

Work from one of Quest Workspaces 12 Florida Centers

Say goodbye to working at the kitchen table and work from one of the 12 Quest Workspaces’ Florida offices. The flexible shared workspace solutions, including coworking spaces, private offices and meeting rooms, are conveniently located in major cities and suburban areas, such as Miami, West Palm, Tampa and Plantation, making it the perfect choice for companies of all sizes. Quest Workspaces brings elements of residential design into commercial office spaces and embraces a hybrid “resimercial” approach that promotes comfort, community, in-person collaboration, creativity and productivity.

Key West Fantasy Fest – Celebrate at The Marker Key West Resort

Fantasy Fest in Key West is nearly here (October 20 – 29) and as the island gears up for an array of special events The Marker Key West Harbor Resort is also making plans for an extravagant celebration like no other. Ideally located on the Historic Key West Harbor, just steps from lively Duval Street and Mallory Square where all the Fantasy Fest fun takes place, this modern, waterfront resort offers a hidden sanctuary of lush tropical grounds, three saltwater pools, an open-air restaurant and bar for al fresco dining. Check out the Marker Keywest on Instagram and online for a list of events.

Instagram: @themarkerkeywest

Address: 200 William St., Key West, FL 33040

Pizza Days and Spritz Days at Italica Midtown

Italica Midtown, the popular Midtown Miami restaurant known for its modern and colorful twist on traditional Italian cuisine, is enhancing its delectable menu with Pizza Mondays and Spritz Wednesdays. Every Monday, guests can indulge in Italica’s irresistible selection of classic and special pizzas at a discount. The classic pizzas ($10 each) include favorites like the new Parmigiana, topped with roasted eggplant, Parmigiano cheese and basil; and the special pizzas ($15 each), such as the Tartufa, made with sautéed mushrooms and black truffles, or the new Fouco, a flaming pizza with San Marzano tomato sauce and mozzarella. On Wednesdays, find $5 spritzes all day including the original Il Clasico, topped with an orange slice, or Il Floreale, a spritz spin with sake, St-Germain, prosecco and natural flowers.