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Things to do in Miami this weekend – Olympics edition
🥇 The wait is finally over: The Paris Olympics begin tomorrow, and we've rounded up a few of the best watch parties around town to celebrate the occasion.We've also included a few other events to check out when your sport of choice isn't on.📺 Miami's Public Library North Shore Branch is hosting an Opening Ceremony watch party that's kid friendly.Friday, 1-5:30pm. Free.😲 Catch the Opening Ceremony on the big screen at an IMAX.The theaters — AMC Aventura, Regal South Beach, AMC Sunset Place and EVO Entertainment Homestead — are participating.Tickets start at $20.24. Show begins at 1:30pm.🍻 Arlo Wynwood is hosting an Opening Ceremony watch party at its lobby bar, plus viewing opportunities throughout the Olympics.Free with RSVP. From 7-11pm. 🍱 Smorgasburg Miami is back with an Asian Street Food Market, hosted with Miami K-Pop night.Saturday and Sunday, 2-7pm. Free. 🇵🇪 Celebrate Peruvian Independence Day at PIER 5 with live performances from Pepe Alva and Cristian Silva, specialty drinks and food. The free event is on Saturday from 9pm-3am.🖼️ Fort Lauderdale residents: Close out the weekend at the NSU Art Museum with Fort Lauderdale Neighbor Day.Sunday, 12-5pm. Free. Proof of address required.
Five Olympic athletes trained under Miami Northwestern coach
Three Miami Northwestern High graduates are competing in track and field events in the Paris Olympics.The intrigue: They're competing in different events — one is representing a different country — but they all have one thing in common: They were trained under Northwestern track and field coach Carmen Jackson.In total, Jackson has coached five Olympic athletes in her more than 30 years of training, according to the Miami Herald.She was inducted into the Florida High School Athletic Association Hall of Fame as a coach in 2022.Between the lines: Aaliyah Butler and Twanisha "TeeTee" Terry, who are representing the United States,...
Miami Beach Prepares Secret Olympic Send-Off Celebration for City Employee's Daughter
Miami Beach is gearing up for a heartfelt send-off, but the guest of honor, Antwan Terry, is in for an Olympic-size surprise. The city is throwing a spirited farewell for this dedicated city employee as he prepares to support his daughter, the fleet-footed Twanisha "TeeTee" Terry, on her quest for Olympic gold in Paris, according to MiamiBeachFl.gov.
Miami opens its 1st indoor pickleball complex as sport gains popularity
MIAMI – Pickleball, which is widely considered America’s fastest-growing sport, is rapidly expanding in South Florida, and Miami now has its first indoor facility thanks to two enterprising women. The new indoor Dinko Pickleball Complex is a result of the efforts of Maria Sarmiento and Isabel Alonso, who...
Underprivileged kids to get free swimming lessons in county’s ‘Zero Drowning’ collaboration with the Edu Foundation, KBCF and other groups
The Edu Foundation, a non-profit that provides free swimming lessons for underprivileged children, have collaborated with Miami-Dade and several other partners to launch the county’s “Zero Drownings” program. Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava recently announced the joint effort at an event held at Marva Y. Bannerman...
From the Youth Circuit to the Olympics
Born and raised in Miami, Twanisha Terry discovered her passion for running at a young age. Her natural speed and agility quickly caught the attention of coaches and scouts, leading her to embark on a journey through the youth track circuit. “I started when I was nine years old,” she...
Pharrell advocates for reviving arts competitions for 2028 Olympics at Louis Vuitton event
PARIS – If given the chance, Pharrell Williams would reintroduce arts competition into the Olympics, reviving a tradition that's been missing for nearly 80 years. Williams is aiming to reinstate arts competitions back on the world's biggest sports stage, starting with raising awareness through his star-studded Louis Vuitton event Thursday in Paris. He passionately shared his goal to see the tradition revived by the Olympics in 2028 the night before the Games’ opening ceremony.
FIU swimmer fulfilling Olympic dream
OUMY DIOP: Grenoble, France’s hometown girl’s childhood goal is in sight as the Florida International University sophomore competes at 2024 Summer Olympics. “It’s a big honor for me to represent Senegal,” she says. “For my parents it also means a lot.” PHOTO COURTESY OF FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY.
Top-200 WR ready for Miami Hurricanes visit today: “Great people to be around”
The No. 152 overall prospect in the On3 Industry Ranking and No. 24 receiver in the 2026 class will get his most in-depth look at Miami yet. The post Top-200 WR ready for Miami Hurricanes visit today: “Great people to be around” appeared first on On3.
July Miami Hurricanes Player Performance Index top 30 deep dive: No. 5 LB Francisco Mauigoa
CaneSport is breaking down the top 30 Miami players on the roster, and today we are at No. 5, Francisco Mauigoa. The post July Miami Hurricanes Player Performance Index top 30 deep dive: No. 5 LB Francisco Mauigoa appeared first on On3.
Miami commit Malachi Toney talks the Hurricanes and relationship with fellow commit Dereon Coleman: “He’s a game-changer”
Plantation (Fla.) American Heritage four-star wide receiver Malachi Toney talks the Miami Hurricanes and fellow commit Dereon Coleman The post Miami commit Malachi Toney talks the Hurricanes and relationship with fellow commit Dereon Coleman: “He’s a game-changer” appeared first on On3.
Incoming Miami freshman diver Jake Passmore confident ahead of first Olympics: “I feel great and I’m looking forward to it”
University of Miami incoming freshman diver Jake Passmore talks this summers upcoming 2024 Paris Olympic Games The post Incoming Miami freshman diver Jake Passmore confident ahead of first Olympics: “I feel great and I’m looking forward to it” appeared first on On3.
National website names Miami football most exciting 2024 player
Carter Bahns of 247Sports named "Every top-25 college football team's most exciting player for 2024 season." Bahns selected quarterback Cam Ward from the Miami football team who is ranked 14th by 247Sports. Ward set the foundation for Miami in the 2024 transfer portal. After Ward committed in January, Miami continued...
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