Open House Miami (OHMIA) returns for its second annual celebration, set to showcase Greater Miami from Feb. 28 to Mar. 2, by highlighting its architectural connectivity.

Building on the success of its inaugural edition, OHMIA 2025 promises a more expansive program with new themes, experiences and immersive encounters designed to engage the community and visitors in the spirit of Greater Miami’s architectural and cultural legacy.

Once again spearheaded by the Miami Center for Architecture and Design (MCAD) in collaboration with the Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority (MBVCA), Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB), Miami Downtown Development Authority (DDA), Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and a network of dedicated local partners, OHMIA 2025 invites the public to explore Miami-Dade County’s unique stories, spaces and design.

This year’s festival – open free and to the public – will offer over 100 curated experiences across more than 20 neighborhoods, supported by 100-plus partners. Attendees can expect an expanded array of tours, lectures, workshops and exclusive behind-the-scenes access to some of Greater Miami’s most iconic and hidden spaces.

“There are no shortages of special places throughout Greater Miami that create an engaging background for stories about our community to be shared and celebrated,” said David Whitaker, president and CEO of the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau.

“Open House Miami and its focus on design and architecture is the perfect event to complement everything else our destination is known for – from fashion and food to culture and beaches.”

The festival will continue to explore popular themes from last year, such as Culture, Resilience, Building Miami, and Sports, while also introducing new focal points that celebrate Miami’s culture and history.

Highlights will include exclusive tours of the Kaseya Center; Museum of Graffiti; HipHop Museum; Istituto Marongoni; Frost Museum of Science; a Photo Walking Tour on Collins Avenue with Laura Paresky Gould, award-winning artist and graphic designer; a Skateboard Tour, as well as deep dives into Miami’s transformative neighborhoods and opportunities to engage with the city’s leading designers, artists, and tastemakers.

One of the new featured experiences will invite visitors to The Kampong of the National Tropical Botanical Garden, designed by Miami-based architect Max Strang, a location that is rarely open to the public.

“We are proud to support the second annual Open House Miami Festival, inviting Miami Beach’s visitors and locals to experience the architecture, art and design that continues to make our city stand out as an award-winning destination,” said Grisette Marcos, Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority executive director. “The hand-picked selection of interactive events, tours and discussions featuring expert personalities and talent will inspire attendees and showcase the artistic fabric of Miami Beach and the surrounding area. Travelers can start planning their trip to experience Open House Miami with assistance from our dedicated EXP Miami Beach Tours App.” The EXP Miami Beach Tours App is available on Apple and Google platforms.

Open House Miami was established in 2024, making Greater Miami the fourth U.S. destination, alongside New York, San Diego and Chicago, to join the global Open House Worldwide network. This movement celebrates architecture, design and urbanism by creating opportunities for citizens to engage with and appreciate their city’s-built environment in a way that’s transparent, inclusive and community-focused.

For the latest updates on Open House Miami 2025, visit www.openhousemia.org/.

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SMU Mustangs (10-10, 2-6 ACC) at Miami Hurricanes (11-8, 1-7 ACC)

Coral Gables, Florida; Sunday, 12 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Miami (FL) will try to break its seven-game losing streak when the Hurricanes take on SMU.

The Hurricanes have gone 7-4 in home games. Miami (FL) scores 71.2 points while outscoring opponents by 3.9 points per game.

The Mustangs have gone 2-6 against ACC opponents. SMU is 5-5 in games decided by at least 10 points.

Miami (FL)’s average of 6.3 made 3-pointers per game this season is only 0.2 fewer made shots on average than the 6.5 per game SMU gives up. SMU averages 5.7 made 3-pointers per game this season, 2.4 fewer made shots on average than the 8.1 per game Miami (FL) gives up.

The matchup Sunday is the first meeting of the season between the two teams in conference play.

TOP PERFORMERS: Haley Cavinder is averaging 17.6 points, 7.4 rebounds and 4.8 assists for the Hurricanes. Jasmyne Roberts is averaging 12.1 points and 1.5 steals over the last 10 games.

Nya Robertson averages 2.3 made 3-pointers per game for the Mustangs, scoring 19.3 points while shooting 29.9% from beyond the arc. Jessica Peterson is averaging 9.3 points and 12.7 rebounds over the past 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Hurricanes: 3-7, averaging 65.4 points, 31.2 rebounds, 14.5 assists, 7.3 steals and 1.1 blocks per game while shooting 43.2% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 67.7 points per game.

Mustangs: 5-5, averaging 61.5 points, 37.1 rebounds, 10.6 assists, 6.7 steals and 3.7 blocks per game while shooting 35.7% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 69.5 points.

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

SOUTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, FLA. (WSVN) – A dispute between a landlord and tenant ended in tragedy in a Southwest Miami-Dade neighborhood, and authorities said it was all over a thermostat.

According to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office, the landlord, 37-year-old Adam Anson, went over to the efficiency attached to his home with a semi-automatic pistol, Saturday morning.

Investigators said Anson, who wanted to adjust the thermostat, forced himself inside the efficiency and began punching his tenant.

Detectives said he then dragged the tenant, 57-year-old Carlos Alberto Gonzalez, outside the residence, located along the 9400 block of Southwest 17th Terrace, and shot him several times in the head.

Neighbor Leyani Perez said she heard the gunfure.

“‘Boom, boom, boom.’ Like three big noises that I wasn’t sure there was a gunshot, but I was sure that something wrong was happening,” she said.

Investigators said Anson walked back into the efficiency, adjusted the temperature and called 911.

When deputies arrived to the house, they found the tenant suffering from gunshot wounds.

Paramedics with Miami-Dade Fire Rescue rushed Gonzalez to HCA Florida Kendall Hospital, where he later succumbed to hs injuries.

As for the landlord, he was taken away in handcuffs.

As the investigation into the shooting gets underway, longtime residents of this neighborhood have been left in shock.

“I was frightened. I was scared. I feel that I was in danger,” said Perez. “This is not common here. This is something that is extremely rare in Westchester.”

Anson is facing serious charges, including second-degree murder.

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