Summer Is the Secret Season

June is here and summer is officially on. Family, travel, and all the Cromer traditions we look forward to all year. But the market does not take a vacation and neither do we. We closed out May with multiple deals and hit the ground running with new listings.

Summer is actually one of the best times to start thinking about your next move. Come fall, activity picks back up and competition returns. Between camp drop-offs and a packed summer calendar we know it's easy to put real estate on the back burner, but we'll be here through all of it. Here's everything you need to know this month.

P.S. We secretly love summer in Miami. Slower, quieter, and the perfect excuse to finally try all those restaurants you've been putting off.

South Florida Insider

Art Cinema Updates 

After six years of fundraising and planning, Coral Gables Art Cinema is moving forward with a second screen at 240 Aragon Avenue, supported by recently approved city funding. 

Ponce Circle Redesign

Coral Gables has advanced an $11.2 million plan for Ponce Circle Park, with an open-air performance space, shaded arcades, and a sculpture fountain planned for the downtown site. 

New Downtown Parks

The city is adding two public green spaces downtown: 
a 20,000 SF park at the Publix site and a 10,000 SF park at Salzedo and Almeria. 

Coconut Grove Elementary Expansion

The Miami-Dade School Board approved a roughly $15 million, three-story addition for Coconut Grove Elementary, bringing eight new classrooms and a skills lab to the campus. 

Florida Permit Threshold

Starting July 1, Florida homeowners will not need a building permit for single-family repair or renovation work valued under $7,500. Electrical, plumbing, and structural work will still require permits regardless of cost. 

Pinecrest Restaurant Push

With only 55 restaurants serving nearly 20,000 high-income residents spending an estimated $41.6 million dining out annually, Pinecrest is actively recruiting new concepts to its US-1 corridor. Contact the Village of Pinecrest to get started. 

WHERE TO EAT NEXT

Mercadito Cantina Leon Coral Gables 

The casual café sister to the newly opened Cantina Leon, serving breakfast, specialty coffee, tacos and grab-and-go items daily. 

Casa Vialetto Coral Gables 

It’s back. Same chef, same soul, new name, and a new home on Alhambra Circle serving its delicious, modern twist on Italian cooking. 

Grand Public Kitchen + Bar Coconut Grove 

A stylish new American kitchen with global coastal influences, bringing sushi, salads, burgers, and handcrafted cocktails to CocoWalk’s second floor. 

Bodega Ortega Coconut Grove

Three local brothers opened this corner bodega on Bird Avenue to bring back old-school Miami neighborhood vibes. Sandwiches, coffee, pastries and grocery staples, all day. 

Manoli Coconut Grove 

A Michelin-trained Greek chef is bringing an authentic taste of Greece to Main Highway this summer, with a menu spanning small plates, raw bar, and housemade pastas. 

Macondo Coffee Roasters Pinecrest 

The beloved Colombian specialty coffee roaster has a new Pinecrest location, open every single day of the week for coffee, breakfast, and more. 

PopUp Bagels South Miami 

The fan-favorite bagel shop known for its hot, whole bagels and rotating weekly schmears is headed to Sunset Drive. No opening date yet, but one to watch. 

Closings 

After 20 years, Misha’s Cupcakes is closing its Dixie Highway location, marking the end of their walk-in presence in Miami-Dade. And after 28 years Einstein Bros. Bagels on South Dixie in closing its doors. 

JULIAN’S CORNER 

School is almost out, which means summer is nearly here, and backyard games need one very important thing: water! Here are three splashy ideas:

SLIP & SLIDE RACES

Put a tarp on the grass, add water, and see 
who can slide the farthest.

WATER BALLOON DODGEBALL

Fill up a bunch of water balloons and try not to get splashed. If it pops on you, you’re out.

SPONGE BUCKET RACE

Run with a wet sponge, squeeze it into a bucket, and keep going until your bucket is full. You will definitely get soaked.

THIS MONTH AROUND MIAMI

MIAMI’S FIFA WORLD CUP SUMMER 

The World Cup is coming to Miami. The world's biggest sport. The world's most electric city. A once-in-a-generation moment for South Florida. Here's how to 
be part of the 7 matches hosted at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. 

PLAY THE GROVE

June 10–July 10
CocoWalk Plaza, 3015 Grand Ave, Coconut Grove 

An interactive FIFA World Cup 2026-inspired art installation transforms a deconstructed soccer pitch into a playful, larger-than-life experience for kids and families 

FIFA Fan Fest at Bayfront Park

June 13-July 5, free and open daily
Bayfront Park, 301 Biscayne Blvd, Miami

Watch World Cup matches on giant screens, enjoy live concerts and immersive activations on Miami’s iconic waterfront. 

FIFA World Cup 2026

June 15-July 1
Hard Rock Stadium, 2269 Dan Marino Blvd, Miami Gardens 

Seven matches come to Miami this summer, including the Third Place Match, making South Florida a global epicenter for the world’s biggest sporting event. 

Coral Gables Fire Expo

June 13, 10AM–12PM
Coral Gables Police and Fire Safety Headquarters, 2151 Salzedo St, Coral Gables 

Enjoy a free family-friendly morning of fire safety activities, live rescue demos, fire trucks, station tours, emergency equipment, and firefighter meet-and-greets. 

Fairchild Mango Festival

June 13-14, 10AM–5PM 
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden,
10901 Old Cutler Rd, Coral Gables 

South Florida’s juiciest summer tradition returns for its 32nd year with rare mango tastings, chef demos, mango cocktails, live music and a marketplace. 

Deering Estate’s
 4th of July Celebration

July 4, 2026, 10AM–5PM
Deering Estate, 16701 SW 72nd Ave, Palmetto Bay 

Spend the holiday by Biscayne Bay with reduced admission, guided tours, picnic-friendly grounds and access to Deering Estate’s historic homes and nature trails. 

Tourist in Your Own City Challenge

This summer, pick one Miami spot you have always meant to visit but somehow never have. A museum, a hidden park, a neighborhood you always drive past. Make a day of it, bring the family, and 
see your city like a first-time visitor. Bonus points if everyone gets to choose their own stop. 

CELEBRATING AMERICA’S 
250TH BIRTHDAY

America turns 250 this year, and that’s worth celebrating big. Whether you’re grilling, boating, or watching fireworks with the kids, we hope your day is full of family, friends, and all the good stuff. 

FOURTH OF JULY FIREWORKS CELEBRATION AT THE BILTMORE

July 4, 2026, 5PM–10PM
The Biltmore, 1200 Anastasia Ave, Coral Gable 

If you’re looking for a way to celebrate close to home, head to The Biltmore. It doesn’t get more classic Miami than this, with live music, fireworks and a custom drone show over the historic grounds. Bring a blanket and stay for the full evening: grounds open at 5PM, live concert at 7PM, fireworks and drone show at 9PM. 

RED, WHITE & BLUE
FIREWORKS IN A JAR

Keep the kids busy before the real fireworks with this easy, no-stress activity that feels like a little science magic. Fill a clear jar ¾ full with warm water. In a separate bowl, mix oil with a few drops of red and blue food coloring, gently break up the colors with a fork, then pour it over the water and watch the colors burst like tiny fireworks. 

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