Miami Beach: What's Going On

Captain Rich Smith has been seeing bones and permit all over Biscayne Bay of late. Large schools of permit are showing up inside Midnight Pass and on the snake leading into Caesar’s Creek. Cutter Bank has been the most consistent for bonefish. Fishermen staked off at Curtis Point reported seeing a few schools of tarpon heading south, but the fish were apparently not in an eating mood. Rich and his clients also had some fun the other day with lemon and blacktip sharks in the 5-9 foot range.

This week's New York Magazine features a look into Miami's progressing art scene. The feature specifically targets Miami developer, Craig Robins, and his plan to start a free postgraduate art program.

Brunch, that magical time between breakfast and lunch. It’s one of our favorite Sunday rituals. Is it the fusion of breakfast/lunch fare, the social interaction with your dear companions, or the excuse to indulge in champagne before noon? Either way, we have you covered with some of the best spots on the beach.

Piggybacking off Cinco de Mayo, the Miami Modern architecture movement is launching Cinco de MiMo, a two-day festival celebrating the MiMo movement. Festivities kick off Friday night with a Frieda Kahlo look-alike contest, piñata cracking, snacks, cocktails and more at the Upper Eastside Gardens.

Nightlife guru Kris Conesa has never met a velvet rope he couldn’t pass and every Thursday he has you covered. Check out his weekly musings and destination suggestions right here.

Party like a movie star. This week that should be the theme of the nightlife flick that is your life. I want you to hit up all the places your favorite celebrities love to chill at.

The Miami Gay & Lesbian Film Festival is in full swing. This year marks the festival's 10th anniversary. It runs through Thursday, May 4th.