Roads are closed for boat show and arts fest in Miami. How to get around the shutdowns
With every major event in South Florida comes road detours. And it's no different with this weekend's Miami Boat Show and Coconut Grove Art Festival.
The 2025 Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show runs through Sunday, Feb. 16, at six locations spread around Miami and Miami Beach.
The Coconut Grove Arts Festival runs through the Monday, Feb. 17, a federal holiday.
Here's a guide on what roads are shut down:
▪ Miami International Boat Show hours: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday.
▪ Six official locations for the 2025 Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show:
— Miami Beach Convention Center (1901 Convention Center Dr.) offers powerboats up to 49 feet, engine manufacturers, marine accessories, electronics, retail pavilions.
— Herald Plaza (One Herald Plaza, downtown Miami between the MacArthur and Venetian Causeways on Biscayne Bay) features larger powerboats, motor yachts ranging from 50 feet to 125 feet, yacht tenders, engines, marine accessories, retail pavilions.
— Venetian Marina & Yacht Club (1635 N. Bayshore Dr.) offers vessel test-drives, and boat and engine manufacturers.
— Museum Park Marina (801 Biscayne Blvd.) View the latest sailboats, catamarans, sailing accessories.
— SuperYacht Miami at Yacht Haven Grande Miami (838 MacArthur Cswy. at Watson Island Park) showcases SuperYacht Miami, billed as 'the largest and most luxurious yachts' at the boat show. Access requires a SuperYacht Miami ticket or Windward VIP pass.
— Pride Park (just outside the Miami Beach Convention Center). Progressive Boat Show Experience event. Access is included with general admission to the show.
▪ Traffic: Roads in downtown Miami at Herald Plaza on 14th Street from Bayshore Drive east to One Herald Plaza on Biscayne Bay will be closed. Miami Beach near Miami Beach Convention Center on Convention Center Drive from 18th Street to Dade Boulevard and the eastern portion of 19th Street between Meridian Avenue and Convention Center Drive also are closed for the event.
The Coconut Grove Arts Festival runs on Presidents Day Weekend from Saturday, Feb. 15, through the holiday on Monday, Feb. 17. The festival runs along McFarlane Road, South Bayshore Drive and Pan American Drive.
▪ Festival hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday.
▪ Traffic: Street closures through 11:55 p.m. Monday. No cars will be allowed on these closed streets:
— The right lane on Grand Avenue and a fully closed McFarlane Road.
— Southwest 27th Avenue and Tigertail Avenue.
— Left lane closure on Aviation Avenue and fully closed Bayshore Drive up to McFarlane Road.
— South Bayshore Drive from Aviation Avenue to McFarlane Road and from McFarlane to Grand Avenue during the festival.
Alternate routes to get to the festival include 22nd or 32nd avenues from South Dixie Highway.
Miami has a long holiday weekend to play. The weather? Expect sun, and then some change
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Washington Post
9 hours ago
- Washington Post
At the Frick, a grand Gilded Age collection shows its intimate side
NEW YORK — For decades, visitors to the Frick Collection passed a magnificent staircase with an ornamental railing and giant candelabras on the landing, flanking an elaborate screen hiding the museum's pipe organ. The second floor of the old mansion on Fifth Avenue was where the Frick family once carried on with domestic life, above the monumental rooms of the ground floor, which housed one of the finest collections of art ever assembled by a private individual.
Associated Press
a day ago
- Associated Press
DARYL WARD, PH.D., NAMED INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE ASHLEY GIBSON BARNETT MUSEUM OF ART
LAKELAND, Fla., June 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art (The AGB) at Florida Southern College is pleased to announce the appointment of Daryl Ward, Ph.D., as interim executive director, effective Thursday, June 26. A respected leader in the regional arts community, Ward brings decades of experience in education, nonprofit leadership, and arts advocacy to this transitional role. Ward will continue to serve as executive director of the Polk Arts & Cultural Alliance (PACA) — a position he has held for just over three years — while assuming interim oversight of The AGB. 'Dr. Ward's collaborative leadership and deep ties to the cultural fabric of Polk County make him an ideal steward for the Museum during this time,' said Dr. Jeremy Martin, president of Florida Southern College. 'We're grateful to Daryl for his willingness and PACA for its partnership as we continue to advance the Museum, the College and the arts in Lakeland, Polk County and beyond.' Ward's appointment comes at a time of strong momentum for The AGB, following the successful opening of its expansion and the debut of the current Frank Lloyd Wright & the College of Tomorrow exhibition. The Museum continues to offer a robust slate of youth and adult programming and is actively preparing for an exciting lineup of exhibitions in 2026 and beyond. Among these is LIFE: Six Women Photographers, which will spotlight the work of six pioneering women who contributed to LIFE Magazine between the 1930s and 1970s, capturing powerful stories that shaped the cultural and political landscape of the 20th century. 'The work that Dr. Kerr and Dr. Rich have done to elevate the status and significance of The AGB is extraordinary. I'm grateful to be able to contribute even a small amount to the legacy of this amazing art institution,' said Ward. This shared-leadership arrangement allows Ward to continue directing PACA's current initiatives — the ACI grants, the arts and culture economic impact study, the Art in Public Spaces program and the annual Hall of Fame Gala, scheduled for Oct. 14 — while also guiding The AGB through its leadership transition. During this time, he will maintain strategic leadership of PACA, with daily operations delegated to the organization's newly hired Arts Program and Marketing Coordinator. 'Dr. Ward is not only a champion of our local art organizations and artists through his leadership of PACA, but he is also dedicated to promoting the extraordinary value the arts contribute to our economy, our education system and our quality of life in Polk County. The AGB will continue to thrive as our premier arts institution under his interim leadership,' said Sara Roberts McCarley, PACA board member and Lakeland City Commissioner. Ward began his career in public education, working for 32 years in Polk County Public Schools, including seven years as principal of Harrison School for the Arts. After retiring in 2020, he held a brief post at Southeastern University before stepping into the executive director position at PACA. He also serves as an adjunct professor in the education department at Florida Southern College and is an accomplished photographer. 'I'm humbled that Dr. Martin and The AGB board of trustees would consider me to assist them during this transitional phase. I'm grateful for the relationship between PACA and The AGB, and I believe this arrangement — albeit temporary — will strengthen that relationship. I also appreciate the support of the PACA board of directors for recognizing the importance of collaborating with our local arts and culture institutions,' Ward added. A national search for The AGB's next permanent executive director will begin this summer. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Florida Southern College
Yahoo
a day ago
- Yahoo
DARYL WARD, PH.D., NAMED INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE ASHLEY GIBSON BARNETT MUSEUM OF ART
LAKELAND, Fla., June 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art (The AGB) at Florida Southern College is pleased to announce the appointment of Daryl Ward, Ph.D., as interim executive director, effective Thursday, June 26. A respected leader in the regional arts community, Ward brings decades of experience in education, nonprofit leadership, and arts advocacy to this transitional role. Ward will continue to serve as executive director of the Polk Arts & Cultural Alliance (PACA) — a position he has held for just over three years — while assuming interim oversight of The AGB. "Dr. Ward's collaborative leadership and deep ties to the cultural fabric of Polk County make him an ideal steward for the Museum during this time," said Dr. Jeremy Martin, president of Florida Southern College. "We're grateful to Daryl for his willingness and PACA for its partnership as we continue to advance the Museum, the College and the arts in Lakeland, Polk County and beyond." Ward's appointment comes at a time of strong momentum for The AGB, following the successful opening of its expansion and the debut of the current Frank Lloyd Wright & the College of Tomorrow exhibition. The Museum continues to offer a robust slate of youth and adult programming and is actively preparing for an exciting lineup of exhibitions in 2026 and beyond. Among these is LIFE: Six Women Photographers, which will spotlight the work of six pioneering women who contributed to LIFE Magazine between the 1930s and 1970s, capturing powerful stories that shaped the cultural and political landscape of the 20th century. "The work that Dr. Kerr and Dr. Rich have done to elevate the status and significance of The AGB is extraordinary. I'm grateful to be able to contribute even a small amount to the legacy of this amazing art institution," said Ward. This shared-leadership arrangement allows Ward to continue directing PACA's current initiatives — the ACI grants, the arts and culture economic impact study, the Art in Public Spaces program and the annual Hall of Fame Gala, scheduled for Oct. 14 — while also guiding The AGB through its leadership transition. During this time, he will maintain strategic leadership of PACA, with daily operations delegated to the organization's newly hired Arts Program and Marketing Coordinator. "Dr. Ward is not only a champion of our local art organizations and artists through his leadership of PACA, but he is also dedicated to promoting the extraordinary value the arts contribute to our economy, our education system and our quality of life in Polk County. The AGB will continue to thrive as our premier arts institution under his interim leadership," said Sara Roberts McCarley, PACA board member and Lakeland City Commissioner. Ward began his career in public education, working for 32 years in Polk County Public Schools, including seven years as principal of Harrison School for the Arts. After retiring in 2020, he held a brief post at Southeastern University before stepping into the executive director position at PACA. He also serves as an adjunct professor in the education department at Florida Southern College and is an accomplished photographer. "I'm humbled that Dr. Martin and The AGB board of trustees would consider me to assist them during this transitional phase. I'm grateful for the relationship between PACA and The AGB, and I believe this arrangement — albeit temporary — will strengthen that relationship. I also appreciate the support of the PACA board of directors for recognizing the importance of collaborating with our local arts and culture institutions," Ward added. A national search for The AGB's next permanent executive director will begin this summer. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Florida Southern College Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
