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Google Opens First Retail Store in South Florida at Aventura Mall
Google Brings Its Tech Closer to the Community with the Launch of Google Store Aventura—Its First Florida Location and a Hub for Innovation, Support, and Multilingual Service.
Google is expanding its retail presence with the opening of the first physical store in Florida, Google Store Aventura, located at Aventura Mall. This marks the company’s eighth retail store in the U.S. and its third on the East Coast, reinforcing Google’s growth and commitment to bringing its technology closer to communities nationwide.
The 3,030-square-foot store offers hands-on experience with Google’s latest products, including Pixel phones, watches, and tablets, as well as Nest cameras, Fitbit trackers, and Google-branded accessories. Visitors can test new features, such as Gemini Live on the Pixel 10 Pro or the Google Home app on the Pixel Tablet, and receive expert support for device setup, troubleshooting, and Pixel phone repairs. A dedicated “Here to Help” desk ensures associates are ready to assist visitors with questions, guidance, and product demonstrations. The store also offers buy online, pick up in-store options through googlestore.com.
Google store associates are available to assist visitors in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. Strategically located in Aventura Mall, the store serves both local residents and international tourists, offering guests the opportunity to explore Google Pixel devices, test the latest AI-driven innovations, and enjoy interactive demonstrations throughout the store.
The Google Store at Aventura Mall will open its doors to the public on November 7, 2025, at 10 a.m. ET. Located at 19501 Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 745, Aventura, FL 33180, the store will be open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET, and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET, offering visitors hands-on access to Google products and services.
“We’re going to reach a broader global audience. We know we’re serving both the local community and a wider audience across Latin America, so we’re very excited to open our first store in Florida,” said Michael Camacho, senior manager of global retail stores.
With the Aventura opening, Google continues to expand its high-touch retail strategy that began with its first store in 2021 in the neighborhood of Chelsea, New York. Each location offers customers a chance to explore Google’s ecosystem of devices and services in person, a model that has proven valuable as consumers seek more interactive and personalized experiences. The company also confirmed plans to open its next store in the Washington, D.C. area.
Veggies Made Great helped fuel a family-friendly weekend of free workouts, paddleboarding, coffee, small bites, and feel-good fun at 96th Street Park.
May 18, 2026
Surfside brought the good vibes this weekend with Paddletopia 2026, a two-day wellness and outdoor lifestyle event that turned 96th Street Park into a sunny little hub for movement, community, and family-friendly fun.
Held on Saturday, May 16 and Sunday, May 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the event welcomed kids, adults, fitness lovers, coffee drinkers, paddleboarders, and anyone looking for a fresh-air weekend by the water. The best part? So many of the experiences were free, making it easy for families and locals to drop in, move around, and enjoy the day without overthinking it.
The workout classes were a highlight, bringing plenty of energy to the park with approachable, upbeat sessions that made wellness feel fun instead of intimidating. Between the fitness classes, paddleboarding, live music, wellness activations, and relaxed outdoor atmosphere, Paddletopia had that perfect South Florida mix of active and easygoing.
Of course, no great weekend event is complete without good bites. Veggies Made Great, an official event partner, kept guests fueled with complimentary samples of their veggie-packed favorites, including the Spinach Egg White Frittata and Lemon Blueberry Muffin. The samples were a smart fit for the day: light, wholesome, tasty, and easy to enjoy between activities. Paired with coffee and other small bites available throughout the event, it made for the kind of simple, satisfying spread that both kids and adults could get behind.
The event also had a thoughtful environmental angle through the “Paddle for Plastic” initiative with Plastic Fisherman, encouraging attendees to help clean Surfside canals in exchange for eco-friendly rewards. It added a meaningful layer to the weekend, blending wellness, community, and environmental care in a way that felt natural for a coastal town like Surfside.
Overall, Paddletopia 2026 felt like exactly what a South Florida weekend should be: outdoorsy, welcoming, active, delicious, and just a little bit sun-kissed. From free fitness classes to better-for-you snacks and community-focused fun, Surfside gave families a reason to get outside and enjoy the best of wellness by the water.
To bring a little of that Paddletopia feel-good energy home, check out more of the veggie-packed muffins, frittatas, and easy breakfast favorites from Veggies Made Great at https://www.veggiesmadegreat.com/
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