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South Florida the Center of the Sports Universe?

  • The Florida Panthers and the Miami Heat, both located in the Miami metropolitan area, are in the finals of their respective sports.
  • MLS Ticket prices skyrocketed as Lionel Messi announced his intentions to play for Inter Miami, bringing another powerhouse to South Florida.
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International superstar Lionel Messi is joining Inter Miami, while the Miami Heat and Florida Panthers are in the NBA and NHL finals. Fort Lauderdale mayor Dean Trantalis joins the show to provide insight on the impact South Florida’s sudden success in the sports world is having on the Miami metropolitan area.

We also check in with former Miami Marlins president David Samson on his thoughts about the merger between LIV Golf and the PGA Tour.

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