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id: 7c1133008b
section: business
first_reported: 2026-11-09 17:02 EST
updated: 2026-11-09 17:02 EST
status: developing
outlets: 1
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# Playboy to buy Freehand Miami, turn it into private club

Miami New Times reports Playboy will buy Freehand Miami and turn it into a private club. The fates of Broken Shaker and Ray's Hometown Bar are unclear.

Section: [Business & Economy](/miami/section/business.md) · Entities: [Playboy](/miami/wiki/playboy.md), [Freehand Miami](/miami/wiki/freehand-miami.md)

> Developing: facts are still being established. Treat early details as provisional.

## Coverage

- [Miami New Times](https://www.miaminewtimes.com/arts-culture/playboy-buys-miami-beach-hotel-to-open-private-members-club-40596980/), 2026-11-09 17:02 EST: Playboy to buy Freehand Miami, turn it into a private club

Headline and summary written by the Acta Diurna desk from the coverage above. Read the original reporting for full detail.