Month: April 2020

Lifestyle reached out to businesspeople all over South Florida—in categories ranging from retail and real estate to medical and automotive—and asked three questions: How did COVID-19 and the shutdown impact your business; how did you position your business in the interim; how will experiencing this unprecedented pandemic change the way you conduct business moving forward? Today,

MIAMI-DADE The restaurant: Coyo Taco (pictured above) Where: 120 Giralda Ave., Coral Gables; 2300 NW Second Ave., Wynwood; 111 SW First Ave., Brickell Takeout treats: Takeout/pickup is available at all Miami locations of this popular Mexican street food concept. The menu mix includes tacos, burritos, quesadillas and salad bowls. On the burrito front, corn tortillas are hand-pressed

For a little more than 50 years, House of Hope has helped those trying to rebuild their lives of those suffering from mental illness and substance abuse. As CEO Sue Glasscock puts it, the Fort Lauderdale-based organization helps to “build the whole person back up.” “Our goal is to bring in people, who are often

Saying thanks. This month, Weston resident Sandra Mattsson, managing broker at ONE Sotheby’s International Realty’s Weston office, and her colleagues united to reach out to local hospital workers. They’ve partnered with local restaurant Bolay to prepare box meals for about 250 day shift and night shift health care workers and cleaning staff every week at

Lifestyle reached out to businesspeople all over South Florida—in categories ranging from retail and real estate to medical and automotive—and asked three questions: How did COVID-19 and the shutdown impact your business; how did you position your business in the interim; how will experiencing this unprecedented pandemic change the way you conduct business moving forward. Today,

Emergency Funds: The Jewish Federation of Broward County’s board of directors recently approved a mammoth $1.525 million relief package. The COVID-19 Response Package consists of four tiers, starting with a combined $600,000 in emergency funding for several partner agencies—including $250,000 for Goodman Jewish Family Services, $70,000 for Broward Meals on Wheels, $25,000 for the Dorit

Real Housewives of New York actor Jill Zarin has never shied away from an opportunity to help people. Whether it’s raising money for cancer research in the name of her late husband or organizing a fundraiser for orphaned children in Kenya, she has spent most of her career finding new ways to support those in

Lifestyle reached out to businesspeople all over South Florida—in categories ranging from retail and real estate to medical and automotive—and asked three questions: How did COVID-19 and the shutdown impact your business; how did you position your business in the interim; how will experiencing this unprecedented pandemic change the way you conduct business moving forward.

Dining Rewards: It pays to dine right now at three restaurants inside Mizner Park. The mixed-use project in downtown Boca Raton and its managing company, Brookfield Properties, are offering a $20 Visa rewards card for every takeout purchase of $50 or more (not including tip, tax, delivery charge or gift card) at Ruth’s Chris Steak

Yet another South Florida art institution is making sure that residents have plenty of artistic opportunities to explore at home. The Frank Art GAllery and the City of Pembroke Pines have introduced From the Frank to You, a free virtual learning space. “We are thrilled to be launching From The Frank to You and reconnecting with the

The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale is bringing the spirit of South Florida dining into people’s homes with their new Facebook Live series of shows. Each week, The Galleria hosts a mix of culinary demonstrations (Cooking with The Galleria) and mixology lessons set to tunes from local musicians (Happy Hour with The Galleria). Past shows include

For college students who rely on more than grants and financial aid to make their ends meet, the pandemic has presented its share of unanticipated challenges. When Deidra Edouard lost her work study job at Florida State University, the graduate of Lake Worth Community High School not only couldn’t send money home to help her