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Knight Foundation invests in local arts organizations

Long known for its commitment to the arts, the Knight Foundation is supporting arts institutions that need more support than ever during the COVID-19 pandemic. This month, the organization continues its support with the announcement of a $2.2 million investment in nine Miami arts organizations. This latest investment follows the foundation’s Knight New Work 2020,

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Business As Unusual: Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau

Business backstory: The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (miamiandbeaches.com) is the official, accredited destination sales and marketing organization for Miami-Dade County, dedicated to generating travel demand to Greater Miami and the Beaches to maximize economic impact to the community, ensure industry resiliency, and elevate the resident quality of life. Talbert (pictured left), who joined

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Wynwood welcomes hospitality concept FREEHOLD

Miami’s hip Wynwood district attracts visitors from all over the world, so it’s no surprise it attracted a unique hospitality concept. Brooklyn’s bespoke hospitality concept FREEHOLD opened its second location earlier this month in Wynwood, offering a wide range of day-to-night accommodations and entertainment. Brand developers Brice Jones and Brad Gallagher describe their hospitality concept

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From the Source

Not going out on New Year’s Eve doesn’t mean sacrificing a great cocktail experience. Earlier this month, delivery service Sourced Craft Cocktails expanded its services to Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach, allowing new customers to try at-home kits and draft cocktails prepped by local bartenders. Even better, orders received by 2 p.m. and

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The Gift of Giving: Alina Villasante and Jarett Levan

Alina Villasante Founder and Designer, Peace Love World Backstory: A benevolent spirit has been “sewn into the soul” of the Miami-based lifestyle/fashion company since Villasante introduced it in 2009. She champions causes close to her heart, including breast cancer awareness and autism. Proceeds from sales of its Hope Crew Neck Sweater this year benefited Sylvester

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Five things to know about Takato

[image_with_text image=”30199″ title=”Dream Come True”] After adding to his reputation as a kitchen visionary in recent years while executive chef at Monkitail inside the The Diplomat in Hollywood, Taek Lee (aka chef Taka) has planted his own flag at the Conrad with Takato, a chic, contemporary Asian restaurant that celebrates his culinary journey. “I’ve always

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Pop-up museums come to Westfield Broward

There’s a new part of the mall to explore while doing last-minute holiday minute shopping. And another to experience after the holidays are over. Earlier this month, Westfield Broward in Plantation debuted the Young At Art Museum pop-up. Located near LensCrafters at the northwest entrance, the go-at-your-own-pace museum features never seen before, state-of-the-art installations, coupled

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Sales launch for Southwest Ranches homes

There are places in South Florida that feel like a country escape in a mostly suburban community. One such is Southwest Ranches where drivers can find signs warning of horses. In fact, Circle S Estates from CC Homes is now set at the site of a former 48-acre equestrian estate that once stabled 1985 Kentucky Derby

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Ring in 2021 at South Florida restaurants

Bulla Gastrobar Pick a la carte or choose to indulge in a four-course pre-fixe menu before welcoming 2021 with a complimentary toast at midnight. Plus, selected sparkling wine bottles are 25% off. Plus, the next day, enjoy a New Year’s Day brunch filled with bottomless mimosa and sangria. Menu: Pre-fixe menu includes tartar de atun,

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Holiday Spirit

Though the popular Boat Parade won’t come around again till 2021, Winterfest still has lots in store: · Discounted Water Taxi Holiday Light Cruises to enjoy Fort Lauderdale’s Waterway · Get your letter to Santa through our Mailboxes around Greater Fort Lauderdale (and a way to upload your letter electronically, too) · DIY Ornaments and

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Wynwood Walls reopens

South Floridians can once again trek to Miami to take selfies and Instagram-worthy photos in front of the world-famous Wynwood Walls. The world’s largest outdoor street art museum at the Wynwood Arts District reopens Dec. 18 in partnership with the Wynwood Business Improvement District. To keep visitors safe, masks and social distancing will be required.

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Lifestyle’s Holiday Gift Guide 2020

[image_with_text image=”30148″] 1. Agave and lip tint tin by bite beauty: $14, bitebeauty.com, sephora.com 2. Your Best Cleanse and Glow: $95, dermalogica.com 3. Bear by Roreo: $299, foreo.com 4. Peel. Glow. Be Merry.: $96, drdennisgross.com 5. Brooklyn Hustle Bestsellers Starter Kit: $28, sephora.com 6. Platinum Rare Haute-Rejuvenation Elixir: $985, laprairie.com 7. Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat

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