The Historic Stranahan House Museum in downtown Fort Lauderdale recently received a new air conditioning system courtesy of Sunrise-based Air Around the Clock and Rheem. The installation will not benefit visitors, but having a modern cooling system will help protect timeless artifacts that require a controlled climate to stay preserved. “We try to limit the exposure to
The Fight of His Life
As told to Kevin Kaminski Editor’s note: Specific physicians and hospitals are not mentioned as part of this first-person story. The surgical descriptions involved and views about medical treatment are all based on Lowe’s personal experiences and opinions. This is an abbreviated version of the story that appears in the August issue of Lifestyle. My
W Fort Lauderdale to Host Rockstar Karaoke
Wannabe rockstars, popstars, country stars and hip-hop stars will have an opportunity to sing in front of a live band at the premiere of W Fort Lauderdale’s Rockstar Karaoke events. While the participants can sing karaoke songs, the difference is that instead of background music playing, a live band with drums, guitar and a keyboard will share
Young Women With Disabilities Encouraged to Enter Miss Arc Broward Pageant
Arc Broward is looking for contestants for its 10th Annual Miss Arc Broward pageant, presented by Pediatric Associates. The Nov. 13 pageant at Parker Playhouse in Fort Lauderdale enables young women with disabilities to showcase their talents to cultivate confidence, hopefulness, teamwork and compassion. The event also helps raise money for Arc Broward, which provides
HANDY and H.O.M.E.S Inc. to Host Annual Homecoming in Wilton Manors
HANDY and H.O.M.E.S Inc. will host an adult-only soirée to help support HANDY’s mission to embrace, educate and empower vulnerable youth in South Florida. The 6th Annual Homecoming event on Sept. 10 at The Venue in Wilton Manors will feature a night of entertainment, including music, dancing, hors d’oeuvres, food stations and specialty cocktails. HANDY (Helping Abused Neglected
Life-Saving Alliance
“When a child has complex health care needs, it disrupts the entire family dynamic”
Vicky Bakery Opens New Shop in Fort Lauderdale
Vicky Bakery recently opened its newest location in Downtown Fort Lauderdale across from Huizenga Plaza at 4 West Las Olas Blvd. “We live and breathe South Florida and have called this our home for a very long time,” Alico Pina says, co-owner of Vicky Bakery Las Olas. “We know the people in and around downtown
Sky-High Cinema
Love is literally in the air this month in Miami thanks to an adults-only experience that’s all the date-night rage. The South Beach chapter of Rooftop Cinema Club—on the sixth floor of the building at 1212 Lincoln Road—has rolled out an August slate of love stories that span the Hollywood spectrum. Among the highlights: Dirty Dancing (Aug.
World AIDS Museum to Host Red Dress, Dress Red Gala in Dania Beach
The World AIDS Museum and Educational Center will host its annual Red Dress, Dress Red Gala (RDDR Gala) in South Florida on Feb. 4, 2023. The event has been happening across North America in various cities since 2005, but it will make its South Florida debut at the Design Center of the Americas (DCOTA) in
Our Fund Foundation to Host “For Better or Worse in Post-Roe in the U.S.—A Vow to Protect LGBTQ+ Equality” Forums
Prominent LGBTQ+ leaders in South Florida will host two informative forums to discuss the challenges facing the LGBTQ+ community following the Supreme Court’s recent Dobbs decision and the harsh rhetoric, increased hostility and uncertainty it unleashed. With many in the LGBTQ+ community voicing concerns about the future of rights and liberties, Our Fund Foundation is presenting