The Second Annual Fur the Love Pet Fest returns to Fort Lauderdale Beach on Sunday, Feb. 20, to celebrate the love of furry companions and raise money for a good cause. This year’s event will occur at a new location, Las Olas Oceanside Park, also known as The LOOP. The four-legged fun event, which coincides with
Junior Achievement of South Florida raised over $300,000 during JA World Uncorked, the JA Circle of Wise Women Signature Event, to help support its educational programs. The Jan. 29 event was attended by nearly 500 guests who were able to experience delicious food prepared by four culinary chefs from some of South Florida’s finest restaurants.
The Maestro Marley Cup will feature live musical performances, a seven vs. seven soccer tournament, and Caribbean food, drinks, cultural vendors, giveaways and activities for the entire family. The event begins at noon on Saturday, March 5, at Hollywood ArtsPark at Young Circle, 1 N Young Circle, with musical acts taking the stage at 4
February is Black History Month and South Florida features many Black-owned businesses locals can frequent so we’ve highlighted Black-owned restaurants, retail stores, hotels and medical facilities in the area to explore. Black-Owned Restaurants C-Food Shack C-Food Shack is the first U.S. location for the Caribbean seafood concept, with its original location in Nassau, Bahamas. Created
Luis Vasquez Executive pastry chef, Miami Beach Edition Back story: The native of Caracas, Venezuela recalls cooking in the kitchen with his father and decorating cakes with his mother at a young age. But, early on, it was his love of painting and sculpting that fueled his creative energy. But the worlds of art and
The Food Network & Cooking Channel South Beach Wine & Food Festival Presented by Capital One (SOBEWFF®) recently unveiled an unprecedented star-studded 21st birthday lineup. Widely recognized as one of America’s favorite gourmet gatherings on the beach, the four-day Festival returns to the sand Feb. 24-27 and will feature over 90 events spanning Miami-Dade and Broward counties. For the
Since 1939, Gulfstream Park has been one of the most important venues for horse racing in the country. Some of the world’s top Thoroughbred contenders race at Gulfstream Park with their eye on Triple Crown glory. Ideally located between Fort Lauderdale and Miami International Airports and just one mile from the Atlantic Ocean, this vast
Habitat for Humanity of South Palm Beach County’s (HFHSPBC) annual Women Build fundraising event sponsored by Moraca Builders, Inc. returns to Boynton Beach on March 3 and 4 to help construct a home for a local family. This year’s Women Build Partner Family is Jerrod and Iesha James, a married couple with three young daughters,
Going out to eat is a time-honored tradition on Valentine’s Day. Luckily, there is no shortage of South Florida restaurants offering special deals to celebrate the holiday. To help readers find the ideal establishment, we’ve gathered some of the area’s best offerings. TORO Latin Kitchen & Tequila Library This contemporary culinary destination, located inside Le
Deborah Williams Owner, Chewy Suz Back story: Though Williams ultimately took the road likely never before traveled to achieve notoriety as a pastry chef, it didn’t start out that way. The South Florida native has loved baking since she was a youngster. In particular, she was immensely fond of the peanut butter cookies that her
