On September 8th, Fort Lauderdale’s leading philanthropists and professionals gathered at Bar Betty, the sultry speakeasy inside Sunness Supper Club, to celebrate the launch of Charitable, Lifestyle Media Group’s newest publication that highlights the city’s charities and organizations. The evening marked another milestone as well, welcoming Ray Chehata and Chehata Family Holdings to the Lifestyle
Fort Lauderdale is about to get a taste of one of Coconut Grove’s buzziest little bakeries. Ophelia will open in Huizenga Park this fall, serving scratch-made pastries, specialty coffee, and grab-and-go breakfast and lunch along the New River. Husband-and-wife chefs Ana De Sa Martins and Juan Vieira launched Ophelia from a vintage-inspired mobile café in
Swim Week of the Palm Beaches (SWPB) returns for its third annual celebration, September 25-27, 2026, at the Amrit Ocean Resort on Singer Island, bringing together fashion, wellness, beauty, and lifestyle for one of South Florida’s most anticipated emerging fashion events. SWPB will transform the five-star oceanfront resort into a multi-day destination featuring three evenings
The award-winning Island City Stage launches its 15th anniversary season with a campy homage to everyone’s favorite drama queen, Joan Crawford, in the theater company’s revival of the hit world premiere of Michael Leeds’ Who Killed Joan Crawford? The show runs October 1st through October 25th, with tickets on sale now. “When we did the original world premiere (which I was in),
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, an important reminder that behind every statistic is a person, a family, and a community. It is also an opportunity to make sure Broward County residents know one critical message: You Matter. Your Life Matters. Life can be overwhelming, and stress can come from many places. Financial challenges, relationships,
As one of South Florida’s most influential business organizations, the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce continues to play a leading role in bringing together the region’s healthcare and business communities. This commitment will be on full display at the 2026 Excellence in Healthcare Awards, presented by Baptist Health South Florida, on September 24 at
If babka is your bag, you need to try The Bakey. The bakery and café, known for its chocolate babka, opened last month in Hallandale Beach, taking over the former Kosher Bagel Cove space, with people forming lines to snag a babka fresh from the oven. The Bakey comes from acclaimed Israeli baker Uri Scheft,
Wan’s Mandarin House celebrates its 60th anniversary this fall, a milestone that represents far more than longevity. In an industry where most restaurants never make it past a few years, the Fort Lauderdale institution has survived—and thrived—for six decades by staying true to the values established by its founders: serve delicious food with a generous
When Janna P. Lhota took over as chair of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce for 2026, she chose “Connected for Impact” as her theme for the year. For Lhota, a partner in Holland & Knight’s Fort Lauderdale office, that could mean helping an entrepreneur meet a potential customer, connecting a company with resources,
Downtown Hollywood has a new spot for fried chicken, caviar, and a little late-night intrigue. Common Room, from BOL Hospitality Group, is now open, serving American comfort food with some decidedly luxe upgrades. Executive chef Tanya Evans, whose résumé includes Barton G and Major Food Group, has created a menu that ranges from fried chicken
