MICHAEL SALEM President, S.T.E.P.S. in the Right Direction Secretary of the Board, United HomeCare® 305.716.07610 or visit unitedhomecare.com Charitable organizations help so many individuals in need, whether they’ve been in need for a life time or find themselves in need for the first time in their lives. Their needs are diverse. A retired grocery
Business As Unusual: ArtServe
Business backstory: For more than 30 years, Fort Lauderdale art incubator ArtServe has sought to advance arts for the social good. Jason R. Hughes was named executive director in September, after being involved with the organization for five years as vice president and president of its board of directors, guiding its mission to deliver programs
Broward Performing Arts Foundation announces board elections
Broward Performing Arts Foundation recently announced new board and committee chair elections for the 2020-21 season. Meet the members below. [image_with_text image=”28889″] Stephanie Aoun was elected to the board of directors. A graduate of Pine Crest School, Saint Andrew’s School and the University of Miami, she is a Private Wealth Advisor within the Investment Management
Local community Jewish centers present the Jewish Book Fest
Several of South Floridas Jewish community centers are joining forces to host a virtual version of Florida JCCs Jewish Book Fest, presenting more than 25 events with Jewish authors, books and topics of interest. “The Levis JCC Sandler Center is excited to partner with our fellow JCCs to bring our community this enriching and engaging
Heroes of the Pandemic: Tiffany Comerie
Tiffany Comerie Physician Assistant, Emergency Room, Florida Medical Center Background: Tiffany Comerie grew up in Coconut Creek after moving from Jamaica when she was 6 years old. The Coconut Creek High School graduate majored in biology at Florida Atlantic University, where she decided to become a physician assistant. She attended Nova Southeastern University and
Pandemic Nation
Aileen Marty, M.D., remembers where she was when she first learned about COVID-19. It was mid-January 2020. The infectious disease physician and professor of infectious disease at Florida International University’s Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine was in the Middle East. She was with colleagues from the World Health Organization’s Verification and Inspection Commission. They were
Business As Unusual: Lilac and Lilies Boutique
Lifestyle continues asking businesspeople all over South Florida about the impact COVID-19 has had on their businesses—and what the future holds. Today, we check in Michelle DiMarco, founder of Lilac and Lilies Boutique Business Backstory: For nearly 10 years, Michelle DiMarco has offered lifestyle resort wear, jewelry, denim, swimwear and athletic leisure wear at Lilac and
National Coffee Day in South Florida
[image_with_text image=”28828″]The Salty Donut. Miami’s well-known artisanal donut shop is launching a new Vanilla Bean Latte. On National Coffee Day, it’s available for only $2.50. Plus, coffee lovers can also indulge in the Cafe Con Leche donut. Order for pickup or get delivery on Uber Eats.[/image_with_text][image_with_text image=”28822″]Shooters Waterfront. Sip in style on the waterfront with the
South Florida arts happenings
Young dreams. Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre hosts the 10th anniversary of the Young Talent Big Dreams Finals. The free livestreamed event features children 8 to 17 performing in individual and group categories such as pop/rock/rap vocals, dance, musical instrument, musical theatre/jazz standards/classical vocals and others. Nine winners will receive prizes such as performing
In Memoriam: Rick Case
Rick Case, the South Florida business and philanthropic icon whose innovative approach to the automotive industry brought him national renown, died Monday at his home after a brief battle with an aggressive cancer. Case, who was 77, is survived by his wife of 40 years, Rita, along with three children (Rick Jr., Ryan and Raquel)