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Heroes of the Pandemic: Lina Puntervold
Lina Puntervold Nurse and infection control practitioner, Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Background: Puntervold earned a master’s degree in public health with a minor in epidemiology from the University of South Florida. Having cared for the hospital’s tiniest patients in the neonatal unit, the Broward County resident now dedicates herself to disease-related research, reporting, and education. Pandemic
Broward Center hosts virtual open house for classes
Along with the start of school, the Rose Miniaci Arts Education Center, located on the Broward Center for the Performing Arts campus, is getting ready to offer classes in September. And next week, the public is invited to take a peek behind the virtual curtain at a free open house hosted on Zoom. During the
The Mystery Writer Next Door
Coconut Creek resident Liane Carmen had two reasons for completing her first novel. First, like thousands of other people writing a book was on her bucket list. Then there was a personal experience. When she became entrenched in a quest to track down an adopted family members’ biological mother, she found another obsession: the secrets
Parker Playhouse Upgrades
The $30 million renovation taking place at Parker Playhouse is on track to revitalize a facility that opened its doors in 1967. Construction, scheduled for completion in 2021, has been moving along, even amid the pandemic. Expect a reimagined main lobby experience that incorporates the original façade of the building and other original architectural features.
Winterfest Cancels Boat Parade
Concerns over the coronavirus continue to impact the 2020 event calendar in the tri-county area. The latest major event to be cancelled is this year’s Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade, which was slated for Dec. 12. The organization’s board of directors pointed to COVID-19 and its “unwavering commitment to the health and safety of
Five pieces of good news you may have missed
[image_with_text image=”28299″]In July, The Miami Foundation, Health Foundation of South Florida, Florida Blue Foundation distributed almost 70,000 units of personal protection equipment to essential and nonprofit workers. The PPE was purchased through the Miami Foundation’s Community Recovery Fund, which has invested more than $2.8 million in pandemic relief. The drive, held in Miami, gave out masks, thermometers, hand
A&E News & Notes
The Historic Stranahan House Museum celebrates the 100th Anniversary of 19th Amendment through Virtual History Happy Hour: Ivy Stranahan & the Women’s Suffrage Movement. Historian and Broward Schools educator, Michelle Sammartino discusses the history of the Women’s Suffrage movement and Fort Lauderdale pioneer Ivy Stranahan’s role in it. Event takes place Aug. 26 at 6:30 p.m. Tickets
Heroes of the Pandemic: Mauricio Danckers
Mauricio Danckers Medical director, Intensive Care Unit, Aventura Hospital & Medical Center Background: As medical director of the ICU, Danckers specializes in the care of the medical and surgical critically ill. In addition, he is an assistant professor of clinical medicine at Nova Southeastern University’s Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine, where he was recently awarded
OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival
In its 22nd year, the OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival is going virtual—but not before going a little old school. The festival (Aug. 20-30) kicks off with a Drive-OUT preview of Stage Mother, at the Drive-In Theater at Dezerland Park in North Miami (14401 NE 19th Ave.). The film (pictured above)—starring Jacki Weaver, Adrian Grenier and