Eden Roc Miami Beach 4525 Collins Ave., Miami Beach About the resort: There’s an ever-present element of chic and cool inherent to Eden Roc, whether it’s the people-watching opportunities in the famed Lobby Bar or the curated works in each room by Saatchi Art or the award-winning culinary offerings. The latter includes South Florida outposts
[Note: This op-ed was spearheaded by Florida Blue CEO Pat Geraghty; more than 130 top executives from across the state added their names to the piece in a show of support.] The COVID-19 virus is testing our resolve, and the numbers here in Florida tell an extremely concerning story. By every key metric, our
Sending them off. Earlier this month, the Broward Education Foundation collaborated with Destination Dorm to donate dorm essentials to Broward County public high school graduating seniors who have experienced homelessness. Seniors registered with the Broward County Public Schools Homeless Education Assistance Resource Team (H.E.A.R.T.) received items such as bedding, pillows, laundry baskets and lamps. “We
The owner of Phipps Court Reporting Inc. in West Palm Beach, Christine Phipps, will be installed next month as the 2020-2021 president of the National Court Reporters Association (NCRA), the country’s leading organization representing stenographic court reporters, captioners and legal videographers. Phipps assumes the role on Aug. 8 during the association’s “Connect 2020” virtual event.
The Setai Miami Beach 2001 Collins Ave., Miami Beach About the resort: This oceanside gem, a reimagined version of the original 1936 building in the art deco district, combines the warmth of Far East hospitality with contemporary comforts. The Setai features 87 art deco rooms and 50 one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom ocean suites—including a
One of the region’s fastest-growing real estate brokerages is offering individuals facing job-related hardships due to the pandemic an opportunity to begin a new chapter. The CEO of LoKation Real Estate, Nathan Klutznick, recently announced an initiative to invest in 50 qualified and motivated people—and provide them with an all-expenses-paid avenue to secure their real
Like many artists, Marvin Keith has an “unstoppable need” to create something every day. For the Coconut Creek painter (pictured left), that means using acrylics on canvas to depict peaceful nature scenes, as well as colorful sailboats and hot air balloons, and often choosing to forgo realism in favor of following the light in a
Gulfstream Park Village is helping families affected by the COVID-19 pandemic by hosting a food drive for Pantry of Broward, a non-profit organization that serves seniors in need on low, fixed incomes and grandparents raising their grandchildren. Items can be dropped off Monday through Friday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Gulfstream Park Village office
Conrad Fort Lauderdale Beach 551 N. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd. About the resort: This all-suite property boasts spacious, residential-style accommodations, many of them with poolside or ocean views. The one-bedroom poolside suite with two queen beds encompasses some 1,400 square feet of living space (as well as a nearly 300-square-foot furnished lanai) with a full
The husband-and-wife team behind a Boca Raton architectural firm have developed a five-day program that’s perfect for parents looking for an innovative way to engage their children this summer. Matt and Kenia Forget, partners in 5 Architecture, recently introduced 5 ArchiCamp—a virtual camp where kids can develop their model-making skills. Children will work independently on
