Sistrunk Marketplace & Brewery Hosting Holiday Pop-Up Through Jan. 9

For patrons still looking to partake in holiday-themed festivities, the Sistrunk Marketplace & Brewery in Fort Lauderdale is hosting a “Shady Santa & Naughty Elves” pop-up experience through Jan. 9. The themed area is located within Sistrunk Marketplace & Brewery’s speakeasy ‘Lost & Found’ venue. It features Christmas decorations, an upside-down Christmas tree, a DJ

Lifestyle Q&A: Roy Firestone, Part 2

You conducted so many fascinating interviews on SportsLook/Up Close, in large part because they revealed something about the person we didn’t know or hadn’t heard. Your interview with broadcasting legend Howard Cosell in the 1980s was interesting because of how contentious he was. What do you recall about that conversation? For a few years, Howard

Lifestyle Q&A: Roy Firestone, Part 1

It was raining hard the day that a future Los Angeles Lakers legend named Kobe Bryant arrived at ESPN studios in 1996 for his first sit-down with the sports network’s renowned interviewer, Roy Firestone. Suddenly, lightning hit the building and blew out the studio lights. Firestone explained that the repairs would take a few hours,

Mothers Against Drunk Driving to Host 11th Annual Walk Like MADD & MADD Dash

To continue the fight against drunk driving, thousands of walkers and runners will participate in the 11th Annual UKG Walk Like MADD & MADD Dash Fort Lauderdale 5K to raise funds for Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD). Since the event’s launch in 2011, Walk Like MADD Fort Lauderdale has raised over $3 million to help support victims

IT’SUGAR donates $500,000 to Make-A-Wish Organization

IT’SUGAR recently donated over $500,000 to Make-A-Wish Foundation to help the nonprofit organization continue providing life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. With 100 locations in North America, IT’SUGAR is one of the largest specialty candy retailers. Its Charity Lollipop Program donates a portion of the proceeds from sales of its exclusive star-shaped rainbow lollipops to

Impact 100 Palm Beach County Announces 2022 Semi-Finalists

Impact 100 Palm Beach County (Impact 100 PBC) recently chose 21 nonprofit organizations for its 2022 semi-finalist. The groups, all with projects based in south Palm Beach County, have the opportunity to submit complete applications for one of multiple $100,000 high-impact grants. “Impact 100 PBC has become a major grant funder,” says Holly Schuttler, President

From the Ground Up, Part 2

Anquan once said that his purpose in this life was not to make it to the NFL and score touchdowns, even though he did plenty of the latter. In all, he reached the end zone 82 times on receptions during a career that included stops in Arizona (2003-09), Baltimore (2010-12), San Francisco (2013-15) and Detroit

American Heritage Schools to Host Spring Virtual Open Houses 

American Heritage Schools will live stream its spring open house events for prospective families looking to enroll their children at its Broward or Palm Beach campuses.  The Broward campus will host its virtual open houses on Feb. 5 at 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. The Palm Beach campus will host its virtual open houses on

CourMed Offering Delivery of COVID Booster Shots in South Florida

To help meet COVID-19 vaccine booster demand and simplify the process, CourMed is now providing concierge delivery of COVID booster shots in South Florida. The healthcare solutions company will offer vaccines for consumers at their homes, offices, or hotels courtesy of physicians, pharmacies, labs, drivers and registered nurses. Along with vaccine delivery, CourMed can deliver prescription

Love Boat Event Will Benefit Delray’s Achievement Centers for Children & Families & Living Hungry

The Delray Beach Initiative (DBI) will host “An Evening on the Love Boat” at the Delray Beach Elks Lodge to raise funds for Achievement Centers for Children & Families (ACCF) and Living Hungry. The Love Boat event will “set sail” on Feb. 5 at 7 p.m. for a fun evening cruise, stopping in the ports of Cancun, Ocho