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Virtual Happy Hour with Author Carla Neggers

Join Broward Public Library Foundation for a Virtual Happy Hour with esteemed author Carla Neggers on July 1st at 6:00pm. Carla Neggers has authored over 80 romance and romantic suspense novels, including Rival’s Break, and has been listed as a bestselling author by both New York Times and USA Today. She was originally scheduled to join the

Spirit’s Humanitarian Flights

Spirit Airlines humanitarian flights

International travel restrictions due to the pandemic have left thousands of people unable to return to their home countries here in South Florida. But thanks to an ongoing humanitarian initiative by Spirit Airlines, more than 7,500 people have been reunited with their families. Starting in April, the Miramar-based airline began organizing flights between eight countries,

Upcoming summer camps

Jungle Island summer camp

Even as the country reopens, it’s clear that favorite summer activities will look a bit different from the norm. Here to adapt to those changes while still offering fun education are the Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami and Jungle Island, which are both offering summer camps for children. Check out the details below.  

PBC News & Notes

COVID-19 and Local Community Impact: Join the League of Women Voters of Palm Beach County for its weekly Zoom conversation on Wednesday, June 3. Guest speaker Kelly James, director of Blue Cross Blue Shield Florida will join co-hosts Ken Thomas and Dr. Brent Schillinger for a discussion about navigating the health insurance marketplace and coverages

Keep Your Dog Calm Amid Coronavirus Concerns

The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted typical ways of life all over the world. And as Phyllis Bard, the co-owner of Bed & Biscuit Pet Inn and Salon, tells it, humans aren’t the only ones who have noticed. “[Dogs] have anxiety too, like everybody else. That’s what I’m seeing when these dogs come in my door,”

Happy Hour at Home

Rusty Pelican Gin #4 with Hibiscus & Cucumber; Photo Credit Rusty Pelican

RUSTY PELICAN Key Biscayne Beverage director Oscar Maya offers a tribute to the resurgence in gin by featuring five unique renditions of the classic gin and tonic on the cocktail menu. He shares this light and refreshing spin for fans of the spirit to make at home.   Gin #4—Cucumber and Hibiscus (pictured above) 1.5

Local Trend Transformations gives back

Broward testing sites for COVID-19 were among the recipients of one of the unique stories of generosity the pandemic has produced. Miami-based Trend Group, which produces mosaics, stone surfaces and more products throughout the world, mobilized its Trend Transformation franchise locations across the country to make donations that gave peace of mind to those working

Lifestyle Live: Beauty, Health and Wellness From the Inside Out

On Friday, May 22nd, Lifestyle Media Group hosted a webinar with three local experts to discuss South Florida beauty, health and wellness. Panelists included Dr. Essie Yates (Yates Institute of Plastic Surgery), Dr. Michael P. Choi, D.O. (Bariatric Surger) and Carolyn Zaumeyer, ARNP (LowTE Florida). Watch a recording of the live webinar here:

Broward arts flourish with virtual events

Lori Pratico

Business for the Arts Broward continues to support the local art landscape with a series of virtual art classes. The first is No Fear Art – Drawing Edition, which promises to help participants not only release their fears of creating but also enjoy the process. Leading this creative journey is artist Lori Pratico (pictured above),

It’Sugar and Macy’s Ready to Open

Macy's

It’Sugar: The candy emporium founded by South Florida resident Jeff Rubin (pictured left) in 2006 is planning to reopen all of its South Florida stores over the next two weekends. On Saturday (May 23), stores at Aventura Mall, on Atlantic Avenue in Delray Beach, in Pembroke Pines and at Bayside open their doors. Next Saturday