Servers, bartenders and hosts are among the many employees whose jobs have been rendered obsolete by the COVID-19 pandemic. Though some restaurants have been able to use employees as delivery drivers or to package food for pickup, many have had to close their doors altogether, leaving employees suddenly without a paycheck. To combat the loss
In an effort to assist local residents struggling to make ends meet even before the coronavirus pandemic, United Way of Broward County has launched a major fundraising initiative. The COVID-19 Campaign benefits Broward residents in need and those in the ALICE demographic (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed); nearly 50% of the county’s households are ALICE
Though relatively new to the Fort Lauderdale dining scene, having opened its doors in November 2019, Stoner’s Pizza Joint has quickly become an essential part of the South Florida community. On Tuesday, March 17th, owner John Stetson personally delivered 240 slices of pizza to St. Ruth Missionary Baptist Church. This location is the temporary center
Oceans 234, a restaurant in Deerfield Beach, has a message for its community: “We know that lines are long and the shelves are bare. We are here to help.” The restaurant recently announced it will be opening its doors to local residents in need by way of a community kitchen. For the immediate future, South
Though the Historic Stranahan House Museum is temporarily closed because of COVID-19, the oldest house in Fort Lauderdale is committed to continuing to educate the community on the city’s history. Last week, the Stranahan House started live-streaming educational programs on its Facebook page. Programs included presentations on the women’s suffrage movement and the Seminole Wars as
With the COVID-19 pandemic disrupting day-to-day life as we know it, Melanie Gibbs, owner of three dance studios in South Florida, was quick to respond, temporarily suspending physical classes on March 14 and launching a Google site with virtual dance classes available to her clients two days later. “We pulled a 12-hour day on Sunday
The Seminole Tribe of Florida and Seminole Gaming has made the decision to temporarily close all Seminole and Hard Rock casinos throughout the state. As of 6 p.m. on Friday, slot machines and gaming in rooms across six Florida-based properties will shut down. According to an official statement, the decision “was not taken lightly as
Jennifer Frione is doing her part to alleviate the coronavirus-related concerns of pet owners throughout the city of Plantation. The owner of Lakeside Animal Hospital (9601 W. Broward Blvd., 954.474.8808; lakesideanimal.com) is offering curbside drop-off for pets requiring veterinary services, thus minimizing human interaction. In addition, Lakeside is launching concierge services for pet owners concerned
Since launching the business out of Delray Beach in 2009, Delivery Dudes has taken its innovative concept—home delivery of food orders from popular local restaurants—and expanded it to more than 70 cities in Florida, Tennessee and Pennsylvania. But the Dudes’ latest expansion has nothing to do with restaurants. And everything to do with safety concerns.
IT’SUGAR was on the cover of SFBW’s February issue for its rapidly growing candy store empire, but it also turns out to be a source of highly sought hand sanitizer. A big banner ad on the IT’SUGAR website says, “Candy scented hand sanitizers available now.” “Keep your hands clean and smelling great with your favorite
