Thanks to the Steven Halmos Family Foundation, every child enrolled at the new Madelaine Halmos Academy Elementary school will now have access to a prepaid college scholarship after graduating high school. Nearly 100 students will receive a two-year prepaid scholarship to any Florida state university of their choice. The elementary school is part of the
Executive Chef-Owner Mariano Araya will bring his personal style of cuisine perfected over two decades when he launches Casa Mariano on Saturday in Doral. The menu is inspired by his most beloved dishes featuring South American and Mediterranean flavors. Araya will bring many of his cooking methods from his previous restaurant, Mariano’s Cuisine in Doral,
Aiming to reduce the housing gap in Broward County, the United Way of Broward County tapped two business leaders to develop the programming and stainability strategy for its new Affordable Housing Initiative. Marcia Barry-Smith (pictured left), President of MBS Consulting Services, will oversee the plan, while Heidi Alzate Kaufman (pictured top), president of Heidi Alzate Consulting,
Leah Carpenter thought she had seen pretty much everything during her 30-plus years in health care, first as a registered nurse and then, for the last two decades, in hospital management—including her current role as executive vice president and chief operating officer for Memorial Healthcare System. But nothing, she admits, compares to what she’s experienced
With 70% of units sold, the Alina announces the phase one completion of its artfully designed, nine-story, luxury 121-residence property. Developed by El-Ad Group in the heart of Boca Raton, the project boasts 32,000 square feet of outdoor amenity space and an otherworldly spa. Designed by Garcia Stromberg/GS4 Studios, the Alina was brought to life by Moss
As part of our Women of Influence issue in September, Lifestyle collaborated with ArtServe—the award-winning arts incubator based in Fort Lauderdale—on a pictorial feature inspired by the creative laboratory’s recent photography exhibition, “Superficial Impressions.” The images chosen by Lifestyle, taken by female photographers/artists spotlighted in the exhibit, speak to the web of feelings, fears, joys,
Constellation Culinary Group recently announced a new collaboration with Open Water to provide a branded collection of purified canned water specifically for the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science in Miami. The eco-friendly branded cans are available at the museum’s quick-service café Food@Science. A menu of specialty bites curated by Constellation Culinary Group will also be available to purchase.
The daily struggle of being a mother of young children is certainly not unique to Jaclyn Strauss (pictured) of Fort Lauderdale. Like many during the past year, Strauss was juggling full-time work, elementary-aged children and the COVID-19 realities while trying to maintain her peace of mind. Strauss realized that she could turn the everyday struggles
As Miami Beach Pride Week begins Friday, local restaurants are offering unique concoctions and special events to honor the occasion. There is no shortage of ways to partake in the week-long celebration, from rainbow milkshakes to a groovy drag brunch. Here are some establishments providing exclusive specials: Miami Diner South Beach’s new retro American hangout
The Baer Cup Golf Classic on Oct. 7 will raise thousands of urgently needed scholarship funds for families who need financial assistance. The proceeds will help enhance the many programs and services offered by the Baer Family Early Childhood Learning Center, the Susan & Saul Singer Early Childhood Learning Center, Camp Kadima, and Giborim United
