Heroes of the Pandemic: Mauricio Danckers

Mauricio Danckers

Mauricio Danckers   Medical director, Intensive Care Unit, Aventura Hospital & Medical Center  Background: As medical director of the ICU, Danckers specializes in the care of the medical and surgical critically ill. In addition, he is an assistant professor of clinical medicine at Nova Southeastern University’s Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine, where he was recently awarded

OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival

OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival

In its 22nd year, the OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival is going virtual—but not before going a little old school. The festival (Aug. 20-30) kicks off with a Drive-OUT preview of Stage Mother, at the Drive-In Theater at Dezerland Park in North Miami (14401 NE 19th Ave.). The film (pictured above)—starring Jacki Weaver, Adrian Grenier and

Fresh Catches at The Fish Joint

The Fish Joint Coconut Creek

Photos by Evelyn Suarez In late January, before the words “quarantine” and “social distancing” became part of everyday vernacular, Brian Rifkin simply wanted to offer a fast-casual seafood dining option, which he found lacking in the Coconut Creek area. Alongside his partner and chef, Zach Parker, Rifkin opened The Fish Joint attempting to “fill a

Great Staycations: Lennox Miami Beach

Lennox Miami Beach

Lennox Miami Beach 1900 Collins Ave., Miami Beach About the resort: This eco-inspired boutique property, like many other Miami Beach hotels, has a storied history. Launched in 1936, the Peter Miller Hotel was comprised of four interconnected buildings designed by Russell Pancoast, one of Miami Beach’s major architectural players at the time. The past is

Heroes of the Pandemic: Anakarla Perozo

Anakarla Perozo Trauma ICU nurse, Kendall Regional Medical Center  Background: As the first member of her family to pursue a career in medicine, Perozo, 29, has had a desire to help people for as long as she can remember. “My mom always wondered why I wanted to do this,” she says. “There [are] no doctors in

Make the Grade

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Miami Spice menus to try this month

The first luxury caterer to participate in Miami Spice, Bill Hansen Catering offers a $39 menu from Corporate Executive Chef Dewey LoSasso. Entre?e selections include coffee-seared filet mignon with roasted peanuts, Glenlivet Scotch barbecue sauce and Miami Shores rosemary roasted potatoes; summer berry barbecue duck with goat cheese polenta and Florida honey chili barbecue sauce paired

Supporting Our Charities

Get In and Give Back: The South Florida Ford Dealers Association recently presented a check for $7,500 to the Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Foundation. The association launched a “Get in and Give Back” social media initiative, prompting local Ford owners to take a photo in their vehicle and share it on Facebook or Instagram with

Heroes of the Pandemic: Jennifer Homan

Jennifer Homan

Jennifer Homan Vice president of development, Junior Achievement South Florida Background: In her role at Junior Achievement, Homan raises funds to deliver financial literacy, workforce readiness and entrepreneurship programs to 52,000 students a year. The Aventura resident earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Michigan State University and a master’s degree in mental health counseling

Arts Garage presents Music at Home: Live from Arts Garage

Live from Arts Garage

For music lovers missing live performances, Arts Garage has the next best thing. During Music At Home: Live from Arts Garage, a virtual concert series featuring jazz and blues artists. “Music At Home: Live from Arts Garage gives music lovers the best of both worlds—they can watch the concert from the comfort of home while