The Boat Show Must Go On

By Lisa Overing and the Lifestyle staff   Over the past six decades, the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show has had more than its share of ripple effects on the marine industry—and for all the best reasons. As a pure economic driver, the Boat Show’s impact in the Sunshine State exceeds that of the NFL’s

Bikes for Kids

A benevolent concept started in Ohio by the late Rick Case in the early 1980s continues to put smiles on the faces of young children throughout South Florida. Now in its 38th year, the Rick Case Bikes for Kids program once again is collecting used bikes in good condition that, eventually, will be distributed during

Golfing for Charity

Charity golf tournaments are par for the course in South Florida. Here are two upcoming ones to put on your calendar.   The 38th annual Swing for the Kids Charity Golf Classic from the Kiwanis Club of Delray benefits Achievement Centers for Children & Families. Golfers take a swing at a $50,000 shoutout, team awards

Haunt Drive benefits Parkland Cares

The Haunt Drive at Tree Tops Park in Davie delivers safe scares and spooks throughout the month while benefiting Parkland Cares, which funds mental health organizations. The community’s mental health has been especially concerning to Parkland Cares during the pandemic, and the partnership with Haunt Drive comes at a time when mental health care has

Jessica Duemig shares her story of surviving breast cancer

Jessica Duemig

The first thing Jessica Duemig did when she found out she was cured of breast cancer in February was go to Costco with her parents to buy supplies for her “I’m cured” party. Duemig is the first to admit that the action seems “anticlimactic.” But don’t let the seemingly pedestrian nature of a shopping trip

Breast Cancer Awareness in South Florida

Holy Cross Hospital The Fort Lauderdale hospital offers several events and a special, including the following. The hospital offers a special for women without health insurance: $100 screening mammograms and $150 bone density screenings. Info: Oct. 1-Nov. 30, Holy Cross Hospital; 954.202.0277 Board-certified surgical oncologist Jessica Burgers hosts a Facebook Live session on surgical options

Keep fit during W.O.W SoFlo

The pandemic hasn’t stopped Mind Body Social’s mission to provide wellbeing to the community. And now all of South Florida can benefit from the Doral-based events company. W.O.W SoFlo, presented by T-Mobile, features more than 30 virtual events, including workouts, guided runs, dancing, yoga sessions and meditations, broadcast live from the tri-county area’s most recognizable

LauderDeals Runs Through October

Let the discount days continue! Visit Lauderdale announced that it will extend its LauderDeals program through October, giving residents and out-of-towners more time to explore resorts, attractions, spas and restaurants in Broward County—at special prices. On the dining front, more than 25 restaurants are participating in a program involving prix fixe dinner menus priced at

Celebrate National Taco Day in South Florida

[image_with_text image=”28946″]Coyo Taco. Capturing the experience and taste of Mexican street food, Coyo Taco offers a special taco throughout the weekend: Barbacoa con consomée with traditional slow-roasted adobo marinated lamb served with an aromatic broth the Barbacoa con consomée for dipping. Locations in Wynwood, Brickell, Palm Beach and Coral Gables[/image_with_text][image_with_text image=”28948″]Burlock Coast. The oceanfront restaurant

2021 Boca Raton Concours d’Elegance rescheduled

The 2021 Boca Raton Concours d’ Elegance was recently rescheduled for Feb. 25-27, 2022. The event, founded and directed by the Rick Case Family and The Rick Case Automotive Group, has raised more than $11 million for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County, which serves more than 12,000 at-risk youth. “We look forward