Aileen Marty, M.D., remembers where she was when she first learned about COVID-19. It was mid-January 2020. The infectious disease physician and professor of infectious disease at Florida International University’s Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine was in the Middle East. She was with colleagues from the World Health Organization’s Verification and Inspection Commission. They were
Lifestyle continues asking businesspeople all over South Florida about the impact COVID-19 has had on their businesses—and what the future holds. Today, we check in Michelle DiMarco, founder of Lilac and Lilies Boutique Business Backstory: For nearly 10 years, Michelle DiMarco has offered lifestyle resort wear, jewelry, denim, swimwear and athletic leisure wear at Lilac and
[image_with_text image=”28828″]The Salty Donut. Miami’s well-known artisanal donut shop is launching a new Vanilla Bean Latte. On National Coffee Day, it’s available for only $2.50. Plus, coffee lovers can also indulge in the Cafe Con Leche donut. Order for pickup or get delivery on Uber Eats.[/image_with_text][image_with_text image=”28822″]Shooters Waterfront. Sip in style on the waterfront with the
Young dreams. Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre hosts the 10th anniversary of the Young Talent Big Dreams Finals. The free livestreamed event features children 8 to 17 performing in individual and group categories such as pop/rock/rap vocals, dance, musical instrument, musical theatre/jazz standards/classical vocals and others. Nine winners will receive prizes such as performing
Rick Case, the South Florida business and philanthropic icon whose innovative approach to the automotive industry brought him national renown, died Monday at his home after a brief battle with an aggressive cancer. Case, who was 77, is survived by his wife of 40 years, Rita, along with three children (Rick Jr., Ryan and Raquel)
If there’s ever been a time for destressing outside, it’s now. Combining mindfulness and the serenity of nature, Morkikami Museum and Japanese Gardens is presenting a free garden-walking initiative to promote self-care as well as physical and emotional wellness. The Stroll for Well-being, which starts later this month, is particularly encouraged for healthcare providers and
Feeding South Florida. The 10th annual Outrun Hunger 5K goes from the street to homes and neighborhoods to promote Hunger Action Month, raise awareness on food insecurity and end hunger in South Florida. The 5K raises funds for Feeding South Florida’s efforts in Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade and Monroe counties where the organization says the
With arts at the crossroads of the pandemic and national conversations on race, the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts has launched The Heritage Project, a six-art monthly online panel series. The free series invites community leaders and cultural experts to discuss activism, social justice and the influence of Black art on mainstream American
Brian Travers stopped counting how many bones he’s broken “years ago.” Born with osteogenesis imperfecta, known as brittle bone disease, Travers started breaking bones at six weeks old. The condition led to multiple surgeries and visits to the ER where Travers became used to doctors assuming he was too young to answer questions—except for one
In this special to Lifestyle Media Group, the Fort Lauderdale/Broward chapter of Association of Fundraising Professionals invites the community to honor volunteers at its annual awards ceremony. Every November, the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) celebrates philanthropy by honoring those who have demonstrated exemplary support of the charitable organizations they love. On Nov. 10, the
