[image_with_text image=”28639″]Members of the Junior League of Boca Raton, including members of its Self Esteem Committee, made nearly 500 cards for patients at Boca Raton Regional Hospital. The cards will be delivered on patients’ dinner trays to brighten their days as no visitors are allowed at the hospital. Pictured: Back row (left to right): Shelia
As if the hip pockets in and around Flagler Village aren’t already transforming the Fort Lauderdale scene, along comes yet another inspired project to add to the ever-growing mix of offerings. Society 8 Hospitality Group recently opened the doors to Sistrunk Marketplace & Brewery, an original 24,000-square-foot concept that encompasses a food hall, retail and
Lifestyle continues to reach out to businesspeople all over South Florida to ask questions about the impact COVID-19 has had on their businesses—and what the future holds. Today, we check in with John Alfano, president and CEO of Doris Italian Market & Bakery. Business background: Starting out as a mom and pop meat market in
In the past 10 years, the annual jazz series at Pinecrest Gardens has become a beloved tradition for jazz lovers in Miami and South Florida. This year, in spite of the pandemic, music lovers can take a virtual trip to Pinecrest Gardens to enjoy world-class acts through JazzAid Live from the Banyan Bowl—while supporting a
Over the past decade, a local fundraising event that mirrors Dancing with the Stars has emerged as one of the most popular and entertaining social gatherings of the season in Palm Beach County. But, like so many other nonprofits, the George Snow Scholarship Fund had to pivot amid the pandemic. Fortunately, for fans of the
Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre is bringing the glamour and theatrical excitement of its 29th annual Reach for the Stars Gala Auction to the public. The free virtual event features appearances and performances by superstar Gloria Estefan, Tony Award-winning actress Rachel Bay Jones, actor Danny Pino, Broadway leading lady Janet Dacal, So You Think
Though Junior Achievement of South Florida’s annual Rosé Soirée will be hosted online this year, attendees are still encouraged to wear pink to celebrate the members of the JA Circle of Wise Women. The 75-minutes interactive virtual experience will recognize the 2020 Woman of Wisdom (WOW) honoree, Susan Renneisen, Vice President of Community Affairs &
City Furniture, one of the few retail success stories during the pandemic, is looking to further transform its business with a significant hiring push. Company president Andrew Koenig recently announced plans to hire more than 500 employees—200 in sales; 250 in warehouse, delivery and customer care; and 50 corporate positions—by year’s end. Most of those
To Chef Angelo Elia, his South Florida restaurants are not only places to enjoy authentic Italian fare and delicious desserts but also gateways to the community. Now, at The Bakery Bar in Fort Lauderdale, Elia’s support for the community is literally baked into fresh loaves thanks to the new Bread of Hope campaign. “The coronavirus
Business for the Arts Broward is spreading some love with some help from renowned artist Cey Adams. Through its Spread Love fundraising campaign, Business for the Arts Broward is selling 100 limited edition prints Adams’ Love mural in Omaha, Nebraska. Adams, a New York City native, emerged from the downtown graffiti movement and has worked
