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The Benevolent Ones: Harry Hollub

President/CEO, Hollub Homes Charitable involvements: Rock ’N Run under Hollub House (the charitable foundation of Hollub Homes), which also partners with other community organizations Why it’s personal: “The value of community and altruism is something that was instilled in me from a very young age. …  My family and I have participated in countless activities,

The Benevolent Ones: Bob Birdsong

President/CEO, OK Generators Charitable involvements: 2-1-1 Broward, Broward Health Foundation, Junior Achievement of South Florida, and more Why it’s personal: “My mother and my cousin were both victims of breast cancer, so that cause has become very important to me; when I aligned myself with Broward Health Foundation, I also aligned myself with Tammy Gail’s

The Benevolent Ones: Richard Tommer

Chief Operating Hunk, College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving Charitable involvements: Rebuilding Together Broward, HANDY (Helping Abused, Neglected and Disadvantaged Youth), Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, American Cancer Society, Honor Flight South Florida, and more Why it’s personal: “As someone who was more or less raised by a World War II veteran [his grandfather], there is

The Lifestyle List

  Spotlight: Art Basel Miami’s premier art show is back bringing a host of other art events with it. Here are a few to get you in the mood.   Miami Street Photography Festival When: Dec. 6-9 Where: HistoryMiami Museum What: The Smithsonian affiliate showcases contemporary street and documentary photography and features lectures, photo walks, portfolios and

Trends of the Times

Terri Behr has been an interior designer with City Furniture since 2004. The senior designer tracks trends that are picking up steam across the country and helps make them achievable through the South Florida-based furniture company. So, what’s one trend sweeping across the tri-county region (and beyond)? That’s easy. Just turn on your TV or

South Florida’s top home design experts weigh in on decor ideas

Terri Behr has been an interior designer with City Furniture since 2004. The senior designer tracks trends that are picking up steam across the country and helps make them achievable through the South Florida-based furniture company. So, what’s one trend sweeping across the tri-county region (and beyond)? That’s easy. Just turn on your TV or

How South Florida health care organizations are taking aim at Alzheimer’s

As researchers investigate vaccines to prevent Alzheimer’s disease and continue to research new drugs, local medical professionals stress there is no cure. Prevention starts early and continues through all stages of life, but sometimes that isn’t even enough to combat the most common form of dementia, which affects 5.7 million Americans. One study, out of

Miami artist Xavier Cortada continues his crusade against sea-level rise with a public project

Miami’s Xavier Cortada is a world-renowned multimedia artist using his creative talents and analytical mind to draw awareness to the dangers of climate change. Regardless of medium, his messages are ominous. As part of Clima, his 2016 multidisciplinary project, he wrote “Do Not Open,” a poem to connect present-day South Florida residents and political refugees

Soothing sounds elevate a new therapeutic treatment at Acqualina Spa by ESPA

Where: Acqualina Spa by ESPA (17875 Collins Ave., Sunny Isles Beach) The treatment: Sound Care Ritual The lowdown: In its ongoing effort to stimulate all the senses as part of its ever-expanding menu, Acqualina Spa has unveiled a music-enhanced treatment that incorporates Sound Care, a French-based application with science behind it. Neuroscience researchers have demonstrated