Service above self. The Rotary Club of Weston has been actively reaching out to the community through its Rotary Feeds the Front Line initiative. And they haven’t stopped yet. They recently distributed boxes of fresh produce from local farmers markets to 250 families at Weston City Hall (pictured above). And earlier this month, the organization
BROWARD COUNTY The restaurant: TooJay’s Deli Where: 2980 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale; 801 S. University Drive, Plantation; 2880 N. University Drive, Coral Springs Takeout treats: Launched in Palm Beach nearly 40 years ago, TooJay’s currently serves guests throughout Florida and offers convenient takeout, catering, delivery and curbside pick-up at all its restaurants from 11 a.m. to 7
Though the restrictions surrounding COVID-19 have added hurdles for the South Palm Beach County chapter of Habitat for Humanity, the nonprofit remains committed to completing a block of three-bedroom, two-bath homes for eight low-income families. The stay-at-home restrictions of the past few months not only slowed the pace of construction, prohibiting larger groups of volunteers
Notes of kindness. Meals for Heroes Miami is dedicated to supporting first responders with meals from Miami restaurants. And thanks to a partnership with The Everglades Foundation, they’re paying the community’s gratitude forward as well. Thanks to the partnership, The Everglades Foundation’s literacy program is inviting students to submit a note of thanks to Miami
With all the heavy breathing, fitness locations may be one of the most challenged businesses to reassure members that it’s safe to come back. There hasn’t been official word when gyms and fitness centers will reopen in Broward County, but CycleBar in Fort Lauderdale is already taking a proactive approach. It’s planning an array of
It’s no secret that the culinary industry has endured one roundhouse right after another since the outbreak of COVID-19. According to the National Restaurant Association, more than 8 million restaurant employees have been furloughed or laid off; the industry, as a whole, lost some $80 billion in U.S. sales through April. The national numbers are
Lifestyle reached out to businesspeople all over South Florida—in categories ranging from retail and real estate to medical and automotive—and asked three questions: How did COVID-19 and the shutdown impact your business; how did you position your business in the interim; how will experiencing this unprecedented pandemic change the way you conduct business moving forward? Today,
On a normal day, the serenity of Coconut Creek farm Tomorrow’s Rainbow is a comfort to children who need grounding and support after losing a loved one or experiencing trauma. The farm, a quiet and peaceful spot in the middle of suburban Coconut Creek, is home to several animals such as goats, donkeys, miniature horses
YMCA of South Florida is the fabric of the community. We work with all ages and within all types of communities, regardless of economic ability. We provide health and wellness options for kids, adults, seniors and families in all areas of wellness—spirit, mind and body. While we were taking extra precautions and safety measures, when
BROWARD COUNTY The restaurant: Olympia Flame Diner (pictured above) Where: 80 S. Federal Highway, Deerfield Beach Takeout treats: This family-owned diner and all-day-breakfast spot has been a local favorite for nearly three decades. In addition to the throwback warmth of its staff and ownership (siblings Patty Miranda and George Katsenos handle the business), the draw
