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Drink the Pear Necessities for a Good Cause

| Lifestyle Staff
A red Pear Necessities cocktail in a glass, topped with foam and garnished with a lychee on a cocktail pick, sits on a light-colored surface with blurred chairs and windows in the background—a drink crafted for a good cause. Lifestyle

Cocktailing never felt so good. Ukiah Japanese Smokehouse, located on Fort Lauderdale’s downtown riverfront, is continuing its Giving2Sips program this July, an ongoing initiative in which proceeds from Ukiah’s signature cocktails give back to the community.   For the month of July, $2 from every Pear Necessities cocktail sold will be donated directly to Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Foundation, supporting vital pediatric care for families across South Florida. Pear Necessities

Community, Dogs, and Rock & Roll

| Laine Doss
A woman in a white dress sits on a black piano, smiling with Rock & Roll flair. Two poodles in bow ties sit in front of her. The room is modern, with blue accents, plants, and framed photos on a side table. Lifestyle

For Susan Rennisen, vice president of community affairs and special events at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, a life well lived includes having dogs at her side.   Rennisen first fell in love with poodles more than 40 years ago after moving to Las Vegas to further her career. Far from her home on the East

Pet Law Rising

| Jesse Scott
A man with dark hair and a beard sits on a couch, smiling, while holding a small, fluffy, tan dog on his lap. Bright windows and greenery are visible in the background, a cozy scene that reflects The Gross Group Fights for Pet Owner Rights and prioritizes the happiness of pets and their owners. Lifestyle

In South Florida, where dogs ride shotgun on Las Olas and appear in holiday cards alongside their owners, the line between pet and family member has long been blurred. Now, that shift is showing up somewhere perhaps a little less expected: the courtroom. As veterinary costs climb and pet insurance policies become more common, a new category of legal work is taking shape. It’s one

Paws With Purpose

| Jesse Scott
A group of nine smiling people in golf-themed outfits pose indoors with two golden retrievers wearing Paws With Purpose vests. Colorful banners and a "Love Builds Smiles" sign are in the background. Lifestyle

For many children, a hospital stay can bring uncertainty, fear, and long days away from the comforts of home. At Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, however, some of the most beloved members of the care team walk on four legs.  Freedom, Goldie, and the hospital’s newest facility dog, Dominos, are the stars of the hospital’s animal-assisted

There’s No U in AI

| Julie Talenfeld
Julie Talenfeld

Julie TalenfeldPresident of BoardroomPR1776 N. Pine Island Road, Suite 320Fort Lauderdale, FL [email protected] Yes, this is another thought piece about AI! AI is just so powerful, so revolutionary, and so transformative, so potentially helpful and wonderful and yet so potentially disturbing and dystopian, that I just can’t stop thinking about and talking about it. And

Capturing The Unspoken Bond

| Laine Doss
A woman with long hair and sunglasses on her head gently touches noses with a red fox in front of a wire fence, capturing an unspoken bond and sharing a close, affectionate moment. Lifestyle

Jackie Ducci’s new documentary explores the powerful connections between people and animals For Jackie Ducci, the inspiration for a documentary began with a simple truth: some of life’s most profound relationships happen without words.  As founder of the Human-Animal Alliance, Ducci has spent years witnessing the powerful connections between people and animals. “There are stories everywhere of

All Under One Roof

| Clarissa Buch Zilberman 
A large, modern white building with the words "City Home" on the front, marking where City Furniture rebrands to City Home, is flanked by tall palm trees and features a red roof detail and many windows under a clear blue sky. Lifestyle

City Furniture rebrands to provide an all-in-one home shopping experience Home has always meant something. But what we expect from it, and what it takes to put one together, has quietly shifted.  Today, a home has to earn its keep in countless ways. The spare bedroom doubles as an office. The living room acts as a movie

A Park for Everyone

| Lifestyle Staff
A smiling couple sits on a red blanket in an inclusive park near a fountain, opening a bottle and holding a small dog. In the background, a woman walks a large brown dog amid trees and water spray. Lifestyle

Huizenga Park offers activities for people and dogs alike by Hannah Spence Since its revitalization earlier this year, Fort Lauderdale’s Huizenga Pak has welcomed thousands of visitors of all ages, as well as their furry friends.   From people practicing sunrise yoga to dogs having leisure get-togethers, the recently reopened Huizenga Park has quickly become one of Fort Lauderdale’s busiest communal backyards.  Named