With heightened customer safety top of mind, The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale reopened Monday (May 18) with limited daily hours. For the most part, the mall will be open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. from Monday through Saturday, and noon to 6 p.m. on Sunday. Some individual stores, however, may keep different hours. “The
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Organizations throughout the South Florida arts community received some much-needed good news with this week’s announcement by Funding Arts Broward (FAB!). The nonprofit organization, committed to preserving the arts in Broward County and beyond, awarded 2021 grant funding totaling $300,000. Thirty-seven different cultural entities received funding. “We are fortunate to foster a dedicated membership base
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One of Boca Raton’s premier fine-dining establishments is once again welcoming customers. Chops Lobster Bar has added dine-in service (25 percent capacity) to its curbside pickup and delivery options, opening for dinner from 5 to 10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and 5 to 9 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays. Chops’ sister restaurant in Boca, City
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• Big Time Restaurant Group is reopening two popular destinations on Las Olas Boulevard next week as part of Broward County’s Phase 1 efforts. Louie Bossi’s will open its doors for lunch and dinner on Monday (May 18), and Big City Tavern will open for dinner only, starting at 5 p.m., on Wednesday, May 20. Outdoor seating has been expanded at
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It began last year as an assignment for her seventh-grade photography class at Posnack School in Davie. The prompt, quite simply, asked for a portrait with one prop. But for Emily Anidjar, now an eighth-grader at the Jewish college preparatory school, it was the beginning of a journey that would result in regional and national
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For those in Palm Beach County ready to venture out and visit a dining destination during Phase 1 of reopening, Mizner Park is doing its part to pave the way for an open-air experience. The downtown center is closing its main throughway, Plaza Real, to northbound and southbound traffic—thus providing more space for restaurants to
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Searching for ways to better deal with the stresses that have arisen during this unprecedented stay-at-home period? The Junior League of Boca Raton has found the right person to offer coping strategies. On Tuesday, May 14, the Junior League presents a live Zoom seminar featuring Barb Schmidt, bestselling author of The Practice and founder of
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