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
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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
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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
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As someone in the business of health and wellness, Sam Tejada has seen firsthand how being able to take care of oneself is offering some peace of mind during the pandemic. The founder and president of Liquivida Lounge, a medical spa that offers intravenous vitamin therapy as well as a variety of medical services, says
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With the increased number of Zoom meetings on everyone’s schedules in the past few weeks, people are starting to feel the effects Thankfully, the Humane Society of Broward County has a solution. The organization’s Animal Assisted Therapy Team is lending the joy their animals share in-person to the virtual world. For a minimum donation of
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With Mother’s Day around the corner and most people still sheltering in place, Alorè Event Firm is on hand to help South Florida show their moms some love. The Miami-based event and wedding planning firm, already well known for hosting DIY design workshops, is offering free delivery on succulent arrangements and contactless curbside pickup on
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National Nurses Week has been celebrated since 1990 when the American Nurses Association expanded its May 6 National Nurses Day. With the COVID-19 pandemic, many in the country, perhaps more people than ever since the week was established, are taking the time to honor the nurses in the trenches of the COVID-19 pandemic. Hooters of
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While Kelly Merkur was earning her bachelor’s degree in textile design at the University of Kansas, she purposefully managed to avoid all painting electives. “I think I was intimidated by it,” she says. Though she did work in the textile industry, she set her art aside to focus on raising her daughters. But just last
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While The Symphonia had to cancel several performances at the tail end of its 2019-2020 season, fans of the Boca Raton-based orchestra will not have to go without the talents of its musicians. Every Thursday, the Symphonia is presenting The Symphonia At Home, on Facebook Live. The series started with a video of artistic director
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With shelter-at-home orders still in place in South Florida for the time being, Business for the Arts of Broward is introducing a virtual way to support the arts from home. Going online hasn’t stopped the nonprofit organization from striving to complete its mission to engage business leaders to advocate for the importance of Broward County’s
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For a little more than 50 years, House of Hope has helped those trying to rebuild their lives of those suffering from mental illness and substance abuse. As CEO Sue Glasscock puts it, the Fort Lauderdale-based organization helps to “build the whole person back up.” “Our goal is to bring in people, who are often
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Saying thanks. This month, Weston resident Sandra Mattsson, managing broker at ONE Sotheby’s International Realty’s Weston office, and her colleagues united to reach out to local hospital workers. They’ve partnered with local restaurant Bolay to prepare box meals for about 250 day shift and night shift health care workers and cleaning staff every week at
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