Ghosts and Goblins Family Fun Night What: Children ages 2 to 12 and their families enjoy this annual night of Halloween fun with photo opportunities, storytime, games and prizes, arts and crafts, and a costume parade. When: Oct. 25, 6-8 p.m. Where: Fern Forest Nature Center Fee: Free; nominal fees for crafts, refreshments and pictures
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There’s nothing like having fun with a purpose. At 1 Hotel South Beach, it’s easy to do both this weekend at 1 Hotel South Beach’s Cocktail Clean-Up Crawl. The cleanup is a team effort between the hotel, the Miami Beach Pop Festival, Send It 4 The Sea, Surfrider and Debris Free Oceans. Attendees enjoy receive
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Thin crust, stuffed crust, deep dish, loaded with toppings, no toppings, pepperoni, four cheese—no matter how it’s made, everyone can agree that pizza is close to the perfect food, especially during National Pizza Month. To celebrate, Pizza & Burger by Michael Mina and Concrete Beach Brewery have partnered to create pizza and beer pairings sure
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With October in full swing, South Florida’s hot spots are honoring the month’s themes, including Breast Cancer Awareness Month. For its part, Brimstone Woodfire Grill is hosting a cooking class with the American Cancer Society. All proceeds go toward ACS to support breast cancer research. Guests will meet Julio Martinez, Brimstone’s head chef, and learn
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The Special: Beach House Pompano, Brimstone Woodfire Grill and Brimstone Doral feature the pink drink of the month: the Minuty Rose. The Cause: A portion of the proceeds go toward the American Cancer Society. Info: brimstonedoral.com; brimstonewoodfiregrill.com; beachhousepompano.com The Special: Toro Toro’s famous dessert La Bomba (pictured above) turns pink this month, featuring a pink
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Donations for Breast Cancer When: Throughout the year What: The Florida Breast Cancer Foundation collects goods that are later sold to help fund research, education and advocacy programs. Accepted items include clothing, shoes, furniture, electronics, collectibles, toys, books and mattresses. Pickups can be scheduled via phone or website. Info: 888.492.4483; pickupsforbreastcancer.org Bras for a
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When the tropical temperatures and humidity become too much, there’s a place in Coconut Creek to cool off with some cold treats. Jadyn’s Ice Cream Emporium, which opened in July, transports patrons to Artic climates with wall art featuring a vast snowscape with penguins. At the family business run by Lenore Green with her daughter,
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Jennifer Koutsodontis knows that wellness means more than eating well and exercising. That’s why her new Boca Raton medical wellness boutique, 5th & Wellness, takes a holistic approach to integrated medicine. “Today’s wellness is a blend of integrating aesthetics and wellness together rather than simply looking or feeling great, we should have the best of
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While some top-level athletes focus on crushing the competition, acclaimed equestrian Carly Dvorkin can attest to the power of shifting her focus inward. The 18-year-old Parkland native, who admits that she sometimes “psychs [herself] out” during equestrian events, has had to learn to let her passion and confidence be her guide. “Once you overthink
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When Betty Alonso’s colleague and Neighbors 4 Neighbors creator Nelly Rubio nominated Alonso for a leadership award, the president and CEO of ConnectFamilias was working too hard to think much about it. It wasn’t until Alonso got a call informing her she was selected as one of 13 Hispanic Women of Distinction that the honor
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Nothing goes with a drink like music. This month, W South Beach proves it with live music every Saturday this month at its Living Room bar. Patrons enjoy their drinks with a variety of genres played by talented musicians. Check out the lineup below and check out Date: Sept. 14, 6-10 p.m. and Sept.
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Melody Erez admits that she often takes her work home with her. Like others in her profession, the speech therapist notes that she thinks about her patients’ cases after meeting with them—how she can try something different to help them improve. But she doesn’t mind. “I always wanted to help people, and I feel like
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