By Mallory Evans Jacobson The renovation fever that started during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic is still running hot. People continue to reevaluate their interior and exterior living spaces, leading to full-blown makeovers for areas of the home that no longer incite joy. Apparently, one such source of unhappiness remains the primary closet/dressing
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Three Broward artists have been named recipients of the 2022 South Florida Cultural Consortium (SFCC) Awards, given to preeminent South Florida artists through the SFCC 2021-2022 Visual and Media Artists Program. The three Broward artists are among this year’s 12 award recipients, including six artists from Miami-Dade County and two from Palm Beach County. The
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The Junior League of Boca Raton (JLBR) will host its annual Woman Volunteer of the Year Luncheon on Friday, Nov. 4. The event begins with an 11 a.m. social and 11:30 a.m. luncheon at Boca West Country Club, 20583 Boca West Drive. Kathy Assaf has been named honorary chair and Reilly Glasser, Amy Procacci and Ashley Huxhold Cole
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Feeding South Florida, a domestic hunger-relief organization serving South Florida, will commemorate Hunger Action Month in September with a nationwide initiative created by Feeding America. The organization will host various activities to solicit food and monetary donations to end hunger in South Florida while encouraging the community to “go orange.” Delta Air Lines will match
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The South Beach Seafood Festival will return for its 10th anniversary this fall with a celebration featuring a $10,000 chef prize and popular live musical guests at one of the country’s leading seafood events. The four-day festival, from Oct. 19 through Oct. 22, is a curated culinary showcase featuring South Florida’s bounty of seafood options
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Spin at Quantum, a new monthly street fair at Flagler Quantum Village, will host its first festival from noon to 10 p.m. this Saturday, Aug. 27, at Flagler Quantum Village in Fort Lauderdale. The event is a collaboration with the popular Fort Lauderdale Art Walk and MASS District Art Walk on the last Saturday of
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Galleria Fort Lauderdale’s Men of Style event has announced the lineup of honorees for its 16th annual event. The Galleria has hosted the event for the last 15 years to help showcase prominent men positively impacting the South Florida community. Last year’s record-breaking event raised over $203,000 for 12 local charities that affect the quality
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Given the 1,000 rooms and suites that comprise its footprint on Hollywood Beach, the Diplomat Beach Resort already stands alone in Broward County when it comes to accommodation options. But legendary resort always is looking to up the ante. As part of an ongoing special, that can mean receiving more than you originally asked for
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Criola, one of the most prominent and socially-charged muralists, was chosen to craft the Miami Design District’s (MDD) latest public artwork. Drawing from her Afro-Brazilian heritage, Criola explores the protagonism of Black women and their influence on the world. Her most well-known work outside of Brazil, Interdimensional Portal, is now on display in the Miami
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Boca Helping Hands (BHH) is seeking public assistance to help stock its food pantry during September’s Hunger Action Month. Community members can get involved by donating nonperishable items, volunteering and contributing needed funds. Feeding America estimates that over 181,000 Palm Beach County residents suffer from food insecurity, which includes 53,000 children. As inflation makes the cost
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The United Way of Broward County is partnering with Celebrity Cruises to offer a cruise on Celebrity Cruise’s newest ship, Celebrity Beyond, from November 6 to 8, 2022. Sales of the two-night cruise out of Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale will benefit the United Way of Broward County and the 100 vital programs and services they create
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The Historic Stranahan House Museum in downtown Fort Lauderdale recently received a new air conditioning system courtesy of Sunrise-based Air Around the Clock and Rheem. The installation will not benefit visitors, but having a modern cooling system will help protect timeless artifacts that require a controlled climate to stay preserved. “We try to limit the exposure to
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