South Florida-based Hoffman’s Chocolates recently unveiled its newest dessert destination, Hof’s House of Sweets (Hof’s), at 601 East Las Olas Blvd., next to the planned Las Olas Tunnel Top Park. Formerly called Hoffman’s Chocolate, Hof’s House of Sweets features a broad curation of sweets and confections worldwide but is manufactured at its own Hoffman’s Chocolates factories in
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In some ways, Brie Mazin was born to follow a path of enlightenment. Her late grandmother, a published author, wrote about meditation and spirituality. And her mother, who she describes as her best friend, raised Brie with principles steeped in mindfulness. But, in 2008, Brie was stuck on the hamster wheel in New York City,
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With food prices rising 11.4% over the past year, the need for affordable goods has increased dramatically, according to Boca Helping Hands. As a result, Boca Helping Hands is seeking help from the community to distribute meals to families for Thanksgiving and through the holiday season. Its 18th annual Thanksgiving Box Brigade program, which provides
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When: Thursday, Oct. 6, 8 to 11 p.m. Where: W Fort Lauderdale (401 N. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd.) What: Sidelined for the past few years because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Lipstick Lounge—the signature fundraising event of Glam-A-Thon, the nonprofit that Tammy Gail debuted in 2006—is back this month with an updated look and a new beneficiary. Gail
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Panda Pancakes at 19501 Biscayne Blvd. in Aventura is honoring National Pancake Day on Monday by giving out free pancakes all day (additional charge for toppings and add-ons) to ensure customers can enjoy the annual celebration. The restaurant’s take on the popular cuisine features small, fluffy pancakes with a light, spongy texture in savory and
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As part of its various entertainment events throughout the year, the Easton Rooftop Pool & Lounge at 721 North Federal Highway in Fort Lauderdale, is hosting a Rubber Duck Pool Party from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 24. The ninth-floor rooftop indoor-outdoor bar, lounge, day club and nightclub feature a variety of guest
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After experiencing the pains of undergoing breast cancer surgery in February 2019, Pam Kelsky knew exactly the struggle and difficulties facing post-op breast cancer patients and she was determined to improve the journey for others. Together with her friend Gaby Mann, the duo created bcalmed, a nonprofit organization that provides a comfortable and convenient method
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Louis Vuitton double-pendant necklace: Round, brilliant-cut diamonds and 18-karat white gold. From $4,400; available at select Louis Vuitton stores and LouisVuitton.com. Louis Vuitton double-stud earring: Brilliant-cut diamonds, 18-karat white gold; sold individually. From $3,450; available at select Louis Vuitton stores and LouisVuitton.com. Louis Vuitton V rings: Rings with pavé diamonds (or concealed diamond) in hand-polished
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Don’t let the 171-room AC Hotel Fort Lauderdale Beach fool you. It may be a boutique property compared to some of its resort neighbors, but the AC is all about living large when it comes to its guests. Look no further than its delicious end-of-summer package. In honor of Dine Out Lauderdale, the annual summer foodie program
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David Spade: The Saturday Night Live alum, sitcom and film star, and current co-host (with Dana Carvey on the popular Fly on the Wall podcast, where guests often talk about their experiences on SNL) brings his “Catch Me Inside” standup tour to the Au-Rene Theater at the Broward Center on Sept. 22. Tickets start at $45. (browardcenter.org) Beach Ball Gala: YMCA
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Second Act: It’s not uncommon, in the restaurant sphere, for properties to launch under different ownership as fresh culinary concepts with new names. But the reopening last November of Dune, part of the luxury residential footprint at Auberge on Fort Lauderdale Beach, offered a curveball, albeit a tantalizing one. The name would remain the same
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It’s been nearly 20 years since Tammy Gail walked into a Tampa hospital on a New Year’s Eve. She was there for the results of post-mammogram testing on a small mass that, at one point, had been described as probable calcification in her breast. There was an 85 percent chance, it was explained to her,
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