Christmas has arrived for wine enthusiasts with National Wine Day commencing on Tuesday. To celebrate the national occasion, many South Florida restaurants and wine retailers are providing specials to guests to enjoy and raise their glasses to. Whether it’s red, white, rosé, or sparkling, patrons can savor any type of wine and South Florida restaurants
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After launching its Diaper Bank in 2011, the Junior League of Boca Raton (JLBR) has provided 5.2 million diapers to needy families in the area. The donations reach 3,000 children monthly through 24 nonprofit organizations. The success of the endeavor will translate into the establishment of the Junior League of Boca Raton Diaper Bank as
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For an organization that deals with some of life’s grittiest real-world dramas, ChildNet sure knows a thing or two about circus-like feats. As the lead agency for community-based care in Broward (since 2002) and Palm Beach counties (since 2012), the esteemed nonprofit organization manages to keep hundreds of child-welfare plates spinning at any one time.
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To help recognize Haitian Heritage Month, the Westfield Broward Mall’s Island SPACE Caribbean Museum will feature two exhibits highlighting the country’s culture. The Voices of Hispaniola show is curated by Jean-Jacques Stephen Alexis which occur from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. today through Saturday and from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is $10
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In another sign of economic revival after the COVID-19 pandemic, the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will soon begin selling subscriptions for its Kravis on Broadway 2021/2022 Season. The subscriptions will be available for purchase starting at $268 beginning June 7 with the first show set for November. Plays and musicals to be featured
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Hoping to capitalize on the summer school break and less COVID-19 restrictions, the Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS) in Fort Lauderdale is now offering its MODS + MOVIES Summer Pass. The special promotions will allow patrons who purchase the pass to receive unlimited admission to the center through September 30 and to attend four
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Restaurants throughout the tri-county region continue to raise the incentive stakes in their ongoing quest to fill employment needs. The latest example is Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar, the recently opened Fort Lauderdale spot that provides “an escape to Havana” through its cuisine and cocktails. Cuba Libre, which debuted April 1, is hoping to
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Although the economy has shown signs of rebounding from COVID-19 restrictions, thousands of South Florida families continue to rely on the assistance of others to get by. As one of the largest sources of help for vulnerable residents, the Salvation Army of Broward County is requesting more donations to meet the ongoing demand. To help
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Brian Nasajon Chef/owner of Beaker & Gray The dish: Fire-roasted whole dorade About the fish: “I worked with dorade years back, but I never really gave it much attention. Then I picked up a couple and took them to my dad’s house; he has this nice open-wood grill. We threw them on the grill, and
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Hoping to match job seekers with businesses at one of South Florida’s premier retail destinations, the Galleria at Fort Lauderdale is hosting a job fair from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on May 19 at the east end of the complex, near H&M. Businesses are looking to fill full- and part-time positions involving sales, cashiers
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Access to the one-shot COVID-19 vaccine from Johnson & Johnson will be more readily available thanks to a partnership with the Salvation Army of Broward County and the Florida Division of Emergency Management. The collaboration will allow the Salvation Army to distribute vaccines from its medical mobile unit to Florida residents over the age of
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The four-day South Beach Wine & Food Festival kicks off Thursday and runs through Sunday, with events throughout the Miami Beach area. Visit sobewff.org for the complete schedule and ticket information. Thursday, May 20 Italian Bites on the Beach: Giada De Laurentiis plays host at this beachside affair presented by Carbone Fine Food. (Carbone, which
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