Local children in South Florida hoping to enjoy their summer break will have the opportunity to showcase their football and cheerleading skills at the Junior Dolphins Summer Football and Cheer Camps. The four-day camps begin June 7 virtually and start June 14 live and conclude August 12. All participants will be required to follow health
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Hoping to raise awareness on the vulnerability of coral reefs worldwide, the 1 Beach Club at 1 Hotel South Beach will be hosting an event to honor World Reef Day on June 1. The hotel partnered with Raw Elements Certified Natural Sunscreen and The Reefline, a nonprofit organization, to bring attention to the threat facing
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When: May 29-30 What: While the release of Top Gun: Maverick was delayed until November, the “Greatest Show Above the Earth” goes on. The two-day spectacular—featuring aerial displays by pilots in state-of-the-art military aircraft, sea events, an “Action Zone,” and a main show center with military equipment on display—returns to Miami Beach with some pandemic-related
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Hoping to further expand the connection between South Florida and Japan, youth and cultural summer camps will be offered throughout the month of June at the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens in Delray Beach. The events include: Sumi-e Ink Painting (Floral, Beginner) on June 3, 10 and 17 This class will delve into Sumi-e, a
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When Justine Sinclair invested her savings in a fledgling app that combines social media and TV talent shows with a Big Brothers Big Sisters vibe, it wasn’t necessarily with her mother in mind. But as the South Florida resident reflects on her own past, it’s evident that the opportunity she’s hoping to provide through her
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As part of the city’s Juneteenth Celebration, the Pompano Beach Cultural Affairs Department will host a virtual jazz concert and celebration headlined by the Melton Mustafa Quintet on June 18. The free concert will be broadcast live on Pompano Beach’s Facebook page. The show at the Ali Cultural Arts Center will feature trumpeter Melton Mustafa
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James ‘Jim’ R. Dunn, who helped establish J.R. Dunn Jewelers as one of the most successful companies in South Florida, died on May 21 at 78. Dunn co-owned the business with his wife Ann Marie Dunn and their son Sean Dunn. The company was established in 1969 and its success helped propel the jewelry store
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According to Guinness World Records, the largest wedding banquet ever staged involved a former movie star in India who hosted her foster son’s reception on a 50-acre property in Madras. There were winged mythological creations greeting guests at the entrance, huge papier-mâché replicas of ancient Indian princes, rows of Grecian columns with colored lights, and
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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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