A series of slides from Dr. Jean Accius, senior vice president of global thought leadership at AARP, illustrated the need for government, businesses and individuals to reimagine the idea of aging in the United States. Census data in 2020 showed that the 65-and-older population grew more than a third (34.2 percent) in the past decade.
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Habitat for Humanity of South Palm Beach County’s Veterans Build event helped revitalize 10 homes for local veterans and their families in Palm Beach County. The initiative, presented by Vertical Bridge and the City of Boynton Beach, featured 40 veterans who installed new mailboxes, spread mulch, landscaped, and assisted with other repairs and cleanup for
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As if enthusiasts of the luxury brand in South Florida needed another reason to check out Gucci stores at Aventura Mall or in the Design District, here comes a campaign featuring an A-list actor that promises to send people packing. The Gucci Valigeria campaign with Ryan Gosling, the brainchild of creative director Alessandro Michele, speaks
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The Orno at THesis HotelMiami in Coral Gables recently introduced Sunday brunch services featuring brunch-inspired dishes specially curated by Orno’s Executive Chef Niven Patel, a four-time James Beard Award nominee. Orno opened in October 2021 as an authentic farm-to-table restaurant concept heavily focused on fresh, quality ingredients sourced directly from Chef Patel’s backyard farm, Rancho Patel, in nearby Homestead.
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The LOOP Fort Lauderdale Beach will kick off its “WONDERLAND” series with a celebration on Friday, Nov. 25, featuring a performance from singer, songwriter and guitarist Peter Mayer. Through Dec. 24, visitors can experience an array of sights, sounds, and special events, including expanded holiday markets featuring strolling characters, live music, visits with Santa, holiday movies,
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To help provide needy families with gifts during the holiday season, the United Way of Broward County’s Commission on Behavioral Health and Drug Prevention launched its annual “Adopt-A-Family” Holiday Drive. The program encourages businesses, families and individuals to “adopt” families in need by purchasing gifts for them this holiday season. Participants can shop for gifts by
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Willie T’s Seafood Shack, a fast casual-style eatery offering comfort-oriented seafood, is now open at 1824 Cordova Rd. in Fort Lauderdale. The brand is managed by Thompson Hospitality, a retail food service management company, which operates Matchbox restaurant and Big Buns Damn Good Burgers, both in Fort Lauderdale. The 1,700-square-foot location features 26 indoor, eight
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Terranova Corporation recently negotiated a seven-year lease for Salt & Straw to occupy 1,525 square feet at 749 Lincoln Rd. in Miami. Terranova owns seven properties on Lincoln Road, amounting to over 137,411 square feet in leasable space. “We are excited to add Salt & Straw to Lincoln Road’s growing, diverse dining community,” said Mindy McIlroy, president of
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The World AIDS Museum and Educational Center will host its annual Red Dress, Dress Red Gala (RDDR Gala) at 6:30 p.m. in South Florida on Feb. 4, 2023. The event has been happening across North America in various cities since 2005. Still, it will make its South Florida debut at the Design Center of the
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While it’s true that interior and furniture experts seem to have a language all their own, it’s equally true that people who enjoy living in their worlds can confuse or misuse terminology common to the design industry. Fortunately, there’s no mistaking the one-of-a-kind décor at Modern Miami, the purveyor of dazzling cutting-edge furnishings that, as
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To mark the beginning of its annual holiday celebrations, Gulfstream Park Village in Hallandale Beach is hosting a ‘Symphony in Lights’ kick-off event from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 12. The community is invited to witness the seasonal lights display in the open-air lifestyle center, which will be illuminated by more than 250,000 LED
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1) Family Affair: A shared love of food led husband-and-wife team Cesar Olivo and Adriana Perez Benatar to become restaurateurs. It’s more than food, though, says Perez Benatar; it’s about gathering friends and family to enjoy treasured recipes and delight in different flavors from around the world. “We would do these food reunions at home
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