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Since opening his first brick-and-mortar location in Wynwood in 2014, pie master and entrepreneur Derek Kaplan has expanded his Fireman Derek’s Bake Shop to Coconut Grove, with plans set for a new Fort Lauderdale location next year. The one-of-a-kind Miami dessert destination will open a Broward County location in downtown Fort Lauderdale in the spring of

Driving around South Florida just took a stylish turn thanks to a Miami-based car rental company that’s making four-wheeled statements out of used vehicles. That’s the general idea behind Vice City Rentals, a concept launched by Luka Ivano that gives customers a menu of eye-catching cars from which to choose—some limited antiques, some transformed by local

Perhaps lost amid the run-up to last weekend’s Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show and Halloween festivities was the official start to stone crab season on Oct. 15. According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, commercial harvesting of just the coveted claws runs through May 1, 2022. News of stone crab season was not

As The Boca Raton moves closer to revealing $200 million in enhancements, including hotel upgrades, new bars and restaurants, a spa relaunch and new guest and member experiences, the iconic resort is looking to fill several hundred full-time and part-time positions. To meet the demand for workers of varying skill levels, a Career Fair with

As a way to complement the energetic, hectic and vibrant lifestyle of Miami, 305-Life was created to provide daily dietary supplements with formulas focused on improving everyday life, recovery and energy for customers. The health and wellness lifestyle brand hopes to capitalize on the growing supplement industry and is led by a group of local entrepreneurs

You don’t need a sweet tooth to appreciate the sugar-coated splendor that’s igniting the senses inside Aventura Mall. But it certainly helps. Visitors are raving about Miami Sweet, the immersive and interactive ode to candy created by Jackie Sorkin that she describes as her love letter to Miami. It’s a sensory-overload experience, cast over 20,000

JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa was recognized as the best resort in Florida for the third consecutive year by Condé Nast Traveler’s annual Readers’ Choice Awards. Over 800,000 Condé Nast Traveler readers submitted responses based on their travel experiences. “It is incredibly exciting to receive this high honor for the third year in a row,” says

With Yardbird reaching a significant milestone in the restaurant industry, the establishment is celebrating the occasion with month-long specials and unique programming throughout October. The James Beard-nominated and award-winning eatery opened its first location in 2011 on Miami Beach. Since then, it has expanded to five locations around the U.S. and one globally. To celebrate the

During her years in lifestyle management, she ran multimillion-dollar estate homes in South Florida for rapper/entrepreneur Sean Combs (aka Puff Daddy, P. Diddy, or Diddy) and musician/record producer Timbaland. As a personal chef, she’s credited with helping Grammy-nominated rap artist Rick Ross shed 80 pounds. And regulars at her first Miami restaurant, South Street, included

Whether looking for a weekend staycation, a quick daycation or an extended vacation, the SLS Hotels in Miami has the luxury packages poised to please any traveler. While the summer season may have ended in the northern hemisphere, the continued hot weather in South Florida means relaxing by a pool or the ocean remains preferable. 

To ensure the entire community can enjoy the launch of Mama Bella Gourmet Market & Café, the eatery is celebrating its grand opening with three days of deals. The specials last from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily from Friday, Oct. 1 through Oct. 3 at 518 S. Dixie Highway in West Palm Beach. The grand

1. Taste of Europe: South Florida wasn’t exactly clamoring for destination dining reminiscent of the south of France when Jean-Philippe Bernard, Paul Breuza, and Michael Martin launched Villa Azur in spring 2012. But the hospitality veterans and natives of France recognized that the epicurean experiences they knew so well—unforgettable evenings that combined world-class cuisine with