Business as Unusual: Hoffman’s Chocolates

Lifestyle continues to reach out to businesspeople all over South Florida to ask questions about the impact COVID-19 has had on their businesses—and what the future holds. Today, we check in with Randall Vitale, president of Hoffman’s Chocolates, which has been making South Florida sweeter for more than 40 years.   Business Background: With seven

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Hoffman's Chocolates
Business As Unusual: Farmer’s Table

Lifestyle continues to reach out to businesspeople all over South Florida to ask questions about the impact COVID-19 has had on their businesses—and what the future holds. Today, we check in with Joey Giannuzzi, co-owner of Farmer’s Table in Boca Raton. Business backstory: The healthy, eco-conscious concept launched by Giannuzzi (pictured, right) and fellow co-owner

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Farmers table
Creek soccer star Marlee Fray on setting new goals

Unlike some athletes, Marlee Fray doesn’t have any pregame rituals. No prayers or affirmations or double-tying her shoelaces. But the 19-year-old soccer player from Coconut Creek doesn’t really need luck—not when the sport is in her blood. Her father, Michael, played for the Jamaican national team, and her mother, Desiree, grew up playing in the

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Marlee Fray
Pathways 2 Work clears a path

Mindy Sherman’s goal is to make a path for others, driven by her conviction that she “doesn’t want to see people suffer—ever.” A special education teacher in Broward for 30 years, the Coconut Creek resident realized that her former students were having trouble finding jobs. But Sherman asked herself, “What am I doing if I’m

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Pathways 2 Work
Backyard Makeover from Broward Landscape

After months of coronavirus-related restrictions, it’s no surprise that some homeowners are viewing their outdoor spaces in a different light. What felt open and functional in February, may seem less so as July looms. At the very least, perhaps there’s room for improvement. While change may not be in the air for everyone, Adam Baker

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Living wall from Broward Landscape
Office Depot Makes a Difference

Boca Raton-based Office Depot recently donated $200,000 to youth-focused nonprofits and select Boys & Girls Clubs across the United States. The benevolent effort, intended to keep underserved children engaged throughout the summer with educational programs, included donations to the following South Florida nonprofits: • Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County • Boys & Girls

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Office Depot Summer Slide donation
United We Stand

As it turns out, two of South Florida’s most venerable nonprofit organizations—United Way of Miami-Dade (95 years) and United Way of Broward County (80)—haven’t seen it all, despite serving our communities for a combined 175 years and counting. Still, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that, despite dealing with a novel virus, our local United

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Kathleen Cannon, CEO/president of United Way of Broward
Coral Springs Coconut Creek chamber leaders on getting back to business

With the COVID-19 pandemic, South Florida entered a time of uncertainty as events were canceled, schools were closed and Americans were told by officials to stay home as much as possible. One of the most troubling changes took place in the commercial sector as businesses were forced to close or modify their hours, causing economic

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Business As Unusual: Compass Florida

Lifestyle reached out to businesspeople all over South Florida—in categories ranging from retail and real estate to medical and automotive—and asked three questions: How did COVID-19 and the shutdown impact your business; how did you position your business in the interim; how will experiencing this unprecedented pandemic change the way you conduct business moving forward? Today,

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Andy Ziffer
Business as Unusual: Dyan’s Country Kitchen

Lifestyle reached out to businesspeople all over South Florida—in categories ranging from retail and real estate to medical and automotive—and asked three questions: How did COVID-19 and the shutdown impact your business; how did you position your business in the interim; how will experiencing this unprecedented pandemic change the way you conduct business moving forward? Today,

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Dyan's Country Kitchen
Life Lessons from YMCA of South Florida CEO Sheryl Woods

YMCA of South Florida is the fabric of the community. We work with all ages and within all types of communities, regardless of economic ability. We provide health and wellness options for kids, adults, seniors and families in all areas of wellness—spirit, mind and body. While we were taking extra precautions and safety measures, when

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Sheryl Woods, president and CEO of YMCA of South Florida
Business As Unusual: SOL Yoga

Lifestyle reached out to businesspeople all over South Florida—in categories ranging from retail and real estate to medical and automotive—and asked three questions: How did COVID-19 and the shutdown impact your business; how did you position your business in the interim; how will experiencing this unprecedented pandemic change the way you conduct business moving forward? Today,

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Cathy DeFrancesco, Sol Yoga founder