One of the region’s fastest-growing real estate brokerages is offering individuals facing job-related hardships due to the pandemic an opportunity to begin a new chapter. The CEO of LoKation Real Estate, Nathan Klutznick, recently announced an initiative to invest in 50 qualified and motivated people—and provide them with an all-expenses-paid avenue to secure their real
Read MoreAvMed will present several online concerts on Facebook Live during its Live! from the Broward Center for the Performing Arts series. Coming up on July 27 is Havana-native Alex del Sol, who performs with a flamenco dancer. Other upcoming acts include jazz duo Davis and Dow (Aug. 17), vocal group Brazilian Voices (Aug. 31) and
Read MoreSince the onset of the pandemic, Stoner’s Pizza Joint in Fort Lauderdale has been a benevolent presence in the community, providing pizza to essentials workers, medical personnel and families struggling with food insecurity. But the difference that owner John Stetson and his team continue to make doesn’t stop at free slices. Through a partnership with the
Read MoreFaena 3201 Collins Ave., Miami Beach About the resort: Originally known as the Saxony Hotel, the brainchild of builder George Sax and designer Roy France drew the likes of Frank Sinatra and Marilyn Monroe during the 1950s and ’60s. Argentine hotelier Alan Faena recaptured and reimagined that glamour, infusing his namesake resort with art deco
Read MoreBoca Raton Resort & Club 501 E. Camino Real, Boca Raton About the resort: All three settings connected to Boca Raton Resort & Club—the main Yacht Club, the nearby Beach Club and the one/two-bedroom bungalows—are available to guests. The iconic Yacht Club, the all-suite building overlooking Lake Boca that began accepting guests on July 1,
Read MoreEight area nonprofits received much-needed funding thanks to the benevolence of local philanthropist and author Susie Levan. The founder of The Work-Life Balance Institute for Women donated gross proceeds from the sales of her book—Getting to Forgiveness: What a Near-Death Experience Can Teach Us About Loss, Resilience and Love—to the local organizations during a private
Read MoreFort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa 3030 Holiday Drive, Fort Lauderdale About the resort: Known as a quintessential beach resort, the Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort boasts South Florida’s largest private beach. Many updated guest rooms and 31 suites feature private balconies with waterfront views, perfect for guests to recharge before spending a
Read MoreVirtual get-togethers aren’t going away anytime soon. So Frost Science is helping parents make the best of it with a virtual birthday party package. Available on weekends through Aug. 14, Frost Science’s virtual parties include an hour of programming and an additional hour for cake. The package includes a personalized “Happy Birthday” virtual background, guided
Read MoreTwo days after Florida reported a single-day record of 11,458 cases of COVID-19, and hours after the Department of Health confirmed more than 6,300 new cases (bringing the state’s total to 206,447 cases), a local mayor took steps to curb the coronavirus spike. Carlos Gimenez, mayor of Miami-Dade County, signed an executive order that restaurants
Read MoreHere are a few places in South Florida offering sweet delights this month. Diya Indian Kitchen. This destination for modern vegetarian Indian cuisine at Sunset Harbor offers Kheer Ice Cream, homemade rice ice cream infused with saffron. Shooters Waterfront. Eat your ice cream quickly before it melts at this dockside restaurant offering Betty’s
Read MoreRock and Roll Independence Day Brunch. At this block party on Las Olas Boulevard, enjoy samples of special Rock N Roll sushi rolls, live music (including performances by Jon Lewis) and raffles. Where: Casa Sensei Mastro’s Ocean Grill Kits. Fireworks-inspired grill kits from Mastro’s bring the party home with three different themed options: Roman
Read MoreAs we continue to live through tumultuous times, History Fort Lauderdale is inviting residents to step into the serenity of South Florida through the exhibit “The Art of Tim Forman: Beachscapes.” The exhibit, which will be on display at the New River Inn (231 Southwest Second Avenue), presents the work of the South Floridian with
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