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As CEO and president of the region’s philanthropic backbone—a community foundation that oversees an endowment with some $400 million in assets—Rebecca Fishman Lipsey works with 30 full-time staffers (and 20 board members) to identify issues important to Miami and to the foundation’s funding partners. But in a major metropolitan area with so many needs, it’s

In another life, perhaps Rebecca Fishman Lipsey would have topped the Billboard charts by now as a singer/songwriter. After college, while living in New York City, she’d perform original material behind the piano at open mic nights in Greenwich Village. She describes the songs as “soulful, jazzy, and bluesy, with a touch of angry chick

While it’s true that communities across South Florida host variations of the outdoor weekend market, only Hollywood boasts a go-big-or-go-home version that spans 190,000 square feet. In fact, the Yellow Green Farmer’s Market (3080 Sheridan Road) shows no signs of curbing its growth.  The massive tin roof-covered complex, featuring some 600 stalls operated by more than 250

For fans of the legendary heavy metal band Metallica, tonight’s concert at Hard Rock Live presents a rare opportunity to see James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich and company in an intimate setting. But it’s hardly the last time fans of classic rock will have that chance at the $125 million, 7,000-seat venue at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

The lowdown: It’s no secret in local spa circles that The Westin overlooking Fort Lauderdale Beach offers its own slice of heaven. Though intimate (with only six treatment rooms) compared to some of its sprawling counterparts, Heavenly Spa continues to resonate with rejuvenation enthusiasts on multiple fronts. Reviewers on Tripadvisor, where Heavenly Spa is the

After exceeding expectations last year during the high tide of COVID-19, the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show returns in full force for its 62nd edition. Bahia Mar Yachting Center (801 Seabreeze Blvd.) will serve as home base from Oct. 27-31 for an exhibition—owned by the Marine Industries Association of South Florida and produced by Informa

The era of must-see TV in the 1980s and ’90s—back when networks packed their Thursday night schedules with ratings juggernauts—had passed when Joseph Ladin launched SFLMaven nearly 20 years ago. But the idea piqued his interest. His fledgling fine jewelry/accessories storefront on eBay needed a hook—and a Thursday night auction, with bidding for premium pieces,

History is a matter of perspective when it comes to Cancún. While it’s true that the Maya civilization flourished in southeast Mexico back in the day—“the day” being circa 250 to 900 A.D.—little about its current allure is steeped in centuries-old lore. In fact, as recently as the 1960s, Cancún was a mostly uninhabited stretch

Despite the ongoing challenges of COVID-19 and its variants, major lines such as MSC Cruises and Celebrity are sailing full-speed ahead, drumming up excitement with perks like bigger ships, new ports and even private islands. MSC was successful in launching two new ships in 2021—MSC Seashore and MSC Virtuosa—giving cruise-goers 19 vessels to now choose

Boca Raton Museum of Art enjoys the prestigious honor of hosting the world premiere of a much-anticipated exhibition that later will embark on a global tour. Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru, debuting Oct. 16, will take over the entire two-floor museum as part of an immersive experience that transports visitors to one

The waters around the South Florida cruise industry had been eerily calm for more than a full year, thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. It wasn’t until this past June that a U.S.-docked cruise ship once again set sail from Fort Lauderdale. Passengers lined the exterior balconies of Celebrity Edge and waved goodbye as the ship

Sweet and Simple Despite his renown, the Below Deck star lives rather simply with wife Mary Anne in a three-bedroom home on a street where houses are tucked close together in Fort Lauderdale’s Tarpon River neighborhood. Mary Anne (who was introduced to Below Deck fans when she appeared in Season 5) says they lived a