The YMCA’s signature Beach Ball Gala event will be held in September to help raise funds to support the nonprofit’s Aquatic Financial Assistance program, which provides swim lessons and water safety instruction to at-risk children in South Florida. In 2021, Florida hit a new record with drownings up 44%, the most child drownings since 2009.
Read MoreRejuvenation doesn’t have to be packaged in expansive settings with dozens of treatment rooms to be effective. Sometimes, less is more—especially when it’s served up with the expertise, originality and attention to detail delivered at Conrad Spa. What the pampering space inside Conrad Fort Lauderdale Beach lacks in overall square footage (there are only a
Read MoreJust like the snowbirds who flock south to escape the winter weather, some area residents can’t stomach the summer sizzle without at least a brief escape. It’s no wonder then that, despite the nearly 5,000 miles between our corner of the country and the 50th state, Celebrity Cruises sees its share of South Floridians heading
Read MoreThose who appreciate games of chance have added incentive to visit The Casino @ Dania Beach on Saturday, July 16, thanks to a special partnership with Virgin Voyages. If you have a Players Club Membership (and they’re free if you don’t)—and you can accumulate 750 points between 9 a.m. and 11:59 p.m.—you’ll receive a voyage
Read MoreThe Spirit Charitable Foundation pledged $1 million to 44 nonprofit organizations throughout the U.S., Latin America and the Caribbean in 2022. The donations were part of the foundation’s commitment to supporting children, families, service members and the environment. “The Spirit Charitable Foundation believes change starts by giving back,” Lania Rittenhouse says, president of the Spirit
Read MoreImpact 100 Announces Grant Winners: The Palm Beach County chapter of the initiative that calls on philanthropic women to donate $1,000 annually toward a high-impact grant pool announced its 2022 winners—seven of which received $100,000 grants. The second-largest Impact 100 chapter in the world (out of 63) distributed 10 grants overall to charitable organizations in
Read MoreThe Legal Aid Programs in Broward County recently held their annual Bridge to Justice breakfast fundraiser earlier this month at the Signature Grand in Davie. Over 220 legal community members, including judges and business leaders, attended the morning program, highlighting the vital work these organizations do to assist vulnerable and underserved populations in Broward. Legal
Read MoreMargaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort is the flagship property within the Margaritaville portfolio, setting the bar for upscale and experiential travel that rivals what is delivered by all-inclusive and Caribbean destinations. Positioned in the center of the famed and highly accoladed Hollywood Beach Broardwalk, the Resort sits on seven acres nestled between the Atlantic Ocean and
Read MoreKnowing how important the first meal of the day is, 14-year-old twin brothers Jett and Luke Justin of Boca Raton set out to ensure needy children could wake up to an enjoyable meal. With breakfast food being one of the least donated items to food banks and cereal being one of Jett and Luke’s favorite
Read MoreMONAT Gratitude has awarded Junior Achievement of South Florida a $20,000 grant as part of its $1 million pledge to close achievement gaps in underserved communities worldwide. The grant will provide funding for 68 students to participate in JA Fellows, a highly intensive leadership and entrepreneurship program for high school students. The grant results from MONAT Gratitude’s efforts
Read MoreAn exclusive world of domestic and international residential club communities and resorts continues to change the way that people are viewing their homes away from home. That’s because Discovery Land Co. is intent on building more than just luxury destinations for its members. The focus is on building memories. The portfolio of 27 properties—spanning locations throughout the
Read MoreWith school soon out of session for the summer, many Palm Beach County students won’t have access to the free and reduced lunches they rely on. The Palm Beach County Food Bank (PBCFB) predicts that more children and families will need food assistance over the summer due to rising gas prices, record inflation and rent
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