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The Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade continued its expansion efforts in South Florida by opening its sixth club at Dr. Frederica S. Wilson Skyway Elementary School at 4555 NW 206th Terr. in Miami Gardens. The new facility will serve approximately 100 children from the local area and is now accepting new youth members. Area youth will

Patches recently began working on its capital campaign to build the Patches Village, a permanent campus on 5 acres of land in Florida City. The initial funding phase was led by Heartbeats for Patches, the nonprofit’s affiliated fundraising group, which pledged $500,000 over five years. The initial contribution for 2022 is $130,000.   Building the Patches Village

Staying in a hospital can be difficult for anyone, but children face challenging circumstances when faced with extended hospital stays after an unexpected illness or traumatic accident. To help uplift the spirits of children staying at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital in Hollywood, 5-year-old Brody Greene (main photo) began collecting cards for kids as his “Act

The 21st annual John and Elizabeth’s Toy Drive and Fundraiser was able to distribute 4,000 toys to five Broward County Public Schools, Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital and three local daycare centers. The toy drive is part of the SSL Foundation’s year-round efforts to improve women’s and children’s lives through education, mentorship and community outreach. Since its inception,

The team at AC Hotel Fort Lauderdale Beach recently marked the one-year anniversary of its opening with a Broward County first. During a late-afternoon ceremony, AC unveiled a dramatic handmade mural outside its entrance created with preserved natural moss and wood. The moss mural—brought to life by artist Paloma Teppa, founder and creative director of

In the years leading up to the delivery of its first ship in February 2020, Scarlet Lady, the question wasn’t if and when Virgin Voyages would make a splash in the highly competitive cruise industry. It was how the brand helmed by British billionaire Richard Branson would distinguish itself in a market brimming with established

BBX Capital and its family of companies recently partnered with Neighbors 4 Neighbors to support the organization’s Adopt-a-Family 4 the Holidays initiative over the holiday season. Through the initiative, BBX Capital “adopted” 56 families with children battling cancer and provided them with a spectacular breakfast and gifts from Santa.  During the program, the families enjoyed the Neighbors 4

Former MLB player Alex Rodriguez (A-Rod) recently hosted a holiday party for youth members at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade. A-Rod Corp. and A-Rod Corp. presented age-appropriate gifts during the holiday activities, which included a petting zoo provided by Tinez Farms, face painting, bounce houses, visits with Santa, photo opportunities, food and more.

Add some sparkle to your holiday wish list with bedazzling pieces from South Florida’s premier purveyors of luxury jewelry.

By the Lifestyle creative team (main photo: Messika Lucky Move 18-karat rose-gold pendant necklace with moving diamonds encircling a black onyx disc; retail price $5,890) Weston Jewelers  Where: Weston Jewelers Town Center (1728 Main St., Weston); Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino (1 Seminole Way, Hollywood) Did you know? For two decades, founders Ed and Tracey Dikes

By the Lifestyle creative team (main photo: Vintage sapphire and diamond bracelet (totaling 37 carats); certified-Kashmir sapphire and diamond ring) Daoud’s Fine Jewelry  Where: 2473 E. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale Did you know? A family business that originated in Atlantic City in 1895 lives on in South Florida thanks to Patrick Daoud (a fourth-generation Daoud) and his team

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade held its 14th annual black-tie “Wild About Kids” Gala to benefit the Club’s Youth Development Programs. The event raised over $450,000 to help fund its after-school programs, homework assistance, computer training, social skills, dance, arts and crafts, professional mentoring, and summer and athletic programs.  The fundraiser was co-chaired by Boys