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Capt Hirams Resort Address: 1580 U.S. Highway 1, Sebastian The allure: This island-inspired paradise is the perfect place to kick off your flip-flops, let your hair down, and enjoy a relaxing Old Florida escape along the shores of the Indian River. Live music and cold cocktails at the tiki-style Sandbar set a daily tone, but

When clients visit the Boca Helping Hands (BHH) center to pick up needed pantry items, they will also receive another valuable resource—books. The Boca Raton Public Library will distribution about 125 books to BHH clients when picking up groceries from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 15 at 1500 NW 1st Court in

The muted pink sands along the Atlantic Ocean side of Harbour Island—a 3-mile stretch that, in some places, extends as wide as 100 feet—are notoriously cool to the touch. No matter the tropical temperature in the Bahamian resort town, some 50 miles east of Nassau, beachgoers can kick off their flip-flops without scorching their feet.

As the upcoming 2021-22 school year approaches, the Broward Education Foundation wants to ensure every student and teacher in the county is equipped with the necessary supplies to succeed. The 501(c)3 charitable organization will host its annual school supply drive with BEFdrive.com to help provide the required resources and tools. “Basic school supplies are always

Trump International Beach Resort  Address: 18001 Collins Ave., Sunny Isles Beach  The allure: This 360-room resort with its own private beach is awash in luxury amenities and services. The grotto-style pool complex—with waterfalls, hot tubs, a children’s pool, and air-conditioned cabanas with flat-screen TVs—is the entertainment hub of a property that boasts four restaurants, four

To further its mission of ending hunger in South Florida, Feeding South Florida (FSF) recently launched a mobile grocery store to provide healthy food options to vulnerable residents. The one-aisle, air-conditioned mobile grocery store consists of donated items and farmers’ markets products as well as an educational component to improve health options for at-risk populations.

A new partnership between HANDY (Helping Abused Neglected Disadvantaged Youth) and H.O.M.E.S., Inc. (Housing Opportunities, Mortgage Assistance, & Effective Neighborhood Solutions, Inc.) will allow the nonprofit organizations to combine their prowess to enhance social programs, services and housing low-income families and neighborhoods in Broward County. To commemorate the alliance and its impact on helping lower-income

As part of its Professional Development Program to enhance the skillset of the community to improve job prospects, Boca Helping Hands is offering a six-week virtual “English to Speakers of Other Languages” (ESOL) class. The Intermediate ESOL Practice begins July 21 to help participants build fluency through spontaneous discussion as well as viewing and discussing

The Diplomat Beach Resort Address: 3555 S. Ocean Drive, Hollywood The allure: The Diplomat went dark for longer than expected amid the coronavirus pandemic, but the largest hotel in Broward County finally reopened in June—much to the delight of summer travelers ready to revel in all the mammoth property has to offer. Highlights includes more

The chance to stay on “Millionaire’s Mile” in Hillsboro Beach isn’t typically an option for residents that don’t live in the exclusive location. However, a new beachfront resort on Hillsboro Mile will provide the opportunity for guests to enjoy the luxury setting at a discounted rate. As the Hillsboro Beach Resort prepares for its grand

The Breakers Palm Beach Address: 1 S. County Road, Palm Beach The allure: The legendary luxury hotel founded in 1896 by Henry Flagler continues to celebrate its 125th anniversary year in grand style. The resort’s annual commitment to invest $25 million into the 140-acre property resulted in several projects completed amid the pandemic, including a

Summer in Broward couldn’t be sweeter—and more affordable—thanks to Visit Lauderdale. The marketing organization for Greater Fort Lauderdale is encouraging visitors and residents to explore and save with LauderDeals that span the county’s 31 neighborhoods. The discounted offers include hotels, attractions, and—starting in August—restaurants and spas. “We invite visitors to indulge in a much-deserved getaway