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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

The Nicklaus Children’s Hospital will designate a “VoLo Foundation Cardiac and Neurology Floor” on its main campus in Miami after a multi-million donation by VoLo Foundation co-founders David S. Vogel and Thais Lopez Vogel. “We are honored to be able to give back to the hospital that helped save our son’s life over 20 years ago,” David and

With cancer being among the most prevalent diseases in the U.S., AutoNation, Inc. has directed its charitable initiatives towards fighting cancer since 2013. In 2015, the automotive retailer launched its Drive Pink initiative to raise awareness and funds for cancer charities. The initiative has raised over $28 million to support critical research and treatment. “We

First, there’s the history. Second, there’s the opulence. These are the two signifiers of the Breakers, Palm Beach’s 538-room hospitality behemoth that endures and thrives, independent of any chain affiliation. The history of the Breakers is inextricably connected to the cachet of Palm Beach and the annual winter migration of wealthy Northeasterners for “the season.”

To honor the essential workers, doctors, nurses, teachers, childcare workers, home health aides, store clerks, delivery drivers and other frontline workers who have been at the forefront of the battle against COVID-19, the Fuller Center is hosting a hero walk. The ‘Inaugural Hero Walk: Honoring Our Hometown Heroes’ occurs from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

The Boca Raton Historical Society & Museum will be renamed the Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum (SBRHM) after receiving a $1 million donation from The Schmidt Family Foundation, led by Barbara and Dick Schmidt. The donation funds will be used to sponsor the museum’s public display areas, create new immersive exhibits and internal gathering spaces, including the

The Gabriel South Beach, Curio Collection by Hilton will open on Miami Beach this fall. The hotel is the sister property to The Gabriel Miami, Curio Collection by Hilton, located in downtown Miami. It will feature 132 guest rooms and suites and two pools, including a glass-bottom pool on the roof overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.  The

As if anyone needed an excuse to visit one of the theme parks, water parks, hotels, restaurants, villages, campgrounds or shopping districts under the Walt Disney World Resort umbrella, here’s another: Disney is celebrating a half-century in Central Florida. Oct. 1 marks 50 years since the Magic Kingdom officially opened its gates to the public—and,

With the economic and health impact of COVID-19 straining the resources for many families in South Florida, the annual Kiwanis of Delray’s “Swing for the Kids” Charity Golf Classic takes on extra importance as the pandemic continues. Proceeds from the golf event will benefit the Achievement Centers for Children & Families (ACCF) in Delray Beach, which

Suzanne Tharpe (pictured) has been chosen as the new Vice President of Development for Gilda’s Club South Florida, an affiliate of the Cancer Support Community (CSC), the world’s largest professionally led cancer support provider. Tharpe will manage the Capital Campaign and general operating funding for the organization, which offers free support programs and services for

With the new Hillsboro Beach Resort set to open in October, the hospitality venue wants to ensure dog-loving guests can also enjoy the hotel’s amenities and beachfront location when it launches. The “Bow WOW” package offers a variety of perks for travelers and their furry friends, including: Reduced resort pet fee of $75 per stay Courtesy plastic

Don’t have time to break away for an extended staycation? No worries. Thanks to an inspired Miami-based marketplace, it’s possible to disconnect for a few hours—and do so at some of South Florida’s premier luxury resorts. That’s the general idea behind Daycation, an online marketplace that also offers “bite-sized” escapes at high-end hotels around the