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The lowdown: As devotees of the spa inside Delray Beach’s popular boutique resort, can attest, the allure isn’t about bells and whistles. Compared to some of its counterparts at luxury resorts throughout the region, the spa at The Seagate (1000 E. Atlantic Ave.) feels quaint at 8,000 square feet and with seven treatment rooms (and

Featuring new ownership and management that oversaw a $4 million renovation, The Balfour Hotel officially reopened in Miami Beach’s South of Fifth neighborhood. The historic property’s makeover featured upgrades to the hotel’s public spaces, lobby restaurant, and 82 guest rooms and suites, encompassing two art-deco-style buildings linked by an open-air courtyard. “Our vision for The Balfour Hotel

As the new school year approaches, the United Way of Broward County’s MISSION UNITED wants to ensure military and veteran families have the necessary resources to prosper in the classroom. The United Way’s annual Backpack Giveaway for Military and Veteran families occurs from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 4 at Jean and David Colker

When unemployment reached 14.8% in April 2020, it marked the highest rate in the United States since 1948, when such data collection began. But as startling as that figure seemed amid COVID-19, it pales compared to the employment challenges consistently faced by those on the autism spectrum. Only a fraction of American companies even hires

Gaining access to employment presents many challenges for young adults with autism and other developmental disabilities. To help overcome those difficulties, the Dan Marino Foundation aims to provide career support through its Marino Student Café program, which recently received a $15,000 grant from the Emeril Lagasse Foundation to further the mission. “The national employment rate

Cheeca Lodge & Spa Address: 81801 Overseas Highway, Islamorada The allure: An Islamorada mainstay since 1946, this 27-acre private estate continues to enchant travelers with accommodations like its spacious Lodge suites (with open-air balconies and outdoor soaking tubs), its 1,400-square-foot oceanfront Islamorada Suite—and, now, its secluded luxury casitas. The one- and two-bedroom villas (the latter

Innisbrook Address: 36750 U.S. Highway 19 North, Palm Harbor The allure: The scenic property just north of Clearwater, nestled amid 900 wooded acres, provides one of Florida’s great golfing escapes. There are four 18-holes courses—including the rolling, pine tree-lined, and challenging Copperhead tract, home to the PGA Tour’s Valspar Championship. There’s also an award-winning Golf

Just because we’re out and about again doesn’t mean that people have stopping thinking about their living spaces. The renovation trend that exploded during the pandemic shows no signs of slowing down, as homeowners continue to reimagine rooms and areas where they spend the most time. For many, that means sprucing up patios, pool decks,

W Fort Lauderdale Address: 401 N. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd., Fort Lauderdale The allure: The 27-floor, 517-room resort has been an ode to contemporary cool since it debuted more than a decade ago on Fort Lauderdale Beach. The fifth-floor scene at Wet East—the art deco-inspired pool hub with daybeds, bungalows, and live DJs—brings a slice

As the opioid crisis continues to wreak havoc on the local community in South Florida, the Hanley Foundation is hosting events to help provide resources to fight against the epidemic. The Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce’s Boca Festival Days will help serve as the foundation for various events throughout August that will raise proceeds for

After 18 months of inactivity due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Adaptive Beach Days program in Miami Beach successfully relaunched this month to provide ocean access to disabled residents. The monthly event uses specialized beach wheelchairs and equipment for those with paralysis and other disabilities so they can trek through the sand and enjoy the

Mandarin Oriental, Miami Address: 500 Brickell Key Drive, Miami The allure: If views of downtown Miami from Brickell Key aren’t enough to lure customers to the Mandarin, the resort has plenty more to keep travelers entertained. The Spa at Mandarin Oriental is destination relaxation at its finest, featuring six spa suites with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking