Rising Tide Car Wash announces new location
How many steps are there in the car washing process? If you ask employees at Rising Tide Car Wash locations at Margate or Parkland, it’s 46. In its mission to employ adults with autism, Rising Tide’s process is broken down into 46 steps. Employees work in a mirror image of each other and are able
Coming Developments
The Shape of Things to Come. The latest entry in the ever-expanding portfolio of Ram Realty Advisors is raising the rental bar in Fort Lauderdale. Curv (pictured above and left) the vibrant eight-story apartment community at 410 SE 16th Court, consists of 243 contemporary units that run from studios to 1,600-square-foot, three-bedroom floorplans. Designed by
Ring Them Bells
A Christmas season tradition since 1895 will continue its benevolent mission starting in mid-November—and that means part-time employment opportunities for those interested. The Salvation Army of Broward County is filling 125 paid bell ringer positions for its Red Kettle outposts during a job fair set for Wednesday, Nov. 4. The two-hour event, from 10 a.m.
Sparks of Innovation
Libraries are traditionally vectors of knowledge and research where the learned and unlearned alike find educational resources for a more fulfilling life. Next year, a new addition to the Alvin Sherman Library at Nova Southeastern University promises even more of these resources. Nova Southeastern University recently announced it will open the Alan B. Levan |
Family Affair
Broward College teamed up with HANDY (Helping Abused Neglected Disadvantaged Youth) to host “Fresh Start” Distribution Event sponsored by Valley Forge Fabrics on Saturday, October 3. During the event, 150 Broward County families arrived via drive-through at HANDY’s headquarters in Fort Lauderdale, where they received Luxury Beds in Bags, which included a sheet set, duvet
Family Affair
Broward College teamed up with HANDY (Helping Abused Neglected Disadvantaged Youth) to host “Fresh Start” Distribution Event sponsored by Valley Forge Fabrics on Saturday, October 3. During the event, 150 Broward County families arrived via drive-through at HANDY’s headquarters in Fort Lauderdale, where they received Luxury Beds in Bags, which included a sheet set, duvet
Chances to do Good
Walk to End Alzheimer’s (Broward and Palm Beach) Though the Alzheimer’s Association cannot host large gatherings this year, the organization is encouraging participants to continue the Walk to End Alzheimer’s (pictured above) tradition by walking as individuals or in small groups on sidewalks, tracks and trails across Broward and Palm Beach counties in two different
A&E South Florida Roundup
Live theater is back at Arts Garage. Arts Garage is launching Theatre Live From Arts Garage with Bunker, a one-act play written by Sharonda Eccentrich Richardson, directed by Jonathan David Kelly, and starring Shanteala Mash. The production dramatizes the story of Khalan and his mother as she finds herself becoming the very thing from which
Miami Spice and other promotions extended
In an unexpected year, there’s an unexpected perk South Floridians can take advantage of. Given Miami-Dade County’s transition to phase two of reopening, the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau is extending Miami Spice Months, Miami Spa Months and offers on museums and attractions through Oct. 31. “With our vibrant destination gaining some semblance of
Fort Lauderdale Air Show scheduled for November
The City of Fort Lauderdale announced that the 2020 Fort Lauderdale Air Show has been rescheduled for Nov. 21-22. The show, a Fort Lauderdale favorite originally scheduled for May 2-3, will feature all four U.S. Air Force’s fighter jet demonstration teams: the F-22 Raptor, F-35 Lighting II, F-16 Viper and A-10 Thunderbolt II. “The 2020
Bikes for Kids
A benevolent concept started in Ohio by the late Rick Case in the early 1980s continues to put smiles on the faces of young children throughout South Florida. Now in its 38th year, the Rick Case Bikes for Kids program once again is collecting used bikes in good condition that, eventually, will be distributed during
Haunt Drive benefits Parkland Cares
The Haunt Drive at Tree Tops Park in Davie delivers safe scares and spooks throughout the month while benefiting Parkland Cares, which funds mental health organizations. The community’s mental health has been especially concerning to Parkland Cares during the pandemic, and the partnership with Haunt Drive comes at a time when mental health care has
