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Boca Helping Hands. With a unique holiday season around the corner, Boca Helping Hands is asking the community to donate time or money to its 2020 Thanksgiving Box Brigade program, which provides turkeys and a box filled with everything a family needs to prepare a holiday meal. Those seeking to volunteer can host a fall

Lifestyle continues to reach out to businesspeople all over South Florida to ask questions about the impact COVID-19 has had on their businesses—and what the future holds. Today, we check in Jeffrey Queen, co-founder and CEO of Boca Raton-based Integrated Dermatology.   Business backstory: Integrated Dermatology is the largest independent dermatology group in the U.S., with

Being called out for loud snoring isn’t exactly an ego booster, but it’s hardly the most pressing concern for those suffering with sleep apnea, the disorder during which breathing repeatedly stops and starts. In severe cases, obstructive sleep apnea can lead to Type 2 diabetes, congestive heart failure and stroke. But thanks to physician Lee

MK Takeaways (featured image above): A perfect menu for virtual gatherings, this menu includes a wide variety of choices for starters and sides such as matzoh ball soup, parsnip latkes with apple chutney, green beans with crispy leeks, cranberries and savory potato kugel. For entrees, there are three delicious choices: pomegranate braised brisket, honey balsamic

[image_with_text image=”28639″]Members of the Junior League of Boca Raton, including members of its Self Esteem Committee, made nearly 500 cards for patients at Boca Raton Regional Hospital. The cards will be delivered on patients’ dinner trays to brighten their days as no visitors are allowed at the hospital. Pictured: Back row (left to right): Shelia

Lifestyle continues to reach out to businesspeople all over South Florida to ask questions about the impact COVID-19 has had on their businesses—and what the future holds. Today, we check in with John Alfano, president and CEO of Doris Italian Market & Bakery. Business background: Starting out as a mom and pop meat market in

Over the past decade, a local fundraising event that mirrors Dancing with the Stars has emerged as one of the most popular and entertaining social gatherings of the season in Palm Beach County. But, like so many other nonprofits, the George Snow Scholarship Fund had to pivot amid the pandemic. Fortunately, for fans of the

City Furniture, one of the few retail success stories during the pandemic, is looking to further transform its business with a significant hiring push. Company president Andrew Koenig recently announced plans to hire more than 500 employees—200 in sales; 250 in warehouse, delivery and customer care; and 50 corporate positions—by year’s end. Most of those

To Chef Angelo Elia, his South Florida restaurants are not only places to enjoy authentic Italian fare and delicious desserts but also gateways to the community. Now, at The Bakery Bar in Fort Lauderdale, Elia’s support for the community is literally baked into fresh loaves thanks to the new Bread of Hope campaign. “The coronavirus

Business for the Arts Broward is spreading some love with some help from renowned artist Cey Adams. Through its Spread Love fundraising campaign, Business for the Arts Broward is selling 100 limited edition prints Adams’ Love mural in Omaha, Nebraska. Adams, a New York City native, emerged from the downtown graffiti movement and has worked

Lifestyle continues to reach out to businesspeople all over South Florida to ask questions about the impact COVID-19 has had on their businesses—and what the future holds. Today, we check in with Guy Harvey, the celebrated marine artist and ocean conservationist, about how Guy Harvey Enterprises has continued operations. Business Background: Dr. Guy Harvey’s marine

Two prominent South Florida business leaders will be taking on additional responsibilities in their new board roles with United Way of Broward County. The renowned nonprofit recently announced that Gary Rosen is the new chair, and Lisa Lutoff-Perlo (pictured above) is the new vice-chair, of its board of directors. Rosen, managing shareholder and CEO of