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Over 600 guests attended the recent debut of Le Colonial in Delray Beach. The 6,000-square-foot restaurant and lounge at the corner of Atlantic Avenue and Northeast 6th Avenue features a menu developed by national culinary director Hassan Obaye, who emphasizes using the freshest, locally sourced vegetables and premium seafood and meats. “I am so honored to present

The Achievement Centers for Children & Families (ACCF) in Delray Beach partnered with Hopportunities to host the second annual Cornhole for the Kids Tournament earlier this month. The fundraiser generated $6,500, which doubled the inaugural event. The event featured prizes, raffles, music, the Rossanos Vintage Neapolitan food truck and live entertainment.  “It was a great day of cornhole,” Steven

High school seniors in Broward County pursuing areas of study that benefit municipal government professionalism can apply for college scholarships through the Broward League of Cities. The deadline to apply for one of the four $1,000 scholarships is Friday, March 17. “The caliber of students this program has rewarded over the years is so impressive,” Commissioner

Rebel Wine Bar, which prides itself on being an all-encompassing venue for women, culture and the LGBTQ community, is honoring Women’s History Month by showcasing a selection of fine wines derived from women and minority-owned wineries. The diverse selection of vino includes nearly 70 types of wine imported from local and international vineyards rotating weekly.

News Café recently reopened at its original location on the ground floor of The Tony Hotel at 804 Ocean Dr. in Miami Beach. The famed restaurant, bar, and newsstand helped reignite South Beach’s resurgence in the 1980s. The reinvented concept will feature a Mediterranean-American-inspired menu and re-creations of their classic dishes. The cafe debuted in 1988 by renowned

The Friends of Jack & Jill Center will host the 18th Annual Pediatrix Flip Flops on the Docks from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 18 at the Lauderdale Yacht Club. The community is invited to attend the signature event, featuring relaxed tropical beach décor, drinks, food and live music on the docks

Fireman Derek’s bake shops in South Florida will offer discounted pie slices on “Pi Day” on March 14. The mathematical holiday celebrates the mathematical constant ?, since three, one, and four are the first three significant figures of ?. The one-of-a-kind dessert destination boasts freshly baked pies, cakes, and other goodies at its three South

Moxies recently celebrated the launch of its latest location in Fort Lauderdale’s bustling Las Olas neighborhood. The brand has been in business for over 30 years, offering an upscale casual dining space with a blend of high-end design, uncompromising food and beverage items, and a friendly, energetic approach to hospitality.  Moxies’ modern American cuisine offers

To further its mission of providing after-school programs focusing on math, reading, health and technology for middle school students in Broward County, the Crockett Foundation is hosting the Sips & Cigars Experience at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood on April 1. The evening features a bevy of liquor tastings from curated craft spirits, hand-rolled cigars, live

The Deck at Island Gardens in Miami recently introduced Sunset RSVP, a revamped take on its classic happy hour from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. every Wednesday through Friday. The specials include new chilled seafood bites and drink specials with complimentary valet parking. Guests can relax at The Deck’s waterfront cabanas alongside live beats by rotating

The 21st Annual Andy’s Family Pasta Dinner generated over $300,000 for LifeNet4Families, a social services organization that provides necessary food, ancillary services, and referrals to those in need in Broward County. Over 850 guests attended the event hosted by Andy Cagnetta, CEO of Transworld Business Advisors, at the Signature Grand in Davie. The fundraiser treated

La Fuga recently celebrated its official grand opening in Fort Lauderdale Beach at the new Kimpton Shorebreak Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort. Executive chef Michael Mayer offers a modern approach to coastal Italian cuisine based on a traditional Italian kitchen with a contemporary twist.  La Fuga translates to “the escape,” which is the original name of the property