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According to Guinness World Records, the largest wedding banquet ever staged involved a former movie star in India who hosted her foster son’s reception on a 50-acre property in Madras. There were winged mythological creations greeting guests at the entrance, huge papier-mâché replicas of ancient Indian princes, rows of Grecian columns with colored lights, and

After launching its Diaper Bank in 2011, the Junior League of Boca Raton (JLBR) has provided 5.2 million diapers to needy families in the area. The donations reach 3,000 children monthly through 24 nonprofit organizations. The success of the endeavor will translate into the establishment of the Junior League of Boca Raton Diaper Bank as

Restaurants throughout the tri-county region continue to raise the incentive stakes in their ongoing quest to fill employment needs. The latest example is Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar, the recently opened Fort Lauderdale spot that provides “an escape to Havana” through its cuisine and cocktails. Cuba Libre, which debuted April 1, is hoping to

If you’re like the Ghostbusters and not afraid of no ghost, the Haunting on the River Paranormal Boot Camp provides an opportunity to see how real paranormal investigators operate. Ghostly Experiences at History Fort Lauderdale is hosting the camp from 6 to 10 p.m. on May 29 at the History Fort Lauderdale building, 231 SW

Retailers and restaurants at Sawgrass Mills Mall in Sunrise will be looking to fill 500 positions during a virtual job fair for area residents this week. The online fair will last from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. through May 16. Retailers interested in hiring include 7 for All Mankind, Abercrombie Kids, Adidas, Aldo, Bed Bath

Patients will now have more options regarding where they can receive the COVID-19 vaccine after MD NOW® expanded its vaccination sites in South Florida. As the largest urgent care provider in Florida, MD NOW® will offer Moderna at previous locations and Johnson & Johnson vaccines at three new sites. “These vaccines are effective at preventing COVID-19 and

The YMCA of South Palm Beach County will host its annual Inspiration Breakfast at 7:30 a.m. on May 19 at the Peter Blum Family YMCA in Boca Raton. Business and community leaders will come together in support of the organization. The yearly event aims to raise funds for the organization to provide financial assistance for

Business partners Grant Conness and Julius Jones announced the launch of their new sports venture, called Ballers Youth Sports Training. The duo created the training venture to help young athletes reach their full potential, both physically and mentally, a foundation they believe will prepare them for the highest levels of competition. Jones had a seven-year

A $1.6 million donation will enable the “Food for Kids” weekend program to provide an additional 1.5 million meals to students and families in the School District of Palm Beach County. The million-dollar donation was courtesy of part-time Palm Beach residents Stephen and Christin Schwarzman, who cited the positive influence the Palm Beach County Food

The annual fashion-forward fundraiser for Chapman Partnership, the renowned nonprofit that advocates for the homeless in Miami-Dade County in an ongoing effort to help individuals achieve and sustain self-sufficiency, enjoys a hybrid makeover of its own this week. “Take a Walk in Her Shoes Redesigned,” slated for this Friday (May 7) from noon to 3 p.m.,

Two recent surveys placed Miami/Miami Beach among the most coveted destinations in the United States. But in only one of those rankings was lack of clothing an actual metric. On the eve of this Saturday’s World Naked Gardening Day (May 1), LawnStarter released its 2021 list of Best Cities for naked gardening. Miami topped the

Fans and frequent patrons of the Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale will have the chance to show their appreciation for the venue after the center was nominated as the “Theatre of the Decade.” The Broward Center was nominated for the national honor by Pollstar Awards, which has been recognizing venues offering