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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

A prominent name in quality senior living is adding to its legacy with its first project in South Florida. Belmont Village Fort Lauderdale, the 12-story community near The Galleria (1031 Seminole Drive) that officially opened last fall, features 204 private apartments for independent living, assisted living and memory care. “We are committed to creating an

Imagine a city where young consumers rush to the bank to deposit their paychecks, reporters file stories on local influencers, and entrepreneurs create their dream business. This could be any number of cities throughout the country—but it’s also the backdrop for a summer camp like no other. This is a typical day-in-the-life for students at

To continue its effort to enhance arts, education and human services in South Florida, BBX Capital recently provided a $100,000 donation to local nonprofit organizations. The contributions are part of the company’s effort to champion social causes in the area. The funds are geared toward organizations focused on helping underserved communities tackle systemic racism and

For anyone who’s ever wanted to test their pricing skills on games like Plinko, Squeeze Play, Punch a Bunch, Hot Seat, Double Cross, or Bullseye, your opportunity is just around the corner. That’s because the traveling version of one of TV’s most enduring daytime game shows is coming to Coral Springs this fall. Tickets to