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To conjure up excitement for the centuries-old sport of Jai-Alai and a pale ale beer that celebrates the sport, The Casino @ Dania Beach is hosting “Jai-Alai Week” from April 25 through May 1. During the celebration, attendees can watch live games of the sport, receive free giveaways, and have a chance to meet with

The 13th annual Boating & Beach Bash returns to Boca Raton, sadly, without its longtime leader. But the beloved event for individuals with disabilities is moving forward amid the new normal with an updated name and fresh location. “So much has changed since our last Bash in March 2020, when we were fortunate enough to

Prepare to plan the rest of your spring around the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau and its discounted invitations to check out the beloved destinations, hot spots and hidden gems of South Florida. From now through May 31, the GMCVB is partnering with more than 35 parks, gardens, arts organizations, wildlife exhibits, theme parks

When the pandemic left her beloved cooking classes and popular catering services on the back burner, Lenore Nolan Ryan (pictured left) decided to turn back the clock. She missed cooking for friends, and her desire to entertain and bond with customers remained palpable. So, Lenore donned her chef’s hat, called on her sister to bring

Easter may not carry the same dining buzz as Thanksgiving or Christmas, but don’t tell that to fine-dining establishments around South Florida. Here are just a few of the Easter specials on tap for Sunday, April 4. Gianni’s at The Villa Casa Casuarina (1116 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach): The former Versace Mansion is the jaw-dropping

Leave it to Hoffman’s Chocolates to go big or go home when it comes to holiday treats. The South Florida-based gourmet chocolatier is taking the Easter bunny to new heights in the form of giant milk chocolate figures that stand 3 feet tall—and weigh 25 pounds (for $199.95). If that seems like a lot to

For a generation of diners in south Palm Beach County, Uncle Tai’s was the place to go for authentic Hunan cuisine. Far less known is that it’s also the place that gave rise to college football in Boca Raton. It’s there that Anthony Catanese, then the president of Florida Atlantic University, invited Howard Schnellenberger to

Few people pay it forward as often as Sarah Alsofrom does in a given year. In her role as director of community relations for GL Homes, the University of Florida graduate helps to coordinate donations to more than 150 charities annually for the renowned homebuilder. “My personality has always lent itself to helping others,” says

In early February, President Biden announced that by summer 2021 there will be enough vaccines for everyone in the U.S., and he has since moved this up to end of May. However, in mid-February, Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida released an executive order stating that the COVID-19 vaccine will only be administered to long-term care

24: This is the average number of women per minute, around the world, who are victims of intimate partner violence. It’s estimated that 1 in 3 women will experience physical or sexual violence in their lifetime. Thanks to two important advocacy groups based in Miami—The Women’s Fund, and the South Florida chapter of One Billion

At Morningday Community Solutions, every day is Christmas. The nonprofit operates two warehouses (one in Pompano Beach and one in West Palm Beach) where other nonprofits can buy donated items from retailers for “around 30 or 40 cents on the dollar.” But the volunteers and staff at Morningday never quite know what they’re going to

Several South Florida organizations —as well as Miami-Dade residents—will benefit from a recent JP Morgan Chase grant. The $1.5 million grant was awarded to Miami-Dade Financial Capability Collaborative, which is made up of Branches, Catalyst Miami, the City of Miami, the Hispanic Unity of Florida, Urban League of Broward and United Way of Miami-Dade Center