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On a Wednesday in May, Daniel Lawson walked out of his home to have dinner with his family and his girlfriend to celebrate her high school graduation. But when he walked outside, the 19-year-old saw lots of familiar and nonfamiliar faces outside his home of people standing outside his home. “I saw a whole bunch of

More than 25 companies across the tri-county region hiring for everything from entry-level data developers to senior data scientists will be represented at a Virtual Job Expo hosted by the nonprofit Palm Beach Tech. The expo, which is free for job seekers, is set for Wednesday (July 15) from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Click

The turmoil in our country has caused ripple effects throughout the community. In response, United Way of Broward County launched “It’s OK to Not be OK,” a mental health awareness initiative with 211 Broward. United Way’s latest ALICE Report (United Way/Alice) showed that more than 250,000 people in Broward County living just one crisis away from financial disaster

Hyde Resort & Residences 4111 S. Ocean Drive, Hollywood Beach About the resort: Recent recipient of AAA’s Four-Diamond honor, this all-suite luxury hotel boasts spacious, residential-style accommodations—perfect for family escapes. The majestic 43-floor tower, designed by Brazilian architect Debora Aguiar, boasts 363 one-, two- and three-bedroom units (starting at 870 square feet, up to 1,840

Whether you’re a Francophile or you just love any excuse for a celebration, two Miami French restaurants will offer enticing specials July 14 to celebrate Bastille Day. Check them out below. Le Petit Bistrot (pictured above). The new traditional French eatery at the Lincoln Eatery food hall offers two-for-one croissant sandwiches on Bastille Day. Or,

Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa 3030 Holiday Drive, Fort Lauderdale About the resort: Known as a quintessential beach resort, the Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort boasts South Florida’s largest private beach. Many updated guest rooms and 31 suites feature private balconies with waterfront views, perfect for guests to recharge before spending a

Just because Broward residents may be staying indoors more often than usual, doesn’t mean they have to be bored. Pompano Beach Arts is making it easy to stay entertained with a growing library of virtual programs. Pompano Beach Cultural Affairs Department’s library features interviews, performances and workshops with well-known artists. Through these videos, patrons can

In response to Florida’s recent spike in COVID-19 cases, Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Gimenez announced an emergency order that restricted county restaurants to takeout, delivery and outdoor dining. Thankfully, KYU Wynwood is the first eatery in Miami to implement expanded outdoor seating (pictured above). The new seating arrangement is a result of a new program

Virtual get-togethers aren’t going away anytime soon. So Frost Science is helping parents make the best of it with a virtual birthday party package. Available on weekends through Aug. 14, Frost Science’s virtual parties include an hour of programming and an additional hour for cake. The package includes a personalized “Happy Birthday” virtual background, guided

Two days after Florida reported a single-day record of 11,458 cases of COVID-19, and hours after the Department of Health confirmed more than 6,300 new cases (bringing the state’s total to 206,447 cases), a local mayor took steps to curb the coronavirus spike. Carlos Gimenez, mayor of Miami-Dade County, signed an executive order that restaurants

As South Florida continues to find itself in between the normal and the new normal, The Frank is introducing a new virtual exhibti called “In Between.” The retrospective of works by artist Yochi Yakir-Avin created between 2015-2020. The works reflect her technical education in Israel and Italy as well as her ability to communicate through