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Here are a few places in South Florida offering sweet delights this month.   Diya Indian Kitchen. This destination for modern vegetarian Indian cuisine at Sunset Harbor offers Kheer Ice Cream, homemade rice ice cream infused with saffron.   Shooters Waterfront. Eat your ice cream quickly before it melts at this dockside restaurant offering Betty’s

Lifestyle continues to reach out to businesspeople all over South Florida to ask questions about the impact COVID-19 has had on their businesses—and what the future holds. Today, we check in with John Edelson (pictured left), founder and president of Fort Lauderdale-based Time4Learning.   Business backstory: Prior to moving to Fort Lauderdale in 1998, John Edelson had

For 35 years, Community Arts Program in Coral Gables has hosted a Summer Concert Series at Coral Gables Congregational Church, entertaining more than 69,000 people. But in the midst of the pandemic, the organization is taking the series online with a Who’s Who of musicians. “We’re very excited to again present a line-up of incredible

By Jill Lefkowitz About the piece: Produced for Chen Bitton’s Q.U.A.R.A.N.T.I.N.E. project, this acrylic painting (on a 30-inch-by-40-inch canvas) emerged from the artist’s happy, meditative state (thus the bright, vibrant colors). “As with most of my work, the painting is spontaneous, revealing a sense of community, inclusivity and warmth with a focus on hope. The figurative abstracts merge

During a time in which each day has been feeling more or less the same, making Friday night special is more important than ever. Enter, the Friday Night Feast, a new package from Davie-based Chef Alan Bergman Catering’s ABC Lobster Co. Every Friday, ABC Lobster Co. prepares a meal fit for royalty. It includes 1

W Fort Lauderdale: The 517-room hotel—home to the buzzed-about rooftop pool, WET East and world-class dining—reopened in late June with enhanced safety and cleanliness protocols. Award-winning Steak 954 is open to guests, as is the hotel’s heart and soul, Living Room (pictured above), which resumed evening operations (AWAY Spa is scheduled to open in July).

The Lauderdale Yacht Club Sailing Foundation recently took to the water to honor local heroes. In late June, the organization invited Broward’s heroes to board Water Taxis for a Heroes Parade on the New River. Eight boaters took sailboats from Esplanade Park and back with the names of several local organizations and hospitals, including Plantation

Boca Raton Museum of Art. The popular museum presents art classes for children, teens and adults at its Art School Campus. Classes include Youth Summer Sessions for grade school children to learn cartooning and anime, drawing, animal exploration and 3D art. Teens enjoy workshops teaching still life painting, handmade journals, comic book illustration, jewelry making

Rock and Roll Independence Day Brunch. At this block party on Las Olas Boulevard, enjoy samples of special Rock N Roll sushi rolls, live music (including performances by Jon Lewis) and raffles. Where: Casa Sensei   Mastro’s Ocean Grill Kits. Fireworks-inspired grill kits from Mastro’s bring the party home with three different themed options: Roman

Moss Names New CEO: Moss Construction has turned to one of its own to assume the CEO position. Scott Moss (pictured left), a 30-year construction veteran and one of the company’s founders, will take over for his father, Bob, who stepped down as CEO but will continue as chairman. “When we founded Moss Construction, Scott

Though the coronavirus has disrupted live theater all over the world, the Wick Theatre and Costume Museum in Boca Raton has made plans to keep shows going through the shutdown and the gradual reopening of South Florida. To best serve the public, Managing Executive Producer Marilynn Wick recently announced new dates for upcoming performances. While

As we continue to live through tumultuous times, History Fort Lauderdale is inviting residents to step into the serenity of South Florida through the exhibit “The Art of Tim Forman: Beachscapes.” The exhibit, which will be on display at the New River Inn (231 Southwest Second Avenue), presents the work of the South Floridian with