Local Buzz

As an emergency management consultant, Lauren Linville has seen firsthand how catastrophic events hurt communities. And as the daughter of small business owners, she’s seen how these events hurt local economies. So when the COVID-19 pandemic shut down most South Florida businesses, Linville encouraged everyone she knew to order from local businesses and buy gift

South Florida restaurants Sushi Maki and Canton Chinese Restaurant are partnering to support families in need during the pandemic. Because of donations from local organizations totaling more than $40,000, the restaurants have put together 13,000 meals for vulnerable populations across South Florida. The meals are going to community groups and nonprofits like Big Brother Big

On Feb. 24, Broward-based HANDY (Helping Abused Neglected Disadvantaged Youth) hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of its new facility in Fort Lauderdale. The 16,606-square-foot space, featuring classrooms with state-of-the-art technology experiences (think robotics, virtual reality and 3D printing), was the latest benchmark for an award-winning nonprofit that has served the needs

Award-winning art director Alex Hernandez has created a couple of frozen treats for readers. Check out his Limber de Crema and Limber de Nutella recipes.   Alex’s Limber de Nutella pictured above   Ingredients 2 cups milk 4 teaspoons of sugar 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon 4 teaspoons of Nutella  

For nearly 30 years, Miami-based Elan has been a go-to contemporary brand for active women who understand that comfort, style and value aren’t mutually exclusive. Along the way, the clothing manufacturer has established ties to major retailers across the United States, including Nordstrom and Bloomingdale’s. But amid the coronavirus crisis, Elan has turned its attention

Hosting world-renowned orchestras, popular singers, beloved Broadway musicals and acclaimed theatrical works, Miami’s Adrienne Arsht Center is known as a hub of arts activity. And social distancing hasn’t stopped that buzz of activity. It’s just moved it online with Arsht@Home. Introduced early this month, the online experiences allow South Florida’s art lovers of all ages

Award-winning Broken Sound Club in Boca Raton is going above and beyond to ensure that anyone who observes Passover can observe the holiday—and still maintain social distancing. While members can enjoy made-to-order traditional holiday dishes for curbside pickup, Broken Sound also is presenting a pre-recorded Seder service produced and officiated for the club by Cantor

Actors’ Playhouse, which has served as a beacon to South Florida’s cultural life for the past 30 years, is calling on all creative minds to participate in its “Stories That Connect Us All” creative writing series. While millions of Americans are being asked to stay home to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, the Coral

Among those who are hurting most from social distancing and shelter-at-home measures is the local theater community. As the executive director of the South Florida Theatre League Andie Arthur puts it, the industry “is based on being in a room together. A lot of [local contract actors] have had contracts cancelled through June.” Thankfully, as

The Artful Parent: Pointillism art with Q-tips and watercolors   Craft Whack: Easter eggs made out of string   123Homeschool4Me: Free printable worksheets (games and activities) for kids   iHomeschool Network: A slew of resources for homeschool parents   The Educators’ Spin On It: Bonsai gardening with kids

Kyra Poulos readily admits her kitchen table is “a mess” right now. But it’s with good reason. The table has become the center of operations for her efforts to make masks for health care workers and essential workers in South Florida and around the country. Currently furloughed from her job as director of sales for

We are used to our lives being mostly online. But in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, even the experiences that distinguished themselves by their you-just-had-to-be-there nature have had to carve out innovative ways to continue online. One such event is Denison Yachting’s boat show taking place April 9. The boat show essentially features everything