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On Friday, April 3, Deputy Shannon Bennett became the first Broward Sheriff’s official to lose his life from COVID-19. The 39-year old, who had been with BSO for almost 13 years, left work early on March 23, complaining that he was not feeling well. He was tested for coronavirus the following day and learned on

Weston Mayor Daniel Stermer has tested positive for COVID-19. While no official press release has been released as of yet, the message was first relayed on the City of Weston’s Twitter account, as well as on the city’s Facebook page. “Our Mayor Daniel J. Stermer has tested positive for #Coronavirus,” the message read. “He began

Brad Kilgore, the Kansas City native who helped transform Miami’s culinary landscape with four highly successful restaurants, has turned his famed Wynwood establishment, Alter, into AlterQ in an effort to help during the coronavirus pandemic. AlterQ offers a wide scope of items needed during the COVID-19 pandemic, as the majority of South Floridians find themselves

Coral Springs resident Oscar Lora believes in serving those who serve us. At his home inspection business, Ohana Inspections, he offers discounts to first responders and military personnel. So when the coronavirus pandemic put first responders in the spotlight, he came up with an idea to help them. With reduced business, cleaning chemicals his company

In the 100 years that the Bonnet House Museum & Gardens has stood in Fort Lauderdale, it has perhaps not seen such unprecedented times as the COVID-19 pandemic. Though the celebrated historic home had to postpone several of its ongoing events—such as the International Orchid & Garden Festival, which was set to happen in early

If you find yourself needing to relax in the serenity of nature while sequestered in your home, the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences has a virtual answer for you. UF/IFAS recently introduced a video series called Florida Moment, showing viewers the beauty of Florida’s natural settings during different points of the

An already innovative platform for cultural programming in Delray Beach is launching a virtual series that’s sure to provide entertainment and education for more than just arts-starved locals. Arts Garage announced that it will roll out “From Our HeARTS to Your Homes” during the month of April. The series will be available first to Arts

Swimmers, surfers, divers, ocean enthusiasts and boaters are no doubt missing South Florida’s warm waters during social isolation. For water lovers, the Guy Harvey Foundation is bringing the ocean home. Artist and conservationist Guy Harvey and his daughter Jessica, project manager at the Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation, recently introduced more than 25 free educational videos

Conchita Espinosa Academy, a K3 through eighth grade independent private school in southwest Miami-Dade that also houses a Conservatory of the Arts, has completely reimagined education through distance learning while working diligently with families to remain faithful to its educational approach. For more than 85 years, Conchita Espinosa Academy (CEA) has prepared students to be

In an effort to offset the food insecurity produced by closed schools, a vulnerable elderly population and record unemployment, Feeding South Florida is setting up drive-thru distribution sites throughout the region. Among the sites scheduled for distribution services this week:   Broward April 1: City of Sunrise (9605 W. Oakland Park Blvd.); 10 a.m. to

The COVID-19 outbreak continues to redefine daily life as Broward County public school children joined Miami-Dade County in distance learning, taking the sixth- and fourth-largest school districts in the nation into a completely virtual format. Kipp Miami, a nonprofit organization providing college preparatory education in underserved communities, works with children of all ages and understands

Miami restaurants Coyo Taco and AlterQ are getting creative in response to safer-at-home orders from local government. To keep spirits high, both restaurants have added a slew of specialty pre-mixed cocktails to their already expansive to-go menus available for pickup and delivery. Now, locals can enjoy their favorite drinks without stepping outside. Coyo Taco’s menu