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
Read MoreMiami 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
Read MoreThe Family Foundation named after Chicago Cubs star (and Parkland native) Anthony Rizzo is doing its part to support health-care professionals on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. Rizzo’s namesake foundation delivered more than 800 meals last week to workers at medical centers here in South Florida and in Chicago. Locally, the Anthony Rizzo
Read MoreAround the world, people are thanking the first responders who are putting their lives on the line to save others during the coronavirus pandemic. Everyone from Priyanka Chopra and young royals to thousands in New York City are clapping in appreciation, united in their efforts to salute. And now Broken Sound Club is joining in
Read MoreStudents at the Boston Conservatory at Berklee had been told to leave campus amid the coronavirus outbreak, crushing news for the talented music majors who so enjoyed playing together in person. But even as word arrived that the remainder of the semester would be held online, Shelbie Rassler was determined to hit all the right
Read MoreAs part of Lifestyle’s efforts to spread helpful information during the COVID-19 pandemic, a recent post included information on companies that are hiring. Seeing this, a reader reached out to inform us about jobs available in the Miami automotive industry. We’ve included these links below. Miami Lakes Automall Kendall Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram Aventura
Read MoreThe Pantry of Broward, which has served the area’s financially challenged seniors since 2008, will distribute upward of 10,000 pounds of food on Monday, March 30, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The nonprofit plans to provide its 500-plus monthly client households with a 55-pound box of fresh fruit, vegetables, breads and other food essentials—enough
Read MoreWhile many South Floridians are remaining at home with their families, American Social has developed a creative way to entertain and feed the family at the same time. This local restaurant, with locations in Brickell and Las Olas, has introduced a $30 Pizza Making Kit that can feed up to four people. The kit comes
Read MoreUnited HomeCare’s (UHC) office operations have remained open as an essential business in response to the COVID-19 crisis, with mission critical personnel and management steering their areas of operations. UHC has elevated best precautions for the health and safety of our elderly clients and employees. Our 700-plus Home Health Aides are trained on containing and
Read MoreCoral Springs residents know New York Bagel Factory as a place where diners can watch bagels being made fresh while waiting in line for their orders. And now thanks to its chief operating officer, Jeffrey Dolinsky, it will also be known as a beacon of community hope in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic. Starting
Read MoreThe COVID-19 pandemic has impacted all industries—including real estate. Brokerages have had to adapt to new methods of communication, create contingency plans and institute safety measures. Traditional real estate practices have been re-evaluated, and agents have had to react quickly in servicing their clients in a safe and efficient manner. Many brokerages in South Florida
Read MoreIf the bad news is that a record 3.3 million Americans filed for unemployment benefits during the third week of March, what can possibly be the good news? How about this: As it turns out, there are businesses in South Florida that are hiring. Among them: Walgreens: Between Delray Beach, Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale and
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