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In yet another resounding message that coronavirus is having a sweeping and halting impact worldwide, Art Basel, the world’s largest art fair, has announced it will be postponing its Swiss event, normally held in June, to September 2020. Founded in 1970 by gallerists Trudl Bruckner and Balz Hilt, alongside Ernst Beyeler, a dealer and collector,

Linzi Martinez isn’t taking the coronavirus sitting down. And she’s inviting anyone who’s interested in staying fit to follow her example. The celebrity fitness guru is offering free personal training classes on Facebook in a public group called “In-Home Fitness!” Her mantra of “train, tighten, tone” is revealed each day in the form of different

With South Florida residents social distancing and self-quarantining, some locals are going stir crazy. Thankfully, the Young At Art Museum is offering solutions and “art relief for all.” “We know how important it is to keep children educated and entertained through the arts while schools and museums are closed,” said Mindy Shrago, CEO and founder

While the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science is closed to prevent the spread of COVID-19, South Florida’s science lovers can still enjoy learning and exploring science from home. On March 23, the museum introduced Frost Science@Home, a free digital platform series that features videos, home-friendly science activities and behind-the-scenes content. “In unprecedented times

Local establishments aren’t the only ones stepping up to help people out during the coronavirus shutdown. Some major businesses and renowned chains also are offering perks and discounts.   Chipotle: Orders of $10 or more will be delivered for free through March 31 if you live within a delivery area and order from the restaurant’s

Parents desperate to find some form of worthwhile entertainment for their homebound kids will be relieved to learn that, as of this week, Miami’s Jungle Island is offering virtual online lessons for kids 5-12. The 18-acre park located between downtown Miami and South Beach has been a South Florida landmark since 1936, when Franz Scherr

Servers, bartenders and hosts are among the many employees whose jobs have been rendered obsolete by the COVID-19 pandemic. Though some restaurants have been able to use employees as delivery drivers or to package food for pickup, many have had to close their doors altogether, leaving employees suddenly without a paycheck. To combat the loss

In an effort to assist local residents struggling to make ends meet even before the coronavirus pandemic, United Way of Broward County has launched a major fundraising initiative. The COVID-19 Campaign benefits Broward residents in need and those in the ALICE demographic (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed); nearly 50% of the county’s households are ALICE

Though relatively new to the Fort Lauderdale dining scene, having opened its doors in November 2019, Stoner’s Pizza Joint has quickly become an essential part of the South Florida community. On Tuesday, March 17th, owner John Stetson personally delivered 240 slices of pizza to St. Ruth Missionary Baptist Church. This location is the temporary center

Oceans 234, a restaurant in Deerfield Beach, has a message for its community: “We know that lines are long and the shelves are bare. We are here to help.” The restaurant recently announced it will be opening its doors to local residents in need by way of a community kitchen. For the immediate future, South

Though the Historic Stranahan House Museum is temporarily closed because of COVID-19, the oldest house in Fort Lauderdale is committed to continuing to educate the community on the city’s history. Last week, the Stranahan House started live-streaming educational programs on its Facebook page. Programs included presentations on the women’s suffrage movement and the Seminole Wars as

With the COVID-19 pandemic disrupting day-to-day life as we know it, Melanie Gibbs, owner of three dance studios in South Florida, was quick to respond, temporarily suspending physical classes on March 14 and launching a Google site with virtual dance classes available to her clients two days later. “We pulled a 12-hour day on Sunday