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The 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

While 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

United 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

Coral 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

The 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

If 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

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