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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

The 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

Around 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

Students 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

As 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