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The Weed Reaper Experiment Brewery & Taphouse, Pompano Beach | Oct. 23 “Friends” trivia, Halloween episodes from all 10 seasons, starting at 7:30 p.m.—perfect for those who know everything about “the one where …”. Reservations required, costumes encouraged.   Halloween at The Biltmore Hotel, Coral Gables | Oct. 25 (pictured) Open bar, buffet dinner and

Charlie Brown and the Peanuts Gang have nothing on the Boca Raton Pumpkin Patch Festival, which returns to the Mizner Park Amphitheater on Oct. 19-20. The popular event features a variety of fun activities, including an enormous pumpkin patch, a carnival, a scarecrow dress-up village, and a food court with sweet and savory treats. The

Villa Azur 309 23rd St, Miami Beach This restaurant, located in the heart of Miami Beach, features touches of subtle elegance including an expansive bar, a white piano and artwork throughout the interior. Guests can choose to dine indoors or outside in the spacious covered patio. Enjoy a variety of unique, truffle-infused menu items like

  Shooters Waterfront 3033 NE 32nd Avenue, Fort Lauderdale This Fort Lauderdale restaurant perfectly positioned on the Intracoastal Waterway is making waves with the introduction of its very own rosé (featured image). The exclusive proprietary rosé bears the title “Pink Flamingo” for its wooden pink coloring and is sourced from Vranket Estates in the southern

South Florida’s diverse Spanish community is inspiring new menus at local restaurants. Through October 15, Brimstone Woodfire Grill’s Pembroke Pines location will offer dedicated dishes drawing inspiration from countries throughout South America in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. This menu includes items ranging from Mango Salad with mixed greens, mango, red onions, roasted coconut, plantain

Fort Lauderdale artist Anthony Cordeiro didn’t let the bullies at school take away his power. Although his teenage peers called him a “pansy,” the late-bloomer didn’t understand the reference. As he shed his naiveté, “I found that was a little funny,” he recalls. “I wanted to take back that derogatory term and reclaim it.” His

The Special: Beach House Pompano, Brimstone Woodfire Grill and Brimstone Doral feature the pink drink of the month: the Minuty Rose. The Cause: A portion of the proceeds go toward the American Cancer Society. Info: brimstonedoral.com; brimstonewoodfiregrill.com; beachhousepompano.com     The Special: Toro Toro’s famous dessert La Bomba (pictured above) turns pink this month, featuring a pink

Donations for Breast Cancer When: Throughout the year What: The Florida Breast Cancer Foundation collects goods that are later sold to help fund research, education and advocacy programs. Accepted items include clothing, shoes, furniture, electronics, collectibles, toys, books and mattresses. Pickups can be scheduled via phone or website. Info: 888.492.4483; pickupsforbreastcancer.org   Bras for a

Jennifer Koutsodontis knows that wellness means more than eating well and exercising. That’s why her new Boca Raton medical wellness boutique, 5th & Wellness, takes a holistic approach to integrated medicine. “Today’s wellness is a blend of integrating aesthetics and wellness together rather than simply looking or feeling great, we should have the best of

One of South Florida’s largest entertainment events, the Walgreens Gridiron Grill-Off Food, Wine and Music Festival returns for a tenth year on Saturday, November 9. The event will be hosted at the Pompano Beach Amphitheater and will feature live music by country singer Brett Young. Guests can enjoy events throughout the day on November 9th

If you’ve dreamt of being center-stage, now is your chance to shine! This Saturday, September 21st, the Lauderhill Performing Arts Center and the Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre will hold open auditions for adults to be cast in a number of their upcoming productions. The following productions are now casting all roles: Kinky Boots – LPAC

Take a potential home for a “test drive” with Del Webb Lakewood Ranch’s new “Explore Del Webb” program. Del Webb Lakewood Ranch is the area’s only 55-and-older community and offers recreational and social opportunities as well as lakes, nature preserves and miles of trails and walking paths for those who prefer to stay active. Through