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With the holidays on the horizon, there’s no better time to plan your corporate or social festive gathering. Fort Lauderdale’s Piazza Italia’s new Venetian Room, a private space appointed with a Chihuly-esque Murano glass chandelier, whitewashed stone walls, crisp linens and billowy white curtains, provides the perfect ambiance for a sit-down dinner of up to

Natufia Labs’ Kitchen Garden is a must-have for the modern kitchen; it allows indoor farming of not only your favorite edible plants and grasses, but also, peppers, bok choy, cherry tomatoes and almost any pod-sized vegetable—something no other hydroponic indoor garden on the market can claim. It’s fully automated, climate-controlled and operated by a touch

Fall Harvest Facial  Experience full-face rejuvenation with this Autumn facial. Natural fruit enzymes from harvested ingredients like spiced wine, blackberry, papaya and pumpkin refresh the surface of the skin while vitamins and antioxidants create a supple, soft complexion. Leave looking and feeling years younger! Cinnamon Spice Body Glow Try a twist on the classic massage

The Soul Taker | Steelpan at Sonesta Fort Lauderdale Appleton rum, muddled black cherries, black cherry syrup, lemon juice and pineapple juice The Great Pumpkin | Shooters Waterfront Tito’s Vodka, a splash of ginger beer and a dash of tangerine nectar Witches Cauldron pictured | No. 3 Social Bourbon, pumpkin puree, lime juice and pumpkin spice

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