As much as COVID-19 has travelers itching to see a backdrop beyond their own backyard, not everyone is ready to dive into the deep end. Some people, still apprehensive about air travel or more adventurous and involved escapes, just want to test the water. Enter Pelican Grand Beach Resort, a boutique oceanfront retreat that’s perfectly
Read MoreCharity golf tournaments are par for the course in South Florida. Here are two upcoming ones to put on your calendar. The 38th annual Swing for the Kids Charity Golf Classic from the Kiwanis Club of Delray benefits Achievement Centers for Children & Families. Golfers take a swing at a $50,000 shoutout, team awards
Read MoreThe pandemic hasn’t stopped Mind Body Social’s mission to provide wellbeing to the community. And now all of South Florida can benefit from the Doral-based events company. W.O.W SoFlo, presented by T-Mobile, features more than 30 virtual events, including workouts, guided runs, dancing, yoga sessions and meditations, broadcast live from the tri-county area’s most recognizable
Read MoreFeeding South Florida. The 10th annual Outrun Hunger 5K goes from the street to homes and neighborhoods to promote Hunger Action Month, raise awareness on food insecurity and end hunger in South Florida. The 5K raises funds for Feeding South Florida’s efforts in Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade and Monroe counties where the organization says the
Read MoreThree of Fort Lauderdale’s hottest fitness studios are teaming up for a special event in the spirit of giving back to the community during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. During Rise, Ride & Roar, locals get their hearts pumping with classes from CycleBar Fort Lauderdale, SOL Yoga and ROAR Station in benefit of Holy Cross Hospital.
Read MoreWheatley You’ve probably watched a chef cook on TV and thought about how you would cook along if you had the ingredients available right there. This year’s COCHON555 makes that a reality. While the typical COCHON555 tour wasn’t possible this year, a virtual version, Carryout with COCHON555 (presented by Citi) will connect South Floridians with
Read MoreEnvironmentalists and marine science lovers will have a chance to dip into an ocean of knowledge with the Save Our Seas Distinguished Speaker Series from the Museum of Discovery and Science. On the first Thursday of each month through December learners of all ages are invited to hop on Zoom and learn from internationally acclaimed
Read MoreThrough the society’s upheavals and changes, artists have been there not only to document but also to initiate change through creative problem solving. ArtServe is examining the changes through its ongoing “Cultural Convo” virtual discussion series featuring conversations with cultural content creators and cultural organization leaders. This Monday, ArtServe hosts a free presentation by Dr.
Read MoreBetween August and December, Gulfstream Park Village (901 S. Federal Highway, Hallandale Beach) is hosting several social distanced events and initiatives. Food Truck Wednesdays: Starting Aug. 5, Gulfstream will feature a different lunch-hour food truck every Wednesday throughout the month of August. The food truck will be parked from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on
Read MoreAs we move into our new normal, South Florida organizations are continuing to hold virtual events to engage the community and raise funds, including House of Hope. The nonprofit, which provides substance abuse and mental health programming, will host Race to Recovery to raise awareness of the impact of addiction in the South Florida community.
Read MoreBusiness for the Arts Broward continues to support the local art landscape with a series of virtual art classes. The first is No Fear Art – Drawing Edition, which promises to help participants not only release their fears of creating but also enjoy the process. Leading this creative journey is artist Lori Pratico (pictured above),
Read MoreSearching for ways to better deal with the stresses that have arisen during this unprecedented stay-at-home period? The Junior League of Boca Raton has found the right person to offer coping strategies. On Tuesday, May 14, the Junior League presents a live Zoom seminar featuring Barb Schmidt, bestselling author of The Practice and founder of
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