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The Boca Raton Arts District Exploratory Corporation (BRADEC) moved a significant step forward in building amodern incubator for arts and innovation in the area after it received a $5 million capital donation from the Edith & Martin Stein Family Foundation. “Mrs. Stein’s philanthropic commitment to the Center is humbling and inspiring, and puts wind in

Construction is primed to start in November on a condominium project that promises to take luxury residential living to new heights in Broward County. The two 26-story towers that will make up Selene Oceanfront Residences, developed by Kolter Urban, are slated to each rise some 300 feet above sea level—which would make them the tallest

Since launching the original Fort Lauderdale restaurant in 2011, Tap 42 always has been associated with its array of craft beers. But the craft concept isn’t limited to its collection of bottles and drafts. Tap 42, which now has eight locations in South Florida (with another one in Kendall on the way), also has its share

The west Delray Beach dining scene is buzzing over the debut of Warren (pictured above), branded as an “American, Whiskey and Kitchen” experience. Named after the uncle of Jeff John, CEO of Damn Good Hospitality Group, the space embodies Uncle Warren’s spirit, bachelor lifestyle—and appreciation of top-shelf spirits. To that end, the 6,000-square-foot space—dressed in

Zero Empty Spaces (ZES) will continue its expansion as it celebrates opening a new location at the Village at Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach. ZES strives to provide affordable artist studios to enhance the area’s cultural community. The nonprofit company will commemorate the latest addition from 6 to 9 p.m. on Thursday with art displays, a live

As the saying goes, ‘the world is your oyster,’ and that is especially true on National Oyster Day. With over 100 species of oysters and a variety of ways to cook the mollusks, including baking, grilling, broiling or just raw, there is no shortage of creative methods to enjoy the tiny creatures. To help celebrate

For the fourth consecutive year, Cleveland Clinic Florida’s Weston Hospital received the highest ranking by U.S. News & World Report when comparing hospitals in the tri-county area. The No. 1 ranking for the 2021-2022 list means it is the only hospital to earn the top spot for four successive years. “It is an honor for our Florida

In a ceremonious event that included a taste of Japanese culture featuring a Japanese Taiko drumming performance and a sake tasting ritual, several members of the South Florida community recently got together at the Tower Club in Fort Lauderdale to celebrate the start of the Tokyo Olympics. Refugee Paralympic team swimmer Abbas Karimi, who was honored

Photo lovers have an opportunity through Aug. 21 to see the world through the lenses of some of South Florida’s most creative artists thanks to an inspired exhibit presented by ArtServe in Fort Lauderdale. The nonprofit and award-winning arts incubator turned to filmographers M. Denise Simmons and Tabatha Mudra to jury the selection of local

As the new school year approaches, the United Way of Broward County’s MISSION UNITED wants to ensure military and veteran families have the necessary resources to prosper in the classroom. The United Way’s annual Backpack Giveaway for Military and Veteran families occurs from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 4 at Jean and David Colker

When unemployment reached 14.8% in April 2020, it marked the highest rate in the United States since 1948, when such data collection began. But as startling as that figure seemed amid COVID-19, it pales compared to the employment challenges consistently faced by those on the autism spectrum. Only a fraction of American companies even hires

Marine enthusiasts and yachting fanatics will have no shortage of opportunities to gawk at the most extensive in-water presence of boats and aquatic exhibits during the 62nd annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS). Tickets officially went on sale today for the show at the Bahia Mar Yachting Center in Fort Lauderdale. The five-day outdoor