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Since April, The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale has hosted virtual series Cooking with The Galleria entertaining and entertaining thousands of virtual visitors with cooking tutorials on Facebook Live. The series continues on Tuesday with Seasons 52 Chef Elvis Bravo. The chef prepares Savory Herb French Toast with crispy bacon, sautéed mushrooms, poached egg and parmesan

Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival is giving local residents a socially distanced entertainment option this month with the launch of its Drive-In Cinema for children and adults. The movies will be shown at Pier Sixty-Six Marina South (2150 SE 17th St., Fort Lauderdale) on the southeast corner of the 17th Street bridge; food trucks will

The coronavirus pandemic has affected the vulnerable in our community, including students. According to the Broward Education Foundation, more than 90% of students in Broward’s top 40 Title I elementary schools are enrolled in free and reduced lunch programs. That’s why the charitable organization—the only one dedicated to serving students and teachers in Broward County

Both locations of Rising Tide Car Wash (Parkland and Margate) will be offering a free COVID-era disinfectant service with the purchase of all interior cleaning services through Aug. 15. The car wash company that employs individuals with autism is providing the service as a way to help combat the coronavirus spike in South Florida—and ensure

On a Wednesday in May, Daniel Lawson walked out of his home to have dinner with his family and his girlfriend to celebrate her high school graduation. But when he walked outside, the 19-year-old saw lots of familiar and nonfamiliar faces outside his home of people standing outside his home. “I saw a whole bunch of

More than 25 companies across the tri-county region hiring for everything from entry-level data developers to senior data scientists will be represented at a Virtual Job Expo hosted by the nonprofit Palm Beach Tech. The expo, which is free for job seekers, is set for Wednesday (July 15) from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Click

The turmoil in our country has caused ripple effects throughout the community. In response, United Way of Broward County launched “It’s OK to Not be OK,” a mental health awareness initiative with 211 Broward. United Way’s latest ALICE Report (United Way/Alice) showed that more than 250,000 people in Broward County living just one crisis away from financial disaster

Hyde Resort & Residences 4111 S. Ocean Drive, Hollywood Beach About the resort: Recent recipient of AAA’s Four-Diamond honor, this all-suite luxury hotel boasts spacious, residential-style accommodations—perfect for family escapes. The majestic 43-floor tower, designed by Brazilian architect Debora Aguiar, boasts 363 one-, two- and three-bedroom units (starting at 870 square feet, up to 1,840

Whether you’re a Francophile or you just love any excuse for a celebration, two Miami French restaurants will offer enticing specials July 14 to celebrate Bastille Day. Check them out below. Le Petit Bistrot (pictured above). The new traditional French eatery at the Lincoln Eatery food hall offers two-for-one croissant sandwiches on Bastille Day. Or,

Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa 3030 Holiday Drive, Fort Lauderdale About the resort: Known as a quintessential beach resort, the Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort boasts South Florida’s largest private beach. Many updated guest rooms and 31 suites feature private balconies with waterfront views, perfect for guests to recharge before spending a

Just because Broward residents may be staying indoors more often than usual, doesn’t mean they have to be bored. Pompano Beach Arts is making it easy to stay entertained with a growing library of virtual programs. Pompano Beach Cultural Affairs Department’s library features interviews, performances and workshops with well-known artists. Through these videos, patrons can