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Lifestyle continues to reach out to businesspeople all over South Florida to ask three questions: How did COVID-19 and the shutdown impact your business; how did you position the business for success amid reopening; how will experiencing this unprecedented pandemic change the way you conduct business moving forward? Today, we check in with Tico, owner

Lifestyle continues to reach out to businesspeople all over South Florida to ask three questions: How did COVID-19 and the shutdown impact your business; how did you position the business for success amid reopening; how will experiencing this unprecedented pandemic change the way you conduct business moving forward? Today, we check in with Laurie Sallarulo,

Hoping your children avoid the proverbial “summer slide” this summer? These virtual camps have just the answer.   Photo Finish (pictured above). The Palm Beach Photographic Centre’s annual FOTOcamp for children and teens goes online this summer, allowing for student photographers across South Florida to explore their skills. The camp is offered at three levels.

On heels of announcing an expanded version of its Miami Spice restaurant program, the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) has launched the recovery phase of its Miami Shines promotional initiative, a more comprehensive platform to spotlight the local hospitality industry. Miami Shines encompasses promotional incentives for hotels, museums, spas and attractions throughout Greater

Pictured above: Alice Rahon’s The Next Morning; Collection of Frances and Don Baxter   The Museum: The Frank in Pembroke Pines The Exhibits: The Academy, In Between and works by Elton Burgest, Colby DeGraaf and The Views: In The Academy, a 360-degree interactive tour shows viewers artwork from Florida International University’s Department of Art + Art

Over the past several months, residents throughout the county have been challenged in a variety of unexpected and even unfathomable ways by the pandemic. The hardships have forced many to reach out for help related to everything from food insecurity to severe depression. Few nonprofit organizations understand that reality more than 211 Broward, the 24-7

Unicorn Tapestry By Pavel Ouporov   About the piece: This 48-inch by 72-inch canvas piece, incorporating gold leaf and oil, represents the second “N” in the Q.U.A.R.A.N.T.I.N.E. Project—as in, nurture your mind, soul and body. About the artist: The Russian-born artist studied at the renowned Moscow Surikov State Academy Art Institute—one of Russia’s two institutions

Itching to get out? Here are five South Florida museums that recently announced their reopenings.   Bonnet House Museum & Gardens (pictured above). One of Fort Lauderdale’s historic jewels opened at the beginning of the month for self-guided house tours. One-way routes have been implemented, and all visitors must wear masks, which are available for

Lifestyle continues to reach out to businesspeople all over South Florida to ask three questions: How did COVID-19 and the shutdown impact your business; how did you position the business for success amid reopening; how will experiencing this unprecedented pandemic change the way you conduct business moving forward? Today, we check in with Arturo Heinsen,

A combined 3,200 team members are returning to work today (June 12) at noon as three Seminole Casino properties open their doors to guests. Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Seminole Casino Coconut Creek, and Seminole Classic Casino (also in Hollywood) are reopening with new “Safe and Sound” guidelines meant to keep guests

Visit Lauderdale is doing its part to assist the hospitality and restaurant industries—and, in turn, give locals and out-of-towners plenty of reasons to head to Broward County. The debut of LauderDeals, available now through September, gives people access to hotel deals, Florida resident deals, discounts at local attractions and, starting in July, restaurant and spa specials.

When the COVID-19 pandemic shut down economies around the world, ONE Sotheby’s International Realty agent Susan Rindley was prepared for a different kind of busy season in the South Florida luxury real estate market. Instead, it was busier than ever. “In the last 12 weeks I have sold close to $30 million in real estate,”