Local Buzz

Trying to find the right school for your children can be a challenge if you are already living in South Florida, but imagine if you are just moving here. The Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance, Broward County’s official economic development partnership, is addressing that issue with the launch of a one-stop, education-focused website, GFLedu.org.  It was

Four retired NFL players talked about their unique charitable work at Aventura Marketing Council’s “NFL Alumni Giving Back” Chairman’s Roundtable/Sports Committee Luncheon on July 17. Emceed by CBS 4‘s Jim Berry, these ex-athletes discussed their life after football the personal fulfillment of helping others. Duane Starks kicked off the lunch talking about his Starks Charitable Foundation,

Named “Best Chicago Hairdresser” by Allure magazine, master stylist David Kafer followed his beloved mother’s advice to “run to the sun” and has now opened Hiya David Kafer Cutting Studio in Fort Lauderdale. Armed with cutting shears, a blow dryer and an arsenal of professional products from his favorite go-to Aussie brand, Kafer (pictured, inset)

This Saturday, get your exercise in while supporting a great cause at CYCLEBAR Palm Beach Gardens. From 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., this CYCLEBAR location will transform into a pink palooza to raise money and awareness for Susan G. Komen Florida. Riders can enjoy friendly competitions with exciting prizes, heart-pumping music and healthy treats as well

Things are getting wild at Tarpon River Brewing, as the local company recently released a new line of flavorful beers called The Wild Series.  Each of the Brett Saisons featured in the new collection have fruity additives like Passionfruit, Blood Orange, and Dark Stone Fruit. Drawing from the funky flavors of South Florida, these beers

The Lincoln Eatery is no stranger to disrupting the restaurant industry. Hailed as Miami’s first modern food hall, this location features unique designs by global architecture firm Arquitectonica and houses a total of 16 fast-casual, artisan and grab & go concepts under the same roof. The Lincoln Eatery also recently launched Cocktails, a new bar

Brightline is making your daily commute that much smoother with complimentary onboard massages for passengers riding select Friday afternoon trains throughout the month of August. In celebration of Miami Spa Month, the popular on-demand beauty and wellness service Priv joins riders to provide free neck or hand massages during their trips between Miami, Fort Lauderdale

Now more than ever, families can enjoy quality time together through Town Center at Boca Raton’s new Family at Simon program. This program launched in July 2019 and has already gained quite the following among local families. This free membership program gives families the information they need to plan a trip to the mall ahead

Hoffman’s Chocolates is kicking off the back-to-school season with a drive to improve the lives of abused, abandoned and neglected children in South Florida. Hoffman’s is collaborating with ChildNet, a community-based care lead agency in Broward and Palm Beach counties, to provide free Chocolate Ice Cream Sundaes to anyone who donates a new school backpack

Shark Week is right around the corner! Celebrate the fun and fright of this week-long Floridian favorite at the Ritz-Carlton in Fort Lauderdale. The hotel recently partnered with Discovery Channel’s “Shark Week” team to raise awareness of shark conservation efforts with fun events and nightly episode screenings through August 4. Guests can enjoy a dive-in

Yogis can practice the art of zen with their best friend at the “Downdog with Dogs” events at Tri-County Animal Rescue in Boca Raton. Led by renowned yoga instructor Naya Rappaport, these yoga classes are pet-friendly and created to foster physical interaction between people and dogs. “The class will be therapeutic for both the humans

Matthew Liebman and Daniel Shmul entered their high school years at Cypress Bay in Weston anxious to join as many clubs as they could. Advised by their guidance counselors that getting involved would make for the best high school experience, they joined various clubs but often wound up disappointed.   “All these clubs at Cypress