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While this year’s Miami Swim Week has concluded, the number of highlights from the five days of events is nearly endless. The festival helped showcase the latest swim and resort wear fashion designs with dozens of runway shows, VIP events, dinners, parties and showcases to create one of the largest fashion swimwear gatherings in the

Broad Shoulders Sandwiches, a gourmet sandwich shop in Fort Lauderdale, will celebrate National Sandwich Month in August by providing daily menu specials throughout the month. Chef/owner Tom Azar and his wife Cheryl named Broad Shoulder Sandwiches after one of Chicago’s nicknames, the “City of Broad Shoulders,” to pay homage to his Chicago roots. Some of

The Suits, Stilettos and Lipstick (SSL) Foundation will celebrate SSL Day during its annual Scholarship Awards Ceremony and Cocktail Reception. The Aug. 25 event at the Pelican Grand Beach Resort in Fort Lauderdale is expected to attract dignitaries, elected officials and business leaders, with proceeds benefiting SSL’s programs, which serve the needs of women and

Along with expanding its second annual Restaurant Week to a monthlong celebration in August, Discover The Palm Beaches will kick off the culinary feasts with a Friends of James Beard Foundation Benefit on August 2 at PGA National Resort. The event will showcase the talent of two of the county’s celebrity chefs and James Beard Award semifinalists, Chef Jeremy Ford

The Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS) recently installed more than 100 native orchids into MODS’ Science Park as part of a partnership with the Fort Lauderdale Orchid Society. “This organic partnership ensures the Museum is doing our part in preserving native and tropical flora and seeding conservation actions among guests,” Joseph P. Cox says, president and CEO

Crudos ArtHouse in Coral Gables just launched a new Executive Lunch menu featuring prix fixe, omakase, and a la carte menu options. The four-course prix-fixe menu, priced at $35 per person, blends Asian, Latin and American cuisines. Guests can choose an appetizer such as Edamame, Duck Gyoza, Tuna Tartare, Salmon Sashimi or Hummus Edamame. Main courses

Plans are underway to convert Galleria Fort Lauderdale into a mixed-use indoor/outdoor destination with new retail and dining options and upscale residential offerings. A part of the project on the 42-acre site will feature a portion of the current enclosed mall structure that will be remade to create a coveted village-inspired environment with tailored streetscapes, green spaces

The main lawn at Las Olas Oceanside Park (LOOP) in Fort Lauderdale will host the Movies by Moonlight “Dog Days of Summer” series on the fourth Friday of the month at 8 p.m. on July 22, Aug. 26 and Sept. 23. The free movies and dog-friendly events are presented by the City of Fort Lauderdale

Soulfly Chicken: The hottest cuisine on four wheels has Miami buzzing thanks to a something-for-everyone approach to soul food. The Southern recipes developed by chef Troy Tingling are all kosher-style, but in addition there are gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan offerings. Menu favorites include boneless chicken breast dipped in hot spice oil (Bird on the Run),

PARAISO Miami Beach launched in 2018 as an experiential festival to showcase new and popular fashion, wellness, beauty and lifestyle brands. The multi-day fashion fair is hosted in various parts of South Beach, featuring innovative activations, exclusive launches, runway presentations, and collaborations in design, music, wellness, art and social media events. This year’s events recently concluded

4Ever Young, an integrative anti-aging, vitality practice, is now open at CityPlace Doral, which offers a collection of dining, shopping, wellness and entertainment experiences. 4Ever Young at CityPlace Doral at 3535 NW 83rd Ave., Suite 129 Doral, FL 33166 is the company’s 13th location, with its flagship location in Boca Raton adjacent to the Town Center

The Center for Creative Education (CCE) offers a free Open House event for families and prospective kindergarteners through 4th grade on Saturday, July 23. The event will take place at CCE’s new campus in West Palm Beach, which houses The Foundations School. CCE’s mission is to transform teaching and learning through creativity and the arts.