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American Heritage Schools earned the highest number of Presidential Scholars candidates in Florida, with 23 students from the Class of 2023 (16 from the Broward Campus and seven from the Palm Beach Campus) achieving the distinction. American Heritage Schools is the No. 1 ranked PK3 through 12 college preparatory schools according to Niche and are the No.

“Alligator” Ron and Ali Bergeron will host the 26th Annual Ranch Roam fundraiser on Saturday, March 25 to benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County. The Bergeron family’s 80-acre Green Glades Ranch will host the event featuring over 1,000 South Florida cowboys, cowgirls and city slickers dressed in Western attire. Guests can hop

Lofty Brickell, a 44-story waterfront luxury condominium high-rise under development on the Miami River, will soon welcome acclaimed Greek restaurant Avra Estiatorio to its building. Real estate developer Newgard Development Group oversees the condo project, one of the Miami condo market’s most successfully sold buildings. “We were looking to curate the right restaurant partner that is aligned

When KAO Bar & Grill in Hallandale Beach opens in April, it will be the area’s first container restaurant. The two-story restaurant adds a contemporary and vibrant spin to the neighborhood with colorful hand-painted murals by artist Falopapas and flavorful Argentine grill-inspired cuisine. The innovative concept was developed by experienced restaurateur Matias Pagano and The KAO Group, which also

JohnMartin’s Irish Pub & Eatery will be front and center for the return of its St. Patrick’s Day Street Festival on Miracle Mile in Coral Gables on Friday, March 17. It will be the storied Irish eatery’s first St. Patrick’s Day celebration since it reopened last fall. JohnMartin’s is collaborating with the Coral Gables Chamber of

DUNE by Laurent Tourondel on Fort Lauderdale Beach will offer a special oceanside Easter Brunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 9. Globally renowned Chef Laurent Tourondel helms the restaurant, which will be providing an elevated brunch menu and appetizing Easter Brunch offerings, including avocado toast, spaghetti carbonara and a tuna nicoise

Over 600 guests attended the recent debut of Le Colonial in Delray Beach. The 6,000-square-foot restaurant and lounge at the corner of Atlantic Avenue and Northeast 6th Avenue features a menu developed by national culinary director Hassan Obaye, who emphasizes using the freshest, locally sourced vegetables and premium seafood and meats. “I am so honored to present

The Savor SoFlo culinary event will return to Hollywood Beach’s Broadwalk on April 1 and 2 in Broward County. The highly anticipated food, wine, craft beer and spirits celebration offers guests a chance to indulge in a bevy of local food and drinks from local chef masters and well-known national brands.  Taking place on the

The Achievement Centers for Children & Families (ACCF) in Delray Beach partnered with Hopportunities to host the second annual Cornhole for the Kids Tournament earlier this month. The fundraiser generated $6,500, which doubled the inaugural event. The event featured prizes, raffles, music, the Rossanos Vintage Neapolitan food truck and live entertainment.  “It was a great day of cornhole,” Steven

High school seniors in Broward County pursuing areas of study that benefit municipal government professionalism can apply for college scholarships through the Broward League of Cities. The deadline to apply for one of the four $1,000 scholarships is Friday, March 17. “The caliber of students this program has rewarded over the years is so impressive,” Commissioner

Rebel Wine Bar, which prides itself on being an all-encompassing venue for women, culture and the LGBTQ community, is honoring Women’s History Month by showcasing a selection of fine wines derived from women and minority-owned wineries. The diverse selection of vino includes nearly 70 types of wine imported from local and international vineyards rotating weekly.

News Café recently reopened at its original location on the ground floor of The Tony Hotel at 804 Ocean Dr. in Miami Beach. The famed restaurant, bar, and newsstand helped reignite South Beach’s resurgence in the 1980s. The reinvented concept will feature a Mediterranean-American-inspired menu and re-creations of their classic dishes. The cafe debuted in 1988 by renowned