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After undergoing $30 million in renovations to transform the facility, dignitaries, donors and supporters recently celebrated the reopening of The Parker, the legendary theater at 707 NE Eighth Street in Fort Lauderdale. The center is an affiliated venue of the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, which provides programming and management of the facility. The funds

During Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, Broward Health will host various educational events and health screenings to increase awareness and educate the community about the importance of early detection for cancer. The featured events include: Oct. 7: Broward Health and Gilda’s Club hosts Prevención y Detección Temprana del Cáncer de Mama, in Spanish at

Cleveland Clinic Weston: The recently opened Lozick Women’s Center (pictured, left) offers screenings, diagnosis and treatment for patients with breast cancer and breast illness. Local blogger and breast cancer awareness advocate Ginger Harris notes that the Lozick Center goes above and beyond in its offerings. “They also [take] a holistic approach to medical care …

Although it doesn’t fall on the famous ‘Taco Tuesday’ celebration, National Taco Day is a great chance to enjoy the cuisine at various establishments around South Florida. With so many eateries offerings special today, we’ve compiled some of our favorite offerings. See below for more details. Venue: Pilo’s Street Tacos & Pilo’s Tequila Garden Description:

Merrimac Ventures, a South Florida-based development firm, recently began construction on Merrimac Plantation, a new multifamily development at 1711 N. University Drive. The property will encompass 293,945 square feet with 306 rental apartments across two six-story midrise buildings. Construction is expected to be completed in 2023. Apartments will range from one to three-bedroom layouts. Each

The LOOP (Las Olas Oceanside Park) was recently launched in the Central Beach area of Fort Lauderdale to provide public green spaces along with the Intracoastal Promenade, Las Olas Beach Garage Sunset Terrace and DC Alexander Park. The four locations will offer a bevy of year-round activities and oceanfront entertainment, including food events, fitness classes,

As part of its celebrations to honor Hispanic Heritage Month, CityPlace Doral will host an evening of music and performances during the 2021 International Music and Dance Festival from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Oct. 9. The event will feature performances highlighting the culture of Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, Nicaragua, Puerto Rico and Venezuela,

Whether looking for a weekend staycation, a quick daycation or an extended vacation, the SLS Hotels in Miami has the luxury packages poised to please any traveler. While the summer season may have ended in the northern hemisphere, the continued hot weather in South Florida means relaxing by a pool or the ocean remains preferable. 

A newly constructed waterfront estate at 770 S. Shore Dr. in Miami Beach recently sold for $5.15 million. Sabal Development, a luxury custom home builder, built the property and sold it to Chester and Grace Ng, represented by Dan Hechtkopf and Marci DeClaris of Douglas Elliman, a real estate company. The home consists of two floors

With 70% of units sold, the Alina announces the phase one completion of its artfully designed, nine-story, luxury 121-residence property. Developed by El-Ad Group in the heart of Boca Raton, the project boasts 32,000 square feet of outdoor amenity space and an otherworldly spa. Designed by Garcia Stromberg/GS4 Studios, the Alina was brought to life by Moss

Constellation Culinary Group recently announced a new collaboration with Open Water to provide a branded collection of purified canned water specifically for the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science in Miami. The eco-friendly branded cans are available at the museum’s quick-service café Food@Science. A menu of specialty bites curated by Constellation Culinary Group will also be available to purchase.

Plans are moving forward for the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) from Oct. 27 to 31 at the Bahia Mar Yachting Center (801 Seabreeze Blvd). The outdoor event features boats and yachts of all sizes, along with the latest marine exhibits and products. After the 2020 show was downsized due to the COVID-19 pandemic,