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Broward County students to receive meals for Thanksgiving break

Throughout the pandemic, Broward County Public Schools has been making sure that students receive nutritious meals with regular meal distribution. Next week will be no exception when students receive free meal bundles for Thanksgiving break. Broward County Public Schools Food and Nutrition Services will distribute free curbside grab-and-go meal bundles on Nov. 17 and Nov.

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Ways to give back this Thanksgiving

Now through Nov. 23, Feeding South Florida invites the community to participate in Adopt-A-Family. For $25, the domestic hunger-relief organization provides a Thanksgiving meal box to a family of four with one turkey, fresh produce, traditional sides, gravy mix, and dessert mix. Click here to donate. With the pandemic still disrupting lives, Boca Helping Hands

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Broward Center gives the community a backstage pass

When it comes to a good photo, background is everything. And locally, there are few backgrounds as stunning and iconic as Broward Center for Performing Arts. And now the performing arts destination is offering South Florida a chance to up their Instagram game. The Backstage at Broward Center tour offers an exclusive look at what

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New and recent local business openings

BurgerFi at The Shops at Beacons Lake, 1850 NW 117th Place, Suite 311, Doral (featured image) The South Florida founded chain invites the community to three days of grand opening festivities for its latest location, where customers can enjoy its signature Angus beef burgers, signature VegFi Burgers, fresh cut fries, local craft beers and creamy

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Meet the National Philanthropy Day honorees

Every November, the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) celebrates philanthropy by honoring those who have demonstrated exemplary support of the charitable organizations they love. On Nov. 10, the Broward/Fort Lauderdale chapter of AFP, will host the first-ever virtual celebration. The 33rd annual National Philanthropy Day (NPD), presented by the Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation, will give

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Rising Tide Car Wash announces new location

How many steps are there in the car washing process? If you ask employees at Rising Tide Car Wash locations at Margate or Parkland, it’s 46. In its mission to employ adults with autism, Rising Tide’s process is broken down into 46 steps. Employees work in a mirror image of each other and are able

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Rising Tide Car Wash
Coming Developments

The Shape of Things to Come. The latest entry in the ever-expanding portfolio of Ram Realty Advisors is raising the rental bar in Fort Lauderdale. Curv (pictured above and left) the vibrant eight-story apartment community at 410 SE 16th Court, consists of 243 contemporary units that run from studios to 1,600-square-foot, three-bedroom floorplans. Designed by

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Ring Them Bells

A Christmas season tradition since 1895 will continue its benevolent mission starting in mid-November—and that means part-time employment opportunities for those interested. The Salvation Army of Broward County is filling 125 paid bell ringer positions for its Red Kettle outposts during a job fair set for Wednesday, Nov. 4. The two-hour event, from 10 a.m.

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Trick, Treat & Toast

When you’re done setting aside your secret stash bag of M&Ms, Twizzlers, Kit Kats and Starbursts this weekend, don’t forget to toast your Halloween haul with a couple of holiday-appropriate adult beverages. The makers of Toast Vodka—Miami-based Toast Distillers, launched by Dieuveny “DJ” Jean Louis—have you covered with a simple concoction called Treat Yourself (pictured

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Pharrell Williams and David Grutman’s new hotel promises a good time

Two entertainment moguls are uniting forces to open a new South Beach hotel that’s sure to become a hotspot for tourists and locals. Grammy-winning singer and producer Pharrell Williams and well-known LIV nightclub founder David Grutman recently announced their partnership on the Goodtime Hotel, set to open in 2021. The pair are working with developer

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See you at the yard

The Doral Yard recently opened in Downtown Doral, just in time for locals looking for new ways to enjoy being outside. The new space is the brainchild of Della Heiman, co-founder and CEO of Yard Hospitality, the team behind the former Wynwood Yard. Heiman brought the Doral version of the community gathering concept to life

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Sparks of Innovation

Libraries are traditionally vectors of knowledge and research where the learned and unlearned alike find educational resources for a more fulfilling life. Next year, a new addition to the Alvin Sherman Library at Nova Southeastern University promises even more of these resources. Nova Southeastern University recently announced it will open the Alan B. Levan |

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