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Join Broward Public Library Foundation for a Virtual Happy Hour with esteemed author Carla Neggers on July 1st at 6:00pm. Carla Neggers has authored over 80 romance and romantic suspense novels, including Rival’s Break, and has been listed as a bestselling author by both New York Times and USA Today. She was originally scheduled to join the

International travel restrictions due to the pandemic have left thousands of people unable to return to their home countries here in South Florida. But thanks to an ongoing humanitarian initiative by Spirit Airlines, more than 7,500 people have been reunited with their families. Starting in April, the Miramar-based airline began organizing flights between eight countries,

Even as the country reopens, it’s clear that favorite summer activities will look a bit different from the norm. Here to adapt to those changes while still offering fun education are the Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami and Jungle Island, which are both offering summer camps for children. Check out the details below.  

COVID-19 and Local Community Impact: Join the League of Women Voters of Palm Beach County for its weekly Zoom conversation on Wednesday, June 3. Guest speaker Kelly James, director of Blue Cross Blue Shield Florida will join co-hosts Ken Thomas and Dr. Brent Schillinger for a discussion about navigating the health insurance marketplace and coverages

The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted typical ways of life all over the world. And as Phyllis Bard, the co-owner of Bed & Biscuit Pet Inn and Salon, tells it, humans aren’t the only ones who have noticed. “[Dogs] have anxiety too, like everybody else. That’s what I’m seeing when these dogs come in my door,”

RUSTY PELICAN Key Biscayne Beverage director Oscar Maya offers a tribute to the resurgence in gin by featuring five unique renditions of the classic gin and tonic on the cocktail menu. He shares this light and refreshing spin for fans of the spirit to make at home.   Gin #4—Cucumber and Hibiscus (pictured above) 1.5

Broward testing sites for COVID-19 were among the recipients of one of the unique stories of generosity the pandemic has produced. Miami-based Trend Group, which produces mosaics, stone surfaces and more products throughout the world, mobilized its Trend Transformation franchise locations across the country to make donations that gave peace of mind to those working

On Friday, May 22nd, Lifestyle Media Group hosted a webinar with three local experts to discuss South Florida beauty, health and wellness. Panelists included Dr. Essie Yates (Yates Institute of Plastic Surgery), Dr. Michael P. Choi, D.O. (Bariatric Surger) and Carolyn Zaumeyer, ARNP (LowTE Florida). Watch a recording of the live webinar here:

Business for the Arts Broward continues to support the local art landscape with a series of virtual art classes. The first is No Fear Art – Drawing Edition, which promises to help participants not only release their fears of creating but also enjoy the process. Leading this creative journey is artist Lori Pratico (pictured above),

While several restaurants in Broward County opened their doors this week, a few top destinations in Miami-Dade are taking a slower approach. However, by the middle of next week, expect a host of stellar eateries to finally welcome back customers. Among the restaurants reopening on Wednesday, May 27: Navé and Ariete: These two popular Michael

For most, being lavish means indulging in luxury. The picture that comes to mind isn’t necessarily one of benevolence. But for Boca Raton teen Tyler Zankl, living lavishly is about living out values of respect and kindness and doing positive actions like giving back, saying thank you and working and studying hard. It’s the values

As it turns out, two of South Florida’s most venerable nonprofit organizations—United Way of Miami-Dade (95 years) and United Way of Broward County (80)—haven’t seen it all, despite serving our communities for a combined 175 years and counting. Still, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that, despite dealing with a novel virus, our local United