Yet another South Florida art institution is making sure that residents have plenty of artistic opportunities to explore at home. The Frank Art GAllery and the City of Pembroke Pines have introduced From the Frank to You, a free virtual learning space. “We are thrilled to be launching From The Frank to You and reconnecting with the
Read MoreThe Galleria at Fort Lauderdale is bringing the spirit of South Florida dining into people’s homes with their new Facebook Live series of shows. Each week, The Galleria hosts a mix of culinary demonstrations (Cooking with The Galleria) and mixology lessons set to tunes from local musicians (Happy Hour with The Galleria). Past shows include
Read MoreFor college students who rely on more than grants and financial aid to make their ends meet, the pandemic has presented its share of unanticipated challenges. When Deidra Edouard lost her work study job at Florida State University, the graduate of Lake Worth Community High School not only couldn’t send money home to help her
Read MoreGood news for fans of Louie Bossi’s brand of old-school Italian cuisine. The popular restaurant will reopen its Fort Lauderdale location on Wednesday (April 29) and its Boca Raton location on Monday (May 4) for online ordering, delivery and curbside pickup. Expect a limited, curated version of its regular menu, including a selection of wines
Read MoreStudents at Florida Atlantic University’s The Florida Atlantic University’s Cane Institute for Advanced Technologies at A.D. Henderson University School get a thorough education in robotics, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. And, this month, because of the COVID-19 pandemic, they got a real-world education in how what they’ve learned can help others. It all started when Giovana
Read MoreDuring a time of mass uncertainty, Fort Lauderdale locals can count on one thing: Canyon’s Prickly Pear Margarita. Canyon has been a staple in the South Florida community for longer than most have lived there. For over 20 years, this restaurant has served American cuisine infused with Asian, South and Central American flavors. During its
Read MoreIt’s the question that’s on everyone’s mind as the stay-at-home directive continues to loom over everyday life. When will our communities begin to re-open? As a prominent figure in the South Florida hospitality industry, John Tolbert, president and managing director at Boca Raton Resort & Club, has been involved in discussions with Palm Beach County
Read MoreArt institutions around the world are reaching into homes all over the world through the internet, showcasing recorded performances and offering classes that are expanding people’s artistic horizons even as they shelter in place. And the Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami (MOCA) is no exception. Though closed, the museum has launched online content to
Read MoreJunior League distributes diapers: Nineteen nonprofits that work with infants and toddlers throughout Palm Beach County, and into Broward, received much-needed diapers courtesy of the Junior League of Boca Raton. Responding to supply demands due to the coronavirus shutdown, volunteers filled trucks and one school bus with a combined 100,000-plus diapers, part of the League’s
Read MoreTwo Miami-based initiatives, already serving their respective target groups, have joined forces. In mid-March, the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) launched “Miami Eats: Order Out, Help Out” (gmcvb.com/MiamiEats), giving locals a place to survey the restaurant takeout scene and thus assist an industry devastated by the pandemic. On April 1, the nonprofit “Meals
Read MoreWhile Broward Center for the Performing Arts has had to close its physical doors, it’s opened its virtual doors to South Florida residents. Fort Lauderdale’s destination for premier entertainment recently introduced online educational classes in acting, singing, dancing and improv through Broward Center Education at Home. Supported by the Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation, the classes
Read MoreBroward College trains the health care workers of tomorrow in more than 17 different health science programs—a local education accomplishment possible through BC’s relationships with health care partners Broward Health Medical Center and Memorial Healthcare System. It’s a relationship that BC’s senior vice president of workforce education and innovation, Dr. Mildren Coyne, calls “symbiotic,” allowing
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