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Some who are social distancing are probably looking for a way to make virtual meetups with friends and colleagues a bit more fun. Miami’s Jungle Island has just the answer. The eco-adventure park has just introduced a way to invite a special guest to your next meeting on Zoom, Google Hangouts, GoToMeeting or Houseparty. For $100, Jungle

Amid ongoing coronavirus concerns, the state-of-the-art disinfecting technology provided by Stanley Steemer of South Florida has been in demand. The company’s cleaning specialists have been busy disinfecting buildings and offices throughout the area—including fire stations, schools, restaurants and even City Hall in Fort Lauderdale. But the Delray Beach-based business, which services cities from Port St.

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BROWARD COUNTY The restaurant: Java & Jam (pictured above) Where: 301 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale Takeout treats: This unique twist on a classic diner is offering curbside pickup and delivery from 7:15 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Sunday. The Java & Jam menu features a healthy mix of classic, hearty breakfast foods—try

Growing up in Miami in the early 1980s and ’90s, Roderick Chambers never imagined a future for himself on television. Much less one that involved singing for more than 7 million people every Monday night. When Season 18 of The Voice premiered on NBC, that all changed. Chambers first appeared on this season of The

Stay tuned for do-it-yourself interior design programming courtesy of the Miami Home Design and Remodeling Show. The recently launched “Stay at Home with the Home Show” series is all about bringing living spaces to life—by incorporating what’s available in your house or by using a limited budget. The broadcasts are each Monday starting at 7

The Dan Marino Foundation continues to support those with developmental disabilities through offering virtual workshops that strengthen socialization skills. The free workshops will be offered monthly through June and are conducted by Marino Campus instructors through Zoom. The workshops are Personal Finance Basics (April 24), Leadership and Advocacy (May 22) and Networking 101 (June 19).

In the more than 25 years that Mark Dhooge has been with Kids In Distress, he’s never seen anything affect the organization like the COVID-19 pandemic. And there’s little doubt that it’s the most unique challenge that the Wilton Manors-based agency has seen in its 40 year-history of following its mission to preserve families and

While social distancing means we can’t enjoy art with other art lovers in person, there are still ways to be creative online. Fort Lauderdale-based arts incubator ArtServe will host virtual art events through April and May through online platforms such as Facebook Live, Zoom and Instagram. “The bright light in this crisis is being able to

PALM BEACH COUNTY The restaurant: Death or Glory (pictured above) Where: 116 NE Sixth Ave., Delray Beach Takeout treats: This deliciously innovative concept in the old Falcon House space is serving up an array of takeout or delivery dishes off the lunch menu (noon to 8 p.m.)—crispy chickpeas ($6), grain bowls ($10), black bean burger

As restaurants throughout the nation are closing their doors to in-person diners, The Restaurant People has developed a way to bring the hospitality industry into people’s homes. This South Florida-based hospitality group has recently launched a live social media show, TRP LIVE!, to keep the community connected during this time of self-isolation. Topics will include

The collaborate efforts of three Broward cities and a regional nonprofit has resulted in a major food distribution event scheduled for Friday (April 17). The cities of Fort Lauderdale, Oakland Park and Wilton Manors—in conjunction with Feeding South Florida—are hosting the event from 9 to 11 a.m. at Mills Pond Park (2201 NW Ninth Ave.,