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Conchita Espinosa Academy, a K3 through eighth grade independent private school in southwest Miami-Dade that also houses a Conservatory of the Arts, has completely reimagined education through distance learning while working diligently with families to remain faithful to its educational approach. For more than 85 years, Conchita Espinosa Academy (CEA) has prepared students to be

In an effort to offset the food insecurity produced by closed schools, a vulnerable elderly population and record unemployment, Feeding South Florida is setting up drive-thru distribution sites throughout the region. Among the sites scheduled for distribution services this week:   Broward April 1: City of Sunrise (9605 W. Oakland Park Blvd.); 10 a.m. to

The COVID-19 outbreak continues to redefine daily life as Broward County public school children joined Miami-Dade County in distance learning, taking the sixth- and fourth-largest school districts in the nation into a completely virtual format. Kipp Miami, a nonprofit organization providing college preparatory education in underserved communities, works with children of all ages and understands

Miami restaurants Coyo Taco and AlterQ are getting creative in response to safer-at-home orders from local government. To keep spirits high, both restaurants have added a slew of specialty pre-mixed cocktails to their already expansive to-go menus available for pickup and delivery. Now, locals can enjoy their favorite drinks without stepping outside. Coyo Taco’s menu

With the coronavirus crisis continuing to keep people across the country at home, parents are looking for a way to keep children and themselves entertained. Enter the Boca Raton Museum of Art and its recently launched its Keep Kids Smart with ART initiative. The online learning community is for art lovers of all ages to

The Family Foundation named after Chicago Cubs star (and Parkland native) Anthony Rizzo is doing its part to support health-care professionals on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. Rizzo’s namesake foundation delivered more than 800 meals last week to workers at medical centers here in South Florida and in Chicago. Locally, the Anthony Rizzo

Around the world, people are thanking the first responders who are putting their lives on the line to save others during the coronavirus pandemic. Everyone from Priyanka Chopra and young royals to thousands in New York City are clapping in appreciation, united in their efforts to salute. And now Broken Sound Club is joining in

Students at the Boston Conservatory at Berklee had been told to leave campus amid the coronavirus outbreak, crushing news for the talented music majors who so enjoyed playing together in person. But even as word arrived that the remainder of the semester would be held online, Shelbie Rassler was determined to hit all the right

As part of Lifestyle’s efforts to spread helpful information during the COVID-19 pandemic, a recent post included information on companies that are hiring. Seeing this, a reader reached out to inform us about jobs available in the Miami automotive industry. We’ve included these links below.   Miami Lakes Automall Kendall Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram Aventura

The Pantry of Broward, which has served the area’s financially challenged seniors since 2008, will distribute upward of 10,000 pounds of food on Monday, March 30, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The nonprofit plans to provide its 500-plus monthly client households with a 55-pound box of fresh fruit, vegetables, breads and other food essentials—enough

While many South Floridians are remaining at home with their families, American Social has developed a creative way to entertain and feed the family at the same time. This local restaurant, with locations in Brickell and Las Olas, has introduced a $30 Pizza Making Kit that can feed up to four people. The kit comes

United HomeCare’s (UHC) office operations have remained open as an essential business in response to the COVID-19 crisis, with mission critical personnel and management steering their areas of operations. UHC has elevated best precautions for the health and safety of our elderly clients and employees. Our 700-plus Home Health Aides are trained on containing and