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Among those who are hurting most from social distancing and shelter-at-home measures is the local theater community. As the executive director of the South Florida Theatre League Andie Arthur puts it, the industry “is based on being in a room together. A lot of [local contract actors] have had contracts cancelled through June.” Thankfully, as

In order to serve the South Florida community during this time of self-isolation, Casa Tua Cucina has developed a retail component to accompany their ready-made meal selection available for pickup and delivery. This new portion of their website, titled Cooking at Home, offers a selection of fresh ingredients that locals can order individually. Options include fresh

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Kyra Poulos readily admits her kitchen table is “a mess” right now. But it’s with good reason. The table has become the center of operations for her efforts to make masks for health care workers and essential workers in South Florida and around the country. Currently furloughed from her job as director of sales for

Crispy Brussels Katsuya Brickell Ingredients: 74 Grams of Brussels sprouts 255 Grams of Mirin 200 Grams of Sake 250 Grams of Soy Sauce 100 Grams of Sugar 125 Grams of Balsamic Vinegar Shaved Almonds Scallions Preparation: Cut out the core on the brussels and deep fry till a dark golden brown. Create a balsamic reduction

We are used to our lives being mostly online. But in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, even the experiences that distinguished themselves by their you-just-had-to-be-there nature have had to carve out innovative ways to continue online. One such event is Denison Yachting’s boat show taking place April 9. The boat show essentially features everything

On Friday, April 3, Deputy Shannon Bennett became the first Broward Sheriff’s official to lose his life from COVID-19. The 39-year old, who had been with BSO for almost 13 years, left work early on March 23, complaining that he was not feeling well. He was tested for coronavirus the following day and learned on

Weston Mayor Daniel Stermer has tested positive for COVID-19. While no official press release has been released as of yet, the message was first relayed on the City of Weston’s Twitter account, as well as on the city’s Facebook page. “Our Mayor Daniel J. Stermer has tested positive for #Coronavirus,” the message read. “He began

Brad Kilgore, the Kansas City native who helped transform Miami’s culinary landscape with four highly successful restaurants, has turned his famed Wynwood establishment, Alter, into AlterQ in an effort to help during the coronavirus pandemic. AlterQ offers a wide scope of items needed during the COVID-19 pandemic, as the majority of South Floridians find themselves

Coral Springs resident Oscar Lora believes in serving those who serve us. At his home inspection business, Ohana Inspections, he offers discounts to first responders and military personnel. So when the coronavirus pandemic put first responders in the spotlight, he came up with an idea to help them. With reduced business, cleaning chemicals his company

In the 100 years that the Bonnet House Museum & Gardens has stood in Fort Lauderdale, it has perhaps not seen such unprecedented times as the COVID-19 pandemic. Though the celebrated historic home had to postpone several of its ongoing events—such as the International Orchid & Garden Festival, which was set to happen in early

If you find yourself needing to relax in the serenity of nature while sequestered in your home, the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences has a virtual answer for you. UF/IFAS recently introduced a video series called Florida Moment, showing viewers the beauty of Florida’s natural settings during different points of the