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South Florida’s diverse Spanish community is inspiring new menus at local restaurants. Through October 15, Brimstone Woodfire Grill’s Pembroke Pines location will offer dedicated dishes drawing inspiration from countries throughout South America in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. This menu includes items ranging from Mango Salad with mixed greens, mango, red onions, roasted coconut, plantain

Fort Lauderdale artist Anthony Cordeiro didn’t let the bullies at school take away his power. Although his teenage peers called him a “pansy,” the late-bloomer didn’t understand the reference. As he shed his naiveté, “I found that was a little funny,” he recalls. “I wanted to take back that derogatory term and reclaim it.” His

The Special: Beach House Pompano, Brimstone Woodfire Grill and Brimstone Doral feature the pink drink of the month: the Minuty Rose. The Cause: A portion of the proceeds go toward the American Cancer Society. Info: brimstonedoral.com; brimstonewoodfiregrill.com; beachhousepompano.com     The Special: Toro Toro’s famous dessert La Bomba (pictured above) turns pink this month, featuring a pink

The Gates Hotel South Beach, an upscale hotel located in the heart of Miami, provides guests with the ultimate vacation experience. This prime location features a mixture of eclectic and modern design, showcasing authentic South Beach style with vibrant colors and tropical touches. An open-air concept and relaxed interior draw guests in from the hustle

Throughout the Month “Gridiron Glory: The Best of the Pro Football Hall of Fame” When: Through Feb. 9 Where: HistoryMiami Museum, 101 W. Flagler St., Miami What: Ahead of hosting the Super Bowl in 2020, Miami welcomes a traveling exhibit that has been in every Super Bowl city since 2012. It features more than 200

Bar Rita 1401 S Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale Ladies can enjoy half-priced drinks from 8 pm to 10 pm on the Bar Rita rooftop.   Rank & File Social Club 704 NE 1st Ave, Fort Lauderdale Celebrate Wednesday with live music and $3 beers, $5 wines and $5 wells at Rank & File in Fort

Get in the spooky spirit with Death or Glory’s Halloween Pop Up Bar, open now through Halloween. This Delray restaurant will feature a separate “Death or Gory” menu with 13 themed cocktails, snacks and entreés. Guests can choose from a selection of limited-edition items like Pumpkin Head with chopped root vegetable, smoked paprika, vinaigrette and

Donations for Breast Cancer When: Throughout the year What: The Florida Breast Cancer Foundation collects goods that are later sold to help fund research, education and advocacy programs. Accepted items include clothing, shoes, furniture, electronics, collectibles, toys, books and mattresses. Pickups can be scheduled via phone or website. Info: 888.492.4483; pickupsforbreastcancer.org   Bras for a

Press & Grind Café 474 N Federal Hwy Ft Lauderdale Coffee lovers can celebrate the best day of the year at Press & Grind in Fort Lauderdale with $1 drip coffee all-day.   W Miami 474 N Federal Hwy Ft Lauderdale Guests and visitors alike can enjoy one free cup of coffee at the on-property

Jennifer Koutsodontis knows that wellness means more than eating well and exercising. That’s why her new Boca Raton medical wellness boutique, 5th & Wellness, takes a holistic approach to integrated medicine. “Today’s wellness is a blend of integrating aesthetics and wellness together rather than simply looking or feeling great, we should have the best of

Friday, September 27 Scott Stapp When: Sept. 27, 8 p.m. Where: Broward Center What: The Grammy-winning frontman of Creed, which has sold more than 50 million albums worldwide, also is known for his solo work, including his platinum 2005 album, “The Great Divide.” He performs songs from his new album “The Space Between the Shadows,”

While some top-level athletes focus on crushing the competition, acclaimed equestrian Carly Dvorkin can attest to the power of shifting her focus inward. The 18-year-old Parkland native, who admits that she sometimes “psychs [herself] out” during equestrian events, has had to learn to let her passion and confidence be her guide.   “Once you overthink