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Shark Week is right around the corner! Celebrate the fun and fright of this week-long Floridian favorite at the Ritz-Carlton in Fort Lauderdale. The hotel recently partnered with Discovery Channel’s “Shark Week” team to raise awareness of shark conservation efforts with fun events and nightly episode screenings through August 4. Guests can enjoy a dive-in

This nondescript Italian restaurant, located in downtown Fort Lauderdale, is one of the best-kept secrets of South Florida locals. We’re letting the cat out of the bag to share some incredible dining opportunities available through the end of September at Valentino Cucina Italiana. This summer, guests can enjoy a unique Prix-Fixe menu that includes an

Throughout the Month Cirque Du Soleil: Corteo When: July 24-Aug. 4 Where: BB&T Center What: The new show from the celebrated contemporary circus company invites audeinces to “get carried away with life.” Featuring live music, aerial dancers and performers, the production follows a clown that dies and watches his funeral take place in a carnival-like

Photo above courtesy of El Camino   Rocco’s Tacos Locations: Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, Delray Beach The Florida favorite offers $6 margaritas and shots, $4 Mexican draft beers, $16 pitchers, and half off tequila bottles. Diners have their choice of more than 300 tequila varieties as well as Rocco’s famous homemade Margarita sour mix. Info

Mai Kai Enjoy dinner and a show at Fort Lauderdale’s famed Mai Kai Restaurant and Polynesian Show. Voted the area’s Best Unique Dining Experience, this local landmark features signature dishes as well as traditional fare that guests can dine on while watching the Polynesian dance revue. If you’re looking for an experience that kids will

Yogis can practice the art of zen with their best friend at the “Downdog with Dogs” events at Tri-County Animal Rescue in Boca Raton. Led by renowned yoga instructor Naya Rappaport, these yoga classes are pet-friendly and created to foster physical interaction between people and dogs. “The class will be therapeutic for both the humans

Matthew Liebman and Daniel Shmul entered their high school years at Cypress Bay in Weston anxious to join as many clubs as they could. Advised by their guidance counselors that getting involved would make for the best high school experience, they joined various clubs but often wound up disappointed.   “All these clubs at Cypress

Bamford Haybarn Spa at 1 Hotel South Beach Himalayan Salt Stone Massage with warm, hand-carved salt stones from the Himalayan mountains to relax the body and allow for improved sleep and reduction of inflammation.  50 minutes: $139   24 Karat Gold Facial infused with Knesko nanogold instantly repairs and firms the skin while reducing the

High Tide Rising at Bahia Mar featured image Bahia Mar’s newest addition, High Tide Rising, is a combination bar and lounge space located alongside the hotel’s rooftop pool. Enjoy light bites and delicious drinks in this recently-renovated outdoor space and listen to the laid-back tunes of the live bands that perform on the weekends. Locals can

Friday, July 19 Summerfest When: July 19, 7:30 p.m. Where: Broward Center What: As part of Symphony of the America’s summer music festival, the orchestra and soloists from 10 countries lead a journey through classical music giants including Mozart, Vivaldi, Vedri and Humperkinck. Info   Air Supply When: July 19, 8 p.m. Where: Seminole Casino Coconut Creek

Easy as Pie “Eso es pan comío,” the Cuban expression relating to edible treats, rolls easily off the tongue at Cao Bakery and Café in Fort Lauderdale. An offshoot of Vicky Bakery, the longtime favorite of Little Havana, Cao offers everything from pastelitos to cafecitos, just as they’ve been prepared by the Cao family for

Seasons 52 Rosé All Day Menu Rosé is certainly the drink of the summer. Join Seasons 52 in celebrating summer with their new “Rosé All Day” menu featuring a collection of light, delicious rosé and rosé cocktails.    Jansz Brut Rosé – A refreshing, sparkling wine from Tasmania, Australia with sweet flavors of strawberries and