Fort Lauderdale Professionals Celebrate the Launch of Charitable

September 23, 2026 | Laine

A leopard sits on a zebra-print armchair, holding a magazine titled “Charitable.” Text above reads, “CHARITABLE: A New Publication will Reign.” Celebrating the charitable launch among Fort Lauderdale Professionals, text below says, “Welcome Chehata Family.”. Lifestyle

On September 8th, Fort Lauderdale’s leading philanthropists and professionals gathered at Bar Betty, the sultry speakeasy inside Sunness Supper Club, to celebrate the launch of Charitable, Lifestyle Media Group’s newest publication that highlights the city’s charities and organizations. The evening marked another milestone as well, welcoming Ray Chehata and Chehata Family Holdings to the Lifestyle Media Group family.

Two women sit at a dimly lit table in a bar, talking over glasses of white wine. Magazines are on the table, and other patrons are visible in the background. Lifestyle

Two women smiling and posing together at an indoor event. One woman holds a drink. Other guests and framed photos can be seen in the background. Lifestyle

Three people posing and smiling at a dimly lit, stylish bar or lounge. Two women flank a man, all dressed in evening attire. Other guests are in the background, enjoying drinks and conversation. Lifestyle

A dimly lit bar with bottles and glasses; a glowing menu in the center reads “Charitable Launch Party.” Two people stand behind the bar with a purple-lit background. Lifestyle

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A smiling man in a blue plaid blazer and glasses stands next to a woman in a navy dress. Red lanterns hang in the dim background, and a framed picture is visible on the wall behind them. Lifestyle

A man in a blue blazer and a woman in a black and white dress smile together in front of red lantern-shaped lights on a dark wall. Lifestyle

A man in a light gray suit and a woman in a burgundy top pose and smile in a dimly lit lounge with people socializing in the background. Lifestyle

Two women smile and pose together in a dimly lit, modern lounge with framed photos on the wall and blue and pink lights in the background. Lifestyle

Four people stand together, smiling, between two posters at an indoor event with red curtains and dim lighting. The group includes three women and one man in formal attire. Lifestyle

Two women pose and smile at an indoor event with red curtains. On either side of them, posters display the word “CHARITABLE” and photos from the event. Both women wear patterned dresses and stand close together. Lifestyle

Three women stand smiling in front of two posters for “Charitable” in a room with red curtains and a chandelier above. Lifestyle

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Six people in formal attire stand around a small round table. One man speaks into a microphone. Two women in satin dresses stand in the center. A neon cocktail sign and posters are visible on the brick wall behind them. Lifestyle

A man in a tuxedo speaks into a microphone at a small indoor event, with two other men standing nearby. A neon sign and DJ booth are visible in the background, and event signage appears on the right. Lifestyle

A group of well-dressed people gathers indoors at an event, watching something off-camera. Many are smiling and holding drinks. Framed photos decorate the dark walls behind them. Lifestyle

A woman in a shiny dress speaks into a microphone at a podium. A man stands behind her near DJ equipment. Posters and musical instruments are in the background. The setting appears to be an indoor event or party. Lifestyle

A man in a light jacket speaks into a microphone at an event, with a DJ behind him and a drum set in the background. Neon and brick wall decor are visible. Lifestyle

A woman speaks into a microphone at a podium with papers, beside a large “Charitable” poster. A man stands behind her near a keyboard. Neon and brick walls are in the background. Lifestyle

A smiling woman and man stand indoors. The man holds open a magazine featuring his own photo, while the woman points at the page. Both are dressed formally and seem happy. Lifestyle

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Four people pose together at an indoor event, dressed in formal attire. Warm lighting and decorative lamps illuminate the space. A sign in the background reads “Welcome Chelada Family.”. Lifestyle

A smiling man in a blue shirt stands beside a smiling woman in a floral dress, both posing in front of red curtains in a dimly lit room. Lifestyle

Three women pose together at a lively, upscale event. Two smile at the camera, one holds a wine glass, and the third carries a beige handbag. The background features a crowd in formal attire and colorful lighting. Lifestyle

Two women pose and smile at a crowded indoor event. One wears a black top and holds a pink purse, the other wears a light blue outfit and holds a beige handbag. People mingle in the dimly lit background. Lifestyle

A man and woman smile and hug in a bar with musical instruments in the background. The woman wears glasses and a white outfit; the man wears a checked shirt. Neon bar signs and event banners are visible behind them. Lifestyle

A woman in a red jacket and a man in a gray suit smile together at an indoor event, with patterned wallpaper, framed photos, and people in the background. Lifestyle

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Four adults pose and smile together at a dimly lit indoor event, with a bar and other people visible in the background. The group is dressed in semi-formal attire. Lifestyle

A woman with long white hair holds a microphone and smiles, standing next to posters for “Charitable” and “Jewels.” The background features a brick wall and audio equipment. Lifestyle

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A woman in a floral dress smiles and holds up a magazine titled “Charitable” in a dimly lit club with neon lights and empty tables in the background. Lifestyle

Four adults dressed in semi-formal attire smile and pose together at an indoor party, holding drinks. The background features a DJ booth, colorful lights, and patterned walls. Lifestyle

Two women at an indoor event smile and hold magazines titled “CHARITABLE.” The background shows other people mingling, dim lighting, and colorful lights. Lifestyle

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A woman and man stand beside a poster that reads “CHARITABLE: A New Publication will Reign. Welcome Chehata Family.” The background features a decorative dragon mural and warm lighting. Lifestyle

Three people smile at the camera at a crowded indoor event. The man on the left holds a drink, while the two women stand close together. The background shows other guests socializing under warm lighting. Lifestyle

A smiling man in a suit holds a book titled “CHARITABLE” at an indoor event with people seated and colorful, art deco wall patterns in the background. Lifestyle

Four adults pose together at a lively indoor event. Three men and one woman smile at the camera, holding drinks, with other guests mingling in the warmly lit, stylish room in the background. Lifestyle

A smiling man in a suit and a woman in a blue dress stand together at a lively indoor event, surrounded by people socializing in a warmly lit room. Lifestyle

Six adults dressed formally are smiling and posing together in a dimly lit bar or restaurant. One woman holds a wine glass. The background features bar shelves with bottles and warm lighting. Lifestyle

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Five adults pose and smile around a small round table with drinks in a warmly lit room decorated with framed photos and art on the wall behind them. Lifestyle

Four people dressed formally are smiling and posing together at an indoor event, with other guests mingling in the background under warm lighting. Lifestyle

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