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Oakland Park Elks Lodge Donates Necessities to Local Veterans

August 26, 2021 | Lifestyle Staff

Backpacks filled with toiletries and food items courtesy of Oakland Park Elks Lodge #2407 were recently distributed to local veterans through the United Way of Broward County’s MISSION UNITED program, which provides resources to military and veteran families in South Florida.

The project targets veterans attending case management services who need additional support. MISSION UNITED was established to support U.S. military service members, veterans and their families in Broward County by providing employment services, education, health, legal assistance, financial stability and housing support.

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Pilates Powerhouse

August 6, 2026 | Laine Doss

When Elena Duni hears the phrase “Pilates princess,” she winces. The founder of SQLPT, a boutique mat-based Pilates studio with locations in Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton and Brickell, wants to dismantle the stereotype that Pilates is simply a fashionable workout for influencers in matching sets. “Pilates is for everybody,” Duni says. “But it’s not for every mindset.” For

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At 40,000 Feet, Wellness Is on the Menu

August 5, 2026 | Laine Doss

For nearly three decades, Mike Linder has watched food trends come and go. The veteran restaurateur and CEO of Silver Lining Inflight Catering has prepared thousands of meals for passengers aboard private jets. Today, he says, one trend stands above the rest: people are eating more mindfully than ever before. “The younger generation has become much

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Miami Spice Celebrates the Flavors of Miami

July 29, 2026 | Laine Doss

Miami’s biggest dining celebration returns Aug. 1 through Sept. 30 as Miami Spice celebrates its 25th anniversary. More than 200 restaurants—including several Michelin-recognized destinations—will offer three-course prix-fixe lunches for $40 and dinners for $50 or $65. New this year is Miami Spice Reserve, a premium $95 dining experience showcasing elevated ingredients and chef-driven menus. The most exciting

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211 Broward Announces Appointment of Shea S. Spencer as Chief Executive Officer

July 16, 2026 | Lifestyle Staff

211 Broward, Broward County’s 24-hour, comprehensive helpline connecting residents with crisis intervention and human services, has announced the appointment of Shea S. Spencer as its new Chief Executive Officer. Spencer brings more than 20 years of distinguished nonprofit leadership, fundraising expertise, and deep community commitment to advance 211 Broward’s mission of ensuring no one faces a crisis

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Caviar, Cocktails and a Secret Speakeasy

September 2, 2026 | Laine Doss

Downtown Hollywood has a new spot for fried chicken, caviar, and a little late-night intrigue. Common Room, from BOL Hospitality Group, is now open, serving American comfort food with some decidedly luxe upgrades. Executive chef Tanya Evans, whose résumé includes Barton G and Major Food Group, has created a menu that ranges from fried chicken

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A Restaurateur Finds Healing Through Food, Movement, and Community

September 2, 2026 | Laine Doss

For Estelle Bellegy, wellness has increasingly become about nourishing the body in different ways — first through food, then through movement and, more recently, through the experience of confronting her own health. Bellegy and business partner Benjamin Amsallem built Café Bastille around the idea that food, hospitality and community could be part of an everyday ritual. The pair, who previously

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Dunn’s Run Marks 30 Years of Racing for a Cause in Deerfield Beach

September 2, 2026 | Lifestyle Staff

A South Florida running tradition will celebrate a major milestone when the 30th Annual Dunn’s Run returns to Deerfield Beach on Sunday, Jan. 10, 2027. The annual event, benefiting the Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County, will bring runners, walkers, families and teams together along A1A for a morning of fitness and fundraising near

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Ave Maria Offers An Affordable Housing Alternative for South Florida Families

August 13, 2026 | Lifestyle Staff

As rising housing costs continue to squeeze South Florida buyers, some are looking across the state for a more affordable path to homeownership. Ave Maria, a master-planned community in Collier County, says more than 40% of its homebuyers come from Florida’s east coast, attracted by homes starting in the low $200,000s and a small-town lifestyle.

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