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Crazy for Closets

By Mallory Evans Jacobson The renovation fever that started during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic is still running hot. People continue to reevaluate their interior and exterior living spaces, leading to full-blown makeovers for areas of the home that no longer incite joy. Apparently, one such source of unhappiness remains the primary closet/dressing

11 South Florida Artists Receive 2022 South Florida Cultural Consortium Awards

Three Broward artists have been named recipients of the 2022 South Florida Cultural Consortium (SFCC) Awards, given to preeminent South Florida artists through the SFCC 2021-2022 Visual and Media Artists Program. The three Broward artists are among this year’s 12 award recipients, including six artists from Miami-Dade County and two from Palm Beach County. The

Junior League of Boca Raton to Host Woman Volunteer of the Year Luncheon

The Junior League of Boca Raton (JLBR) will host its annual Woman Volunteer of the Year Luncheon on Friday, Nov. 4. The event begins with an 11 a.m. social and 11:30 a.m. luncheon at Boca West Country Club, 20583 Boca West Drive. Kathy Assaf has been named honorary chair and Reilly Glasser, Amy Procacci and Ashley Huxhold Cole

Feeding South Florida to Host Activities During Hunger Action Month

Feeding South Florida, a domestic hunger-relief organization serving South Florida, will commemorate Hunger Action Month in September with a nationwide initiative created by Feeding America. The organization will host various activities to solicit food and monetary donations to end hunger in South Florida while encouraging the community to “go orange.” Delta Air Lines will match

Flight of Fancy

Miami entrepreneur and attorney John Ruiz had special plans for the latest addition to his private plane collection. His Boeing 767 luxury airliner, which a Fort Lauderdale company had located for him to purchase and then refurbish to his exact specifications, was ready for takeoff after a complete overhaul. For its maiden voyage with Ruiz

South Beach Seafood Festival to Celebrate 10th Anniversary With a $10,000 Chef Prize

The South Beach Seafood Festival will return for its 10th anniversary this fall with a celebration featuring a $10,000 chef prize and popular live musical guests at one of the country’s leading seafood events. The four-day festival, from Oct. 19 through Oct. 22, is a curated culinary showcase featuring South Florida’s bounty of seafood options

Flagler Quantum Village in Fort Lauderdale to Host Monthly Street Fair 

Spin at Quantum, a new monthly street fair at Flagler Quantum Village, will host its first festival from noon to 10 p.m. this Saturday, Aug. 27, at Flagler Quantum Village in Fort Lauderdale. The event is a collaboration with the popular Fort Lauderdale Art Walk and MASS District Art Walk on the last Saturday of

Honorees Announced for Annual Galleria Fort Lauderdale’s Men of Style Event

Galleria Fort Lauderdale’s Men of Style event has announced the lineup of honorees for its 16th annual event. The Galleria has hosted the event for the last 15 years to help showcase prominent men positively impacting the South Florida community. Last year’s record-breaking event raised over $203,000 for 12 local charities that affect the quality

September to Remember at the Diplomat

Given the 1,000 rooms and suites that comprise its footprint on Hollywood Beach, the Diplomat Beach Resort already stands alone in Broward County when it comes to accommodation options. But legendary resort always is looking to up the ante.  As part of an ongoing special, that can mean receiving more than you originally asked for

Famous Afro-Brazilian Artist Commissioned for Mural in Miami Design District

Criola, one of the most prominent and socially-charged muralists, was chosen to craft the Miami Design District’s (MDD) latest public artwork. Drawing from her Afro-Brazilian heritage, Criola explores the protagonism of Black women and their influence on the world. Her most well-known work outside of Brazil, Interdimensional Portal, is now on display in the Miami