Merritt Perlyn, a Miami Beach resident and 10-year-old runner, competed in the Shonan Fujisawa City Marathon in Fujisawa, Japan over the weekend. Perlyn was the youngest participant to gain permission to join the competition. The Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce, Fire Department and Running Club recently hosted a collaborative ‘run off’ event for Merritt to
It’s been more than two years since a global pandemic began changing the narrative for people around the world. For some, the storylines produced by COVID-19 offered a chance to reimagine life and its possibilities. For others, it’s an ongoing struggle to put past, present and future into context. And that, says Dr. Ann Monis,
After closing the restaurant in spring 2022 for a $4 million renovation, Anthony’s Runway 84 in Fort Lauderdale is set to host its first patrons today. The eight-month makeover was conducted to provide a relaxed, contemporary look that evokes the historic feel of Anthony’s Runway 84, now known as Runway 84. “The decision to close
Caught in a surreal love triangle thanks to his gambling misfortune, Jack Singer has only one card left to play to win back his girlfriend—jumping out of a plane dressed as The King. But the spectacles won’t end with skydiving Elvises thanks to Slow Burn Theatre Company’s presentation of Honeymoon in Vegas, a musical rendering
MADD Broward County is kicking off the 12th Annual UKG 2023 Walk Like MADD & MADD Dash Fort Lauderdale 5K with a special event from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 25 at BBX Capital in Fort Lauderdale, 201 E. Las Olas Blvd., Suite 1900. Guests will enjoy light bites, mocktails and a
Preparations are underway at the Museum of Discovery & Science (MODS) in Fort Lauderdale for a new early childhood experience. The Discovery Center exhibit gallery presented by JM Family Enterprises will open this summer to help the young participants develop a passion for science. “Our newest permanent exhibit gallery is blooming at MODS! The Discovery Spot will encourage hands-on, creative play
The YMCA of South Florida and Infinite Scholars will host a free Scholarship Fair to provide local high school students with an opportunity to meet college recruiters and secure scholarships. Over 40 colleges will be represented, with many prepared to offer acceptances and scholarships to qualified students who attend the event starting at 9 a.m.
The annual Florida Renaissance Festival returns to Quiet Waters Park in Deerfield Beach to celebrate the 31st edition beginning Feb. 4 for eight consecutive weekends until March 26. The one-of-a-kind festival offers a memorable, magical, mystical experience for the entire family. This unique event features multiple new and popular older attractions to provide fun and
The Broward campus for American Heritage Schools earned the No. 1 K-12 private school in Florida for Niche’s 2023 Best Private Schools and Universities ranking based on student and parent reviews as well as analysis of key statistics including SAT/ACT scores, the quality of colleges students consider, student-teacher ratio, private school ratings and more. The Broward campus
As if the Pegasus World Cup wasn’t already awash in pomp and circumstance, the multimillion-dollar horse race at Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach has raised the luxury bar even higher. As part of its role as presenting partner, Baccarat, globally renowned as a purveyor of exquisite products, is creating crystal trophies (valued at a combined $84,500) for the winners
