Hof’s House of Sweets Begins Serving Customers in Fort Lauderdale

South Florida-based Hoffman’s Chocolates recently unveiled its newest dessert destination, Hof’s House of Sweets (Hof’s), at 601 East Las Olas Blvd., next to the planned Las Olas Tunnel Top Park. Formerly called Hoffman’s Chocolate, Hof’s House of Sweets features a broad curation of sweets and confections worldwide but is manufactured at its own Hoffman’s Chocolates factories in

5 Questions: Brie Mazin

In some ways, Brie Mazin was born to follow a path of enlightenment. Her late grandmother, a published author, wrote about meditation and spirituality. And her mother, who she describes as her best friend, raised Brie with principles steeped in mindfulness. But, in 2008, Brie was stuck on the hamster wheel in New York City,

Boca Helping Hands Requests Help Feeding Families Through the Holidays

With food prices rising 11.4% over the past year, the need for affordable goods has increased dramatically, according to Boca Helping Hands. As a result, Boca Helping Hands is seeking help from the community to distribute meals to families for Thanksgiving and through the holiday season.  Its 18th annual Thanksgiving Box Brigade program, which provides

Change of Date for Lipstick Lounge

When: Thursday, Oct. 6, 8 to 11 p.m. Where: W Fort Lauderdale (401 N. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd.) What: Sidelined for the past few years because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Lipstick Lounge—the signature fundraising event of Glam-A-Thon, the nonprofit that Tammy Gail debuted in 2006—is back this month with an updated look and a new beneficiary. Gail

Celebrate National Pancake Day at Panda Pancakes in Aventura

Panda Pancakes at 19501 Biscayne Blvd. in Aventura is honoring National Pancake Day on Monday by giving out free pancakes all day (additional charge for toppings and add-ons) to ensure customers can enjoy the annual celebration. The restaurant’s take on the popular cuisine features small, fluffy pancakes with a light, spongy texture in savory and

Easton Rooftop Pool & Lounge in Fort Lauderdale to Host Rubber Duck Pool Party

As part of its various entertainment events throughout the year, the Easton Rooftop Pool & Lounge at 721 North Federal Highway in Fort Lauderdale, is hosting a Rubber Duck Pool Party from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 24. The ninth-floor rooftop indoor-outdoor bar, lounge, day club and nightclub feature a variety of guest

Nonprofit Organization Crafts Accessory Drain Bags to Help Breast Cancer Patients After Surgery

After experiencing the pains of undergoing breast cancer surgery in February 2019, Pam Kelsky knew exactly the struggle and difficulties facing post-op breast cancer patients and she was determined to improve the journey for others. Together with her friend Gaby Mann, the duo created bcalmed, a nonprofit organization that provides a comfortable and convenient method

Are You Tired Of Being Tired?

Carolyn Zaumeyer

Carolyn Zaumeyer Nurse Practitioner LowTE Florida 4540 N. Federal Highway Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308 954.791.4498 lowteflorida.com Does it seem like someone keeps turning up the speeddial on your “treadmill of life?” Just as our hormones are declining (starting as early as your late twenties for women and early thirties for men) it seems the world

Florida Gives $25,000 Real Estate Aid to “Hometown Heroes”

Randy Gilbert

Randy Gilbert, J.D. Chief Happiness Officer Florida’s Title Insurance Company [email protected] (954) 500-Title (8485) First let me point out, I said “Gives $25,000,” I did not say “Forgives $25,000.” So here is how Florida’s newly funded, $100 Million Dollar Hometown Heroes program works; and if you qualify, then it is an amazing program! If you

She’s For Real, Part 1

Long before she gained reality renown under a different last name in Southern California, Victoria Steinmetz spent her formative years in Illinois handling the books for her father’s construction businesses. The self-described “math freak” took care of invoicing and receivables, manually inputting accounting figures for William Steinmetz’s multiple ventures, including Steinmetz Interiors in Elk Grove