United Way of Broward County’s Housing United Initiative Funds $250,000 for Habitat for Humanity

United Way of Broward County’s Housing United initiative funded $250,000 to Habitat for Humanity of Broward to support down payment assistance for 10 new Habitat homeowners. The financial aid helped the families who completed Habitat Broward’s homeownership program become homeowners. The partnership between the two nonprofit organizations leverages the power of homeownership to stabilize and revitalize local communities. 

Veuve du Vernay and Mo’s Bundt Cakes in Miami Launch Limited Edition ‘Berry Rosé’ Flavor in Celebration of Bastille Day

Veuve du Vernay formed a collaboration with Mo’s Bundt Cakes to honor Bastille Day. The Miami cake shop and sparkling French winehouse have developed the limited edition Berry Rosé flavor, made with Veuve du Vernay Ice Rosé, to commemorate the internationally-celebrated French holiday. The limited-edition Mo’s Bundt Cakes x Veuve du Vernay Berry Rosé flavor will be available for delivery through July,

5 Questions: Akira Back

It’s not often that an award-winning chef can draw parallels between the foodie life and a background in extreme sports. Then again, there aren’t many kitchen luminaries quite like Akira Back. The Korean-born chef—who earned a Michelin star for Dosa, his restaurant in Seoul—spent seven years as a professional snowboarder before realizing his culinary pursuits

Oh Polly Unveils Havana Collection Before Miami Swim Week

Online womenswear brand Oh Polly recently revealed its all-new Havana collection for the summer bathing season and Miami Swim Week. The Havana collection features Oh Polly silhouettes featuring subtle diamante details, bold floral prints and mesh detailing. The garments are designed to take customers easily from sunset to sunrise while boasting stylish lettuce edging, cut-outs and asymmetric shapes. They

Marino Campus in Broward to Host Open House 

The Marino Campus in Fort Lauderdale, which provides educational and career services to autistic adults and adults with disabilities, will open its doors to the public during an open house. The event will occur from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, July 16, at its campus, 400 N. Andrews Ave. During the gathering, guests

Empty Bowls in the Gardens to Benefit Palm Beach County Food Bank

The Empty Bowls in the Gardens event invites the public to “eat simply, so others can simply eat” during its signature fundraiser benefiting the Palm Beach County Food Bank to support its hunger relief mission. Local restaurants will donate signature soups and freshly baked bread, served by local community leaders at the event from 11 a.m. to

The Ice Is Right

Just like the snowbirds who flock south to escape the winter weather, some area residents can’t stomach the summer sizzle without at least a brief escape. It’s no wonder then that, despite the nearly 5,000 miles between our corner of the country and the 50th state, Celebrity Cruises sees its share of South Floridians heading

The Look of Summer

A sizzling Miami-based swim and beachwear brand is empowering women by celebrating diversity and individuality. Understanding that all body types are unique, Black designer Juanita Carmet has created an empowering line—Elspiri—that honors cultural influences and embraces all ethnicities.  The debut collection features bikinis, one-piece swimsuits, shirt dresses and neckline dresses in animal prints, bright solids and

Miami Resident Wins Miss Hooters International 2022

Miami Hooters Girl Madison Novo was crowned Miss Hooters International 2022 at the 25th Annual Hooters International Pageant in Lake Tahoe. Novo has been working as a Hooters Girl for two years, was featured twice in the Hooters Calendar and leads her local Hooters team in volunteering every month at the Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital

Philanthropy News

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County: A donation of $1.9 million from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott represents the largest single donor contribution in the organization’s history. It’s part of Scott’s $122.6 million donation to BBBS agencies across the United States. Malena Mendez, president and CEO of BBBS of Broward, called the gift “transformational” for the