Jennifer Homan Vice president of development, Junior Achievement South Florida Background: In her role at Junior Achievement, Homan raises funds to deliver financial literacy, workforce readiness and entrepreneurship programs to 52,000 students a year. The Aventura resident earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Michigan State University and a master’s degree in mental health counseling
For music lovers missing live performances, Arts Garage has the next best thing. During Music At Home: Live from Arts Garage, a virtual concert series featuring jazz and blues artists. “Music At Home: Live from Arts Garage gives music lovers the best of both worlds—they can watch the concert from the comfort of home while
Through Sept. 30, Dine Out Lauderdale highlights Greater Fort Lauderdale’s buzzing restaurant scene with special $35 and $45 menus. Want a taste? Check out details on three local restaurant menus. Lona Cocina y Tequileria, led by chef Pablo Salas, makes casual Mexican highend on the waterfront. Choices from the Dine Out Lauderdale lunch menu
Mental health issues, in a variety of incarnations, will be addressed at an upcoming all-virtual event. The third annual Broward Mental Health Summit, scheduled for Sept. 10, will feature 20 different online sessions, plus a keynote speaker, in an effort to provide resources and education involving several current-day topics. The online event will be launched
Makandall Saint Eloi Associate medical director, University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital Urgent Care Background: Saint Eloi, 31, is a young leader (pictured center, above) in the medical field working diligently on the front line of the current pandemic. Before COVID-19, the Miami-based doctor served as chief resident of his medical class at the University
This month, your living will be the room where it happens when Broward Center presents a virtual concert with Christopher Jackson, who originated the role of George Washington in the Broadway smash Hamilton. Streaming live from New York’s New World Stages, Jackson performs pop standards, original material and songs from his favorite musicals with a
Westfield Broward hosts its Stuff the Bus School Supply Drive through Aug. 24. In partnership with The Pantry of Broward and Y100, Westfield Broward collects critical supplies for students in need such as paper, tissues, hand sanitizers and masks, index cards, headphones and more. Supplies can be dropped off at the donation site located near Center
Edmara Nieves Attending physician, emergency room, Broward Health Medical Center Background: Nieves earned her medical degree at Ponce Health Sciences University School of Medicine in Puerto Rico and completed her residency at Orlando Health. She teaches emergency medicine to students and residents as a faculty member at Nova Southeastern University and Florida International University.
Cheeca Lodge & Spa 81801 Overseas Highway, Islamorada About the resort: The iconic 27-acre private estate, an Islamorada institution since 1946, features 214 guest rooms, oceanfront suites and bungalows—including the famous George Bush Presidential Suite, with photos and memorabilia donated by the former president. Guests have access to a variety of watersports, tennis, a Jack
[image_with_text image=”28116″]If you’re missing New England. With views of the Intracoastal, Shooters Waterfront offers plenty of favorites. One is the New England Lobster Roll with broiled Maine lobster mixed with a mayonnaise base and spread onto a toasted butter potato roll.[/image_with_text][image_with_text image=”28118″]Cutting down on meat? Sandwiches are for every sort of eater. Vegetarians can head to Diya
