To continue the fight against drunk driving, thousands of walkers and runners will participate in the 11th Annual UKG Walk Like MADD & MADD Dash Fort Lauderdale 5K to raise funds for Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD). Since the event’s launch in 2011, Walk Like MADD Fort Lauderdale has raised over $3 million to help support victims
IT’SUGAR recently donated over $500,000 to Make-A-Wish Foundation to help the nonprofit organization continue providing life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. With 100 locations in North America, IT’SUGAR is one of the largest specialty candy retailers. Its Charity Lollipop Program donates a portion of the proceeds from sales of its exclusive star-shaped rainbow lollipops to
Impact 100 Palm Beach County (Impact 100 PBC) recently chose 21 nonprofit organizations for its 2022 semi-finalist. The groups, all with projects based in south Palm Beach County, have the opportunity to submit complete applications for one of multiple $100,000 high-impact grants. “Impact 100 PBC has become a major grant funder,” says Holly Schuttler, President
Anquan once said that his purpose in this life was not to make it to the NFL and score touchdowns, even though he did plenty of the latter. In all, he reached the end zone 82 times on receptions during a career that included stops in Arizona (2003-09), Baltimore (2010-12), San Francisco (2013-15) and Detroit
American Heritage Schools will live stream its spring open house events for prospective families looking to enroll their children at its Broward or Palm Beach campuses. The Broward campus will host its virtual open houses on Feb. 5 at 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. The Palm Beach campus will host its virtual open houses on
To help meet COVID-19 vaccine booster demand and simplify the process, CourMed is now providing concierge delivery of COVID booster shots in South Florida. The healthcare solutions company will offer vaccines for consumers at their homes, offices, or hotels courtesy of physicians, pharmacies, labs, drivers and registered nurses. Along with vaccine delivery, CourMed can deliver prescription
The Delray Beach Initiative (DBI) will host “An Evening on the Love Boat” at the Delray Beach Elks Lodge to raise funds for Achievement Centers for Children & Families (ACCF) and Living Hungry. The Love Boat event will “set sail” on Feb. 5 at 7 p.m. for a fun evening cruise, stopping in the ports of Cancun, Ocho
By gridiron standards in western Palm Beach County, theirs was a forbidden love. The star quarterback at Pahokee High School dating a member of the marching band at neighboring rival, Glades Central? In another era, it might have lit up social media along the shores of Lake Okeechobee. Then again, there’s something about the coal-black
The 3rd Annual Reggae Jam will feature live musical performances by Inner Circle and The Wailers on Sunday, Jan. 2, at Oasis Wynwood in Miami. Doors open at 3 pm, with the show starting at 6 pm. The family-friendly outdoor event helps highlight some of the music industry’s most influential and iconic reggae artists, including
The LOOP (Las Olas Oceanside Park) on Fort Lauderdale Beach will feature a holiday experience providing free entertainment events called WONDERLAND. From Christmas weekend through Dec. 31, visitors of all ages can enjoy an array of themed sights, sounds, special activities and performances. Over Christmas weekend, The LOOP will present two special free holiday concerts. The
