During her years in lifestyle management, she ran multimillion-dollar estate homes in South Florida for rapper/entrepreneur Sean Combs (aka Puff Daddy, P. Diddy, or Diddy) and musician/record producer Timbaland. As a personal chef, she’s credited with helping Grammy-nominated rap artist Rick Ross shed 80 pounds. And regulars at her first Miami restaurant, South Street, included
The LOOP (Las Olas Oceanside Park) was recently launched in the Central Beach area of Fort Lauderdale to provide public green spaces along with the Intracoastal Promenade, Las Olas Beach Garage Sunset Terrace and DC Alexander Park. The four locations will offer a bevy of year-round activities and oceanfront entertainment, including food events, fitness classes,
Sheila Smith was no stranger to the world of social services before being hired in 2008 as chief executive officer at 211 Broward. Her background included executive director positions at Salvation Army Center of Hope and its transitional housing program, as well as at the Homeless Coalition of Palm Beach County. But where there were
The Boca Raton Historical Society & Museum will be renamed the Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum (SBRHM) after receiving a $1 million donation from The Schmidt Family Foundation, led by Barbara and Dick Schmidt. The donation funds will be used to sponsor the museum’s public display areas, create new immersive exhibits and internal gathering spaces, including the
As part of its celebrations to honor Hispanic Heritage Month, CityPlace Doral will host an evening of music and performances during the 2021 International Music and Dance Festival from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Oct. 9. The event will feature performances highlighting the culture of Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, Nicaragua, Puerto Rico and Venezuela,
As part of our Women of Influence issue in September, Lifestyle collaborated with ArtServe—the award-winning arts incubator based in Fort Lauderdale—on a pictorial feature inspired by the creative laboratory’s recent photography exhibition, “Superficial Impressions.” The images chosen by Lifestyle, taken by female photographers/artists spotlighted in the exhibit, speak to the web of feelings, fears, joys,
The Gabriel South Beach, Curio Collection by Hilton will open on Miami Beach this fall. The hotel is the sister property to The Gabriel Miami, Curio Collection by Hilton, located in downtown Miami. It will feature 132 guest rooms and suites and two pools, including a glass-bottom pool on the roof overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. The
As if anyone needed an excuse to visit one of the theme parks, water parks, hotels, restaurants, villages, campgrounds or shopping districts under the Walt Disney World Resort umbrella, here’s another: Disney is celebrating a half-century in Central Florida. Oct. 1 marks 50 years since the Magic Kingdom officially opened its gates to the public—and,
With the economic and health impact of COVID-19 straining the resources for many families in South Florida, the annual Kiwanis of Delray’s “Swing for the Kids” Charity Golf Classic takes on extra importance as the pandemic continues. Proceeds from the golf event will benefit the Achievement Centers for Children & Families (ACCF) in Delray Beach, which
Whether looking for a weekend staycation, a quick daycation or an extended vacation, the SLS Hotels in Miami has the luxury packages poised to please any traveler. While the summer season may have ended in the northern hemisphere, the continued hot weather in South Florida means relaxing by a pool or the ocean remains preferable.
