The waters around the South Florida cruise industry had been eerily calm for more than a full year, thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. It wasn’t until this past June that a U.S.-docked cruise ship once again set sail from Fort Lauderdale. Passengers lined the exterior balconies of Celebrity Edge and waved goodbye as the ship
Reinforcing its position as the premier art fair of the Americas, Art Basel returns for a full-scale, in-person show in Miami Beach this December, featuring a lineup of over 250 leading galleries from 36 countries and territories, with 43 galleries joining the fair for the first time. With more than half of its participating exhibitors
One of the hard truths of entertainment in the 21st century is that people will do anything to snag their 15 minutes of fame on reality television—dignity, be damned. They will exchange vows with someone they’ve never spoken to or seen (Married at First Sight). They’ll volunteer for a 21-day survival test in extreme outdoor
During Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, Broward Health will host various educational events and health screenings to increase awareness and educate the community about the importance of early detection for cancer. The featured events include: Oct. 7: Broward Health and Gilda’s Club hosts Prevención y Detección Temprana del Cáncer de Mama, in Spanish at
Cleveland Clinic Weston: The recently opened Lozick Women’s Center (pictured, left) offers screenings, diagnosis and treatment for patients with breast cancer and breast illness. Local blogger and breast cancer awareness advocate Ginger Harris notes that the Lozick Center goes above and beyond in its offerings. “They also [take] a holistic approach to medical care …
To honor the 32nd Annual National Coming Out Day on Monday, Oct. 11, ArtServe in Fort Lauderdale will host a film screening and discussion panel for the award-winning documentary, Open Dialogues: Stories From the LGBTQ Community, produced by the Art and Culture Center/Hollywood. ArtServe presents the film in partnership with Art and Culture Center/Hollywood, ArtsUnited, Stonewall National Museum
The Nicklaus Children’s Hospital will designate a “VoLo Foundation Cardiac and Neurology Floor” on its main campus in Miami after a multi-million donation by VoLo Foundation co-founders David S. Vogel and Thais Lopez Vogel. “We are honored to be able to give back to the hospital that helped save our son’s life over 20 years ago,” David and
Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, Inc., a nonprofit educational organization honoring the achievements of outstanding individuals and encouraging youth to pursue their dreams through higher education, today announced that Rita Case, president and CEO of Rick Case Automotive Group and a revered South Florida business leader, has been selected for membership in this prestigious
With cancer being among the most prevalent diseases in the U.S., AutoNation, Inc. has directed its charitable initiatives towards fighting cancer since 2013. In 2015, the automotive retailer launched its Drive Pink initiative to raise awareness and funds for cancer charities. The initiative has raised over $28 million to support critical research and treatment. “We
Sweet and Simple Despite his renown, the Below Deck star lives rather simply with wife Mary Anne in a three-bedroom home on a street where houses are tucked close together in Fort Lauderdale’s Tarpon River neighborhood. Mary Anne (who was introduced to Below Deck fans when she appeared in Season 5) says they lived a
