Back in the early stages of its construction, long before the steel beams started to take shape, when the concept was still more rendering than reality, there were plenty of questions surrounding the world’s first hotel to resemble a six-string instrument. Could modern-day engineering produce the proposed 450-foot-tall resort? If so, would it be a
A husband-and-wife team in Coral Gables have local restaurants buzzing over an idea that reduces food waste and drives business revenue—all while delivering savings to consumers. Rafael and Monica Garrido are the brains behind Lovvett, an app that addresses the fact that 30% to 40% of all food produced in the U.S. is thrown away,
As a product of homeschooling, professional tennis player Coco Gauff knows how technology can enhance education. Gauff, who grew up in Delray Beach, recently teamed up with Microsoft to refurbish the main computer lab and enhance two additional labs at the Palm Beach County’s Achievement Centers for Children and Families (ACCF) with new computers. “This
Pubbelly Sushi locations throughout Miami-Dade County are putting a benevolent spin on a new drink offering in honor of Pride Month. The recently introduced Passion Fruit Sangria ($16) combines Sauvignon Blanc with passion fruit foam, lime juice, club soda, and seasonal fruits mixed with the Japanese candy Boba. The popular restaurant chain (pubbellyglobal.com) with locations
Pompano Beach continues to expand its artistic offerings with the recent opening of two art exhibits at community centers in the city. Bailey Contemporary Arts Center is displaying The Edge of Seventeen, an introspective look at Pompano Beach artist Jordan Guzman. Through the use of vibrant and reflective works, Guzman’s exhibit offers a look into
The Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science partner with Miami-Dade County, the Miami-Dade County Fire Department, Nomi Health and Nicklaus Children’s Hospital to provide a free, three-day COVID-19 vaccination clinic for the South Florida community. The three-day event will last from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, June 11 through Sunday, June 13 with
When pandemic concerns shelved the scheduled spring production of Nunsense at The Wick Theatre in Boca Raton, the writer/director of the musical comedy, Dan Goggin, called his lead actress and suggested another idea. “He said, ‘Why don’t you put on your one-woman show instead,’ ” Cindy Williams says. “And I said to Dan, ‘What one-woman
An animal species known as the sea cow doesn’t often conjure up thoughts of speed or racing, but Funky Buddau’s Manatee Derby hopes to use the irony to help protect the endangered marine creature. The first Manatee Derby will occur at 6 p.m. on June 8 (World Oceans Day) to raise funds and awareness on
Boca Center will soon feature a fresh new look to help attract more shoppers and businesses to the mixed-use center. A multi-million-dollar renovation will help transform the center into a more modern retail and business space over the next few months, with new tenants soon following. “We’ve always considered Boca Center to be a flourishing
Everyone has a breaking point. As resilient as we’ve been over the past year-plus, it’s inevitable that something will pop your COVID bubble, if it hasn’t already. We’ve all had a moment or two where something random, in the big picture, was the straw that day that sapped our spirit. For some, it happened early,
