September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, an important reminder that behind every statistic is a person, a family, and a community. It is also an opportunity to make sure Broward County residents know one critical message: You Matter. Your Life Matters. Life can be overwhelming, and stress can come from many places. Financial challenges, relationships,
As one of South Florida’s most influential business organizations, the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce continues to play a leading role in bringing together the region’s healthcare and business communities. This commitment will be on full display at the 2026 Excellence in Healthcare Awards, presented by Baptist Health South Florida, on September 24 at
If babka is your bag, you need to try The Bakey. The bakery and café, known for its chocolate babka, opened last month in Hallandale Beach, taking over the former Kosher Bagel Cove space, with people forming lines to snag a babka fresh from the oven. The Bakey comes from acclaimed Israeli baker Uri Scheft,
Wan’s Mandarin House celebrates its 60th anniversary this fall, a milestone that represents far more than longevity. In an industry where most restaurants never make it past a few years, the Fort Lauderdale institution has survived—and thrived—for six decades by staying true to the values established by its founders: serve delicious food with a generous
When Janna P. Lhota took over as chair of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce for 2026, she chose “Connected for Impact” as her theme for the year. For Lhota, a partner in Holland & Knight’s Fort Lauderdale office, that could mean helping an entrepreneur meet a potential customer, connecting a company with resources,
Downtown Hollywood has a new spot for fried chicken, caviar, and a little late-night intrigue. Common Room, from BOL Hospitality Group, is now open, serving American comfort food with some decidedly luxe upgrades. Executive chef Tanya Evans, whose résumé includes Barton G and Major Food Group, has created a menu that ranges from fried chicken
For Estelle Bellegy, wellness has increasingly become about nourishing the body in different ways — first through food, then through movement and, more recently, through the experience of confronting her own health. Bellegy and business partner Benjamin Amsallem built Café Bastille around the idea that food, hospitality and community could be part of an everyday ritual. The pair, who previously
A South Florida running tradition will celebrate a major milestone when the 30th Annual Dunn’s Run returns to Deerfield Beach on Sunday, Jan. 10, 2027. The annual event, benefiting the Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County, will bring runners, walkers, families and teams together along A1A for a morning of fitness and fundraising near
There’s about to be another reason to linger along Fort Lauderdale’s New River. Sweetwaters is slated to open this fall inside the newly reimagined Huizenga Park, bringing waterfront dining, cocktails and plenty of outdoor space to downtown Fort Lauderdale. The restaurant comes from the family-owned hospitality group behind Miami’s longtime waterfront favorite, Rusty Pelican. Expect a chef-driven menu inspired
As founder and CEO of Falsetto Hospitality, he has a restaurant portfolio that includes Tacocraft, Pizza Craft, and Apothecary 330. In addition, Falsetto is also a partner in the iconic Runway 84. Now, the restaurateur is preparing to open Caviar Club on Las Olas Boulevard this fall. For Falsetto, the ambitious restaurant and nightlife concept represents more than another opening. It is a bet
