Q&A with Arleen Uria Speed of American Cancer Society

Much has been said about how the coronavirus pandemic stopped life in its tracks, but in reality, many organizations couldn’t afford to pause the vital work they do in the community. For the American Cancer Society’s Fort Lauderdale offices, this meant switching to virtual operations, while dealing with the fallout of having the majority of

Coco Speaks Out

Coco Gauff

A peaceful protest Wednesday that started at Pompey Park and ended at City Hall in Delray Beach included one of tennis’ rising stars. Delray resident Coco Gauff, who graced the cover of the February issue of Lifestyle, joined hundreds of locals seeking justice and social change in the aftermath of George Floyd’s death on May

The other side of the pandemic

[image_with_text image=”27019″]South Florida cosmetics manufacturer Oxygen Development delivered 10,000 bottles of hand sanitizer (image above and featured image) to Boca Helping Hands. Oxygen has so far donated 50,000 bottles of hand sanitizer to Jackson Health Foundation, Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County and other organizations. Boca Helping Hands will include the hand sanitizers

Captain Lee to the Rescue

Captain Lee Rosbach of Below Deck

The cancellation last month of Children’s Diagnostic & Treatment Center’s (CDTC) annual fundraiser prompted the nonprofit organization’s newest board member to jump into the charity deep end. Captain Lee Rosbach, star of the Bravo series Below Deck, has launched the “Captain’s Crew” in the hopes of recovering some of the funds that would have been

Summer of Art

Broward Center Summer Theater Camp

For the future Picasso: This summer, the Coral Springs Museum of Art promises a summer program to remember with digital camp Zoom Into the Studio. Children 6 to 17 include “Comic Book Design,” “Sketching Portraits and Figures,” “Teen Creative Storytelling,” “Exploring Watercolor” and “Art Around the World.” Camp runs Monday-Friday, June 15-Aug. 14. Rate is

Pandemic Perspectives: Love Prevails

Love Prevails

Love Prevails By Chen H. Bitton and Joey Ace About the piece: In this pop art computer image, Mickey and Minnie share a COVID-era kiss against the backdrop of Alfred Eisenstaedt’s iconic World War II-era photograph from V-J Day in Times Square. For more on the artists: aceartmovement.com; bittonart.com; paintingpicnik.com   The Q.U.A.R.A.N.T.I.N.E. Project South Florida

Helping Victims of Domestic Violence

College Hunks

One of many troubling offshoots of quarantine life has been the increase in domestic violence incidents. Shelter-in-place restrictions has made it even more challenging for victims of that violence to escape their circumstances. College Hunks Moving Company, which has a Broward-based franchise, is doing its part to help by offering free moving services to anyone

Kravis Center presents original online performances

Gina Chavez; photo by Jacob Weber

The Kravis Center is continuing to entertain those who are still, for the most part, sheltering at home amidst the pandemic. During the quarantine, the performing arts center launched Kravis@Home, a centralized digital resource for those missing the immediacy and thrill of the performing arts. The page functions as a central hub for arts resources

Mental Health Tips in the Aftermath of COVID-19 Outbreak

Guadalupe Rodriguez

Guadalupe Rodriguez, LCSW-MPH Counseling Manager United HomeCare® 305.716.0710 unitedhomecare.com   We are preparing to return to our new “normal life” which might bring about new stress reactions that we must be aware of. Learning to deal with them will ensure our wellbeing. It is important to recognize them and not feel alone in having these

Teatime just got seriously amazing!

Linzi Martinez

Linzi Martinez Personal Trainer/Nutritional Therapist Host/Executive Producer of the award-winning HHS Makeover TV Series FB: Happy Healthy Stronger IG: Linzimartinez happyhealthystronger.com   There is one, simple, 100% natural way that may increase your immune system, increase fat loss, increase energy and protect your body against many diseases like heart disease and cancer. Something that you