Does Estrogen Matter?

Carolyn Zaumeyer

Carolyn Zaumeyer Nurse Practitioner LowTE Florida 4540 N. Federal Highway Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308 954.791.4498 lowteflorida.com   Do you think it is a coincidence that statistics show the women tend to outlive men and women have fared better with the new corona virus?  Estrogen has immune enhancing effects that support the immune system which may

eNotes and eVaults – Why You Can’t Just Slap A Signature On a PDF

Randy Gilbert

Randy Gilbert, J.D. Chief Happiness Officer Florida’s Title Insurance Company [email protected] (954) 500-Title (8485)   Many of us are familiar with DocuSign as a quick and easy means of signing documents electronically. But why can’t you just slap a digital signature on a promissory note, what makes promissory notes so different, and what is an

CORNEAL ABRASIONS

Alan D. Mendelsohn

Alan D. Mendelsohn, MD, FACS Expert Laser Cataract Surgeon Eye Surgeons & Consultants 4651 Sheridan Street, Suite #100 Hollywood, FL  33021 (954) 894-1500 myeyesurgeons.com   The cornea is a clear dome that covers the eye, consisting of 5 separate layers. The outermost layer is called the epithelium. Underneath the epithelium are more nerve fibers per

House of Hope invites South Florida to go the extra two miles

As we move into our new normal, South Florida organizations are continuing to hold virtual events to engage the community and raise funds, including House of Hope. The nonprofit, which provides substance abuse and mental health programming, will host Race to Recovery to raise awareness of the impact of addiction in the South Florida community.

Virtual Happy Hour with Author Carla Neggers

Join Broward Public Library Foundation for a Virtual Happy Hour with esteemed author Carla Neggers on July 1st at 6:00pm. Carla Neggers has authored over 80 romance and romantic suspense novels, including Rival’s Break, and has been listed as a bestselling author by both New York Times and USA Today. She was originally scheduled to join the

Spirit’s Humanitarian Flights

Spirit Airlines humanitarian flights

International travel restrictions due to the pandemic have left thousands of people unable to return to their home countries here in South Florida. But thanks to an ongoing humanitarian initiative by Spirit Airlines, more than 7,500 people have been reunited with their families. Starting in April, the Miramar-based airline began organizing flights between eight countries,

Upcoming summer camps

Jungle Island summer camp

Even as the country reopens, it’s clear that favorite summer activities will look a bit different from the norm. Here to adapt to those changes while still offering fun education are the Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami and Jungle Island, which are both offering summer camps for children. Check out the details below.  

PBC News & Notes

COVID-19 and Local Community Impact: Join the League of Women Voters of Palm Beach County for its weekly Zoom conversation on Wednesday, June 3. Guest speaker Kelly James, director of Blue Cross Blue Shield Florida will join co-hosts Ken Thomas and Dr. Brent Schillinger for a discussion about navigating the health insurance marketplace and coverages

Keep Your Dog Calm Amid Coronavirus Concerns

The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted typical ways of life all over the world. And as Phyllis Bard, the co-owner of Bed & Biscuit Pet Inn and Salon, tells it, humans aren’t the only ones who have noticed. “[Dogs] have anxiety too, like everybody else. That’s what I’m seeing when these dogs come in my door,”

Happy Hour at Home

Rusty Pelican Gin #4 with Hibiscus & Cucumber; Photo Credit Rusty Pelican

RUSTY PELICAN Key Biscayne Beverage director Oscar Maya offers a tribute to the resurgence in gin by featuring five unique renditions of the classic gin and tonic on the cocktail menu. He shares this light and refreshing spin for fans of the spirit to make at home.   Gin #4—Cucumber and Hibiscus (pictured above) 1.5