The Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS) recently hosted supporters and guests at its enchanted Storybook Science Gala in October. The evening featured local business and civic leaders who came together to support the Museum’s free STEMobile outreach programs, offering science experiences to the lowest-income areas through unique, immersive, hands-on STEM programming led by MODS educators. “We
A series of slides from Dr. Jean Accius, senior vice president of global thought leadership at AARP, illustrated the need for government, businesses and individuals to reimagine the idea of aging in the United States. Census data in 2020 showed that the 65-and-older population grew more than a third (34.2 percent) in the past decade.
Habitat for Humanity of South Palm Beach County’s Veterans Build event helped revitalize 10 homes for local veterans and their families in Palm Beach County. The initiative, presented by Vertical Bridge and the City of Boynton Beach, featured 40 veterans who installed new mailboxes, spread mulch, landscaped, and assisted with other repairs and cleanup for
As if enthusiasts of the luxury brand in South Florida needed another reason to check out Gucci stores at Aventura Mall or in the Design District, here comes a campaign featuring an A-list actor that promises to send people packing. The Gucci Valigeria campaign with Ryan Gosling, the brainchild of creative director Alessandro Michele, speaks
The Orno at THesis HotelMiami in Coral Gables recently introduced Sunday brunch services featuring brunch-inspired dishes specially curated by Orno’s Executive Chef Niven Patel, a four-time James Beard Award nominee. Orno opened in October 2021 as an authentic farm-to-table restaurant concept heavily focused on fresh, quality ingredients sourced directly from Chef Patel’s backyard farm, Rancho Patel, in nearby Homestead.
The LOOP Fort Lauderdale Beach will kick off its “WONDERLAND” series with a celebration on Friday, Nov. 25, featuring a performance from singer, songwriter and guitarist Peter Mayer. Through Dec. 24, visitors can experience an array of sights, sounds, and special events, including expanded holiday markets featuring strolling characters, live music, visits with Santa, holiday movies,
Though her afternoon performance at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino is technically over, leave it to Taylor Dayne to return for an encore. Already this day, the iconic singer with worldwide sales of more than 75 million albums and singles to her beloved name has changed wardrobe three times for a cover photo and
To help provide needy families with gifts during the holiday season, the United Way of Broward County’s Commission on Behavioral Health and Drug Prevention launched its annual “Adopt-A-Family” Holiday Drive. The program encourages businesses, families and individuals to “adopt” families in need by purchasing gifts for them this holiday season. Participants can shop for gifts by
Willie T’s Seafood Shack, a fast casual-style eatery offering comfort-oriented seafood, is now open at 1824 Cordova Rd. in Fort Lauderdale. The brand is managed by Thompson Hospitality, a retail food service management company, which operates Matchbox restaurant and Big Buns Damn Good Burgers, both in Fort Lauderdale. The 1,700-square-foot location features 26 indoor, eight
Staying Power: Taylor estimates that she’s doing more than 70 shows a year, reaching new fans (and new generations of fans) with each show. “You don’t start your career and think, ‘What am I going to be saying in 35 years?’ You can’t even get past five years in this industry. “I’ve crossed paths with
