The 21st annual John and Elizabeth’s Toy Drive and Fundraiser was able to distribute 4,000 toys to five Broward County Public Schools, Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital and three local daycare centers. The toy drive is part of the SSL Foundation’s year-round efforts to improve women’s and children’s lives through education, mentorship and community outreach. Since its inception,
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South Florida remains a mecca for diverse arts and culture experiences, but navigating to the venues can be difficult with never-ending traffic congestion. From West Palm Beach and Boca Raton to Fort Lauderdale, Aventura and Miami, a plethora of world-class art exhibits exist for residents and visitors to enjoy. With new Brightline stations now open
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The team at AC Hotel Fort Lauderdale Beach recently marked the one-year anniversary of its opening with a Broward County first. During a late-afternoon ceremony, AC unveiled a dramatic handmade mural outside its entrance created with preserved natural moss and wood. The moss mural—brought to life by artist Paloma Teppa, founder and creative director of
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The Fort Lauderdale Downtown Development Authority (DDA) will partner with the City of Fort Lauderdale to develop Huizenga Park after the city committed $5 million to the project. The Fort Lauderdale City Commission unanimously approved the funds, along with $950,000 from the State of Florida, towards the $15 million transformation. The DDA and City jointly own
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After nearly a decade of serving up decadent desserts for his loyal fans in Wynwood, former Miami firefighter Derek Kaplan finally has brought his baked goods to Broward County. The recent debut of Fireman Derek’s Bake Shop (250 N. Federal Highway, Suite 1) in Fort Lauderdale is further icing on a cake and sweets business that shows
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The countdown to the inaugural Red Dress, Dress Red Gala event in South Florida is nearly its final stages. The World AIDS Museum and Educational Center’s Hunters Nightclub Red Dress, Dress Red Gala begins at 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 4 at Design Center of the Americas (DCOTA) (1855 Griffin Road in Dania Beach). While the
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After opening the Cultural Arts Center last year, John Knox Village continues its commitment to enriching the cultural arts scene in Pompano Beach. Previous performances have included The Latin Divos, The American Sirens, Brazilian Voices, Choir! Choir! Choir! and The Chocolate Nutcracker. Its Jazz Series also featured performances by Ed Calle and the Mamblue Big
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To help celebrate Valentine’s Day next month, the Lenore Nolan-Ryan Cooking School in Fort Lauderdale offers various Valentine’s Day-inspired choices: No. 1: Catered Affair in Your Own Home Lenore Nolan-Ryan Cooking School offers a four-course luscious dinner with detailed instructions to ensure cooking and cleaning is a cinch, with a delicious meal to boot. Valentine’s
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The Los Trompos art exhibition experience will debut in South Florida from Jan. 31 through Feb. 28 at Shops at Merrick Park in Coral Gables. The outdoor shopping center will host the world-famous Los Trompos art exhibition, created by Mexican designers Héctor Esrawe and Ignacio Cadena. This interactive, vibrant outdoor display is a traveling exhibit that has been
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The healing and overall wellness benefits of floatation therapy receive the big-screen treatment in Fort Lauderdale courtesy of the team behind Float8 Wellness Lounge. Savor Cinema (503 SE Sixth St.) presents an exclusive showing of Floating, a documentary on the subject by filmmakers Bridger Dropp and Shane Scott, on Tuesday, Jan. 31 at 6:30 p.m.
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The reimagining of waterfront living in South Florida continues with the recent sales launch of Edition Residences Fort Lauderdale, the city’s first luxury-branded residences along the Intracoastal. The vision of Miami-based Location Ventures and Marriott International’s Edition Hotels, the footprint at 551 Bayshore Drive (brought to architectural life by GS4 Studios/Garcia Stromberg) will consist of
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Gulfstream Park, a premier entertainment, dining and restaurant venue in South Florida, will host the Hallandale Beach Food & Groove: A Wine, Food and Art Experience from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 25, from 7–11 p.m. The event is part of the 22nd annual Food Network & Cooking Channel South Beach Wine &
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