The Humane Society of Broward County’s fundraising auxiliary hosted a record-breaking event with 007 overtones. PAWS (Pets are Worth Saving) staged “Diamonds are FURever,” presented by Spirit Airlines at Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa. The sold-out affair raised more than $200,000 for the Humane Society’s many programs. Shari Hall, Alyse Lemstrom and
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Joaquin “Jack” E. Leon, ESQ. Retired Senior Attorney-at-Law FPL/NextEra Energy United HomeCare Board Member 305-716-0710 UnitedHomeCare.com One in five Americans will be 65 or older by 2030, according to U.S. Census Bureau projections. As a longtime Board member of United HomeCare, I have witnessed the problem of increased demand colliding with limited supply of home
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Summer in South Florida gives foodies a chance to comfortably explore some of the region’s top restaurants without the high-season mayhem. No one understands that better than Visit Fort Lauderdale, which is providing further enticement through its annual Dine Out Lauderdale program in August and September. Participating restaurants offer meals with at least three courses for $35 and/or
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Broad Shoulders Sandwiches, a gourmet sandwich shop in Fort Lauderdale, will celebrate National Sandwich Month in August by providing daily menu specials throughout the month. Chef/owner Tom Azar and his wife Cheryl named Broad Shoulder Sandwiches after one of Chicago’s nicknames, the “City of Broad Shoulders,” to pay homage to his Chicago roots. Some of
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The Suits, Stilettos and Lipstick (SSL) Foundation will celebrate SSL Day during its annual Scholarship Awards Ceremony and Cocktail Reception. The Aug. 25 event at the Pelican Grand Beach Resort in Fort Lauderdale is expected to attract dignitaries, elected officials and business leaders, with proceeds benefiting SSL’s programs, which serve the needs of women and
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United Way of Broward County was recently awarded $150,000 from HCA Healthcare’s HCA Foundation’s Healthier Tomorrow Fund to support its “United For Seniors” program, which pairs isolated, at-risk seniors with Broward College students who provide in-home and community support. HCA Healthcare presented United Way of Broward County with the funds during a check presentation earlier this
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Negroni Bistro & Sushi Bar Where: The Shops at Midtown Miami, 3201 Buena Vista Blvd. What: Brunch isn’t just a weekend treat at the only Miami location of the popular Latin American concept. The restaurant has rolled out a seven-day brunch menu (noon to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday); 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on
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Along with expanding its second annual Restaurant Week to a monthlong celebration in August, Discover The Palm Beaches will kick off the culinary feasts with a Friends of James Beard Foundation Benefit on August 2 at PGA National Resort. The event will showcase the talent of two of the county’s celebrity chefs and James Beard Award semifinalists, Chef Jeremy Ford
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The Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS) recently installed more than 100 native orchids into MODS’ Science Park as part of a partnership with the Fort Lauderdale Orchid Society. “This organic partnership ensures the Museum is doing our part in preserving native and tropical flora and seeding conservation actions among guests,” Joseph P. Cox says, president and CEO
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Crudos ArtHouse in Coral Gables just launched a new Executive Lunch menu featuring prix fixe, omakase, and a la carte menu options. The four-course prix-fixe menu, priced at $35 per person, blends Asian, Latin and American cuisines. Guests can choose an appetizer such as Edamame, Duck Gyoza, Tuna Tartare, Salmon Sashimi or Hummus Edamame. Main courses
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By Mallory Evans Jacobson According to a recent article published by the Palm Beach Post, more than 547,000 people exchanged out-of-state driver’s licenses last year for IDs with Sunshine State addresses, making for a 40% increase from 2020. Northerners, West Coasters and people from other corners of the United States are flocking to South Florida, and
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Plans are underway to convert Galleria Fort Lauderdale into a mixed-use indoor/outdoor destination with new retail and dining options and upscale residential offerings. A part of the project on the 42-acre site will feature a portion of the current enclosed mall structure that will be remade to create a coveted village-inspired environment with tailored streetscapes, green spaces
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