Boca Center will soon feature a fresh new look to help attract more shoppers and businesses to the mixed-use center. A multi-million-dollar renovation will help transform the center into a more modern retail and business space over the next few months, with new tenants soon following. “We’ve always considered Boca Center to be a flourishing
Read MoreStrike a Pose at Wynwood: Arguably the most popular spot in South Florida to take selfies, Wynwood continues to reign as one of the hippest neighborhoods in the tri-county area. The main attraction is Wynwood Walls, dubbed the world’s largest outdoor street museum, with more than 50 larger-than-life murals by an array of renowned and
Read MoreCatch a Wave: When it comes to beating the South Florida heat this summer, few attractions compare to Tidal Cove at JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa. The five-acre water park in Aventura, which just celebrated its second anniversary, satisfies thrill seekers and Lazy River lovers alike. On the spine-tingling side, don’t the miss
Read MoreChildNet is providing a chance to bid on enticing auction items including travel excursions, sports packages, spa deals and more to help support the nonprofit organization. Registration is currently open for the virtual online auction held now through June 7. Some of the featured auction items include a four-night all-inclusive trip to Cancun, a couples
Read MoreIf you’re looking to add more tropical vibes to the summer season, the Tommy Bahama cocktail book will help you craft a Caribbean vacation experience in your home. Along with several cocktail and zero-proof recipes, the Marlin Bar cocktail book also features unique island-themed appetizer recipes. The book is available online at TommyBahama.com and at
Read MoreThe first major pandemic-era event in Hollywood speaks as much to a growing interest in culinary tourism as it does a return to the outdoor gatherings that South Florida residents have been missing over the past year. The inaugural two-day Savor SoFlo Festival, slated for June 5-6 on the sand just south of Margaritaville Hollywood
Read MoreWhen Justine Sinclair invested her savings in a fledgling app that combines social media and TV talent shows with a Big Brothers Big Sisters vibe, it wasn’t necessarily with her mother in mind. But as the South Florida resident reflects on her own past, it’s evident that the opportunity she’s hoping to provide through her
Read MoreHowie Kleinberg Executive chef, The Anderson The dish: Chicken on the Brick About the chicken: “This is a traditional Italian dish. We’re going to take out the backbone and then put the breast side down. We use a pan on top of the charcoal; you get the flavor of the charcoal, and the skin gets
Read MoreJames ‘Jim’ R. Dunn, who helped establish J.R. Dunn Jewelers as one of the most successful companies in South Florida, died on May 21 at 78. Dunn co-owned the business with his wife Ann Marie Dunn and their son Sean Dunn. The company was established in 1969 and its success helped propel the jewelry store
Read MoreAccording to Guinness World Records, the largest wedding banquet ever staged involved a former movie star in India who hosted her foster son’s reception on a 50-acre property in Madras. There were winged mythological creations greeting guests at the entrance, huge papier-mâché replicas of ancient Indian princes, rows of Grecian columns with colored lights, and
Read MoreRestaurants throughout the tri-county region continue to raise the incentive stakes in their ongoing quest to fill employment needs. The latest example is Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar, the recently opened Fort Lauderdale spot that provides “an escape to Havana” through its cuisine and cocktails. Cuba Libre, which debuted April 1, is hoping to
Read MoreAlthough the economy has shown signs of rebounding from COVID-19 restrictions, thousands of South Florida families continue to rely on the assistance of others to get by. As one of the largest sources of help for vulnerable residents, the Salvation Army of Broward County is requesting more donations to meet the ongoing demand. To help
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