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Symeria Hudson CEO, United Way Miami Charity Highlights • United Way Miami: The venerable organization with modern pillars in education, health and financial stability hired Symeria in early August as its president and CEO. Renowned as an innovator throughout her career—including two-plus decades (in the United States and Europe) leading franchises and product portfolios in

Sally Berenzweig CEO of The Pap Corps Charity Highlights • The Pap Corps: For the past two years, Sally has been chief executive officer of the largest grassroots fundraising organization in South Florida, one that champions the state-of-the-art research being done at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami’s Miller School of Medicine.

Ray Berry CEO of Health Business Solutions Charity Highlights • Florida Girls Giving Back: Ray and a group of dads (among them, Tim Petrillo, CEO of The Restaurant People) were on a father-daughter camping trip in the mid-2010s when they had the inspired idea to launch a nonprofit that empowered teenage girls to make decisions

To commemorate the brand’s eighth anniversary and celebrate the 2022 holiday season, Eat Me Guilt Free released a batch of baked goods and holiday promotions for health-conscious customers. The company offers better-for-you promotions and bundles, including a monthly subscription, the Flavor of the Month subscription, and a giveaway for a trip to Miami. Bundles and seasonal products

Allison Cagnetta Local philanthropist Charity Highlights • Pace Center for Girls: Allison started in 2013 with the nonprofit that “finds the great in every girl,” serving as an individual and family counselor through Pace’s Reach Program; she’s been a board chair for the past five years. (pacecenter.org/locations/florida/broward) • United Way of Broward County: Her 20-year

His first charitable donation, at age 25, may have been small in scope, but it was still significant to Grant Cardone—and not just because of his struggling financial situation at the time.  “I remember how good I felt about giving back,” says the self-made real estate mogul, speaker, sales trainer, influencer and CEO of Cardone

Since 2016, Lifestyle has dedicated a high-season issue to prominent philanthropists throughout the tri-county region, individuals whose commitment to a cause (or, in most cases, multiple causes) embodies the spirit of the season. Along the way, we’ve been humbled that so many CEOs, nonprofit leaders and volunteers have shared personal backstories connected to their charitable

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

Terranova Corporation recently negotiated a seven-year lease for Salt & Straw to occupy 1,525 square feet at 749 Lincoln Rd. in Miami. Terranova owns seven properties on Lincoln Road, amounting to over 137,411 square feet in leasable space. “We are excited to add Salt & Straw to Lincoln Road’s growing, diverse dining community,” said Mindy McIlroy, president of

While it’s true that interior and furniture experts seem to have a language all their own, it’s equally true that people who enjoy living in their worlds can confuse or misuse terminology common to the design industry.  Fortunately, there’s no mistaking the one-of-a-kind décor at Modern Miami, the purveyor of dazzling cutting-edge furnishings that, as

Baseball analogies don’t always play well in publishing, but here’s one that never fails to ring true. When planning an original photo shoot, especially one that has several moving parts, be prepared to see a few curveballs.  Six years ago, the photographer Lifestyle hired to capture actress Gabrielle Anwar and husband/restaurateur Shareef Malnik wrote down

Blue Stallion Farm will take its online offerings of exclusive all-natural and handmade products and make them available during a unique one-day-only immersive retail pop-up experience. The in-person event will last from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 5, at The Hub Studios at Invicta Watch Headquarters, 3069 Taft St. in Hollywood. The Blue