The Big Number

Count Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County among those thrilled to be part of the Jim Moran Foundation’s 20th anniversary celebration. The Moran foundation recently made a $250,000 grant to the Broward Bigger Better Stronger campaign launched by the county’s Big Brother Big Sisters chapter. In addition, the foundation also provided a $250,000 dollar-for-dollar

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New Lodging at Sawgrass Mills

Already an international destination for its renowned outlet shopping, Sawgrass Mills now has a chic, contemporary hotel to host vacationers, Florida residents and business travelers. The new AC Hotel Fort Lauderdale Sawgrass Mills/Sunrise is a joint venture with Simon and Norwich Partners in collaboration with Marriott International and Concord Hospitality Enterprises. The property boasts 174

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José J. López has been named New Chief Medical Officer at Holy Cross Health in Fort Lauderdale

José J. López has officially been named the Chief Medical Officer at Holy Cross Health in Fort Lauderdale. Dr. López will lead all medical staff and healthcare professionals, including the Holy Cross Medical Group. He will also be responsible for administrative and operational responsibilities for Holy Cross Health. Dr. López earned his M.D., completed his residency, and was chief resident

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Courting Amid COVID in South Florida

Online dating had been daunting long before the winter of 2020.  While initiating exchanges with people who “like” your profile on platforms like Match, Hinge or Tinder certainly can lead to romance—eHarmony claims to have created more than 2 million successful relationships—digital encounters also can be undermining disappointments. Men and women pretend to be people

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Broward Health Foundation raises $225,000 for COVID relief

A bright spot amid the pandemic has been the extraordinary generosity toward healthcare workers and organizations. This was on full display earlier this month when Broward Health Foundation hosted the Tribute to Healthcare Heroes presented by Skanska, which raised $225,000 for the foundation’s COVID-19 Relief Fund. The special one-hour program streamed on social media told stories

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A Plan to Curb Gun Violence

Earlier this week, March For Our Lives—the national movement launched in March 2018 by student activists at Parkland’s Marjory Stoneman Douglas in the aftermath of the deadliest high school shooting in our country’s history—called on the Biden-Harris administration to develop a comprehensive plan to address gun violence in the United States. The organization pointed to

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MSC Cruises new ship coming to Miami this fall

Later this year, Miami will welcome MSC Cruises’ new ship MSC Seashore. MSC Cruises announced details of the new ship today, which the company says builds on “the game-changing and pioneering design of the Seaside class of ships.” “As the world’s third largest cruise brand, MSC Cruises continues to expand in the U.S., bringing its newest,

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Eighty Seven Park Condominiums completed in Miami Beach

A new condo building promises the best of Miami Beach living. Stantec recently announced its completion of the 18-story Eighty Seven Park, which features 65 units at 8701 Collins Avenue in Miami Beach’s North Beach neighborhood. The project was developed by Terra in partnership with Bizzi & Partners, New Valley and Pacific Eagle. Stantec served

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Love Is in the Air

[image_with_text image=”30966″]1. Loubiworld Fragrance Collection (Loubifunk): $300; saks.com 2. Delina La Rosée by Parfums de Marly: $295; us.parfums-de-marly.com 3. Maison Francis Kurkdjian Petit Matin: $225 for 2.4 ounces; nordstrom.com 4. Lancôme IdÔle L’Intense: $123 for 2.5 ounces; lancome-usa.com 5. Replica Bubble Bath by Maison Margiela: $135; sephora.com [/image_with_text][image_with_text image=”30967″] 6. Maison Francis Kurkdjian Paris L’Eau À

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REEF launches development program for local restaurants

There’s still time for local restaurants to take advantage of a local development program from REEF Technology, the largest operator of mobility, logistics hubs, and neighborhood kitchens in the United States. Earlier this month, the food delivery solution company launched a $1 million NBRHD Restaurant Development Program in several U.S. cities, starting with its homebase

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Day Tripper: Bungalows Key Largo

After a year steeped in pivoting and perseverance, it’s somehow comforting to know that one of South Florida’s sweetest getaways can empathize. That’s because Bungalows Key Largo has seen its own share of stops and starts over the past 19 months, a challenging stretch that included more than just pandemic-related frustrations for the 11.5-acre slice

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Problem Solver

Maya Ajmera advises young people not to ask themselves what they want to be when they grow up. As president and CEO of the Society for Science & the Public, and someone who oversees the organization’s competitions for students across the country, she instead asks them to consider what problem they want to solve when

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