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For music lovers missing live performances, Arts Garage has the next best thing. During Music At Home: Live from Arts Garage, a virtual concert series featuring jazz and blues artists. “Music At Home: Live from Arts Garage gives music lovers the best of both worlds—they can watch the concert from the comfort of home while

Mental health issues, in a variety of incarnations, will be addressed at an upcoming all-virtual event. The third annual Broward Mental Health Summit, scheduled for Sept. 10, will feature 20 different online sessions, plus a keynote speaker, in an effort to provide resources and education involving several current-day topics. The online event will be launched

This month, your living will be the room where it happens when Broward Center presents a virtual concert with Christopher Jackson, who originated the role of George Washington in the Broadway smash Hamilton. Streaming live from New York’s New World Stages, Jackson performs pop standards, original material and songs from his favorite musicals with a

Westfield Broward hosts its Stuff the Bus School Supply Drive through Aug. 24. In partnership with The Pantry of Broward and Y100, Westfield Broward collects critical supplies for students in need such as paper, tissues, hand sanitizers and masks, index cards, headphones and more. Supplies can be dropped off at the donation site located near Center

[image_with_text image=”28116″]If you’re missing New England. With views of the Intracoastal, Shooters Waterfront offers plenty of favorites. One is the New England Lobster Roll with broiled Maine lobster mixed with a mayonnaise base and spread onto a toasted butter potato roll.[/image_with_text][image_with_text image=”28118″]Cutting down on meat? Sandwiches are for every sort of eater. Vegetarians can head to Diya

Holy Cross Health recently announced that it is recruiting and treating patients in a clinical research study to evaluate the safety and effectiveness an antibody therapy called LY-CoV555 in patients with early mild to moderate COVID-19. The BLAZE-1 Study seeks adults ages 18 or older who have recently tested positive for COVID-19 and are not

Jason Ditkofsky is positioning his newly acquired company as a window of opportunity for businesses that have been overwhelmed by the pandemic. Understanding the economic hardships that so many of his small business brethren are facing, the owner of Delray Beach-based McNeill Signs has come up with a contest to help out. Ditkofsky is committing up to $100,000

Lifestyle continues to reach out to businesspeople all over South Florida to ask questions about the impact COVID-19 has had on their businesses—and what the future holds. Today, we check in with Randall Vitale, president of Hoffman’s Chocolates, which has been making South Florida sweeter for more than 40 years.   Business Background: With seven

A trip to the coast: Fort Lauderdale’s Burlock Coast invites diners to celebrate by the beach by offering a complimentary glass of house wine with a purchase of a dozen oysters on Aug. 5. Contact: The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale, 1 N. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd.; 954.302.6460; burlockcoast.com Special menu: The Taurus in Coconut Grove opens

Lifestyle continues to reach out to businesspeople all over South Florida to ask questions about the impact COVID-19 has had on their businesses—and what the future holds. Today, we check in with Joey Giannuzzi, co-owner of Farmer’s Table in Boca Raton. Business backstory: The healthy, eco-conscious concept launched by Giannuzzi (pictured, right) and fellow co-owner

Eden Roc Miami Beach  4525 Collins Ave., Miami Beach  About the resort: There’s an ever-present element of chic and cool inherent to Eden Roc, whether it’s the people-watching opportunities in the famed Lobby Bar or the curated works in each room by Saatchi Art or the award-winning culinary offerings. The latter includes South Florida outposts

[Note: This op-ed was spearheaded by Florida Blue CEO Pat Geraghty; more than 130 top executives from across the state added their names to the piece in a show of support.]   The COVID-19 virus is testing our resolve, and the numbers here in Florida tell an extremely concerning story. By every key metric, our