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There’s nothing like having fun with a purpose. At 1 Hotel South Beach, it’s easy to do both this weekend at 1 Hotel South Beach’s Cocktail Clean-Up Crawl. The cleanup is a team effort between the hotel, the Miami Beach Pop Festival, Send It 4 The Sea, Surfrider and Debris Free Oceans. Attendees enjoy receive

Brew Ha-Ha When: Oct. 18, 7-10 p.m. Where: Coral Springs Museum of Art, 2855 Coral Springs Drive, Coral Springs What: The fundraiser features beer from Funky Buddha Brewery, wine, stein painting, live polka and jazz and silent auctions. Admission includes food and a free beer stein. Info: coralspringsmuseum.org   Boca Raton Pumpkin Patch Festival pictured When:

Thin crust, stuffed crust, deep dish, loaded with toppings, no toppings, pepperoni, four cheese—no matter how it’s made, everyone can agree that pizza is close to the perfect food, especially during National Pizza Month. To celebrate, Pizza & Burger by Michael Mina and Concrete Beach Brewery have partnered to create pizza and beer pairings sure

Charlie Brown and the Peanuts Gang have nothing on the Boca Raton Pumpkin Patch Festival, which returns to the Mizner Park Amphitheater on Oct. 19-20. The popular event features a variety of fun activities, including an enormous pumpkin patch, a carnival, a scarecrow dress-up village, and a food court with sweet and savory treats. The

Villa Azur 309 23rd St, Miami Beach This restaurant, located in the heart of Miami Beach, features touches of subtle elegance including an expansive bar, a white piano and artwork throughout the interior. Guests can choose to dine indoors or outside in the spacious covered patio. Enjoy a variety of unique, truffle-infused menu items like

“Les Misérables” pictured When: Oct. 8-20 Where: Broward Center, 201 SW Fifth Ave., Fort Lauderdale What: Victor Hugo’s epic, set during the French Revolution, touches on themes of love, sacrifice, dreams and redemption in one of the most popular musicals of all time. The new Broadway production features favorites such as “I Dreamed a Dream,” “On

  Shooters Waterfront 3033 NE 32nd Avenue, Fort Lauderdale This Fort Lauderdale restaurant perfectly positioned on the Intracoastal Waterway is making waves with the introduction of its very own rosé (featured image). The exclusive proprietary rosé bears the title “Pink Flamingo” for its wooden pink coloring and is sourced from Vranket Estates in the southern

With October in full swing, South Florida’s hot spots are honoring the month’s themes, including Breast Cancer Awareness Month. For its part, Brimstone Woodfire Grill is hosting a cooking class with the American Cancer Society. All proceeds go toward ACS to support breast cancer research. Guests will meet Julio Martinez, Brimstone’s head chef, and learn

South Florida’s diverse Spanish community is inspiring new menus at local restaurants. Through October 15, Brimstone Woodfire Grill’s Pembroke Pines location will offer dedicated dishes drawing inspiration from countries throughout South America in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. This menu includes items ranging from Mango Salad with mixed greens, mango, red onions, roasted coconut, plantain

Fort Lauderdale artist Anthony Cordeiro didn’t let the bullies at school take away his power. Although his teenage peers called him a “pansy,” the late-bloomer didn’t understand the reference. As he shed his naiveté, “I found that was a little funny,” he recalls. “I wanted to take back that derogatory term and reclaim it.” His

The Special: Beach House Pompano, Brimstone Woodfire Grill and Brimstone Doral feature the pink drink of the month: the Minuty Rose. The Cause: A portion of the proceeds go toward the American Cancer Society. Info: brimstonedoral.com; brimstonewoodfiregrill.com; beachhousepompano.com     The Special: Toro Toro’s famous dessert La Bomba (pictured above) turns pink this month, featuring a pink

The Gates Hotel South Beach, an upscale hotel located in the heart of Miami, provides guests with the ultimate vacation experience. This prime location features a mixture of eclectic and modern design, showcasing authentic South Beach style with vibrant colors and tropical touches. An open-air concept and relaxed interior draw guests in from the hustle