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Baptist Health South Florida held an exclusive celebratory kickoff of The Grand Gala, slated for Mar. 16 at the newly-renovated Miami Beach Convention Center.

Growing up in Miami, there was never a shortage of watery adventures to be had.

Even if you’re a great home cook, your meals probably don’t taste the same as when you’re dining out. Yes, they have access to commercial appliances, utensils and commercial-sized workspaces, but there are more secrets to their success than just the pro tools.

Spotlighting news, launches, happenings, products & places in and around South Florida.

A natural offshoot of the world’s growing coffee culture, coffee liqueurs have come into their own. More than just the base for White Russians and Espresso Martinis, this highly versatile drink is the newest home bar essential.

Rumba Latina dancing the night away is a fun, expressive way to hang with friends and meet new people. The good times after dark have gotten even better with TuCandela’s third location in Kendall.

If corporate team-building and/or family fun is on the agenda, a visit to a PanIQ Escape Room might be just the brain-teasing jolt of adrenaline you need to set your goals in the right direction.

Meeting people is complicated. Running isn’t. So why not meet people while you run? That’s the creative idea behind Run2Date.

Start the new year off right with a four-legged bundle of joy. By adopting a rescue dog, you not only save a life, but you know that you’re getting a dog that matches your personality and lifestyle.

When was the last time you allowed your artistic side to run free? You’re probably already more creative than you know — business plans, spreadsheets, technical writing — now it’s time to take your big brain one step further.

With every new year comes New Year’s Resolutions, and what better way to get involved than to resolve to help change a child’s life and ignite his or her potential.

Fashion designer/manufacturer turned florist, Stephanie Shabaz founded Petal Pusher Miami to offer The Magic City a unique alternative to generic floral arrangements.

Celebrity esthetician Melanie Stewart has garnered a cult-like following for her youth-giving electric facials, now she’s marketing her coveted in-office treatments for home use.

Soon those slow web portals and painful phone calls with a bank’s customer support will be nothing but bad memories as banks shift to chatbots and voice assistants to make transactions a lot less stressful.

A few months ago, I was chatting with one of my neighbors who bought her first property in the early ‘60s at the height of the hippie era.

The days of simply mixing a drink out of The Bartender’s Guide are long gone. A signature cocktail is a given at most popular establishments these days. We explore how you can create your own at home.

Chefs are trained to impress diners with visuals, utilizing shape, texture, color, aroma, architecture and balance to create irresistible plates. Read on to discover a few of their best-kept secrets.

Dessert, anyone? How about you have yours in a drink? This tiramisu-inspired cocktail is sure to give you the sugar rush you’ve been craving while satiating even the most discerning sweet tooth.

When the founder of Basel bought 20 Holbeins in 1661, it changed the Swiss city’s future forever, turning it into what would become one of the world’s most preeminent centers of art. Three centuries later, Art Basel was born, gaining equally legendary status, with offshoots in Miami Beach and Hong Kong.

Pets add joy to a household, particularly during the holidays. Whether you’re looking for a best buddy to keep you company during adult activities or a furry kid to play with your two-legged ones, rescues are the way to go.

The holiday season is the time to indulge and there’s no better way to conclude a festive day of shopping or a fine meal with family and friends than with a sinfully delicious dessert at Steak Brasil.

When the world speaks about the Italian sparkling wine scene today, first and foremost they talk about the Biasiotto Family and their Foss Marai wines.

Every year when I sit down to write this letter, I’m munching on Thanksgiving leftovers while visions of sugar-plums (or, rather, mangoes) dance in my head.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates an unprecedented 16 million Americans are a member of the gig economy. Below we highlight an app any freelancer needs to carry around in their back pocket.

Intent on entertaining, but don’t have a corner devoted to imbibement? Below are some choice tips on stocking the perfect home bar.

A palette profile even more ever-present this season than pumpkin spice, discover some timely tips on how to infuse your foods with a fierce and fiery flavor.

Marco Nava wanted to bring the classic tastes of Mexico with a twist of modern-day cocktails to the patrons of Cantina La Veinte. The result is the delicious Tulum De Noche.

Reaching into your pocket to make a donation these days takes on a new meaning as you feed starving children, help injured veterans, save adoptable animals and more via the following smart phone apps.

Hot yoga, cold yoga, yoga for infants…think you’ve heard of every yoga trend? Think again! Downward Goat is bringing an interspecies baah-lance to movement and mindfulness.

Winter’s approaching, and what better way to warm up than with a new furry family member? Below we highlight a trio of picture-perfect pups guaranteed to be the ideal early Christmas present for any Miami family.

This season’s new go-to destination for holiday or group dining is Azabu Miami Beach, a place that makes celebrating a seamless experience for both host and guests alike.

W e are officially in the midst of the social season, and that means most of us are getting ready to either host or be hosted — or both.

Much more than simply a meal with mentors and peers, the business lunch can still be the site of some of the most important managerial movements in entrepreneurial history

A middle-of-the-road option between ornate dinner party and the classic Miami all-nighter, introducing cocktail parties into your social milieu can be a powerful springboard for professional and personal development. Below, we give you a few top tips for planning the perfect spirit-focused soiree.

Inside a new trend that’s sweeping office spaces and companies around the nation — it’s called “ghosting” and, no, it’s not the friendly kind. In an age where attention spans are getting shorter and patience is an ancient notion, instant satisfaction and too many options to choose from means the hiring and firing process needs to evolve with the times.

Regardless of the type of body you were born with, or how much work you put into transforming your physique throughout the years, one thing will always hold true: The sexiest thing you can be is confident. Herewith: One writer shares how he learned to love his dad-bod.

Steak Brasil was founded 5 years ago with the purpose of supplying Downtown Miami with a new alternative for delicious international fare. Today, they are one of the largest gastronomic centers in the region and are among the Top 10 restaurants as rated by their discerning clientele.

In this world there are two types of leaders: Those who inspire with encouragement and those who try to rule with fear. Regardless of which type you’ve experienced throughout your life and career, you should stop and ask yourself a simple question: Which type of leader do YOU want to be?

A game-changer in the field of female health, Miami-based entrepreneur Marilyn Days’ Luminous Pink self breast-examination tool is an essential (and elegant) aid to the fight against breast cancer.

Voices For Children works in collaboration with the Guardian Ad Litem Program (GAL) to improve the lives of children in foster care with a highly-effective multipronged approach.