Lifestyle

From snappy cats, goofy pups and second-chance elderly canines to sweet-faced squirrels — we’ve got the dibs on the top furry divas of the Instagram world.

When a person loses their home, every aspect of their lives is affected. From the way they interact with their loved ones, to the way they fit into society. Keeping a job and maintaining relationships proves difficult during these times. Luckily, Chapman Partnership is willing to lend a helping hand.

The Florida Department of Financial Services and the Division of Accounting & Auditing Bureau of Unclaimed Property could be holding loot owed to you — and they’re just waiting for you to claim it.

Looking for an American Grill and cocktail bar rooted in top-notch food and service with an Old World sensibility?

Sherlock Holmes had Dr. Watson, Charlie had his Angels and you, well, you have technology that can help you spy on the cleverest of partners. If keeping an eye on your sweetie is atop your list, these apps will make it all that much easier to do.

Hotel Chancletas is located in one of the friendliest countries in Central America. Nicaragua could easily be heaven on Earth. With scenic offerings like volcano landscapes, lagoons and beaches, this land has it all.

Your cat or dog might not be able to tell you how they’re feeling and the status of their health all the time, but technology can. The PetPace Collar lets you know when something’s up with your furry precious before its reached the outwardly obvious stage.

When I was a kid and my dentist told my mother that I was grinding my teeth at night and would need a new mouth guard to protect my pearly-white chompers, she said it was because I was dreaming of food and chewing it in my sleep.

Ever wonder what wacky tactics are employed to shed pounds around the globe? Well, some of the ones we’ve gathered might make you lose your appetite — or gain new insight into the science behind weight loss. Check out these bizarre diet and food trends for trimming and slimming that you may want to give a shot…or not!

Did you know your tastebuds have a direct correlation with your biochemistry on a sub-cellular level? Discover how travel, gastronomy and the right state of mind can take you as far as you’re ready to go.

When we step back to reflect on the characteristics that help define the greater Miami community, volunteerism may not be the first image that comes to mind. Most of the world envisions sun, fun and beautiful people. If you look a bit deeper, there are as many opportunities to engage with the community as there are particles of sand on the beach. Here’s a quick list to get you started.

The Annual International Kids Fund Wonderfund’s Circle Of Heroes Luncheon helps children abroad and in the U.S. in need of life-saving and life-changing medical assistance find the care they need.

Anyone can be a philanthropist. The key to making a significant contribution to your community is finding a cause that’s meaningful to you.

Dubbed the “Largest office party in the Southeast,” the Mercedes-Benz Corporate Run Miami has been promoting lifelong fitness at all levels and encouraging camaraderie in the workplace for more than 30 years.

For over 30 years, Art Of Old India has showcased some of the world’s most exotic imports including roofs of old temples that are now beautiful pieces of wall art and hand-carved polychrome animals on wood in the style of the horses and elephants that adorn forts and palaces.

The seed we nurture with love and kindness gives of the most beautiful blossoms. Girl Power Rocks is all about supporting blooming buds. The Miami-based non-profit was created with the sole purpose of empowering young girls to be the best they can be.

Stay home or go out? That’ll be a tough decision at Auberge Miami.

Throughout the planning for our inaugural “Dream Big Issue,” I found myself in awe of all the good deeds our team has accomplished recently.

The city that separates Asia from Europe stretches out gallantly over the Bosphorus. Istanbul has been the capital for a trio of robust empires: The Roman, Byzantine and later the Ottoman. Each, branding the city with its individual influence.

The power of lifting your hands to give or assist, in place of receiving or taking, is to live a life that is wholeheartedly filled with purpose and brimming with kindness.

Your calendar is packed — from lunch with your BNI group to seminars at the Chamber of Commerce and happy hour at a networker. You are one social butterfly for sure, but is your business flying as high as your social life?

The Montessori Method values the human spirit and seeks to develop the whole child — physically, socially, emotionally and cognitively — so that they feel honored and respected as they grow.

Whether you want to accommodate the occasional houseguest or make a studio into an instantly larger room, Murphy Beds and Wall Beds are the easiest way to do it without impacting everyday functionality.

Any Dachshund owner will tell that the long spines that give us our classic good looks are prone to disc herniation. Many other pedigree pets have similar selective-breeding concerns. This doesn’t mean you need to get a mutt, just be aware…and you may want to consider pet insurance.

The World Health Organization has declared that the global prevalence of zinc deficiency is at 31%. Zinc plays an important role in cell growth, brain function and our immune system. Could you be depriving your body of zinc and not even know it?

Mouthwatering is the word to describe Tutto Pizza & Pasta.

Nowadays, there’s a blog out there for just about every area of interest — and eco blogs are becoming quite the trend. Here are 4 eco-savvy blogs that will keep you in tune with Mother Nature and tuned out from wasteful living.

Just a few miles off the coast of the Yucatán Peninsula is a nature preserve that’s unspoiled and serene, mostly for its lack of tourists’ footprints: Isla Holbox awaits.

A few months ago, an Ohio transplant I met during a conference asked me how I could possibly be happy living in Miami, a city so full of beautiful, successful people who are always networking 24/7, working hard and playing harder.

This month, take a traditional gimlet and make it a drink to remember by incorporating fresh herbs and spices into every sip.

Venture to the Prairieland of South Dakota and plunge into history and nature like nowhere else on Earth.

Oh, life, you crazy, winding (sometimes whining) road. From the moment we take our first breath to the beginning of our sunset years and beyond, one thing is certain: We must evolve every day, and nothing ever stays the same. It’s the essence of our existence and a constant we must embrace.

Stop holding off on learning a new skill or delaying a beauty appointment. Instead, treat yourself to some personal enrichment and broaden the lens you use to see the world.

An open letter to my 18-year old self: What flying in a rickety plane over The Caribbean contemplating success, yielding to the present moment, quoting Kerouac and deathbed wishes taught me about love.

Explore a few daily tasks as experienced by introverts and extroverts. Their differences have been documented since the beginning of time, but with a constantly evolving “connected” society emerging, the contrasts have never been more prominent.

From its first store on Calle Ocho in Little Havana, El Dorado Furniture has flourished into one of the Top 50 furniture retailers in the country by focusing on customer demands and putting family first.

Monique Catoggio, CEO of Illumined Life Leadership, helps professionals and leaders illuminate their path toward mindful leadership so that they may focus their lives and energy with sufficient passion and intention.

Mater Grove Academy is a K-8 high-performing “A+” school located on the Boys & Girls Club’s 10-acre campus near Coconut Grove. In partnership with the Boys & Girls Club, students are exposed to a variety of extracurricular activities, which include performing arts, sports, tutoring and much more.

Each Spring, tech heavyweights announce their upcoming products for consumers. In May, Google had its annual Developers’ Conference, Google I/O showcasing their next year in apps, gadgets and other techy trends. If you didn’t have a chance to watch it on the Internets, here’s a quick recap.