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Girl Power

The Women’s Fund of Miami-Dade recently awarded grants to 23 organizations that do an amazing job addressing the pressing issues that impact the lives of women and girls around the world.

Addiction Treatment Stigma

In my 20 years as a helping professional, I’ve led many discussions about addiction treatment, advocacy, recovery and prevention.

Ticket Strategy

It seems that more and more frequently our office is being contacted by clients who have a suspended license due to a red-light camera violation.

A strong start to a meal sets the tone for the rest of the evening and 15th And Vine’s Florodora revs your engine with Plymouth gin, Angostura bitters, Lisbon lemons, muddled raspberries and, since it’s so hard to choose between ginger beer and ale…they use both.

Healthy Living

The key to a healthy life is the little things. Sure, we all wish we could run a marathon, only crave food that is good for us and have the perfect physique. But big change isn’t easy, while small changes can lead to large results.

Friendliest Catch

You don’t need 10 seasons of your favorite fishing show to remind you there’s no easy day in the fishing industry, but what better way to honor the fruits of the fishermen’s hazardous labor than a family-friendly celebration.

Personal touch

They say time is money, so any minute you spend overwhelmed by your tasks is a waste. Perhaps you find yourself missing appointments or bullets on your to-do list. Well, now there’s an app for that.

Adios, Cellulite!

Cellulite remedies can be pricey and ineffective, but there’s one natural treatment that can make your legs smoother without breaking the bank.

Caribbean Jaunt

Looking for the perfect way to ring in the new year? If your ideal itinerary includes exotic locales and exciting experiences, planning starts now. And you won’t believe what you’ll get.

Unique Care

Stress and addiction happen to people of all walks of life. Lucida understands this and offers one of the nation’s only multicultural, bilingual substance abuse & mental health treatment programs.

Savvy Solution

Business trips can be time-consuming and staying connected while on the road can be a challenge for busy entrepreneurs.

Let It Marinate

One of the most important lessons I’ve learned in life and business is to suppress my natural urge to make a split decision, come up with a quick solution and commit to an idea without letting it marinate first.

The 411

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

The All-Nighter

After you finish that last dinner meeting, this drink has just the right amount of jolt to get you through the final hurdle of the day — that ultra-productive span between midnight and 3 a.m.

You Know You’re An Entrepreneur When…

Starting your own business or a new venture isn’t easy. Luckily, for folks who have a natural instinct for entrepreneurship, conceptualizing and creating an empire is second nature.

Enterprising Encounters

Whether you already own a business or daydream about starting your own thing one day, there’s no denying that Miami is a city built for entrepreneurs by entrepreneurs, and there’s no shortage of success stories at every turn.

Image Evolution

It’s time to take authority over the image you project — in life, work and love. Commandeering your image is the first step on your path to success — all it takes is learning to highlight your assets while downplaying your shortcomings.

Leap Of Faith

When it comes to starting your own business (or dreaming about it), the biggest plus — and con — is the ability being an entrepreneur affords for making money…how you want, when you want and with whom you want. Well, it’s not that easy to start your own thing. But if the spark (and talent) is there, read on.

Grate Times

A night at Gyu-Kaku starts with a booming Japanese greeting: Irasshaimase! And every staff member in a 20-foot radius acknowledges the arrival of each guest with a verbal high-five that says, make yourself at home, welcome & cheers all wrapped into one.

It’s Raining Macarons!

If you’re a fan of tasty, sweet macarons, learn a little bit of what goes into making them and discover a few of The Magic City’s finest specialty shops devoted to the petite pastry.

Hi-Tech Hottie

Once upon a time, you had crease-free eyes and a flaw-free complexion. Fast-forward a few years, deadlines, maybe some kids…you get the picture.

Better Business

Where one does business can be just as integral to a company’s success as how they do business.

Clean Out

With the options for natural cleanses growing by the day, it’s no easy task to find a program that’s right for you. These picks are sure to get you going in the right direction.

Healing Voice

The man behind Charity Angels is on a mission to make sure that everyone gets to smile, no matter what struggles they are going through in life.

Tax Recourse

Property tax season is upon us yet again, and throughout Florida each county’s Property Appraiser has been busy assessing property values within their county for the 2014 tax year. On Aug. 1, homeowners will receive a Notice Of Proposed Property Taxes (more commonly known as a “TRIM” Notice).

Infield Hit

Tailgating is as American as the ballgames they celebrate. The Clevelander Marlins Park supersizes your pre-game by adding comforts like Giant Jenga, a swimming pool and an exclusive beer festival complete with a limited-release souvenir mug.

Summer Tresses

Whether you’re planning on spending your afternoon watching the sunset with a loved one, having cocktails on a sailboat or sipping champagne by the pool, romantic hair is all the buzz this summer.

Green Gastronomy

French, when used as an adjective, imparts extraordinary characteristics to ordinary words like bread, press and kiss. Eden In Eden French Café follows suit by applying it to something you’d never believe: vegetarian cuisine.

Seaside Staycation

The Eden Roc is offering to free locals from the aggravation of airports with a relaxing, one-of-a-kind Family Beach Escape Package.

About Face

Ask any Miami lady and you’ll quickly learn that there’s a fine line between summer sexy and summer disaster. The heat and humidity play havoc with makeup, and a perfectly put-together face is replaced by raccoon eyes and bleeding lipstick. Australian makeup master Napoleon Perdis offers up the following insider tips to melt-proof your look on even the hottest summer days.

Gintoxicated Vibes

Misunderstood, underappreciated yet completely necessary, gin should be appreciated for what it truly is (and poured correctly), no matter what’s on the menu for your day or night out.

Refreshingly Pink

This cocktail is perfect for a warm summer day, and pretty enough to ensure all eyes are on you poolside, beachside or any side you choose this season.

Curve Appeal

Learn to enjoy your “custard curves” in the city — any city — while keeping from permanently falling off the wellness wagon and enjoying the ride every step of the way.

Hot To Trot

We’ve uncovered the latest products and procedures sure to keep you youthful & stunning without going under the knife in a city where beauty abounds.

Brilliant Bath

Today’s bathrooms have come a long way from the purely functional spaces for bathing and quick grooming of decades ago. And why not?

New View

As I type this letter I’m hearing the shuffle of movers behind me bringing in way too many boxes of stuff I’ve accumulated over the years to my brand new condo overlooking the Port of Miami, PAMM, Museum Park, American Airlines Arena, Adrienne Arsht Center, Bayfront Park and Bayside.

Beauty & The Beholder

It’s said that beauty is only skin deep, but then why is it that some people have the unusual power to get under our skin? It’s happened to all of us — we meet someone and instantly fall deeply and madly (sometimes even stupidly) in love, only to wake up one day and realize the person we fell in love with isn’t all we imagined. Turns out love really is blind.