Embark On An Awe-Inspiring Journey Across Remote And Pristine Environments In Ocean Paradise South Florida Sun Times Nov 5, 2025 Embark On An Awe-Inspiring Journey Across Some Of The Most Remote And Pristine Environments On Earth With The Stunning New Giant Screen Documentary, Ocean Paradise Opened Last Week At The AutoNation® IMAX® Theater At The Museum Of Discovery And Science (MODS). Viewers Will Be Immersed In The Breathtaking Sights Of Islands, Atolls And Coral Reefs On The Far Reaches Of The Pacific Ocean—Largely Untouched By Humans. Narrated by Diane Lane with both wonder and urgency, Ocean Paradise captures never-before-seen footage of extraordinary locations, including Palmyra Atoll within the Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument, Midway Atoll as part of Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument and Rose Atoll Marine National Monument in American Samoa. Audiences will be transported into a world of dazzling wildlife, crystal-clear waters and tropical beauty, while learning about the vital role these places play in maintaining the health of our planet. The film also explores the storied past of these atolls—from their pivotal role in the WWII Pacific Theater to today’s cutting-edge ecological research and conservation initiatives. "Ocean Paradise is more than just a visual spectacle—it is a reminder of what’s at stake as climate change, rising sea levels and plastic pollution threaten these fragile ecosystems," said Joseph P. Cox, President and CEO of MODS. "We are proud to bring this important story to our community and share the wonder of nature left untouched by civilization." Produced by Giant Screen Films in collaboration with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Ocean Paradise highlights the beauty, history and environmental significance of these marine national monuments. The film underscores how vital it is to care for such fragile ecosystems—now and for generations to come. “Giant Screen Films is thrilled to be launching Ocean Paradise. The film combines exceptional cinematography for the giant screen with impactful storytelling and environmental messaging,” said Mark Katz, SVP of Film Distribution. “Diane Lane, a passionate ocean conservation advocate, delivers a truly heartfelt narration and the familiar songs of Coldplay and Jack Johnson are artfully employed by the filmmakers to create an excellent overall pacing. We expect Ocean Paradise to be a huge box office success for theaters in the years ahead.” The AutoNation® IMAX® Theater at the Museum of Discovery and Science is located at 401 Southwest 2nd Street, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312. The film Ocean Paradise is included in the MODS Discovery Pass, an all-in-one ticket that includes Museum exhibitions, live science demonstrations and one IMAX® documentary film. For tickets, please visit: https://mods.org/tickets - And for showtimes, please visit: https://mods.org/showtimes . About the AutoNation® IMAX® 3D Theater The AutoNation® IMAX® 3D Theater, owned and operated by the Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS), offers an immersive and unparalleled experience on the largest IMAX® screen in Florida, certified by the Giant Screen Cinema Association (GSCA). Equipped with IMAX® GT 4K dual laser projectors and a 15/70mm projection system, it is one of only five theaters in the United States to offer this format. This technology transforms the viewing experience on the six-story-high screen, enhanced by a state-of-the-art 12-channel sound system with 114 speakers delivering 52,000 watts of digital sound. From the faintest whisper to the earth-shaking force of a volcanic eruption, audiences will feel every moment like never before. The AutoNation® IMAX® 3D Theater is the only location in South Florida where you can experience the power of IMAX® with Dual Laser. For showtimes, please visit: https://mods.org/showtimes . Private screenings are available, please inquire by emailing: booking@mods.org . Like us or follow us on Social Media: Facebook: www.facebook.com/imaxftl X (formerly Twitter): www.x.com/imaxftl Instagram: www.instagram.com/imaxftl About the Museum of Discovery and Science Founded in 1976 as the Discovery Center, today the Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS) is at the forefront of science education, innovation and exploration. MODS connects people to inspiring science, providing STEM education and cultural experiences for 450,000+ visitors annually in the 150,000 Square Foot facility. MODS is a 501 (c)(3) Non-Profit Organization that has been accredited by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM) for three decades. MODS has added to that distinction by being named Broward’s Hub for Resilience Education by the Board of the Community Foundation of Broward, selected by the LEGO Foundation as one of only 21 museums nationwide to join the Playful Learning Museum Network and awarded the prestigious 2023 IMLS National Medal for Museum Service. The Museum welcomes visitors from all walks of life. The Museum hours are Monday through Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. MODS is located downtown at 401 Southwest Second Street, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312. For more information about the Museum, please visit: https://mods.org - Or call: (954) 467-MODS. Call: (954) 467-6637. Like us or follow us on Social Media: Facebook: www.facebook.com/modsftl X (formerly Twitter): www.x.com/modsftl Instagram: www.instagram.com/modsftl Giant Screen Films  Based in Evanston, Illinois, GSF is one of the world’s leading and most active large-format film producers. It has often partnered with the National Science Foundation and pioneered large-format films that push the medium's boundaries. Through immersive sight and sound technologies, GSF’s productions challenge imaginations of children and adults, offering inspiring perspectives on the world and an unforgettable theater experience. Meaningful educational collaborations and partnerships extend each film’s impact far beyond the theatre. For more information, please visit: https://gsfilms.com . Previous Next

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New Year's Resolutions: Super Success Strategies By Bryan Golden December 30, 2024 Share Almost 90% of Americans will make at least one New Year's resolution, and less than 20% will succeed in accomplishing even one. The beginning of the year is a great time for life improving resolutions. Common resolutions include losing weight, giving up smoking, maintaining a budget, saving money, finding a better job, getting healthier, becoming more organized, and spending more time with family. Whatever your resolutions, here are some specific strategies to help you succeed. First and foremost is to take the first step, which is to start. Without action, there will be no success. Action creates results. Intention alone will not work. Have written goals stating what you want to accomplish. If you want to lose weight, how much and by when? If you want to live within a budget, what is the amount? If you want to continue your education, what school will you go to and which classes will you take? Take small but consistent steps. Habits are formed by frequent repetition over time. Change occurs by the same process. A resolution is not all or nothing. Partial change is okay. Any progress in the desired direction, regardless of how small, is a success. Accomplishing a resolution is a process, not a one-time effort. Positive goals are more effective than negative ones. Rather than saying you will eat less, resolve to have a healthier diet. Instead of spending less time at work you can endeavor to spend more time at home. Bad habits can't just be eliminated; they have to be replaced by good ones. Identify potential obstacles so they don't surprise you. If you experience a setback, don't give up. Don't blame yourself if you stumble. Failure only occurs when you stop trying. Difficulties are an opportunity to learn. If you slide backwards, get back on track, get back in gear, and resume your progress. Don't keep your plans a secret. Develop a support system utilizing friends and family. Visualize how great you will feel as you succeed. Take credit for all accomplishments. It doesn't matter if your progress is slower than you would like. Don't try to change too many things at once or you risk becoming overwhelmed and discouraged. You can have a long list of resolutions so long as you realize all of the items don't have to be addressed simultaneously. Each accomplishment can be followed by another. Change can begin at any time, not just on January 1st. Believe in yourself and your ability to change. Change can feel difficult, uncomfortable, or painful, but you can do it. Become determined to succeed. Don't procrastinate. Although doing nothing is often an appealing alternative, it leads to frustration. Each day is a new opportunity to work on your resolutions. If you were successful yesterday, fantastic, keep going. If yesterday was a disappointment, today is a new chance to make progress. Replace the word "try" with "will." Do whatever it takes to get the results you want. Bryan is the author of "Dare to Live Without Limits." Contact Bryan at: Bryan@columnist.com - Or visit: www.DareToLiveWithoutLimits.com Copyright 2024 Bryan Golden < Previous News Next News >

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Securing Our Infrastructure In Hallandale Beach By Hallandale Beach Mayor, Joy Cooper South Florida Sun Times Mar 20, 2025 Hallandale Beach Continues To Address The Rehabilitation Of Our Sewer Infrastructure. This Citywide Modernization Will Not Only Improve Our System But Make It More Resilient During Hurricanes And Flooding. In January, We Asked For A Release Of $16.9 Million Dollars Of Community Development Block Grant Funding From The State. These Funds Are Over And Above The Traditional CDBG Funding We Receive Through A Disbursement Agreement With Broward County. Residents may recall that Governor DeSantis approved a large grant for our city to replace our old lift stations particularly in areas that are prone to flooding. He announced the award when he kicked off the first tranche of Everglades Restoration Funding and Water Projects. This funding will go towards retrofitting five lift stations and installing two main pipelines. These improvements are designed to increase system capacity, prevent sewer spills, and reduce public health risks. Work will be carried out across various locations, including Northeast 12th Avenue, Northwest 8th Street, Southwest 4th Avenue, Southwest 8th Street & 9th Avenue, Northwest 10th Terrace, Northeast 7th Avenue and Northeast 14th Street. These improvements are designed to increase system capacity, prevent sewer spills and reduce public health risks. The City will also be adding a new telemetry system, it will be integrated to enable remote monitoring and emergency response capabilities. Our city crews have also been working on a pump system that is located off 12th and 2nd. During an assessment of the area, a pump was located by our engineer. It is not certain when it was installed. Our City did not have a Geographical Information System GIS in place to ensure we had an inventory and location of all our systems. At first, it was thought that the system was to boost drainage to the outfalls. Staff began with the rehabilitation of the three pumps and found they were tied to an injection system. Obviously, we are extremely excited to uncover this neglected system. Currently, staff has cleaned out the system and rehabbed the pumps. The next steps will be to evaluate their capacity and research if others can be tied in. As Hurricane Season is right around the corner, I will be working alongside our Fire Chief, Fucci and our new Emergency Response Coordinator on a Hurricane Preparedness Forum with a focus on how residents can work on flood proofing and preparing for natural disasters. We are looking forward to a date in May. We will continue to address Infrastructure on the City side but I encourage all our residents to begin to look at the many ways to harden your homes for storms. We need to not simply think about wind but flooding. As Mayor, I have always worried more about floods than the winds. Hurricane force winds are certainly a start but flooding particularly flash flooding can kill. Our City has reinstated sandbags after I pushed and Commissioner Lima Taub raised the issue at a meeting. Sands bags are ok but heavy & cumbersome and not easy to transport. I did some research last year and found many resources online. Reusable Flood dams are one such finds. They can help secure doors and garages. Please save the date and join us at the CRA Meeting on Tuesday, March 25th, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. As always, I am available anytime for your questions, concerns and ideas to make our City a better place on my Phone/Text at: (954) 632-5700. Or you can email me at: jcooper@cohb.org . Please visit me on my Facebook page at Mayor Joy Cooper. Like! Follow! And Share! Previous Next

The South’s Newest Culinary Gem - West Palm Beach - The City Welcomes A Surge Of Culinary Excellence For Locals & Visitors Alike Aventura Digest Dec 18, 2025 Tourism’s Rising Star, West Palm Beach, Is Not Only Tripadvisor’s Top Trending Travel Destination In The United States In 2025, But Is Also Emerging As A Top Culinary Community. As Tourists Clamor For Immersive Experiences And Locals Demand Diverse Options At All Price Points And Access To Fresh And Organic Ingredients As Well As International Delicacies, Food Tourism Has Taken Off Throughout The Us And Certainly In The State Of Florida, Which Is Now Host To Multiple Cities That Have Restaurants And Hotels Receiving Michelin Recognition. A Robust Display Of Dining And Beverage Offerings Can Be Found Throughout The City’s Myriad Of Neighborhoods, Making Way For Continued And Expanded Culinary Experiences. As home to James Beard Award-nominated chefs like Clay Conley and Lindsay Autry, and the recent arrival of the Michelin Foundation, the dining scene is scaling new heights. Just this year, restaurants Aioli and Palm Beach Meats received the coveted Michelin Bib Gourmand, with Moody Tongue Sushi, and Buccan’s Sandwich Shop also receiving a recommendation in the dining guide. USA Today recognized Mary Lou’s as one of the best – and most celebrity-visited – bars in the country in 2025; while standout wine bar The Blind Monk was included in Travel + Leisure's roundup of top wine bars in the United States. Recognition has continued in highly respected regional media outlets such as Modern Luxury, where Elisabetta's Ristorante, Felice, Grato, and Il Bellagio were named as Palm Beach County's Top Italian Restaurants and the Palm Beach Post’s designation of Sour Seed Bagels as the king of local bagel shops. Creativity and sustainability go hand in hand for locals and travelers these days, who are interested in learning about regional foods and food sourcing. Local farms like Bedner’s personify the farm-to-table ethos that so many are interested in exploring, being the go-to source for organic local produce for chefs throughout the state. And with the recent opening of Eataly at CityPlace, in the historic Harriet Himmel Theater, a new marketplace for Italian gourmet foods provides yet another location for high end quality ingredients. Meanwhile, the West Palm Beach GreenMarket, one of the top farmers markets in the United States, (crowned #1 for three consecutive years, and #2 in 2024) occupies prime downtown real estate on Clematis Street. Celebrating its 30th year, what was once a small neighborhood vegetable stand has grown into a 130-vendor seasonal Saturday staple for locals and visitors that has become so popular that there’s a Mornings in the Market tour for culinary adventurers seeking curated tastings at the market. West Palm Beach Food Tours also hosts popular tours in downtown West Palm Beach and a Historic Neighborhood Food Tour which goes beyond downtown and into the city’s historic neighborhoods to sample everything from authentic Cuban cuisine, celebrity chef offerings and amazing barbecue. Explore farm-to-table fare at local haunts such as Fern, True Food Kitchen and Avocado Grill. The City of West Palm Beach continues to evolve, with its culinary renaissance as no exception. Locals’ favorites showcase the variety of cuisine available – from upscale comfort food at The Blue Door in SoSo, to the Queen of Sheba for Ethiopian food in the historic Northwest. Tropical Smokehouse serves up barbecue in two locations, while acclaimed taco truck Tacos El Viejon boasts lines year round. With eclectic dining destinations like Malka’s – a high-end Kosher restaurant that is one of the toughest reservations in town – to the oldest and potentially most beloved steak house in Florida – Okeechobee Steakhouse, and more culinary destinations on the horizon including nationally renowned New York imports like H&H Bagels and Pastis in up and coming The Nora District there’s something delicious for everyone today, tomorrow, and to come. Previous Next

Enjoy the New Year at the Aventura Arts and Cultural Center Aventura Digest December 18, 2024 Share Ring in the New Year with a unique lineup of performances for audiences of all backgrounds at the Aventura Arts and Cultural Center. The stage comes alive with an exciting mix of performances including, Magic & Mayhem – LIVE, Tango Apasinado, The Dean Martin Story, and more. Prepare to be impressed as The City of Aventura presents Tango Apasionado on Saturday, January 4 at 8 p.m. and a matinee performance on Sunday, January 5 at 2 p.m. This beautiful marriage of two styles of dance features the only tango and ballet fusion dance company in the world, PointeTango, performing with the superstar tango ensemble Payadora. These two amazing companies come together on this journey through the streets of Buenos Aires bringing drama, intensity and romance. Audiences will be surprised and engaged by Payadora's varied repertoire and wowed by PointeTango's artistry and athleticism. Critically acclaimed and award-winning PointeTango was created by Prima ballerina Erin Scott Kafadar and the incredible choreographer and director Alex Richardson. Dean Lives presents The Dean Martin Story on Saturday, January 11 at 3:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. The Las Vegas headliner Drew Anthony stars as Dean Martin as he delivers the story, the music and the memories. Destined for Broadway, the musical covers Martin's career including his beginnings with Jerry Lewis, the glory days of Las Vegas and the beloved Dean Martin Show. The show features all the hits and appearances from stars such as Johnny Carson, Marilyn Monroe and Peggy Lee. Miami International Piano Festival presents Croatian Pianist Kemal Gekic, on Sunday, January 12th at 5:00 p.m. Gekic made his U.S. debut in 1999 at the Miami International Piano Festival and was later appointed as the artist-in-residence at Florida International University. Renowned for his exceptional performances, extensive repertoire and influential mentorship, Gekic is regarded as one of the most significant piano virtuosos of our time. His performances consistently earn critical acclaim, showcasing a daunting technique paired with intelligence, poetic vision and artistic imagination resulting in some of the most thrilling interpretations of classical repertoire today. A strong advocate for diverse and eclectic music programs, Gekic believes that modern and future musicians must be well-rounded and informed professionals. Performing globally from a vast repertoire, he delivers captivating, uncompromising and ever-evolving interpretations that consistently generate frenzied audience enthusiasm. The City of Aventura showcases one of the greatest voices of our times, Linda Eder on Friday, January 17th at 8:00 p.m. With a diverse repertoire that spans Broadway, standards, Pop, Country and Jazz, she moves back and forth between genres with ease. The New York Times applauded, "What do we mean when we use the word perfection? The question arises every time I watch the pop singer Linda Eder…." Eder launched her recording career in 1991, quickly establishing herself as one of America's most popular and acclaimed interpreters of Pop, standards and theatrical music. She starred as the tragic character Lucy in the original Broadway production of Jekyll & Hyde, where her powerful rendition of signature songs like “Someone Like You” and “A New Life” captivated audiences at New York City’s Plymouth Theatre eight times a week. Her Broadway debut earned her a Drama Desk nomination and solidified her status as one of America’s most beloved singers and dynamic live performers. A VIP post-show meet-and-greet experience and photo opportunity may be added to any ticket. Cirque Journey Entertainment presents Magic & Mayhem – LIVE! Witness The Impossible! on Saturday, January 18th at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Dizzy the Trickster, the lead magician from The Illusionists - Live From Broadway, delivers an immersive, interactive and unbelievable night of wonder and laughter. Joined by Jana, the duo bend reality with mischievous charm, sleight of hand, mentalism and audacious audience interactions. This show of side-splitting comedy and mind-boggling mysticism is a family-friendly event perfect for the whole family. Tickets to all shows are on sale now. Ticketmaster is the only official ticketing service of the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center. Buy tickets online at: www.aventuracenter.org - By phone at: (877) 311-7469. Or: (954) 462-0222. Or in person at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center box office Wednesday through Saturday from 12:00 p.m. Noon to 5:00 p.m. and 90 minutes prior to each performance. For Group Sales, please call: (954) 660-6307. The Aventura Arts & Cultural Center is located at: 3385 Northeast 188th Street, Aventura, Florida 33180. Join the conversation, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram @aventuracenter or #aventuracenter. The Broward Center for the Performing Arts manages the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center, a 14,864-Square-Foot, 330-Seat Waterfront Complex that hosts performing arts, cultural and educational programming for all ages. < Previous News Next News >

Slow Burn Theatre Company Presents “Parade,” at The Broward Center For The Performing Arts January 29, 2025 Share Slow Burn Theatre Company presents “Parade,” a powerful and poignant musical revival based on the true story of the trial and lynching of Leo Frank, as part of its 2024/2025 Season supported by American National Bank and Visit Lauderdale Saturday, February 8 – Sunday, February 23 in the Amaturo Theater at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, including an open captioned performance on Sunday, February 16 at 2 p.m. and a series of post-performance chats with an ADL representative on Saturday, February 15, at 1 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, February 16, at 2 p.m. Winner of the 1999 Tony Awards for Best Score (Jason Robert Brown, who also wrote the lyrics) and Best Book of a Musical (Alfred Uhry) as well as the 2023 Tony for Best Revival of a Musical, “Parade,” co-conceived and directed on Broadway by Harold Prince, follows a newlywed Jewish couple, Leo and Lucille Frank, who are struggling to make a life in the old red hills of Georgia. When Leo is accused of an unspeakable crime, it propels them into an unimaginable test of faith, humanity, justice and devotion. Hailed as an “an essential American musical” by Variety, “Parade” is a “phenomenal production that feels more poignant and powerful than ever,” according to Entertainment Weekly. Time Out New York writes, “What you hear at this Parade…will echo for a long time to come.” Directed by Slow Burn Theatre Artistic Director and Carbonell Award winner Patrick Fitzwater and presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI), Slow Burn’s riveting and gloriously hopeful production features lead actors Justin Albinder* (Leo Frank) and Mikayla Cohen (Lucille Frank) joined by Kevin Patrick Martin* (Hugh Dorsey), Michael Hunsaker* (Britt Craig), Erik Schark* (Judge Roan/Old Soldier), Jessica Balton (Mary Phagan), Joel Hunt (Frankie Epps), Kareema Khouri* (Minola “Minnie” McKnight/Angela), Chaz Rose* (Newt Lee/Jim Conley/Riley), Michael Materdomini (Governor John Slanton), Landon Summers (Tom Watson/Detective Starnes), Ana Marie Calise (Mrs. Phagan), Nolan Montgomery (Young Soldier/Fiddlin John/others), Bridget Rose Pirrota (Iola Stover), Erica Gouldthorpe (Monteen/others), Sofie Poliakoff (Essie/others), Allyson Rosenblum (Sally Slanton), Steven Ross-Dybash (Mr. Peavy), Eli Jacobson (Officer Ivey/others), Austin Gladstone (Luther Rosser/others), Elizabeth Sackett (Nurse/others), Sam Hoffman (Mr. Turner/others) and Sara Sun Park (Nina Formby/others). The creative team features direction and musical staging by Fitzwater joined by Music Director Travis Smith, Lighting Designer Eric Norbury, Scenic Designer Nikolas Serrano, Costume Designer Rick Peña, Technical Director Timothy Dickey, Production Stage Manager Jeffry George* and Assistant Stage Manager Jolie Rubinchik*. Performance times vary with an open captioned performance on Sunday, February 16 at 2:00 p.m. Following the performances on Saturday, February 15, at 1:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, February 16, at 2:00 p.m., an ADL representative will present a 15-minute talk with a Q&A. Single tickets to Slow Burn Theatre’s 2024/2025 Season are on sale now. Supported by American National Bank and Visit Lauderdale, the season continues in the new year with “Something Rotten!” (March 29 – April 13) and “The Bodyguard The Musical” (June 7 – 22). Ticketmaster is the only official ticketing service of the Broward Center and The Parker. Buy tickets online at: www.BrowardCenter.org - Or: www.Ticketmaster.com - By phone at: (954) 462-0222. Or in person at the Broward Center’s AutoNation Box Office. The Broward Center for the Performing Arts is located at 201 Southwest Fifth Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312. For more information visit: www.BrowardCenter.org - Like us on Facebook at: www.Facebook.com/BrowardCenter - And: www.Facebook.com/BrowardCenterEducation - Follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @BrowardCenter. Subscribe to our channel at: www.YouTube.com/user/BrowardCenter - And join the conversation with: #BrowardCenter. Major support of Slow Burn Theatre Company is provided by the Broward County Cultural Division, the Cultural Council and the Broward County Board of County Commissioners. Sponsored in part by American National Bank and Visit Lauderdale. Student and community complimentary tickets are subsidized and underwritten by the Salah Foundation and the Cornelia T. Bailey Foundation. The Broward Center 2024/2025 Season is supported by the Broward Performing Arts Foundation, AutoNation, Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau, Spirit and Nicklaus Children’s Health System. * Member of the Actors' Equity Association (AEA). The Broward Center for the Performing Arts One of America’s premier performing arts venues, the Broward Center for the Performing Arts presents more than 850 performances each year to more than 600,000 patrons, displaying a wide range of exciting cultural programming and events. Guest experiences at the Broward Center include the all-inclusive Spirit Club Level, the Nicklaus Children’s Health System Intermezzo Lounge, special events in the Huizenga Pavilion, waterfront dining at Marti’s New River Bistro and innovative classes and workshops for all ages at the Rose Miniaci Arts Education Center. With one of the largest arts-in-education programs in the United States, the Broward Center serves more than 100,000 students annually. The Broward Center also manages The Parker, an iconic Fort Lauderdale venue, the Rose & Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center on the campus of Nova Southeastern University, and the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center in Miami-Dade County. The Broward Performing Arts Foundation, Inc. receives and maintains funds to sustain, develop and secure the future of the Broward Center. For more information, visit: www.BrowardCenter.org < Previous News Next News >

The Secret Is Out And It Is Spectacular! - Bar Betty Speakeasy & Lounge Is Now Open At The Sunness Supper Club Aventura Digest Mar 16, 2026 When Restaurateur Michael Stanley First Toured The Space That Would Become Sunness Supper Club, Located At 2465 East Sunrise Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33304, It Wasn’t Just The Spacious Downstairs Dining Room And Expansive Kitchen Space That Titillated Him. Upstairs He Discovered A Warren Of Anterooms And Tucked Away Chambers That Mystified As Much As They Intrigued. “I Was Already Sold On The Space For The Restaurant But The Second Floor Had So Much Potential And Spirit That My Desire To Turn It Into A Speakeasy And Lounge Was Immediate,” He Notes. In The Winter Of 2024, Sunness Supper Club Opened Its Doors To Much Critical And Popular Acclaim And Now, Almost A Year To The Day Later, Bar Betty – The Restaurant’s Second Floor Speakeasy And Lounge – Has Officially Made Its Grand Debut. Open Tuesday through Saturday evenings beginning at 7:00 p.m., Bar Betty (named after Michael’s grandmother, as Sunness is named after his grandfather) is accessible via a hidden interior staircase (and elevator) linking the two floors. Once upstairs, guests will feel utterly transported, ensconced in a contemporary space that simultaneously nods to the building’s past as a once well-known Chinese restaurant, Jade Palace. In fact, the overall decor and design encompass two wildly different aesthetics. The foyer, upon entering, evokes a Far East-leaning look and feel, complete with red lanterns, and a mammoth stone buddha, rescued from the original space and refinished to gorgeous new glory. Playing off the unique dragon wallpaper, the entrance to Bar Betty is nothing but dramatic. From there imbibers enter the bar through a red door, which gives Great Gatsby vibes from the dropped tin ceilings and black walls to the moody lighting and Art Deco-style wallpaper. All this combines to make the perfect, shadowy setting for Bar Betty’s nightly entertainment, from live Roaring 20’s style torch singers to the new Thursday night burlesque show. But what of the drinks? Of course, the decadently-decked bar is ready to deliver any perfectly-executed cocktail but imbibers should not ignore its signature sips. Top sellers thus far include James and the Spicy Peach (Ghost tequila, Cointreau, agave, Ancho Reyes, lime juice, and peach syrup) and Fluffy Dream (No. 3 Gin, zesty syrup, lemon juice, Aquafaba, Luxardo Apricot Liqueur, elderflower and citrus bitters). For those seeking a non-alcoholic but palate-pleasing but still flavor-packed pour, Bar Betty features three NA options including the Black Betty (Black Market THC Liquor, guava puree, and lime juice). Bar Betty is located upstairs from Sunness Supper Club at 2465 East Sunrise Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33304. Bar Betty is open Tuesday through Saturday from 7:00 p.m. to midnight. The restaurant is open daily for dinner beginning at 5:00 p.m. Happy Hour is offered daily from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. For more information on Bar Betty please visit: www.sunnesssupperclub.com/bar-betty . Telephone: (954) 491-6611. Follow on Instagram: @BarBettyFtl | @SunnessSupperClub. Previous Next

COVID ZOMBIES: A High School Teachers' Aide Journey Through the Pandemic Thu Jul 08 2021 04:05:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)