Science, Sharks And Pawsome Adventures Await At The Museum Of Science & Discovery South Florida Sun Times Nov 26, 2025 This November, The Museum Of Discovery And Science (MODS) Invites Families To Explore A Month Packed With Adventure, Discovery And Inspiration! From Heroic Pups And Real-Life Community Heroes To Cutting-Edge Holographic Dinosaurs And Deep-Sea Science, Mods Offers Exciting Experiences For Curious Explorers Of Every Age. “At MODS, every exhibit and event is designed to spark curiosity and empower discovery,” said Joseph P. Cox, President and CEO of MODS. “This month, families can dive into ocean conservation, connect with real-life heroes and experience how science shapes our world through interactive learning through play.” HoloTheater: A Cinematic Experience Like No Other Now Open Step into MODS’ new HoloTheater, the first custom-built holographic theater of its kind. This groundbreaking attraction combines science and imagination through cutting-edge holographic projection, laser imaging and spatial audio that bring prehistoric worlds to life without 3D glasses. Guests can journey through the age of dinosaurs and experience jaw-dropping visuals that redefine what a museum adventure can be. Guests can upgrade to the Discovery Pass Plus, which includes museum exhibitions, one IMAX documentary and one HoloTheater show. For more information, please visit: https://mods.org/holotheater . Wanna Be Weekends Every Weekend in November Each weekend, MODS turns curiosity into a career adventure during Wanna Be Weekends, proudly sponsored by JetBlue and the JetBlue Foundation. Families can step into the PAW PatrolTM: Adventure Play! exhibit and explore what it takes to be real-life heroes in their communities. From pilots and firefighters to police officers and builders, guests will discover the STEAM skills that keep our world safe while creating, rescuing and problem-solving like the pros. For more information, please visit: https://mods.org/series/wanna-be-weekends-in-november . PAW PatrolTM: Adventure Play! Now – Sunday, January 11th, 2026 Kids and families can play, learn and save the day in PAW PatrolTM: Adventure Play!, an immersive exhibit inspired by the hit preschool series. Presented locally by Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital and sponsored by Florida Prepaid College Savings Plans and Chewy Vet Care, this interactive experience transforms Adventure Bay into a world of teamwork and discovery. Each heroic pup represents a real-world job, from firefighter to pilot, and encourages kids to explore how everyday heroes work together to keep communities safe. Included with museum admission. For more information, please visit: https://mods.org/exhibit/paw-patrol-adventure-play . All New Tail-Wagging, Super Speedy and Cooperation-Inspiring Sets in the MAGNA-TILES® Studio The MAGNA-TILES® Studio just received some playful new additions with Pet Playhouse Adventures, Rail Racers: Deluxe and Police Patrol and Fire Rescue sets. Kids can unleash their imagination as they design playgrounds for pups, build cozy doghouses and create whisker-twitching habitats using magnetic tiles and colorful doodle walls. Racing into action has never been easier with new public safety figures and patrol vehicles, helping kids hone their empathy and compassion. New pieces help ramps click into place and enhance creativity. Each visit sparks creativity and hands-on learning, proving that every wag, race track and safety scenario can lead to a new discovery. A PAW Patrol™ Christmas – Holiday Special On Saturday, November 29th, Saturday, December 6th and Saturday, December 13th, families can kick off the holidays with a festive morning at MODS. Enjoy early Museum access, hands-on winter science, make-and-take crafts and a 10 a.m. screening of the new PAW Patrol™ Christmas Holiday Special on the GIANT screen in the AutoNation® IMAX® Theater. Guests are encouraged to wear holiday pajamas or sweaters. On Saturday, December 13th, stay for a Touch-A-Truck and Pet-A-Pup experience with local first responders. Cost is $30 per person for members and $40 per person for non-members and includes early admission, activities and the IMAX screening. For more information, please visit: https://mods.org/holidaypaws . Major Blockbusters Coming to the AutoNation® IMAX® 3D Theater An action-packed reimagining of the Schwarzenegger classic arrives with Glen Powell in The Running Man, opened on Thursday, November 13th. Then, return to Oz for the sweeping conclusion of Elphaba and Glinda’s musical journey in Wicked: For Good, opening on Friday, November 21st. Families can also revisit the vibrant animal metropolis in Zootopia 2, opening Wednesday, November 26th, with afternoon showtimes available for an easy after-school outing. For showtimes and tickets, please visit: https://mods.org/showtimes . For more information about MODS’ exhibits, programs and special events, visit: https://mods.org . 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 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday from 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 Previous Next

How To Protect Yourself From A Smartphone Scam By Feature Impact Jul 24, 2026 The First Sign Is Unexpectedly Losing Access To Your Cell Phone. Soon After, When You Connect To Wi-Fi, The Gravity Of The Situation Sinks In: A Criminal Has Gained Access To Your Cell Phone Number And Is Trying To Siphon Money From Your Credit Cards And Bank Accounts. The scam is called SIM swapping, or SIM hijacking, and it's a concern for law enforcement in the United States and abroad as more than 5,000 people have reported SIM swapping scams to the FBI since 2022. Older adults, caregivers and families can benefit from understanding the warning signs of SIM swapping and taking simple security steps to prevent it from happening. How SIM swapping works A SIM card, or its digital version known as an eSIM, helps connect a phone number to a carrier network. In a SIM swapping scam, a criminal collects basic information about their victim, such as their name, birthdate and address, to try to move the victim's phone number to a SIM card or eSIM profile the criminal controls. Once complete, the scammer gains access to accounts you may be logged into on your phone, such as bank accounts or credit card apps, without touching your phone or being near you. How to protect yourself from SIM swapping scams Preparation is the best protection against SIM swapping. Cell phone users should use strong, unique passwords for each online account - password managers are a helpful tool in creating complex and randomized passwords. Use two-factor authentication where it's offered; this adds an extra layer of security when accessing sensitive accounts. Next, consumers should protect personal information they share online, whether on Social Media or in texts or emails asking for identifying data, such as PIN numbers, birthdates or one-time security codes. Be wary of anyone pushing you to share personal information, particularly if they're pushy with their request or make it sound urgent. Check your mobile carrier to see if it offers SIM protection. For example, Verizon customers can toggle on a protection feature on the carrier's website or app to lock lines on their account to help prevent SIM changes. If you get an unprompted notification that your SIM has been changed, or otherwise suspect you've been targeted in a SIM swapping scam, contact your banks immediately and have them freeze your accounts, including ones the criminals may not have targeted yet. Next, work with your cell phone provider to help regain access to your mobile device. If you're able, share as much information as possible with law enforcement so they can investigate, or at least document trends, in how often this scam occurs. To find more advice to protect against smartphone scams, visit: www.Verizon.com . Photo courtesy of Shutterstock Previous Next

Midnight Menus - Miami Beach Restaurant Named Florida's Best After-Midnight Food Spot South Florida Sun Times Apr 2, 2026 There’s A Special Kind Of Hunger That Only Hits After Midnight - The Moment When The Fridge Is Empty, The Delivery Apps Have Tapped Out, And Every Sensible Person Is Asleep. Yet Across The Country, There’s A Parallel Universe Still Wide Awake: The 1 am Burger Joints Keeping The Lights On, The Taco Trucks That Never Blink, The 24-Hour Diners Quietly Fueling The Country’s Night-Shift Economy, Gamers, Students, Bartenders Packing Down After Service, And Everyone Else Who Simply Doesn’t Keep Daylight Hours. To map this after-hours ecosystem, ACE.com surveyed 3,018 self-identified night owls and asked them to identify the best places in America to eat when everything else is closed. Florida had 3 of the best late night eats in the country: #2. 11th Street Diner, Miami Beach This piece of American history traveled 1,200 miles to reach you. Built in 1948 by the Paramount Dining Car Company of Haledon, New Jersey, the 11th Street Diner served Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania for 44 years before it was dismantled, shipped to South Beach, and reassembled in the Art Deco District. It reopened September 11, 1992, and has been feeding Miami Beach's wildest nights ever since. Guy Fieri came for the pork chops. Locals come for thick burgers, milkshakes, and the feeling of stepping into a time machine. The Blueberry Ghost Burger - habanero ghost pepper Monterey jack, onion rings, homemade blueberry marmalade on a potato bun - is not your grandmother's diner fare. The Famous Fried Chicken Sandwich, buttermilk battered thigh with pickled dill aioli, might be the best thing at 3 am. Open Sunday through Thursday until 11:55 pm, 24 hours on Friday and Saturday. #10. Havana Restaurant (Havana Cuban Food), West Palm Beach When Hurricane Andrew blew Roberto Reyes and his family from Miami to West Palm Beach in 1992, they brought their recipes with them. Thirty years later, Havana is a landmark, and the 24-hour walk-up window - what Cubans call the ventanita - is the most famous in Palm Beach County. USA Today named their Cuban sandwich one of the ten best in America. Cars line up at all hours, hoods serving as makeshift tables while drivers unwrap sandwiches still warm from the press. The Tamal Cubano Especial is homestyle cornmeal laced with seasoned pork, wrapped in a corn husk, topped with tender roast pork, sauteed onions, and Havana's signature mojo sauce. The Media Noche - hot-pressed sweet bread, stacked with ham, pork and swiss cheese - offers the same filling as a Cubano with a subtle sweetness that sets it apart. Inside the dining room or at the ventanita, Havana delivers timeless dishes and Miami-meets-Havana energy around the clock. #14. The Floridian Diner, Fort Lauderdale Since 1937, the Floridian has been serving "Food That Pleases" on Las Olas Boulevard - and somehow, through wars and hurricanes and the endless churn of Florida real estate, it never stopped. This 24-hour institution is as much a time capsule as it is a restaurant - brightly painted rooms filled with photos of celebrities, funky chandeliers, and a menu vast enough to get lost in. Rachael Ray stopped by. So did generations of Fort Lauderdale families, plus every late-night reveler who stumbled off the beach looking for pancakes. The Combo Platter - coconut shrimp, onion rings, jalapeno poppers - is diner indulgence at its finest. Open 24 hours, every day, the Floridian is where Fort Lauderdale remembers itself. The top 10 nationwide were: #1. Crispy Burger, Burlington, Vermont Opened in 2024 in Burlington's Old North End, Crispy Burger has quickly become the late-night lifeline for anyone stumbling out of the bars on North Winooski Avenue. This BIPOK- owned fast-food spot keeps it simple: fried chicken and burgers, made fresh on-site, served until 1:30 am most nights (2 am on weekends). Locals are already calling the fried chicken the best in Vermont, and the honey mustard has developed its own following. Clean, friendly, and exactly what you need when the craving hits after midnight. The Crispy Chicken Burger delivers the signature crunch that gives the place its name. The Fried Chicken Wings Combo with Fries is the move when you need more than a sandwich can provide. Open until 1:30 am Sunday through Thursday, 2 am Friday and Saturday. #2. 11th Street Diner, Miami Beach, Florida This piece of American history traveled 1,200 miles to reach you. Built in 1948 by the Paramount Dining Car Company of Haledon, New Jersey, the 11th Street Diner served Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania for 44 years before it was dismantled, shipped to South Beach, and reassembled in the Art Deco District. It reopened September 11, 1992, and has been feeding Miami Beach's wildest nights ever since. Guy Fieri came for the pork chops. Locals come for thick burgers, milkshakes, and the feeling of stepping into a time machine. The Blueberry Ghost Burger - habanero ghost pepper Monterey jack, onion rings, homemade blueberry marmalade on a potato bun - is not your grandmother's diner fare. The Famous Fried Chicken Sandwich, buttermilk battered thigh with pickled dill aioli, might be the best thing at 3 am. Open Sunday through Thursday until 11:55 pm, 24 hours on Friday and Saturday. #3. Taco Bus, Albuquerque, New Mexico Yes, it’s literally a bus – and yes, it’s one of Albuquerque’s essential late-night stops. Parked at Central Avenue, Taco Bus serves massive burgers, tortas, tacos, and loaded plates until 1:30 am on weekends, drawing college students, night-shift workers, and bar-hoppers with equal force. The Taco Bus Burger is stacked to chaos: house-made patties, bacon, cheese, grilled onions, pineapple, jalapeños, tomatoes, lettuce, mayo, ketchup, and mustard. The Adobada Torta – marinated pork, tomatoes, avocado, lettuce, onions, ham, cheese, mayo, beans – is a handheld feast. Open until 11:30 pm most nights, 1:30 am on Fridays and Saturdays. #4. Diner’s by Upscale Hawaii, Honolulu, Hawaii The name is a little tongue-in-cheek. Diner’s by Upscale Hawaii is a Kalihi landmark-a straightforward little place and a kitchen that never closes. What makes it "upscale" is the quality – steaks cooked to order, garlic butter lobster tails, fresh ahi, all served on styrofoam at prices that defy Honolulu's reputation. Locals discovered it years ago and kept it to themselves; tourists stumble in at 3 am and wonder why they've never heard of it. The Burger Combo with fries and a drink is the entry point. The Bento #3 – Teri beef, meat jun, Spam, breaded fish with rice and furikake – is a greatest hits of Hawaiian plate lunch. Open 24/7, Upscale Hawaii proves that comfort food doesn't need walls or tablecloths to hit the spot. #5. Round the Clock Diner, York, Pennsylvania A true 24-hour institution, Round the Clock is where York’s night-shift workers, road-trippers, and post-bar crowds gather for bottomless coffee and diner classics served with no fuss. Chrome booths, huge menus, and plates that hit the table fast - it’s everything a Pennsylvania diner should be. Out of the many kinds of Triple Decker Club Sandwiches, the Charbroiled Chicken Breast sandwich is the stack that powers most late-night visits – made with American cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato, and mayo – it leaves nothing more to ask for. The Charbroiled Chicken Breast - lemon pepper, Cajun, BBQ, or original – offers a cleaner, protein-forward option. Open 24/7. #6. Good Time Charli’s, Chandler, Arizona Some bars play music. Good Time Charli's lives it. This Chandler craft pub pulses with live funk, Latin, country, and blues most nights of the week, the kind of place where you might walk in for wings and stay to dance. The menu runs deep - hand-crafted burgers, rustic tacos, stone-fired pizza – but when midnight approaches and the kitchen scales back to appetizers, regulars know exactly what to order. The Nachos arrive with house-made tortilla chips, topped with queso blanco, jalapeños, Roma tomatoes, green onions, black olives, and a drizzle of cilantro lime crema. The Buffalo Wings come bone-in or boneless with a dizzying range of flavors and heat levels, from honey BBQ to mango habanero to keto-friendly dry rubs. The full menu runs until 11 pm, but they'll keep feeding you appetizers until 2 am every night of the week. #7. Midnight Diner, Charlotte, North Carolina A gleaming retro rail-car diner in Uptown, Midnight Diner lives up to its name by serving Charlotte around the clock. It’s bright, bustling, and exactly the kind of place where the club crowd and the night-shift workers end up side by side over bottomless coffee. The Country Fried Steak - an 8oz breaded steak smothered in sausage gravy with two sides and a biscuit – is a 2 am classic. The Cool Ranch Wrap, packed with seasoned grilled chicken, bacon, lettuce, tomato, and house ranch, hits lighter but still satisfies. Open 24 hours. #8. South Street Diner, Boston, Massachusetts Built in 1947 by the Worcester Dining Company to serve local factory workers, the South Street Diner is one of Boston's incredibly few 24-hour full-service restaurants and a landmark in the Leather District. Esquire named it "The Best Late Night Food in the U.S.," which was featured on The Food Network, and several films have used it as a set, from Hiding Out to The Equalizer. Owner Sol Sidell has kept it running for over two decades, adding eggs Benedict, craft beer, and vegan options alongside the milkshakes and banana waffles. The Texas Burger – with bacon, BBQ sauce, grilled onions, and cheddar - is a half-pound Angus beef staple, layered with crispy bacon, house-grilled onions, and tangy BBQ sauce. The Subs & Wraps – served with fries or salad. For a lighter late-night option, the Mediterranean Wrap features grilled chicken or steak tips tossed with feta, olives, and house-made Greek dressing. Open 24 hours, every day. #9. Al’s Deli & Grill, Birmingham, Alabama UAB students speak of Al's in reverent tones usually reserved for championship games. This Mediterranean hole-in-the-wall on 10th Avenue South has been feeding Birmingham's night owls for years - small inside, with a courtyard out back where the fountain burbles alongside your late-night conversation. Al's is famous for its obscenely generous loaded baked potatoes, the kind locals stretch across four meals. The Shrimp Kabob arrives with jumbo shrimp glossed in homemade special sauce, while the Large Baked Potato - blanketed in butter, sour cream, and cheese - is carb-loaded salvation when the bars close and the rest of the city has gone dark. Open until midnight early in the week, Al's pushes to 2 am Thursday and Saturday, and keeps the lights on until 3 am on Fridays. #10. Havana Restaurant (Havana Cuban Food), West Palm Beach, Florida “Late-night food is more than a meal - it’s a moment. Whether you’re clocking out, dancing out, gaming, studying late, or just awake when the rest of the world isn’t, these spots become little anchors in the night,” says a spokesperson of ACE.com. “What stood out in the survey is how personal these places are to people. They are not just restaurants; they’re rituals, lifelines, and sometimes the only warm light on an empty street. Everyone remembers their 2 am favorite.” Previous Next

Miami's Home For The Performing Arts - Marks Its Marquee 20th Season With 23 Newly Announced Shows South Florida Sun Times Sep 24, 2025 The Adrienne Arsht Center For The Performing Arts Of Miami-Dade County (@arshtcenter) Is Set To Open Its Box Office For The Highly Anticipated 2025- 2026 Season – Marking The Adrienne Arsht Center’s 20th Season. Since Opening Its Doors, The Arsht Has Welcomed More Than 6 Million Guests, Generated $125 Million In Annual Economic Impact For Miami-Dade County, Supported 11,500 Jobs Through 400 Events Each Year And Provided 80,000 Students With Free Arts Education Experiences Annually – Sparking Joy And Enriching The Community Through Every Performance. In Celebration Of This Milestone Season, The Arsht Is Proud To Announce 23 New Shows, All Going On Public Sale Friday, September 19th, Joining Nearly 100 Performances That Will Light Up The Stage In The Year Ahead. For A Limited Time, Ticket Buyers Will Enjoy Up To 20% Off Select Performances For Purchases Made Friday, September 19th At 12:00 p.m. EST Through Sunday, September 21st At 11:59 p.m. EST Using Code SEASON25. The 23 newly announced shows for the upcoming 2025-2026 Season include: Rennie Harris Puremovement American Street Dance Theater NUTTIN' BUT A WORD – Thursday, October 30th - Sunday, November 1st, 2025, Peter London Global Dance Company: THE ONENESS – Friday, December 19th - Sunday, December 21st, 2025, Ailey II: The Next Generation of Dance - Friday, January 9th, 2026, Mostly Baroque – Thursday, February 26th, 2026 Friday, February 27th, 2026 & Sunday, March 1st, 2026, Flamenco Festival Miami XVII - Sara Baras – Saturday, February 28th, 2026 – Sunday, March 1st, 2026, Pink Martini – Thursday, March 5th, 2026, Lisa Loeb & Joan Osborne – Friday, March 6th, 2026, RENT in Concert – Friday, March 13th, 2026, The Cleveland Orchestra’s The Princess Bride – Sunday, March 29th, 2026. Plus, concerts under the stars featuring Miami’s best musicians as part of the Live on the Plaza series: Bossa Fusion – Sunday, October 26th, 2025, Greg Diamond – Thursday, October 30th, 2025, Idyllic Funk Band – Wednesday, November 19th, 2025, Emily Maddox – Sunday, November 29th, 2025, Fernando Ferrarone – Wednesday, December 10th, 2025, Mikailo Kasha – Friday, January 30th, 2026, Son Gitano – Wednesday, February 25th, 2026, Gold Dust Lounge – Friday, March 6th, 2026, Alexa & the Old-Fashioneds – Friday, April 10th, 2026, Coconut Radio – Sunday, April 12th, 2026, Burgundee – Friday, April 17th, 2026, Legendary Cuban Sound – Friday, April 24th, 2026, Raspberry Pie – Saturday, April 25th, 2026, Smooth Jazz Syndicate – Sunday, April 26th, 2026. In addition to these new shows, the following previously announced performances will also go on sale for the first time on September 19: Miami City Ballet’s Peck: Miami in Motion (Fall Mix) – Friday, October 17th - Sunday, October 19th, 2025, Miami Symphony Orchestra’s Grand Season Opening – Sunday, November 16th, 2025, Clue – Tuesday, December 2nd - Sunday, December 7th, 2025, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra – Sunday, January 18th, 2026, The Cleveland Orchestra’s Verdi's Requiem – Friday, January 23rd - Saturday, January 24th, 2026, The Cleveland Orchestra’s Bronfman Plays Beethoven – Friday, January 30th, 2026 - Saturday, January 31st, 2026, Miami Symphony Orchestra’s Latin American Soundscapes – Sunday, February 1st, 2026, City Theatre’s How to Break in a Glove – Thursday, February 5th, 2026 - Sunday, February 22nd, 2026, An Evening with Samara Joy – Thursday, February 12th, 2026, Juan Diego Flórez in Recital – Sunday, February 15th, 2026, The Philadelphia Orchestra – Thursday, February 19th, 2026, Malcolm X Jazz Suite featuring Terrance Blanchard – Friday, February 20th, 2026, Miami City Ballet’s Into the Magic City (Winter Mix) – Friday, February 20th, 2026 - Sunday, February 22nd, 2026, Miami Symphony Orchestra’s American Promise – Sunday, March 8th, 2026, Zoetic Stage’s, Merrily We Roll Along – Thursday, March 12th, 2026 - Sunday, April 5th, 2026, Academy of St Martin in the Fields with Joshua Bell – Saturday, March 14th, 2026, Miami City Ballet’s Carmen – Thursday, March 26th, 2026 & Saturday, March 28th, 2026, The, Cleveland Orchestra’s The Rite of Spring – Friday, March 27th, 2026 - Saturday, March 28th, 2026, Miami City Ballet’s Jewels – Friday, March 27th, 2026 - Sunday, February 29th, 2026, An Evening with Sheila E. – Friday, April 17th, 2026, Zoetic Stage’s Moses – Thursday, April 30th, 2026 - Sunday, May 17th, 2026, Miami City Ballet’s ¡Vamos! to the Beach (Spring Mix 2) – Friday, May 1st, 2026 - Sunday, May 3rd, 2026, Miami Symphony Orchestra’s Grand Season Finale – Sunday, May 3rd, 2026, Emmet Cohen's "Live from Emmet's Place" – Friday, May 8th, 2026. *All programs, artists, ticket prices, availability, dates and times are subject to change without notice. Ticket prices include taxes and fees. Visit: www.ArshtCenter.org for up-to-date information. The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County is made possible by the public support of the Miami-Dade County Mayor and the Board of County Commissioners, the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Tourist Development Council and the City of Miami Omni Community Redevelopment Agency, and the state of Florida through the Division of Arts and Culture and the National Endowment for the Arts. The Adrienne Arsht Center also receives generous support from individuals, corporations and local, state and national foundations. About the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County The Arsht proudly serves as the cultural pulse of Miami – the heart of magical live arts experiences that spark the imagination and connect people to one another. Whether on our stages or in your neighborhood, the Arsht is alive year-round with international artists, innovative programming from resident companies and local arts partners, free community events that reflect Miami’s unique identity and more than 100 culturally diverse and impactful learning experiences for 80,000 children every year. Since opening in 2006 in the heart of downtown, the Arsht, a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization, has been recognized as a leader in the city’s cultural transformation, a catalyst for billions of dollars in new development and a host venue for historic events. The 300+ annual Arsht events include a robust series of touring Broadway musicals direct from New York, star-studded jazz and classical music concerts curated for South Florida, a major annual Flamenco Festival and an award-winning Miami-based theater program. In addition, Gospel Fest Miami, Art + Mind Day, Heritage Fest and our LGBTQ+ Pride celebration are among dozens of free events that bring people from all corners of our community together. Tickets may be purchased at the Adrienne Arsht Center box office by calling: (305) 949-6722. Or online at: www.ArshtCenter.org . Previous Next

Hollywood ArtsPark Experience: Free Concert Featuring Karl Denson's Tiny Universe May 4, 2023 Share Bring a lawn chair or blanket to enjoy this show at the ArtsPark at Young Circle in Downtown Hollywood. (Larkin Poe, originally scheduled for this date, has canceled because of schedule conflicts) In 2023, Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe (KDTU) celebrated their 25th Anniversary as a band, a quarter-century at the heart of a Who's Who in Rock, Funk, Soul and good times. KDTU has electrified audiences worldwide, joining stages with artists including The Dave Matthews Band and The Godfather Of Soul, James Brown. From performing as Sexual Chocolate (yes, The Coming To America Band) at The Outside Lands Music Festival in San Francisco, to being the first late night act at the Inaugural Bonnaroo Festival, KDTU remains a dominating force in music. All-night, sold-out concerts during Jazz Fest in New Orleans have featured sit-ins by everyone from Lenny Kravitz and Steve Winwood (with whom Karl has recorded and toured) to avant garde luminaries. Not to mention Karl’s stint in The Rolling Stones, when he replaced the great Bobby Keys as Saxophonist in 2014. Touring the country with the Allman Brothers, My Morning Jacket, D'Angelo, The Roots, Public Enemy, Bob Weir of The Grateful Dead, Parliament Funkadelic, Slightly Stoopid, Widespread Panic, very few concert goers have been untouched by The Tiny Universe Live. In addition to KDTU, Karl Denson AKA “Diesel” is a founding member of the seminal groove act The Greyboy Allstars. Opening set by Bluesman Uncle Scotchy. This FREE show is Produced by The Rhythm Foundation for the City of Hollywood. RSVP for the free event at: www.eventbrite.com/e/karl-densons-tiny-universe-at-hollywood-artspark-experience-tickets-538270239777 Please remember, ArtsPark at Young Circle is plastic and foam Free. Single-use plastics like water bottles and plastic bags are not allowed. Grow With Us - Key Roles Available Investment is underway and we are growing in the City of Hollywood! We need talented people to exceed expectations and meet the demand in our expanding Building Division. Quality candidates should apply for these available key roles: • Chief Structural Inspector • Electrical Plans Examiner (Full-Time) • Plumbing Inspector (Full-Time) • Structural Inspector (Full-Time) • Structural Plans Examiner (Full-Time) • Structural Plans Examiner (Part-Time) Those dedicated to delivering high-quality services to residents and our business community should immediately apply. We are paying more, have a $3,000 hiring bonus and are offering the best benefits than anyone else in South Florida to attract the best people to join our team. Apply today, interview this week! To search each position with the keyword search, please visit the: City’s Career Pages Federal Funds Available For Flood Victims In Broward County Residents and business owners who sustained losses in the recent flood can apply for assistance at: www.DisasterAssistance.gov Or by calling: 1 (800) 621-FEMA Or 1 (800) 621-3362. For additional information, please visit: www.hollywoodfl.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=1284 < Previous News Next News >

Miami Spice Restaurant Months Is Almost Over - Enjoy Discounted Three-Course Menus At Restaurants Across Greater Miami & Miami Beach While Supporting Local Organizations South Florida Sun Times Sep 17, 2025 The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) Miami Spice Restaurant Months Is Almost Over. The Popular Culinary Program Invites Locals And Visitors To Enjoy Prix-Fixe, Three-Course Menus At A Minimum Of 30% Savings At More Than 300 Participating Restaurants Across Greater Miami & Miami Beach. Unfortunately, It Ends September 30th, So Make Your Reservations Before It's Over. Now in its 24th year, Miami Spice continues to highlight the destination’s diverse and world-renowned dining scene, with lunch and brunch menus priced at $35 and dinner menus from $45-$60. Restaurants span over 20 neighborhoods and represent cuisine from across the globe and range from award-winning fine dining and beloved local gems to highly anticipated new openings. This year’s program also continues its support of local NonProfit Camillus House, which provides services for individuals experiencing homelessness. Guests will find a QR code on all Miami Spice menus encouraging donations, making it easy to give back while dining out. In addition, the first cumulative donation of $25,000 made by Miami Spice patrons will be matched by the GMCVB. “For over two decades, Miami Spice Restaurant Month has been a much-anticipated celebration of Miami’s best restaurants, chefs and culinary creativity, above all, the opportunity for residents and visitors alike to experience our best at a significant savings,” said David Whitaker, President & CEO of the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau.  “With literally hundreds of restaurants participating, Miami Spice provides the opportunity for diners to explore new restaurants in neighborhoods and food districts throughout Miami-Dade County. We are especially proud and warmly invite our diners to use this opportunity to generate awareness and support the important work of Camillus House and their work addressing homelessness. Learn more while you visit our partner restaurants and how you can participate – and thank you in advance.” Blacklane, the global chauffeur service, is proud to be the official transportation partner of Miami Spice. Guests can enjoy a premium, on-demand experience through Blacklane’s easy-to-use app and arrive at their favorite restaurants in style. Use promo code Spice25 in the app’s promotion tab to receive $30 off your ride. This year’s official wine sponsors are two distinguished names from the LVMH portfolio: Terrazas de los Andes from Argentina and Whispering Angel Rosé from Provence—exceptional wines that effortlessly complement the vibrant and diverse flavors featured throughout the Miami Spice menus. Miami Spice is also proud to partner with Mexica Tequila and the Miami Beach Botanical Garden to introduce Margarita Spice — a signature cocktail crafted exclusively for this year’s program. Infused with fresh, locally sourced ingredients and garnished with Spiced Lemongrass straight from the garden, Margarita Spice brings vibrant, seasonal flavors to the glass while celebrating Miami’s diverse culinary scene. By working with the Miami Beach Botanical Garden, Miami Spice and Mexica Tequila aim to highlight sustainable ingredients, support local growers, and invite locals and visitors alike to sip, savor, and experience the very best of Miami. Greater Miami & Miami Beach is on the rise for culinary tourism. Earlier this year, the destination earned 16 Michelin stars, the most awarded to any county in Florida. Late last year, a study by Wallet Hub ranked the destination as the “Top Foodie City in America.” This year’s program has included new signature dining experiences, Michelin-recognized restaurants, exciting first-time participants, and an expanded focus on sustainability and social impact. Highlights include: Try an Interactive Experience: Select restaurants are shaking things up with Signature Dining Experiences that transform a meal into an unforgettable culinary adventure. For example, Le Jardinier Miami is hosting an exclusive five-course seasonal chef’s dinner in collaboration with L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon; Blind Tiger is offering a curated omakase journey that highlights creative sushi with bold Japanese flavors; and Faena Theater is cooking up a unique dinner-and-a-show that includes a three‑course menu accompanied by a third‑row orchestra‑level ticket designed to entertain and delight. Delight in the (Michelin) Stars: Several of Miami’s Michelin-starred and Bib Gourmand restaurants return to Miami Spice for 2025, including Stubborn Seed, Boia De and Cote Miami, along with Green Star honorees EntreNos and Los Félix. Also featured is Michelin-recommended Beauty and the Butcher in Coral Gables, where guests can expect a Spice menu showcasing Chef Jeremy Ford’s signature bold flavors and refined technique — with a rotating selection of seasonal small plates and elevated meats crafted just for the occasion. Meet the Newcomers: This year’s lineup includes a wave of first-time participants, including long-time local favorite Uchi in Wynwood; Colombian staple Andrés Carne de Res on Lincoln Road; Lucky Cat by Gordon Ramsay, offering tapas-style Japanese flavors; Wyn Wyn, serving an Asian fusion Latin menu driven by community; award-winning Ghee Indian Kitchen’s traditional flavors contemporary spin at two locations; Cleo, bringing a bold and flavorful Eastern Mediterranean feast inspired by Old Word cooking techniques with a modern touch; Mimi Chinese, known for its refined take on regional Chinese cuisine; and Donna Mare Italian Chophouse, blending Italy’s rich culinary traditions with a modern twist. Dine with Intention: The 2025 program emphasizes sustainability through partnerships with organizations such as Compost for Life & Glass for Life, and Food Rescue US - South Florida. These initiatives help convert food scraps into soil, repurpose glass into sand, and redirect surplus food to shelters. Participating restaurants are also encouraged to join the Surfrider Foundation’s Ocean Friendly Restaurants program, which offers tools and visibility for environmentally conscious operations. Miami Spice Participants include the following: Aventura: Abbalé Telavivian Kitchen - Aventura, Blind Tiger, Gala Restaurant and MuseBar, Jarana Aventura, La Boulangerie Boul'Mich Aventura, La Pizza & La Pasta, Mangrove, Motek Aventura, North Italia - Aventura, Novecento Aventura, Old Lisbon Restaurant Aventura, Pubbelly Sushi Aventura, Reunion Ktchn Bar, Ruth's Chris Steakhouse - Aventura, The Amalfi Llama, Toku Modern Asian, STK Steakhouse Aventura, XINO (Modern Chinese). Bal Harbour: Artisan Beach House, La Gourmandise, Makoto, St. Regis Bar, Brickell, ADRIFT Mare, American Social, Balan's, Baires Grill Brickell, Barsecco, Brasserie Brickell Key, Cafe Americano Brickell, Cajun Boil Seafood Restaurant, Claudie Restaurant, Delilah Miami, Gekko, Kaori, Komodo, Lafayette Miami, LPM Restaurant & Bar, MAMO Restaurant Miami, Marabu, MAYU Miami by Aromas del Peru, Motek Brickell, North Italia - Miami Brickell, Novecento Brickell, Novotel Miami, Nusr-Et Steakhouse Miami, Paperfish Sushi, Pubbelly Sushi Brickell City Centre, Quinto, Rosa Negra, Salty Flame, Sexy Fish Miami, Sugar, Suviche Brickell, Tea Room, The Hampton Social - Brickell Miami, The Capital Grille, Truluck's Ocean's Finest Seafood and Crab, Tulum, UVA Restaurant & Bar, ZERU Miami. Coconut Grove: Amal Miami, BaiaBlu Italian Restaurant, Bayshore Club, Bellini, Bombay Darbar Miami, Glass & Vine, Happy Wine in the Grove, Isabelle's Coconut Grove, KOKO, Level 6 Rooftop Restaurant, La Cabrera - Coconut Grove, Mayfair Grill, Narbna Coconut Grove, Ossobuco Coconut Grove. Coral Gables: Americana Kitchen, ARCANO - Sabores de Esencia Hispana, Baires Grill Coral Gables, Bouchon Bistro, Bulla Gatrobar Coral Gables, Bugatti Bistro, Cèrto, Daniel's Steakhouse, Eating House, Erba Miami, Fairways at The Biltmore, Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar Coral Gables, Fontana, Havana Harry’s, MesaMar Seafood Table, MIKA, Morton's The Steakhouse - Coral Gables, Motek Coral Gables, Pastor at Pascal, Pisco y Nazca Coral Gables, Ruth's Chris Steak House, Sra.Martinez, Talavera Cocina Mexicana, Zucca Restaurant. Downtown Miami: Amara at Paraiso, Bobe Kitchen & Bakery, Boulud Sud, Bunbury, Casablanca, Casa Gianna, Casa Neos, Casadonna, Chimba, Earls Miami Worldcenter, Elia on The River, Gold Coast Kitchen + Cocktails, Habibi Miami, Hell's Kitchen Miami, Klaw Miami, La Terraza Café & Bar, Mastro's Ocean Club Miami, Mignonette Downtown, Mr. Omakase, Primo’s Italian Restaurant & Bar, Red Rooster Overtown, Seaspice, Sixty Vines, Toro Toro, Zuma Miami. Key Biscayne: La Boulangerie Boul'Mich Key Biscayne, Narbona Key Biscayne, Novecento Key Biscayne, Rusty Pelican. Little Havana: Cafe La Trova, El Toro Loco Steakhouse - Little Havana, Sala'o Cuban Restaurant & Bar. Miami: 94th Aero Squadron Restaurant, CalaMillor Gourmet Experience, Cane Fire Grille, Harry’s Smoke & Dough, Hereford Grill, Joia Beach Restaurant and Beach Lounge, La Boulangerie Boul'Mich Coral Way, La Cabrera - Midtown, La Cosechaa MiamiSalumeria 104, The Wagyu Bar. Miami Beach: Abbalé Telavivian Kitchen - South BeachA Fish Called Avalon, a’Riva, Aguasal by José Andrés, Amalia Rest, aurant, Andrés Carne de Res Miami, Aviv Azabu Miami Beach, Baires Grill Miami Beach, Bagatelle Miami, Baia Beach Club Miami, BÂOLI Miami, Bar Collins, Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar & Grill, Cafe, Prima Pasta, Campo at Casa Faena, Catch Miami Beach, Cecconi's Miami Beach at Soho Beach House, Cleo, Clevelander Beach Club, DiLido Beach Club, Dolce Italian Restaurant, Donna Mare Italian Chophouse, Essensia at The Palms Hotel & Spa, Estiatorio Milos, Faena Theater, Hakkasan, Havana 1957 -, Breakwater, Havana 1957 - Ocean Drive, Il Bolognese, Il Pizzaiolo - Neapolitan Pizzeria, Issabella's, Japón, Jaya, at The Setai, Joe's Stone Crab Restaurant, La Grande Boucherie Miami, La Mulata, Lido Restaurant at The Surf Club, Los Fuegos at Faena Miami Beach, LT Steak & Seafood, Lucky Cat by Gordon Ramsay, Market At EDITION, Matador Room, Mercato Della Pescheria Miami Beach, Mercato di Mare, MILA Restaurant, Mimi Chinese, Mirabella, Motek South Beach, Mr. Chow Miami, New Campo Argentino Steakhouse, News Cafe, Nikki Beach, Nobu Miami, Ocean Grill, Ocean Social, Oh! Mexico, Orilla Bar & Grill, Osteria Positano, Palm Tree Club, Pao by Paul Qui at Faena Miami Beach, Papi Steak, Paya, Porterhouse Music Bar & Restaurant, Prime 54, Prime Italian, Pubbelly Sushi Miami Beach, Queen Miami Beach, Rao's Miami Beach, Rum Room, Serena Rooftop, Sérêvène Miami, Social Club, Stiltsville, Fish Bar, STK Steakhouse Miami, Stubborn Seed, Suviche South Beach, The Palm - Miami, The Den at Azabu Miami Beach, The Drexel, The Joyce, The Shelborne, The Strand at Carillon Miami, Uchiko, UMA Cantina Peruana, Via Emilia 9, Zaytinya South Beach. Sunny Isles Beach: Avra Estiatorio Miami, Baires Grill Sunny Isles, BALEENkitchen, Gili's Beach Club, Il Mulino New York, Ke-Uh @ Acqualina Resort, Rosa Cafe. For other cities and participating restaurants and details about each offer, visit: www.miamiandbeaches.com/deals/spice-restaurant-months . About the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) is an accredited, independent, not-for-profit sales and marketing organization whose mission is to attract visitors to Greater Miami & Miami Beach for leisure, business, meetings and conventions. For a vacation guide, visit: www.MiamiandMiamiBeach.com - Or call: 1 (888) 76.Miami. Call: 1 (888) 766-4264 (U.S./Canada only). Or: (305) 447-7777. To reach the GMCVB offices, call: (305) 539-3000. Meeting planners may call: 1 (800) 933-8448 (U.S./Canada only). Or: (305) 539-3071. Or visit: www.MiamiMeetings.com . To get further engaged with Greater Miami & Miami Beach, join the conversation by following on Social Media at: www.Facebook.com/visitmiami - www.X.com/visitmiami - www.Instagram.com/visitmiami - And www.Pinterest.com/visit_miami . Previous Next

Guy Harvey Raises Funds For Hurricane Relief Efforts In Jamaica - 100% Of Profits From Sales Of Specially Designed, Limited-Edition T-Shirt Will Benefit Food For The Poor-Jamaica South Florida Sun Times Nov 26, 2025 World-Renowned Artist, Conservationist, Scientist And Entrepreneur Dr. Guy Harvey Has Teamed Up With Food For The Poor-Jamaica To Help Support Ongoing Relief Efforts Following Hurricane Melissa’s Devastating Impact Throughout Jamaica. For a limited time, the special-edition “Big Up Jamaica” t-shirt, featuring original Guy Harvey artwork of a marlin and tuna over the Jamaican flag that celebrates the island’s strength and resilience, is available for purchase exclusively online at: https://guyharvey.com/products/guy-harvey-big-up-jamaica-classic-t-shirt. Priced at $28, all profits from sales will be donated to Food for the Poor-Jamaica – a charity organization dedicated to transforming lives and restoring hope for the island’s most vulnerable communities. Through partnerships, donor support and on-going programs, Food for the Poor-Jamaica provides essential resources such as food, water, housing, medical aid and education support to families in need. “As a Jamaican native, this cause is incredibly important to me and I want to help out as much as I can,” said Dr. Harvey. “Hurricane Melissa displaced families, damaged communities and created urgent needs island-wide. By purchasing this shirt, people can directly help Food For the Poor-Jamica provide critical supplies, support rebuilding efforts and bring relief to those who need it most.” For more information on Food for the Poor-Jamaica, or to donate to the Hurricane Melissa Relief Fund, visit: www.foodforthepoorja.org/ . About Guy Harvey: Guy Harvey is a unique blend of artist, scientist, diver, angler, conservationist, explorer and entrepreneur, fiercely devoted to his family and his love of the sea. His childhood passion for the ocean and its living creatures not only inspired him to draw but fueled a burning interest that prompted a formal education in marine science. Having graduated with honors in Marine Biology from Aberdeen University in Scotland in 1977, Guy returned home to Jamaica to resume his education, earning his Ph.D. from the University of the West Indies in 1984. Though he gave up a budding career as a marine biologist for that of a highly acclaimed artist, Guy has continued his relentless pursuit to unravel the mysteries of the sea, traveling the world to better understand the habits and habitats of the marine wildlife he paints. Guy is a recipient of the Simon Combes Award, and has been inducted into the Fishing, SCUBA Diving and Swimming Halls of Fame. The Guy Harvey coastal lifestyle brand brings the undersea world into everyday life through its merchandise offering including apparel, art, home goods and gift items that all help benefit marine conservation through the research and education work of the Guy Harvey Foundation by visiting: www.GuyHarvey.com . About Food For The Poor: Food For The Poor, one of the largest international relief and development organizations in the United States, is committed to facilitating paths out of poverty and transforming lives. As an interdenominational Christian ministry, we help families across Latin America and the Caribbean. Our efforts span urgent humanitarian relief and long-term development – from emergency aid and hunger alleviation to education, housing, and economic empowerment. We follow a distinctive approach that integrates faith, multi-sector strategies, and trusted partnerships. Whenever possible, we strive to work at the community level, partnering with local leaders and residents to co-create sustainable solutions that address the multi-dimensional nature of poverty. For more information, please visit: https://foodforthepoor.org . Previous Next

Time To Sing & Dance: In Person Performing Arts Classes Begin January 20, 2022 Share The curtain is going up on another engaging semester of performing arts classes for all age groups, abilities and skill levels at the Rose Miniaci Arts Education Center on the Broward Center for the Performing Arts campus including a new sensory-inclusive preschool class. Enrollment is now open for classes that begin January 24. Classes in singing, dancing, acting and improv are offered by a talented team of theater professionals and are designed to encourage artistic expression, develop skills in all areas of the performing arts and help students build self-confidence in a fun and supportive environment. There are also several performance opportunities this spring including the Broward Center Spotlights. Seussical JR, Legally Blond The Musical and much more. Performance Opportunities The Broward Center offers many opportunities for beginners and advanced students to enroll in classes that culminate in performances on its stages. Students in grades 1-3 will enjoy Let's Put on a Show, a performance class designed for their age and skill level that explores the basics of acting, singing and dancing while experiencing the process of auditions, rehearsals and performing scenes and songs from a show. Those in grades 4-10 may enroll in Youth Spring Musical: Disney's High School Musical 2, offered in partnership with The Performance Project School of the Arts. In this all-encompassing theatrical experience students learn acting, singing and dancing as well as production disciplines such as costumes, props, make-up and staging and use these skills to put on a final show. Students enrolling in Ultimate Theater Dance (grades 4-12) will explore traditional and contemporary Broadway dance styles that include elements of ballet, jazz and modern dance and perform in the Broward Center Spring Spectacular onstage in the Amaturo Theater. Students with previous class or theatrical experience may audition for three classes that culminate in performances. Advanced techniques in acting, singing and dance are integrated into the rehearsal process and culminate in a full-length musical production of Teen Spring Musical: Legally Blonde The Musical, that is offered in partnership with The Performance Project School of the Arts for students in grades 8-12. Advanced Musical Theater Workshop: Seussical Jr, for grades 4-12, expands their musical theater skills on a pre-professional level as each week students are taught in small groups to strengthen techniques in singing, dancing and acting. Middle and high school students may audition to join Broward Center Spotlights, a performing vocal ensemble perfect for students who love to sing in front of an audience that includes performances at community events and in the Spring Spectacular. Adult Cabaret, for those over 18, offers an advanced vocal group opportunity where students continue to develop proper breathing, tone production and vocal expression in a class that ends in a cabaret performance. Adult Comedy Improv: Next Level offers extended scene work, generating scene ideas from openings and other long form improv skills with students performing in a session-end showcase. Adult Musical Theater Singing, designed for adults who enjoy singing Broadway show tunes and want to improve vocal techniques, does not require previous singing experience and also concludes with a showcase. Classes for Pre-K through High School Youngsters in pre-K and kindergarten learn about story structure while increasing their vocabulary, confidence, creativity and problem-solving skills in Dramatic Play: Fairy Tales and Dragon Scales as they imagine, explore and create their own stories and adventures each week based on a different book featuring dragons, knights, princesses and fairy tale adventures. Intro to Musical Theater is offered in age-appropriate classes for grades 1-2 and 3-5 as each explores the dynamic world of musical theater to develop the basics of singing, dancing and acting using songs and choreography from a wide range of popular Broadway musicals. Elementary school students will also enjoy the intermediate class Sing! Dance! Act! (grades 3-5) as they continue to develop musical theater skills such as movement and choreography, healthy vocal production technique, character development and overall focus and stage presence. Acting & Improv (grades 4-6) explores the “fun”damentals with students building confidence and stretching their imagination as they explore how to use their bodies, voices and minds to create characters and imaginary circumstances through interactive warm-ups and skills-building activities. Musical Theater Singing (grades 4-12) is a group singing class perfect for students who love show tunes with students singing in group numbers and exploring their specific skill level through solos and duets. Classes for Adults Adults can get in on the fun or improve skills in a variety of fun and engaging classes. Adult Comedy Improv is a joyful introduction to the world of improv for beginners, as well as an opportunity for the more experienced improviser to refresh and hone skills. Adult Acting: Try It! is taught in a relaxed and nurturing atmosphere in which participants take part in physical and vocal warm-ups, improvisation, theater games and more. No prior experience is necessary to enroll in Adult Broadway Dance taught by an experienced choreographer who offers the perfect way to help adults stay fit while learning basic steps and explosive choreography from some of Broadway’s greatest shows. Adult Acting: Monologues builds on the core foundation of good acting as students develop the skills needed to make strong choices and create complete full-bodied characters. Adult Acting: Scene Study is for serious students interested in honing their craft, as they further their understanding of script analysis and character development. New: Sensory-Inclusive Classes For the first time, the Broward Center will offer Preschool Players a new sensory-inclusive preschool class for ages 3 to 5 that incorporates the gifts of music, movement, dance and play to enhance verbal skills and movement in a social setting. Parents and caregivers will participate with students in a safe and loving environment that will inspire children with developmental disabilities to utilize all aspects of theater for them to have more fulfilling lives at home and in the community. This class is led by teaching artists Debra Lombard and Anna Wallace from the David Posnack JCC, a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that enriches lives by connecting people, and offered in collaboration with their Giborim United program. This new class is supported by the Kapila Family Foundation Endowed Fund for Sensory-Inclusive Pre-School Programs. The winter/spring semester will once again feature the Special Stars class for the neurodiverse community offering a unique performing arts experience for those ages 15 and older. The class enhances verbal skills, improves movement, builds self-confidence and advances socialization while stimulating free and independent thinking. Students choose the characters and write the script for the performance that takes place in the JM Family Studio Theater. This class is offered in partnership with the Exceptional Theater Company and underwritten by the Michael & Merle Orlove Family Foundation and the Taft Foundation. Additional Benefits and Scholarships Students enrolled in all classes enjoy complimentary parking in the Riverwalk A&E Garage, located directly across the street from the Broward Center on SW Fifth Ave. They also receive special offers for discounted tickets to a variety of performances and preferred access to workshops offered by the Broward Center and its affiliated venues. Need-based full and partial scholarships are available for students Pre-K through Grade 12 in Broward, Palm Beach and Miami-Dade counties. Scholarships are made possible thanks to the generosity of the Ronald Plotkin Scholarship Fund and the Mary Jane Harlow Charitable Trust. To learn more or to apply contact the Education Team at 954.414.6904 or visit www.browardcenter.org/education/scholarships For complete class information and registration, visit Browardcenter.org/classes email registrar@browardcenter.org or call 954.414.6904. For those classes requiring auditions, visit www.browardcenter.org/auditions The Broward Center’s health & safety guidelines have been developed in collaboration with Cleveland Clinic and have been informed by guidance of public health officials including the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Class sizes are limited, face coverings are required at this time and there is significant attention to cleaning, sanitizing and advanced air filtration. These health & safety guidelines are available at BrowardCenter.org and will continue to evolve as the environment changes. The Broward Center for the Performing Arts is located at 201 SW Fifth Ave. in Fort Lauderdale. For more information visit BrowardCenter.org like us on Facebook at Facebook.com/BrowardCenter and Facebook.com/BrowardCenterEducation follow us on Twitter and Instagram @BrowardCenter, subscribe to our channel at Youtube.com/user/BrowardCenter and join the conversation with #BrowardCenter The Broward Center 2021/2022 season is generously underwritten by the Broward Performing Arts Foundation. AutoNation, Bank of America, Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau, MasterCard and Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center are proud sponsors of the Broward Center. Programs are also sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Arts and Culture and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture. < Previous News Next News >

State Of The City Of Hallandale Beach Part 3 By Hallandale Beach Mayor, Joy Cooper Jun 19, 2025 The State Of The City Of Hallandale Beach Continued, In The President’s Memo He Believes Private Industry Is Best Suited, When It Comes To Stations. We Certainly Hope So. Community Development Block Grants Have Been Totally Eliminated. These Grants Are Formula Based Depending On The Size Of The City. Big City Means A Big Fund. As A Non-Entitlement City With A Population Under 50,000 Last Year We Received $330,000. These Funds Were Used Partly For The Hepburn Senior Center And For A Smaller Drainage Improvement. Cuts to FEMA from what I could gather are not tied to Preparedness and Disaster Response. They had many other programs that were not purely Emergency Disaster related. They are now focused on their core mission with much of the responsibility passed on to the states. What will be interesting is how States in turn will be able to deal with the added Tax burden. Interestingly, a debate has begun in Florida about cutting Property Taxes. As a note the State of Florida Government does not collect Property Taxes. They receive limited real estate transactional costs. Their biggest revenue? You guessed it, Sales Tax. So you can see why it is so easy for the Governor legislators to make these promises. Here is a brief explanation. The top three ways to generate tax dollars are: Property Tax, Sales Tax and Income tax. Florida does not even have Income tax. Florida is not even in the top ten of Tax Burden states that is why people have flocked here. According to the Tax Foundation it is actually number 4 overall as the lowest Tax Burden state. Wyoming is number 1. Early predictions suggest the state's Sales Tax of 6% would need to be increased well over 12% to fund their needs. Do not be fooled, tourists will not be paying a majority, Tourism accounts for 15% of State Tax Revenues. The increase will be felt by all. I have also heard 22% and up will be needed to fill the cities’ GAP based on the essential services provided. On average 45-60% of cities' budgets go towards Public Safety. We are now rightfully calling this whole push as a “Defund the Police Bill.” How ironic in a Republican controlled state. This issue is one we are already following extremely close along with all of our partners. I will leave you with this: Every city is bound by a cap of 10 Mills. So whether you are homesteaded or not, that's the highest we can set the Tax Rate. One could argue that this cap is actually artificially low taking into consideration the costs of the services we provide. The variation comes with the taxable values. The greater value = greater the tax. Homestead values are capped by 3%. Not a perfect system for new owners or part time owners but loved by full-time residents. There is a reason it is called Save Our Homes. SO again how does this all affect our budget? Surprisingly not much in the current year. But with possible Property Tax cuts, inflation, market changes and Tariffs we will need to take a very long term strategic approach on how we address paying for our services and Infrastructure when it comes to our Millage Rate. For our city we create our budget not expecting anything from the Federal Government or the State. Grants do matter. If there are any available we go after them. Since 2018, we have received over $49 Million in various Grants through the federal and state. These funds allowed us to move more projects forward on our list of needs. How is our Budget? We have a core mission to provide vital essential services. Police, Fire, Emergency Services, Sanitation Services, Water, Wastewater, Stormwater and maintain Public Assets like city roads and Parks. We can provide services directly with our own employees or contract out. In our City we have a combination. Our Budget Team Lead by Budget Director Natasha Mazzie has put together a great brochure on our Budget. We have a $205 Million Dollar projected Budget. $113 of which designated the General Fund whose revenue source is Property Taxes. $55 Million Enterprise fund which includes Sanitation and all Utilities and paid mainly through user Fees. Over $60 Million in projects. We like to take a zero based Budget approach but we have operational obligations when it comes to debt, employee contracts and retirement benefits. And unlike your business we do not get to choose what services to cut, we must deliver them one way or another. Public Safety is and always will be the biggest expenditure. Hallandale Beach Police Department is one of the finest with the best response times nationally. We have been State Accredited for five years and have just gone through our new Five Year Accreditation. We have been recommended once again for Full Accreditation without any recommended findings. We continue to invest in technology. As promised last year. We are on schedule with building out our Crime Prevention Systems. Dig Baby Dig! By this year’s end, we will have every single entrance point covered with License Plate Readers. CCTVs cameras will run the entirety of Hallandale Beach Boulevard which are real time manned at the BSO Center. This year we will continue to add additional manning. Spotshooter sensors will cover the entire city. Promises Made, Kept and Delivered! Fire and EMS are contracted out to BSO. We still pay for all the costs including staffing, facilities and equipment. I had not been a fan of this contract as it did not include an emergency coordinator which used to be the Fire Chief that worked citywide. There were built in cost increases ranging upward to 10% and management of the department runs over $1 Million a year. With Chief Fucci coming on board it has made a vast difference. He brought with him a wealth of field and Budget experience. His leadership has also brought stability and renewed community involvement. We recently found out that BSO is actually having their own difficulty with staff retention and recruitment due to competitive salaries at other agencies. Due to these issues they performed a Salary Compensation Study. In order to compete with Palm Beach and Dade County’s salaries. They have proposed a 20% increase over the next five year contract. At this time, Dr. Earle is proposing a strategic financial plan to smooth out the increase over the next 5 years. The contract still needs to be completed and brought to the commission. The Fire Fee is a means to cover Fire Services, EMS, however, is not covered. Current Revenue from the Fire Fee is $12 Million. This is combined with other revenues including $1.1 Million in collected Ambulance Fees and $2 Million from the State Insurance Pension contributions to help pay for this vital service but our BSO contract is for $24 Million. You heard me, a $9 Million Dollar Gap that falls on the General Fund. At current levels it is an unsustainable burden on our General Fund. 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

Create The Life You Want: A Roadmap Toward Trauma Recovery, A Survivor’s Compelling True Story October 27, 2022 Share Millions of Americans are self-medicating, suffering from Mental Health diagnoses and are not getting the support that they need to function, heal and lead healthy lives, says Author and Certified Emotional Healing and Relationship Coach Rebeccah Silence. Silence understands the struggles of Emotional Pain well. A survivor of Cancer while pregnant, childhood sexual abuse and domestic abuse, she has known enormous suffering, but she learned to defeat her emotional pain to live free and happy. Silence has taught clients worldwide on topics such as how to understand that past pain impacts the present, how to liberate yourself from those wounds and how to connect to your own inner healer to create a life where you not only survive, but also thrive. Now in her new book, Coming Back to Life: A Roadmap To Healing From Pain To Create The Life You Want, Silence helps readers create an opening to possibility. She provides tools, strategies and support that will allow readers to get to the root of their pain patterns while also receiving hope, encouragement and access to the light at the end of the dark tunnel they may find themselves in. “What the world desperately needs now more than ever before is a way to navigate trauma and difficult emotions,” said Silence. "How you feel is 100 percent based on how healed your past is. There really is life on the other side of whatever darkness people are facing, this book offers hope, healing and a roadmap that is guaranteed to empower and encourage readers to take their lives back from an emotionally clear, neutral and grounded space. You’ll never have to feel powerless again and that is a promise,” Silence added. Readers will learn how to: • Emotionally heal and process through Anxiety, Depression, Past Trauma and re-commit to living a fulfilling life. • Break free from generational pain patterns to become the most authentic and happy versions of themselves. • Be the source of their own encouragement, take control over their lives and never feel powerless again. “Coming Back To Life is the book that the world needs at this moment. It will illuminate what has been invisibly holding you back and give you a clear path to feeling good and getting what you want,” said Stephen Lovegrove, America’s Life Coach. About the Author Rebeccah Silence is a global advocate and leading coach in emotional healing and relationships. As a survivor of childhood trauma and abuse and being diagnosed with Stage 3 Cancer while she was pregnant, she has helped countless individuals, couples and families process even the most intense traumatic experiences — and heal! An accomplished TV and Radio Personality with over two decades of experience speaking to millions about doing the inner work, Silence is a groundbreaking voice in the space of healing and self-development. Her life’s mission is about supporting people in moving through their healing so they can allow themselves to truly thrive. Silence is the Author Of Coming Back To Life, Host Of The Healing IS Possible Experience, The Tougher Together Breakthrough Podcast and the creator of the on-demand The Emotional Survival Kit Course. Through her coaching, seminars, books and online courses, Silence teaches audiences how to become their own healers, how to love and trust themselves and how to be their best for others and the world. She currently lives in Boulder, Colorado, with her husband, two daughters and two dogs. Visit her website: www.rebeccahsilence.com < Previous News Next News >

“Under the Electric Tree” MOCA Announces Robust Public Activations June 23, 2022 Share The Museum of Contemporary Art, North Miami is pleased to announce a Series of Public Activations, “Under the Electric Tree” at Griffing Park. Programming will include: Site-Specific Performances, Live Music, Hands-On Art Activities and more, in conjunction with the recently restored Public Artwork "Electric Tree" by Internationally Renowned Artist, Mark Handforth. "Electric Tree” was first installed just blocks away from MOCA at Griffing Park in 2011, in conjunction with the Artist’s Major Exhibition “Rolling Stop” at the Museum. The 2021 restoration of this significant Public Artwork was made possible with major support from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation and the City of North Miami and is one of the most important Public Artworks that MOCA has commissioned in its 25-year History. Handforth’s Sculpture traces the branches of a 100-foot-wide Banyan Tree with brilliantly colored fluorescent tubes that illuminate its understory. The restoration of “Electric Tree” offers arts and culture to a Community Park that is open year-round. Handforth graduated from the Academy of Fine Art in Frankfurt and the Slade School of Fine Art in London. He is Internationally Acclaimed for his Large-Scale Installations in Public Spaces including Central Park in New York, the Dallas Museum of Art, the MCA in Chicago, as well as during the FIAC Off-Site Event in Paris. Handforth has also received public commissions from the cities of Paris, Porte de Bagnolet, Zurich and Tessinerplatz. “The stunning ‘Electric Tree’ at Griffing Park in North Miami is one of the most important Permanent Public Artworks that the Museum has commissioned. We are proud to activate the Park with consistent programming for all ages at the center of our Community,” said Chana Sheldon, Executive Director of the Museum of Contemporary Art, North Miami. “The initiative launched in April with a Concert by Lang Cook Live and Brother Dan of Terrestrial Funk. MOCA welcomed guests as well as food trucks and local vendors. It was a great night! We are deeply grateful for the support of the Knight Foundation and the City of North Miami for this initiative.” “Mark Handforth's 'Electric Tree’ is an innovative and stunning work. I love that Mark has created a way for us to experience the Banyan Tree 24/7 through his light painting. The ability of Artists to interpret the world around them in new ways is endlessly fascinating and especially so when used to create Art that is easily accessible to the Public,” said Victoria Rogers, Vice President of Knight Foundation’s Arts Program. “That MOCA's new programming will connect Visual Art to great Live Performances by local talent is a great way to showcase the power of the Arts to connect us to each other and to places.” Located at 12220 Griffing Boulevard, North Miami, Florida 33161, the next event in the programming includes: Pioneer Winter in Celebration of Pride Month On Wednesday, June 29th, 2022 At 7:30 p.m. Choreographer Pioneer Winter and Sound Artist Juraj Kojs will collaborate with performers and community members on a Pride Month Activation at the Electric Tree. Collected oral histories and elder stories of ‘first prides’ will become an interactive soundscape for dancers to embody themes of memory, resilience and community – reflecting on the Electric Tree created by Artist Mark Handforth as a meeting place for Corporeal and Social Exchange. Pioneer Winter is a Miami-Based Choreographer and Artistic Director of Pioneer Winter Collective, an Intergenerational and Physically Integrated Dance-Theater Company, rooted in Social Practice and Community, Queer Visibility and Beauty beyond the Mainstream. Recognized in Dance Magazine’s 25 to Watch, Pioneer Winter’s Work democratizes Performances in Public Spaces, Museums, Galleries, Stage and Film. Juraj Kojs’s (he/him) commissions for Acoustic, Electroacoustic, Multimedia and Installation Pieces include: Meet the Composer, Harvestworks New York, Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, Deering Estate, Miami Light Project and Miami Theater Center. His Works have received multiple Awards in Europe and he currently Directs the Foundation for Emerging Technologies and Arts (FETA) and he Teaches at the University of Miami’s Frost School of Music. You can RSVP for the Event At: https://mocanomi.org/2022/06/under-the-electric-tree/ Educational Programming The Museum of Contemporary Art recognizes the need to enrich the cultural life of the Community and to nurture a knowledgeable and supportive audience. To further an understanding of Contemporary Art, MOCA offers Educational Programs geared toward the Community and its diverse population. In 2009, the Museum launched its Wednesday Evening MOCA by Moonlight Programs featuring Contemporary Art Boot Camp Lectures, 5 Minutes of Fame Artists Forums and Arts for All, Hands-On Art Classes for adults. Other Programming includes: Popular Jazz at MOCA Concerts held outdoors on the last Friday of each month; Music at MOCA Concerts featuring Musicians from the Cleveland Orchestra and Florida Grand Opera; the Teen Junior Docents Program and Magazine MOCA’zine which actively engage High School Students in learning about Contemporary Art; After School Drawing Classes for Teens; the development of the new Museum Studies Magnet Program with the North Miami Public Schools, Creative Arts Hands-On Art Programs for children and families taught by Professional Artists and Educators from the Miami area; HeArt to HeArt for children and adults with varying exceptionalities; Women on the Rise! for at-risk teenage girls; Master Artist Workshops; an Active Members Program; Docent Tours; Lectures and Internship Opportunities; as well as visits to Private Collections and Artist’s Studios. About MOCA Located in one of the most diverse communities in the country, MOCA North Miami welcomes 35,000 visitors per year and its Award-Winning Education Programs have served thousands of children and teens. MOCA North Miami Exhibitions and Programs are made possible with the continued support of the North Miami Mayor and Council and the City of North Miami, the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture, the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners. The Museum is supported by the Green Family Foundation, John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Nathan Cummings Foundation, Terra Foundation for American Art and Individual Donors. Museum of Contemporary Art, North Miami (MOCA) 770 Northeast 125th Street, Miami, Florida 33161. 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Fogo de Chão Fort Lauderdale A Brazilian Epicurean Adventure By Merilee Kern, MBA Jul 16, 2025 Ensconced In The Vibrant Las Olas Boulevard Section Of Fort Lauderdale, Fogo de Chão Offers An Incomparable Dining Experience Exuding The Warmth Of Brazilian Hospitality. With Locations Around The Globe, This Particular South Florida Location Uniquely Captures The Essence Of The Brand While Infusing It With Local Flair. The Restaurant’s Signature Commitment To Value, Variety, And Customization Shines Through In Every Detail, Making It A Standout Among Fort Lauderdale’s Dining Options. At the heart of Fogo de Chão is its dedication to balancing tradition with innovation. For over 45 years, the restaurant has celebrated the rich heritage of Brazilian churrasco, while continuously evolving its menu to meet modern tastes and dietary preferences. This is evident in offerings like its Signature Churrasco Experience, where a rotating selection of high-quality meats, carved tableside by gaucho chefs, ensures a dynamic and satisfying culinary journey free from the anxiety of choosing just one dish. Guests are also invited to indulge in dishes like the Whole Branzino, a delicately grilled fish that highlights the versatility of the churrasco cooking style, and the indulgent Caviar Brioche, which bridges the gap between luxury and approachability. The restaurant’s famed “Market Table” complements the dining experience with its vibrant array of seasonal salads, exotic vegetables, and nutrient-rich dishes, catering to diverse dietary needs including vegetarian, gluten-free, and keto options. For a deeper dive into this restaurant’s formula for success, below is a conversation with Neimar Hensel, Area Manager at Fogo de Chão, who highlights why this Fort Lauderdale hotspot offers an exceptional epicurean adventure. MK: First, what makes the Fort Lauderdale location of Fogo de Chão unique compared to other locations throughout the U.S.? NH: The Fort Lauderdale location stands out with its expansive outdoor patio, offering a unique dining experience in the open air, with views of the waterfront. The venue combines the laid-back South Florida vibe with vibrant Brazilian culture. Our Fort Lauderdale location also features a butcher shop storefront where our gauchos, professionally trained chefs, expertly prepare premium cuts, and can offer you popular cuts like Ribeyes, NY Strip Steaks, and Filet Mignon, as well as more authentic Brazilian cuts including Picanha and Fraldinha to take home. At Fogo, we focus on the three most important aspects of dining out for our guests, which are value, variety and customization. We offer customizable menu offerings so everyone can find their culinary favorites at every daypart, including weekend brunch, All-Day Happy Hour at Bar Fogo, Lunch, Dinner, and fresh, seasonal soup and salads at the Market Table which is suited for all dietary lifestyles including pescatarian, keto, paleo, gluten-free and more. These aspects truly set us apart from other steakhouses. MK: What sets the restaurant apart from other comparable restaurant options in Fort Lauderdale? NH: Dining out often comes with “menu anxiety” or “plate envy,” where people regret their order after seeing what someone else gets. At Fogo, this stress disappears with our Signature Churrasco Experience. Guests have endless opportunities to discover new culinary options and savor their favorites including a rotating mix of high-quality proteins cut and served tableside, signature sides, and customizable dishes, which means that they don’t have to pick just one. At Fogo, we offer customizable menu offerings for every daypart, including weekend brunch, All-Day Happy Hour at Bar Fogo, Lunch, Dinner, and fresh, seasonal soup and salads at the Market Table which is suited for all dietary lifestyles including pescatarian, keto, paleo, gluten-free and more. These aspects truly set us apart from other steakhouses. Our Dry-Aged meat locker of premium cuts offers our guests a unique, elevated and distinct culinary experience. Dry-aged premium cuts are renowned for their intensified meat flavors and enhanced tenderness. The dry-aging process of 22-42 days enhances the natural flavors of the meat while breaking down the muscle fibers, resulting in a richer, nutty, and bolder beef taste and a tender texture. Fogo’s Dry-Aged Premium Cuts are designed to share and enhance your dining occasion from birthdays to anniversaries to group meetings, feeding 2-6 guests. MK: Brazilian hospitality is a cornerstone of Fogo de Chão’s philosophy. How is this reflected in the service provided at the Fort Lauderdale location? NH: From the moment guests arrive, they are greeted with warmth and a sense of care that makes them feel right at home. The gaucho chefs, who bring the churrasco meats directly to the table, create an interactive and engaging experience, ensuring each guest receives the perfect meal tailored to their preferences. At Fogo, we pride ourselves on bringing Brazilian hospitality to the heart of every city. MK: Fogo de Chão has a rich history rooted in Brazilian churrasco. How does the restaurant balance tradition with innovation in its dining experience? NH: For the past 45 years, Fogo has provided wholesome, nutritional menu options for every dietary tribe. By staying consistent with our Brazilian roots, we are continuously evolving to provide offerings that align with guests' expectations, from quality to flavor. A perfect example of this is the introduction of blistered fresh fish to our menu with the Whole Branzino. The Whole Branzino can be added to any experience and is deboned and then grilled on the churrasco grill over an open flame which blisters the skin, giving the fish a crisp and decadent flavor. Many guests don’t realize that traditional churrasco is not exclusive to steak, but also includes fresh fish. A more viral example is our Caviar Brioche. Caviar is all over Social Media, with many guests sharing they are excited to try this indulgent offering for the first time. Our Caviar Brioche allows guests to try decadent items in the form of small bites, allowing us to provide guests an attainable and approachable value for indulgent offerings. MK: What are some of the most popular cuts of meat served at this location, and do you offer any exclusive menu items specific to Fort Lauderdale? NH: The most popular cut of meat is Fogo’s signature specialty Picanha (top sirloin) and Fraldinha (bottom sirloin). Both of which are lightly seasoned in-house with salt and cooked over an open flame, then carved tableside by our Gaucho chefs. Each cut is a favorite in Brazil and loved by our guests in Fort Lauderdale and nationwide. MK: Beyond the churrasco-style meats, what other menu highlights or dishes should guests not miss? NH: I recommend guests try the new Whole Branzino. The 2lbs. Fresh, mild white fish is blistered churrasco-style and served tableside with extra virgin olive oil, lemon, and parsley, offering a delicious enhancement to the Full Churrasco Experience. I also recommend guests try our dry-aged premium cuts that are dry-aged for a minimum of 42 days and are renowned for their intensified meat flavors and enhanced tenderness. The dry-aged Tomahawk Ribeye is the perfect enhancement to any meal to discover the tender, juicy, and robust flavors. MK: Can you expand a bit on your Market Table and its role in complementing the churrasco experience? NH: The Market Table plays a key role in complementing the churrasco experience by offering a variety of seasonal salads and soups, exotic vegetables, imported cheeses, smoked salmon, cured meats, and more. It features a wide selection of nutrient-dense, whole foods, including plant-based options, allowing guests to customize their meals based on their preferences. We continue to offer fresh ingredients and create limited time offerings such as the recently added Roasted Apple & Butternut Squash Salad, Seasonal Hummus, and Carrot Ginger Soup. This adds balance and variety to the rich, savory flavors of the churrasco experience, enhancing the overall discovery dining experience with vibrant, flavorful choices. Guests are welcome to visit the Market Table as many times as they’d like during their meal. MK: How does the restaurant cater to diners with dietary preferences or restrictions, such as vegetarians or gluten-free guests? NH: Unlike traditional steakhouses, Fogo offers a variety of dining options for every dietary tribe including keto, gluten-free, vegan, and more. We offer guests specialty dishes including Seared Tofu and Sesame Black Bean Pasta, Seafood Tower complete with Lobster Tails and snow crab legs, Cauliflower Steak, Fogo’s naturally gluten-free Market Table and more. MK: For first-time visitors, what tips or advice would you offer to ensure they get the most out of their dining experience? NH: For first-time guests, I always recommend they start their experience at the Market Table with seasonal salads and soups, exotic vegetables, imported cheeses, smoked salmon, cured meats, and more. Take your time to savor the flavors from the churrasco experience, and consider adding enhancements like the Whole Branzino or Wagyu Porterhouse, especially when dining with a large group as they’re perfect for sharing with the table to spark new discoveries of culinary favorites. And, no experience is complete without a Caipirinha cocktail, made with cachaça, lime, and sugar, which offers a refreshing and authentic Brazilian flavor. MK: What is your personal favorite item on the menu? NH: My personal favorite is the Fraldinha, which has a rich flavor and a salty bark due to our churrasco cooking style. I also enjoy the Picanha, the lamb chops, and the Porterhouse. MK: What is your personal favorite aspect of the dining experience at large? NH: My favorite aspect of the dining experience at Fogo is our variety of offerings. I consider myself to be a flexitarian, eating meat, fish, and vegan meals. The variety at Fogo allows me to accommodate my changing dietary preferences on a daily basis. I, along with our guests, are never limited to one option or one dietary tribe. MK: As Fort Lauderdale continues to grow as a culinary destination, how does Fogo de Chão aim to stay ahead of dining trends while maintaining its authenticity? NH: At Fogo, we offer customizable menu offerings for every daypart, including weekend brunch, All-Day Happy Hour at Bar Fogo, Lunch, Dinner, and fresh, seasonal soup and salads at the Market Table which is suited for all dietary lifestyles including pescatarian, keto, paleo, gluten-free and more. These aspects truly set us apart from other steakhouses. We hold quarterly wine dinners and monthly bar events that allow guests to indulge in a tailored menu with signature offerings including wagyu, with curated wine pairings to sample some of Fogo’s best offerings, encouraging guests to come back and indulge in their culinary favorites they discovered. From the interactive service of the gaucho chefs to the thoughtfully curated menu offerings, every visit to Fogo de Chão on Las Olas Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale is designed to create a memorable epicurean experience. As Broward County continues to thrive as a culinary destination, Fogo de Chão remains a beacon of authenticity, offering a dining experience that seamlessly marries the best of tradition and modernity. Previous Next