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A City of Beauty And Business: Aventura Ranks Among America’s Top 30 Suburban Cities For Corporate Headquarters By Joyce R. Forchion - LOVE Aventura September 19, 2023 Share Fall is here and an overabundance of work opportunities have landed in Aventura, giving prospective candidates a sign of hope and renewed inspiration for a professionally prosperous 2024. The forecasted outlook for job creation within the city remains bright due to corporate relocations, international expansions, and small business startups. According to a recent study conducted by The Boyd Company, a site selection consultancy based in Princeton, New Jersey, Aventura ranks among America’s top 30 suburban cities for corporate headquarters. Similarly, The Miami-Dade Beacon Council presented research uncovered through Applied Geographic Solutions and GIS Planning, which affirmed the region’s ideal infrastructure for Small Business Ownership since 77.7% of its operations employ between 1 and 4 professionals. With economic development on the rise in Aventura due to its unique Tax Structure, Municipal Resources, and desirable Residential Amenities, long-term residents and new transplants would benefit from riding the wave and launching a comprehensive job search this Fall. Many who are willing to embark on this journey don’t know where to begin. Below are some steps that Aventura residents – or anyone seeking a necessary career pivot by 2024 – should notate in the process: Decide to make a change – and fast. According to the Gallup World Poll, 85% of today’s employees worldwide are dissatisfied with their current jobs. Though collecting a regular paycheck may seem appealing under any circumstance, those who are seeking fulfillment, appreciation, and purpose are taking the leap of faith to pursue positions offering higher salaries, more extensive benefits packages, professional development education, and a healthy work-life balance. Some say that the most difficult portion of a job search is deciding to make the transition, so why not tackle the hardest step first? Identify your next move. There is a reason why you want to leave your current job. Since you’ve decided to identify a new path, you might as well map out a career vision that would bring you the most joy. Where would you like to work? What industries interest you? Are you seeking a traditional office format, or would you consider hybrid or remote positions? These are the questions you should ask yourself while brainstorming a strategy leading to the next step. Optimize your candidacy. This entails dusting off your old Resumé to include your most recent job capacity, along with metrics indicating your achievements, and keywords that align with the desired role for which you’re searching. Additionally, don’t forget to pen an engaging cover letter explaining why your contributions would benefit your dream company, plus a detailed LinkedIn Profile to complement your skill-set with other accolades encompassing your personality, such as organizational memberships, awards won, and community service. Network with other professionals. Aventura proudly serves over 40,000 residents each day, not to mention the millions of international visitors that support neighboring businesses throughout the year. Executives and hiring managers representing the city’s most profitable labor force industries – which are dominated by sales, financial institutions, and administrative operations – are available at the local Chamber Of Commerce’s Networking Receptions, Monthly Meetings held at the Aventura City Government Center, volunteering on a local advisory board, or shopping within one of the many plazas available in town. LinkedIn is also a viable resource for job seekers who would like to broaden their contacts online. Remain optimistic. Continue to hope for the best and wholeheartedly believe that a change is on the horizon. A job search is frequently likened to a marathon in that the results aren’t usually apparent overnight. Instead, identifying a new path can take months to manifest into a new job, which is why starting immediately will give you the greatest chance of positioning yourself for a new role. Remember, this journey is a process. If you take ownership of your career trajectory and chart your own path, with belief in your abilities, then success is inevitable. LOVE, AVENTURA. A column celebrating the heart, soul and culture of our community. < Previous News Next News >

Condo Wars - Part 2 “It’s All About the Documents” Thu Sep 01 2022 16:03:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Paring Arts & Wellness: The Inaugural Brushes With Cancer Program August 23, 2024 Share The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County (@arshtcenter) has launched Brushes with Cancer, a program that supports individuals touched by cancer through the visual arts. Brushes with Cancer is a unique artistic project that pairs accomplished artists, many based in South Florida, with “inspirations,” people whose lives have been impacted by cancer as previvors, current patients, survivors or caregivers. Since February 2024, each of the 18 inspirations selected for the inaugural program in Miami has been working with one of 18 visual artists, with whom they have been strategically paired. As the inspirations share their twist on cancer – stories, feelings and experiences, the artists create a unique work of art that represents the inspiration’s personal journey with the disease. The inaugural edition of the Arsht Center’s Brushes with Cancer program culminates on Thursday, September 12 with a celebration and art viewing at the Arsht Center. The art viewing is curated by Rosie Gordon-Wallace, Arts Advocate and Founder of Miami’s Diaspora Vibe Cultural Arts Incubator. All of Miami is invited to join the artists, inspirations and their family and friends to view the finished works. The unique art pieces will be auctioned to support future editions of Brushes with Cancer at the Arsht Center. The Brushes with Cancer art viewing and silent auction takes place on September 12th at 7:00 p.m. at the Arsht Center. The event is free and open to the public. Guests should RSVP online at: https://www.arshtcenter.org/brusheswithcancer. Following the September 12th event, the public can continue to enjoy the art through mid-October any time they visit the Arsht Center for performances and other events, or during any of the free guided Arsht Center tours every Monday and Saturday at 12:00 p.m. The art will also be on view at an online gallery at: https://www.arshtcenter.org/ and any pieces remaining after the silent auction will be available for purchase. The 2024 artists and inspirations are diverse in background, age and lifestyle. Some artists are cancer survivors themselves, while some inspirations have been touched by cancer as caregivers or through a family history of cancer (previvors). Many of them call South Florida home. Photos of select artists and inspirations can be viewed and downloaded here. “The arts are therapeutic and a vital tool for community wellness, which is why the Arsht Center has committed to providing life-affirming creative outlets for all ages in our community. This new program provides opportunities for healing and deep emotional connection – all through the shared experience of making art,” said Jairo Ontiveros, Vice President and Dorothea Green Chair of Education and Community Engagement at the Arsht Center. The Arsht Center’s Brushes with Cancer is presented in partnership Twist Out Cancer, a nationwide non-profit organization that utilizes the creative arts to provide social and emotional support to individuals touched by cancer. More information is available at: www.twistoutcancer.org THE ARSHT CENTER’S COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS Brushes with Cancer is one of the 10 ongoing Arsht Center programs committed to community engagement and deepening the experience of the performing arts for all Miami-Dade County residents. Having served more than 120,000 people throughout its 17-year history, the programs broaden community participation and open the sights, sounds and possibilities of the world through the performing arts. Programs include: Art + Mind Day, an annual free festival that connect mind, body and soul through the arts; Broadway on Biscayne, free interactive pre- and post-show experiences connecting audiences more deeply with each show; Family Fest, a season of free performances featuring the world's leading family-friendly artists; Heritage Fest, an annual all-ages festival celebrating Black heritage; a Juneteenth Juke Joint party; AileyCamp Miami, a full-scholarship, six-week summer camp which uses dance as a vehicle for the personal development of young people; CommuniTea Dance, an annual celebration honoring Miami's LGBTQ+ Community; Knight Masterworks Classical Conversations, a series of free lectures which give the audience insight into the musicians, composers and history of music presented in our Knight Masterworks Classical Music series; Arsht on the Road, a series of free pop-up performances that bring the arts into Miami-Dade County's diverse neighborhoods; and programs that marry arts and wellness, such as Accessing the Arts Residencies, art workshops for children and adults with disabilities; and various others. *All programs, artists, ticket prices, availability, dates and times are subject to change without notice. Additional fees may apply. Visit: www.arshtcenter.org for up-to-date information. < Previous News Next News >

Operation Paintbrush, Gun Buyback & Ribbon Cuttings: There Is A Lot To Celebrate In Hollywood This Month June 22, 2023 Share The City of Hollywood Department of Public Works is holding Operation Paintbrush on Saturday, June 24th, 2023 from 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. Noon. The Operation Paintbrush Program provides up to 20 gallons of High-Quality Exterior Latex Paint for FREE to Single-Family Homeowners and Non-Profit Organizations in Hollywood. 100% of the Latex Paint collected through the Broward County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program is recycled into new, High-Quality Exterior Paint which is then provided to participating cities at no cost (while supplies last). Paint can be picked up at the Department of Public Works, located at 1600 South Park Road, Hollywood, Florida 33021 beginning at 8:00 a.m. Distribution is on a first-come, first-served basis, while the supply lasts. To participate, you must provide your current Driver’s License with Hollywood address and a current Utility Bill as Proof of Hollywood Residency. The Paint colors offered are: Off-White, Beige, Terracotta, Gray, and Turquoise. Gun Buyback Event The Hollywood Police Department is hosting a Gun Buyback Event this Saturday, June 24th, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Hollywood Police Department at 3250 Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood, Florida 33021. • Up to $100 for Shotguns & Antique Firearms • $150 for Handguns & Rifles • Up to $250 for Semi-Automatic Rifles Funds will be distributed in Publix Gift Cards. Guns must be unloaded. Leave the gun in the trunk of the vehicle for removal. No other weapons or ammunition will be accepted. No questions asked. No ID required. This event is in partnership with Crime Stoppers. Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Hollywood Boulevard Complete Streets Improvement Project Join us to celebrate the completion of the project which includes Multi-Modal Transportation and Parking options, Pedestrian-Friendly Walkways and Enhanced Landscaping and Curb Appeal on Hollywood Boulevard from City Hall Circle to Dixie Highway. The Hollywood Boulevard Complete Streets Improvement Project Ribbon cutting will be held on the East side of Hollywood City Hall Circle at 2600 Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood, Florida 33021 on Wednesday, June 28th, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. Kicking-Off Ceremony Dowdy Community Center Join us for a "Kicking-Off" Ceremony to mark the start of renovations to the Former Armory Building. The building will be transformed into the new Dowdy Community Center using voter-approved General Obligation Bond funds. Come and learn more about the exciting renovations planned. The Kicking-Off Ceremony will be held Wednesday, June 28th, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. at the Dowdy Community Center 2161 Johnson Street, Hollywood, Florida 33020. < Previous News Next News >

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Alpha To Omega, Isaac Mansur Wants To Help Protect Your Home July 28, 2021 Share With his company, Omega Doors and Windows in Ft. Lauderdale, Isaac Mansur has your home or business covered. His five-star rated company has a tech-trained and certified team that specializes in installing, replacing and repairing high impact windows and doors garage doors, barn doors, custom front doors, French doors, sliding doors, folding doors, and secure back doors in homes or buildings. They also design and customize outdoor screening of any size or shape, as well as provide repair or replacement services on these products. But what Mansur stresses to residents in South Florida, is the importance of impact-resistant doors and windows. “I really believe every home and business in South Florida should be prepared with this type of protection,” says Isaac Mansur. Living in a hurricane-prone part of the world, high impact resistant windows can help preserve your home, storefront or office and keep your family and equipment much safer.” He added that the alternative, hurricane shutters, necessitate the home or business owner to struggle with heavy shutters or wood each time a storm or other threat is warned, or if left in place, would keep the family or business in the dark, during safe times. “Impact resistant windows have other benefits, as well,” says Mansur, “such as reducing noise levels from outside traffic or construction, providing greater resistance against intruders and flying objects. They also reduce energy bills by reflecting outside heat and UV rays, while helping to maintain the temperature indoors. And, he adds, “impact windows can qualify for tax credits through Energy Saving Tax programs, as well as possibly reduce insurance costs.” Mansur explains that high impact resistant windows combine the use of a strong frame and thicker laminated glass to withstand winds that reach up to 200 miles per hour or Category 5 wind conditions. The impact-resistant glass is manufactured with a thin strip of plastic layered between two sheets of glass utilizing a stabilizing lamination process. “Impact-resistant windows and doors are strong and are in place when you need them,” he adds, “and they do not change the outside appearance of the structure.” Mansur is very knowledgeable about safety with windows, doors and locks. Born in Israel, he grew up in a world of construction. His entire family, his father, brothers and cousins, are all in construction. When he first came to New York from Israel, his background qualified him for a job in the field. When he moved to Florida 20 years ago, Isaac enrolled in a state-certified program that involved regulations and codes. This prepared him for exams that would accredit Isaac as a licensed contractor for the installation of windows and doors, in compliance with the stringent South Florida Building Code. That’s when Isaac formed his own company, Alpha Windows & Doors, Inc. This licensing qualifies Isaac to bid on behalf of Omega Windows and Doors for contracts on commercial, as well as residential properties. Aside from homes, that includes installation or replacement of windows and doors on high rise buildings, hotels, shopping centers and factories. Omega’s most recent project was replacing the windows and doors at the Hilton Doubletree Hotel in Sunny Isles. Omega also contracts with builder/developers on new projects. With this type of background and experience, Isaac can assess any problem situation and come up with accurate, fast solutions. Likewise, he is able to customize and adapt to unusual structural challenges, when it comes to screening and doorway challenges. Omega Windows and Doors is a member of the Builders Association of South Florida, Florida Homebuilders and the National Association of Home Builders. All of Omega’s employees are certified, have undergone FBI fingerprint screening, are professional and work clean. They conduct their jobs under OSHA guidelines and respect client privacy during their time onsite, under the supervision of a project manager. Mansur is sensitive to a family’s needs. He and his wife Rachel have raised four children in South Florida. His son Ben, who attends Florida International University, works with his father. His intention is to become a project manager for Omega. Isaac’s cousin Leo is one of Omega’s field managers. So, in essence, Omega is a family-oriented business. Other services that Omega Doors & Windows can provide are locksmith installation, repair and replacement, hinge repair, ball bearing roller repair or replacement, storefront glass replacement, frame repair, sliding door lock repair, molding replacement and anything having to do with windows and doors in a home or business. Omega techs are available for emergency situations and same day service. Instal-lation services are also available same-day. Isaac Mansur is a professional. His team equally is. They are state-certified. They work accurately, clean and quickly. The company complies with CDC regulations as to Covid safety. Isaac believes in making things easy for his clients. Job estimates are free of charge. Omega offers many payment options that include ApplePay, PayPal, Vermo, Zelle, traditional credit cards and of course, cash. The company also offers its own financing plan. “My main concern is always for my client,” says Isaac. “We want to provide the best job possible, under any conditions. How well I know that family comes first. A homeowner should not be concerned about inanimate things like doors, windows, screening and locks. He or she should be most concerned about the safety of his family and we are here to help ensure that. The same goes for businesses,” he adds, “since equipment and lost time are difficult to replace. At Omega, we are here to prevent that.” Omega Doors & Windows 4972 SW 35th Terrace Fort Lauderdale, Fl 33312 https://www.omegadoorsandwindows.com 954-682-3109 < Previous News Next News >

Celebrate Summer With The New BUCKS Family Of Scratch-Off Games Aventura Digest Jul 24, 2026 The Florida Lottery (Lottery) Is Excited To Introduce Five New Scratch-Off Games In The BUCKS Family—LUCKY BUCKS, BIG BUCKS, GIANT BUCKS, JUMBO BUCKS, And MEGA BUCKS! With Ticket Prices Ranging From $1 To $20 And More Than $536 Million In Total Prizes And More Than 28 Million Winning Tickets, The BUCKS Family Delivers Big Winning Opportunities For Everyone. For just $1, LUCKY BUCKS offers players a fun way to jump into the action to win up to $10,000! With exciting instant-win opportunities and quick gameplay, this ticket packs plenty of entertainment into an easy to play format. BIG BUCKS turns up the excitement at the $2 price point with a chance to win up to $50,000! BIG BUCKS offers expanded bonus play opportunities with three bonus spots to win up to $100 instantly. Featuring bold gameplay and enhanced prize potential, this game gives players even more ways to celebrate summer winnings. Enjoy GIANT BUCKS, the $5 game in the family featuring bigger prizes of up to $1,000,000 and multiple bonus spots for dynamic play action, including a giant $250 bonus spot. With strong prize potential and exciting reveal features, GIANT BUCKS delivers a high energy experience. JUMBO BUCKS delivers big time excitement at the $10 price point with larger prizes of up to $2,000,000, and expanded bonus play features offering five chances to earn up to $500 instantly. Packed with more opportunities to win throughout the ticket, this game provides players a thrilling experience with substantial winning potential. MEGA BUCKS, the $20 Scratch-Off game that offers over $225 Million in cash prizes. MEGA BUCKS features the largest prize potential in the series, $5,000,000! Complete with the most bonus spots and a mega bonus spot for a chance to win up to $1,000 instantly. MEGA BUCKS delivers thrilling gameplay and high value winning opportunities for players to chase substantial cash prizes. Additionally, beginning Wednesday, July 1st, 2026, players can enter non-winning BUCKS Scratch-Off tickets and any FANTASY 5 tickets purchased during each entry period into the Celebrate Summer Bonus Play promotion for the chance to win cash prizes up to $20,000 and Celebrate Summer prize packages loaded with exclusive Florida Lottery merchandise. Each eligible ticket earns entries equal to its purchase price, and players who enter a complete BUCKS family of $1, $2, $5, $10, and $20 tickets during the same entry period will receive 50 bonus entries. Scratch-Off games are an important part of the Lottery’s portfolio of games, comprising approximately 74 percent of ticket sales in fiscal year 2024-2025. Additionally, since inception, Scratch-Off games have awarded more than $72.2 Billion in prizes, created 2,510 millionaires, and generated more than $21.28 Billion for the state’s Educational Enhancement Trust Fund. About The Florida Lottery The Florida Lottery is responsible for contributing more than $51 Billion to enhance education and sending more than one million students to Florida’s colleges, universities, and technical schools through the Bright Futures Scholarship Program. The Florida Lottery reinvests 99 percent of its revenue into Florida's economy through prize payouts, commissions to more than 13,600 Lottery retailers, and transfers to education. Since 1988, Florida Lottery games have paid over $106.5 Billion in prizes and created more than 4,521 millionaires. For more information, please visit: www.floridalottery.com and be sure to follow the Florida Lottery on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and X to stay informed. Previous Next

Mouthwatering Recipes to Beef Up the Holiday Menu (Family Features) December 8, 2022 Share At this year's holiday gatherings, you can put together a showstopping menu from the beginning of the party to the final bite with mouthwatering recipes that bring guests back for more. It all starts with beef, a versatile, beloved ingredient that can be used in appetizers, sides and main courses alike. Consider these holiday favorites from Beef Loving Texans, including a must-have main course like Classic Beef Wellington. Perfect for a family get-together, this traditional dish combines tender chateaubriand roast with a homemade glaze of earthy mushrooms, red wine and Dijon mustard wrapped in a golden-brown puff pastry. If you're serving a group, Top Sirloin Roast with Herb Garlic Peppercorn Crust is ideal for sharing and provides an eye-catching centerpiece at the dining room table. Before bringing out the main course, however, there's an important aspect of seasonal parties that calls everyone to the kitchen: savory appetizers. You can invite your guests to share an option like Holiday Mini Beef Meatball Skewers with Cranberry Barbecue Sauce, a festive, easy-to-make favorite that can tide the cravings of a hungry crowd. Find more beef-inspired holiday dishes at www.BeefLovingTexans.com Classic Beef Wellington Recipe courtesy of Beef Loving Texans Total time: 1 hour, 30 minutes Servings: 4 • 1 teaspoon olive oil, divided • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided • 1 chateaubriand tenderloin roast • 8 ounces mushrooms • 1 large shallot • 2 tablespoons dry red wine • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves • flour • 1 sheet puff pastry In large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, heat 1/2 teaspoon oil until hot. Combine salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Press evenly onto all surfaces of roast. Place roast in skillet; brown evenly. Remove roast from skillet. Heat oven to 425 F. In food processor, pulse mushrooms and shallot about 10 times until finely chopped. Do not overprocess. Place same skillet used for roast over medium-high heat and heat remaining oil until hot. Add mushrooms and shallot; cook 4-6 minutes until tender and all liquid is evaporated, stirring often. Add wine; cook 2-3 minutes until all liquid is evaporated. Stir in mustard, thyme and remaining pepper. Cook 2-3 minutes. Remove from skillet to medium bowl; cool. Line rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and place in oven. On lightly floured cutting board, unfold pastry dough. Roll pastry out to 12-by-9-inch rectangle; lay dough with shortest edge toward you. Spread mushroom mixture onto pastry dough, leaving 1/2-inch border around edges. Place roast in center of mushrooms. Fold pastry dough neatly around roast, stretching dough if necessary. Cut off excess pastry dough; press to seal overlapping edges. Remove baking sheet from oven and dust lightly with flour. Place pastry-wrapped roast, seam-side down, on baking sheet. Cut four (2-inch) vents in top of pastry. Bake 35-50 minutes, or until golden brown and instant-read thermometer inserted into center of roast registers 135 F for medium-rare or 150 F for medium. Transfer roast to carving board. Let stand 10 minutes. Temperature will rise about 10 F to reach 145 F for medium-rare or 160F for medium. Carve into slices and serve. Top Sirloin Roast with Herb Garlic Peppercorn Crust Recipe courtesy of Beef Loving Texans Total time: 45 minutes Servings: 8 • 1 center-cut sirloin beef roast (about 3 pounds) • 1 tablespoon olive oil Seasoning: • 2 teaspoons kosher salt • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped • 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped • 5 cloves garlic, minced • 2 teaspoons coarsely ground mixed peppercorns (black, white, green and pink) Preheat oven to 350 F. Rub roast with olive oil. To make seasoning: In small bowl, combine salt, parsley, thyme, garlic and mixed peppercorns; press evenly into beef roast. Place roast in roasting pan or baking dish with wire rack in bottom. Bake 40-60 minutes. Remove roast when meat thermometer registers 135 F for medium-rare or 150 F for medium. Transfer roast to carving board; tent loosely with aluminum foil. Let stand 10-15 minutes. Temperature will rise about 10 F to reach 145 F for medium-rare or 160 F for medium. Carve roast into slices by cutting against grain. Holiday Mini Beef Meatball Skewers with Cranberry Barbecue Sauce Recipe courtesy of Beef Loving Texans Total time: 50 minutes Servings: 12 • 1 pound ground beef • 1 cup fresh zucchini, grated • 1 egg • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 1/4 teaspoon pepper • 1 small yellow onion, diced 1/2 inch • 2 red bell peppers, diced 1/2 inch • 2 green bell peppers, diced 1/2 inch • 12 skewers (6 inches) Cranberry Barbecue Sauce: • 1 can (16 ounces) whole berry cranberry sauce • 3 tablespoons barbecue sauce Preheat oven to 400 F. In medium bowl, lightly mix ground beef, zucchini, egg, salt and pepper until thoroughly combined. Shape into 24 1-inch meatballs. Alternately thread meatballs, onions, red peppers and green peppers onto skewers. Place skewers on shallow-rimmed baking sheet. Bake 22-25 minutes, or until instant-read thermometer inserted into center of meatball registers 160 F. To make cranberry barbecue sauce: In medium saucepan, combine cranberry sauce and barbecue sauce; simmer 5 minutes, or until flavors blend. Drizzle sauce over skewers or serve as dipping sauce. < Previous News Next News >

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Solve Summer Hunger With Fresh Produce And Family-Favorite Snacks By Feature Impact Aug 13, 2026 Bouncing From Activity To Activity And Event To Event This Summer Is Bound To Lead To Bouts Of Hunger. To Help Keep Your Loved Ones Going Amidst The Hustle And Bustle Of Pool Days, Baseball Games And Road Trips, Turn To Filling Snacks That Curb Appetites. Fresh, nutritious produce can transform afternoon pick-me-ups into moments of celebration. For example, Dandy Celery from Duda Farm Fresh Foods offers exceptional sweetness, crispiness and consistency in Peanut Butter Toast with Celery and Grapes. A familiar, kid-friendly favorite, this sweet-and-savory combination provides a pleasing crunch from lightly toasted bread, celery and grapes paired with soft, warm peanut butter. Fit for sharing with family and friends, Dill Pickle Dip is ready with the snap of a finger so you can serve a crowd without the hassle. Serve with crackers and celery for an easy solution whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue, tagging along for a tailgate or enjoying a slow afternoon with your nearest and dearest. These simple snacks and more delicious summer dishes can be at the heart of your menu when made with Dandy fresh-cut vegetables from Duda Farm Fresh Foods, a leading, trusted American grower and processor of fresh vegetables that's celebrating its 100th Anniversary in 2026. Marking a century of leadership in celery innovation, family farming, industry leadership and sustainable growth, it's spent six generations refining its approach to growing, harvesting and delivering high-quality fresh produce. From its early adoption of advanced farming practices to the development of fresh-cut solutions and water jet cutting technology, the 100-year-old company has maintained a steady focus on improving flavor, efficiency and satisfaction. "Reaching 100 years is a milestone we owe to our dedicated team, strong industry partnerships and commitment to innovation," said Mark Bassetti, President of Duda Farm Fresh Foods. "As we honor our 100-year legacy, we remain focused on growing the future through innovation, sustainability and family values." Peanut Butter Toast with Celery and Grapes Recipe courtesy of "Floating Kitchen" on behalf of Duda Farm Fresh Foods Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 2 minutes Servings: 2 2-3 Tablespoons of creamy peanut butter 2 Slices of cinnamon-raisin bread, toasted 5-6 Seedless red grapes, halved 1-2 Dandy celery sticks, sliced diagonal 1 Tablespoon of granola 1 Teaspoon of maple syrup kale, mustard greens or arugula (optional) Spread the peanut butter evenly over the surface of the toasted bread. Top it with the grapes and the sliced celery. Sprinkle it with the granola and drizzle it with the maple syrup. Top it with the kale, the mustard greens or the arugula, if desired. Dill Pickle Dip Recipe courtesy of "Laughing Spatula" on behalf of Duda Farm Fresh Foods Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 5 minutes Servings: 6 8 Ounces of cream cheese 1/2 Cup of dill pickles, finely chopped, plus additional for garnish 1/4 Cup of Dandy Celery, finely chopped, plus additional for garnish 3 Tablespoons of pickle juice 1 Tablespoon of fresh dill, chopped 1/4 Teaspoon of salt 1/4 Teaspoon of pepper Crackers, for serving Dandy Celery Dippers, for serving Breadcrumb Topping: 1 Teaspoon of butter 3 Tablespoons of panko crumbs Allow the cream cheese to soften for about 20 minutes outside of the refrigerator. While the cream cheese is softening, prepare the breadcrumb topping. In a pan over medium heat, stir the butter and the breadcrumbs until they are fully combined. The breadcrumbs will toast in 2-3 minutes. Remove them from the heat once they are toasted, as desired. In a bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, 1/2 cup of pickles, 1/4 cup of celery, the pickle juice, the dill, the salt and the pepper until they are fully combined. Transfer them to a serving bowl. Before serving, sprinkle the dip with cooled, toasted breadcrumbs and additional pickles and celery. Serve with the crackers and the celery dippers. Search for more summer snack ideas by visiting: www.DudaFresh.com . Peanut Butter Toast with Celery and Grapes Dill Pickle Dip Previous Next