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Summer Season Is Deal Season - South Florida Restaurants And Hotels Plan To Offer Locals Hospitality Perks, And Sizzling Savings By John Bernardo Jun 18, 2026 Summer Is Returning And That’s Actually Good News For Local Individuals And Families On Tight Budgets That Are Looking To Save Some Money. Hence, That’s Because This Year, South Florida Restaurants And Hotels Plan To Offer Them Discounts. Below is a detailed list of some restaurants and hotels in Broward and Miami-Dade Counties that are providing local folks hospitality, perks, and sizzling, summer deals. In Pompano Beach, restaurants offering locals summer dining discounts include Seaside Grill & Tiki Bar (1406 North Ocean Boulevard) and Rossitto’s Italian Gourmet & Eatery (2663 East Atlantic Boulevard). Moreover, people can take advantage of Restaurant People Locations, which is a program meaning that when local guests buy an annual “Locals Only” discount card, they can get 10% off their entire bill. More information, call: the Greater Fort Lauderdale & Convention Visitors Bureau at: (954) 765–4466. In Fort Lauderdale, Dine Out Lauderdale, a discount diner program, which will be running from Saturday, August 1st, 2026 to Wednesday, September 30th, 2026 and will give local residents dining deals at over 100 restaurants. This program offers locals $35 prix-fixe lunches and $45-$75 multi-course dinners. Some of Dine Out Lauderdale’s participating eateries include Daniel’s, A Florida Steakhouse (620 South Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale), Boatyard (seafood restaurant at 1555 Southeast 17th Street, Fort Lauderdale) Heritage (known for its Italian dishes & pizzas, 903 Northeast 5th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale), and Olive & Sea (1881 Southeast 17th Street, Fort Lauderdale). More information, call: (800) 226–6622. In Hollywood, residents can partake in the Residents Awards Wednesday program, where participating restaurants offer a 15% discount every Wednesday to anyone showing a valid government-issued ID with a Hollywood address. Some popular restaurants participating in this Hollywood-designed program include: The Greek Joint Kitchen & Bar (1925 Hollywood Boulevard), Krakatoa Indonesian Cuisine (1910 B Hollywood Boulevard), and Le Tub Saloon (1110 North Ocean Drive). For decades, Le Tub has been famous for its giant char-broiled burgers. For more info on the Residents Awards Wednesday program, call the City of Hollywood at: (954) 921–3620. Yet besides Broward’s restaurants, locals can also get discounts on hotels there. For example, in Deerfield Beach, Embassy Suites by Hilton Deerfield Beach Resort & Spa, 950 South Ocean Drive, offers all-suite, beachfront rooms for locals. The hotel sets locals up with a “Staycation” that includes up to a 5% discount off the best available rate, complimentary self-parking, and a $25 daily resort credit. More information, call: (954) 426 – 0478. Additionally, Wyndham Deerfield Beach Resort, 2096 Northeast 2nd Street, typically offers local residents 10-15% off during the summer months. More information, call: (954) 428–2850. In Pompano Beach, the Executive Economy Lodge, 555 South Federal Hwy., is offering local residents a summer 2026 weekly promotion featuring a 7-day stay for $550, which includes all taxes and fees. More information, call: (954) 943–0920. Furthermore, Sands Harbor Resort & Marina, 125 North Riverside Drive, will provide locals 20% off their best flexible rate. A valid Florida ID or proof of residency is required at check-in. Additional information, call: (954) 942–9100. Simultaneously, hotels in Fort Lauderdale will slash rates for local individuals and families this summer. One contributing hotel is the Four Seasons Hotel and Residences Fort Lauderdale on 525 North Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard. This resort on Fort Lauderdale Beach offers a Florida Staycation Residents Rate that often includes special room discounts and complimentary valet parking for staying local. More information, call: (754) 336–3100. Another hotel in Fort Lauderdale, Sun Tower Hotel & Suites at 2030 North Ocean Boulevard. offers local guests discounts around 10% off the available rate when they book directly and show their government ID. More information, call: (954) 565 – 5700. Moreover, the Pelican Grand Beach Resort at 2000 North Ocean Boulevard offers summer promotions featuring daily breakfast, resort credits, and package upgrades for Florida residents. More information, call: (954) 622–8417. In Hollywood, the Diplomat Beach Resort, 3555 South Ocean Drive, will provide up to 15% off the best available rate for standard rooms and up to 20% off on suites, plus a daily resort credit. More information, call: (954) 602 – 6000. And Costa Hollywood Beach Resort, 777 North Ocean Drive, offers up to 15% for Florida residents with a valid ID. More information, call: (954) 777–6784. Also, Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort, 1111 North Ocean Drive, provides up to 20% off room rates and a resort credit. More information, call: (954) 874–4444. In addition to what people can get discount wise regarding restaurants and hotels in Broward County, Miami-Dade County offers deals to locals. Regarding restaurants, Wednesday, July 1st, 2026 to Friday, July 31st, 2026 will mark: “Taste the Gables Restaurants Month.” During July, Coral Gables hosts a month-long dining celebration featuring a diverse mix of over 50 casual and fine dining establishments. Participating locations will have curated, discounted prix-fixe menus and promotional offers. Additional info, visit the Taste the Gables guide for a list of participating restaurants. Then beginning on Saturday, August 1st, 2026 and continuing until Wednesday, September 30th, 2026, Miami-Dade and Broward diners can enjoy Miami Spice Restaurant Months. Miami Spice Restaurant Months is the region’s biggest summer dining promotion where hundreds of restaurants across Miami-Dade offer heavily discounted, three-course prix-fixe menus for lunch/brunch and dinner. Lunches and brunches are normally priced around $35, while dinners are $45 or $60. Some eateries that fall under Miami Spice Restaurant Months include: Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse (2980 Northeast 207th Street in Aventura, call: (305) 912-1266), Soya Sushi Bar (11402 Northwest 41st Street in Doral, call: (305) 800–7692), and Cafe Prima Pasta, (414 71st Street in Miami Beach, call: (305) 867–0106). For more information on the Miami Spice Restaurant deals, visit the official Miami Spice Restaurant Months page to browse participating eateries and menus once they are released. Along with restaurants, there are several hotels in Miami-Dade County that plan to give locals price breaks on room rates. Discounts generally range from 10% to 30% off flexible rates and a valid state ID is required at check-in. Just to name a few of them: JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort and Spa, 19999 West Country Club Drive in Aventura, offers up to 15% off room rates and free overnight self-parking. More information, call: (855) 999–0493. In Doral, Trump National Doral Miami, 4400 Northwest 87th Avenue, is offering locals up to 20% off the best unrestricted room rates, resort discounts, and will be waiving pet fees and late check-outs. More information, call: (305) 592–2000. In Coconut Grove, Mayfair House Hotel & Garden, 3000 Florida Avenue, presents locals with the “Live Like a Local” package that combines discounted rates with resort amenities. Some perks consist of a complimentary a la carte breakfast, 15 % off food and no charge for bike rentals. More information, call: (305) 441–0000. In downtown Miami, the YVE Hotel on 146 Biscayne Boulevard across from Bayfront Park, will provide a local resident discount ranging from 10% to 25% off flexible rates. Locals must show their photo ID. Additional info, call: (305) 358–4555. Last but not least, in Miami Beach, Clinton Hotel South Beach, 825 Washington Avenue, provides up to 15% off for locals, along with free Wi-Fi, daily coffee, and upgrades based on availability. More information, call: (305) 938–4040. Previous Next

Ellie’s Army Foundation: Dirty Socks 5K Run And Walkathon To Benefit Children And Young Adults February 21, 2024 Share Ellie Levy’s life was about teaching everyone about compassion and caring - while suffering from Cystic Fibrosis (CF), a terminal genetic disease that primarily affects the lungs. What Ellie and her family saw, from the beginning, were people hurting - and it affected all of them in a way that many of us could ever understand. During Ellie’s many hospitalizations, Stacey and Brian Levy began to meet far too many parents struggling to keep their children alive due to limited financial resources. This is something that many in this nation never have the chance to see - and convey it to those who may one day do something about a parent who can’t afford to pay for life-saving medications because they have no money for copayments, or for crucial nutritional supplements or necessary therapies, because they were not covered by insurance. Parents should not have to choose between keeping their child alive and paying their Electric or Mortgage/Rent Bills. So, in 2001, in response to what they saw and watched others endure, the Levy’s created the Reach for the Stars Foundation in 2001 to benefit individuals with CF. Fourteen years later, in March of 2014, Ellie was 22 years old and suffering from the end stages of Cystic Fibrosis. She received a Double-Lung Transplant, but within a week, her new lungs were failing and she was re-listed for another set of lungs. Against all odds, she endured a second transplant on April 15th. During her recovery, Ellie met another young woman who also needed a Lung Transplant, but was unable to meet the financial criteria to be accepted into the Transplant Program. At that moment, Ellie decided that when she was well, she would focus her efforts on providing other young people with the money necessary to stay alive. Sadly, on November 5th, 2014, Ellie Levy passed away. In her honor, the memory of Ellie Levy indeed lives on - as her foundation name was changed to Ellie’s Army Foundation in 2017. The foundation has expanded its mission to assist not only those afflicted with Cystic Fibrosis, but children and young adults suffering from all critical illnesses. Why Dirty Socks? The inspiration behind the “Dirty Socks” event was Ellie’s surgeon (Gustavo), who told her in order to survive her Lung Transplant, she would have to walk. Despite the pain, Ellie walked and walked and walked, often exceeding her surgeon’s expectations - and to prove her hard work, Gustavo wanted to see the bottom of her socks. If they were dirty, she was doing what was told. So, despite the pain, Ellie walked and walked and walked. She was a Warrior! “Ellie gave her surgeon a bag with her dirty socks in it. He said that he will keep her socks in his office for the rest of his life. Ellie inspired him with her determination, her desire to live and her fight.” All children in the hospital wear medical socks and must walk to get well. Sometimes they can only take a few steps. At the Dirty Socks 5K Run & Walkathon we walk for them. We walk for Ellie. By taking part in the Dirty Socks 5K & Walkathon, you are walking for those who fight the fight every day - and paying tribute to Ellie Levy, who helped to bring awareness to a disease that many knew nothing about. Ellie’s Army Foundation is hosting the Dirty Socks 5K Run & Walkathon to benefit children and young adults battling life-threatening illnesses. The Foundation provides financial resources for families of children and young adults battling life-threatening illnesses. Ellie’s Army Foundation helps pay for medical expenses, insurance copayments, therapies, or daily living expenses such as housing payments, energy costs, utility bills, etc. Now more than ever these families are struggling. Be a Warrior, come get your socks dirty! For more information, visit: www.Elliesarmy.org - Or: www.Dirtysocks.org < Previous News Next News >

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A Life Well-Lived: Eleanor Hannan Celebrates Her 104th Birthday March 22, 2024 Share Eleanor, a beloved Hollywood Resident, recently celebrated her 104th Birthday amidst a flurry of admiration and well-wishes from friends, family, and the community at large. Known for her vibrant personality, sharp wit, and enduring passion for the Arts, Eleanor's milestone birthday served as a testament to a life well-lived and a spirit that continues to inspire those around her. Throughout her long and illustrious life, Eleanor has worn many hats, each contributing to the rich tapestry of her experiences. As a longtime Resident of Hollywood, she has witnessed the ebb and flow of the Entertainment Industry, its stars rising and falling like constellations in the night sky. Her intimate connection to Hollywood's glitz and glamor has been further solidified by her stint as an Entertainment Columnist for the South Florida Sun Times, where her insightful commentary and keen observations captivated readers and critics alike. Beyond her contributions to the world of journalism, Eleanor's professional endeavors extend into the realm of Real Estate, where she enjoyed a successful career as a Realtor. With her characteristic warmth and charm, she guided countless clients through the intricate process of buying and selling homes, earning their trust and admiration along the way. Her unwavering commitment to excellence and unparalleled work ethic set her apart in a competitive industry, earning her accolades and recognition from peers and clients alike. However, it is not merely Eleanor's professional accomplishments that have endeared her to the hearts of those who know her best. It is her indomitable spirit, her zest for life, and her boundless enthusiasm for the arts that truly define her character. To Eleanor, life is a stage, and she has embraced her role with grace, dignity, and a touch of theatrical flair. "See you at the theatre," she would often exclaim, her eyes twinkling with anticipation and excitement. For Eleanor, the theatre was more than just a venue for entertainment; it was a sacred space where stories came to life, where dreams took flight, and where the human experience was laid bare for all to see. Whether attending a Broadway production or a local community theater performance, Eleanor approached each outing with the same childlike wonder and infectious enthusiasm, her love for the stage has never diminished by the passage of time. As friends gathered to celebrate Eleanor's 104th Birthday, the air was filled with laughter, music, and the glow of Eleanor's radiant smile. It was a moment of pure joy, a celebration of a life well-lived and a legacy that will endure for generations to come. Here's to Eleanor Hannan, a true 'Florida's Hollywood' Legend, whose light continues to shine brightly, illuminating the hearts of all who are fortunate enough to know her. Happy 104th Birthday, Eleanor – may your days be filled with laughter, love, and endless encore performances. "See You At The Theatre!” < Previous News Next News >