GOLDLAW is proud to serve as the Advocate Sponsor of Guardians for New Futures, Inc.’s (GFNF4Kids) 2026 Treasure Coast Child Summit, taking place Sept. 23-24, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Indian River State College Treasure Coast Public Safety Training Complex. GFNF4Kids is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization established in 1991 that works to educate the community on how to recognize and report abuse to protect a child from further harm, as well as educ

Subaru of Pembroke Pines is proud to donate more than $97,000 to two hometown charities, continuing its longstanding tradition of giving to Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital and the Humane Society of Broward County through the Subaru Share the Love® Event. Every year, Craig Zinn Automotive Group President and CEO Craig Zinn generously matches the amount raised by the campaign. This year, Subaru of Pembroke Pines raised $70,463.34 for Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital and $26,

Tropic Air Charters announced the acquisition of two new Tecnam P2012 Traveller aircraft, marking a significant investment in the company's private charter operations and reinforcing its commitment to providing premium air service between South Florida and the Bahamas. The first Tecnam P2012 Traveller arrived in Florida on Sept. 7 following a transatlantic flight from Italy, with the second aircraft to follow. The acquisition marks the beginning of Tropic Air Charters' tran

More than 1.7 million individuals throughout South Florida are expected to experience food insecurity this holiday season. Feeding South Florida®, the leading hunger-relief organization serving Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade and Monroe counties, will host its inaugural Thanksgiving Community Feast on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Hard Rock Stadium, bringing together 500 guests for a traditional Thanksgiving meal in a celebration centered on hospitalit

The 23rd Annual Miles for Smiles 5K on the Runway, presented by Birdi Aviation and benefiting Broward Children’s Center, will take place at Pompano Beach Airpark on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, to raise funds for medically fragile and developmentally disabled children and young adults.

PURRR Adoption + Sanctuary will host a “Whiskers & Hooves” goat yoga fundraiser on Sunday, October 4, 2026, offering two sessions in Davie, Florida, to support cat rescue and care programs.

The Community Foundation of Broward has purchased a three‑story building in downtown Fort Lauderdale to serve as its permanent headquarters and hub for philanthropy, with renovations beginning in 2027 and move‑in planned for early 2028.

Run the runway, change lives. The community is invited to help dreams take flight at the 23rd Annual Miles for Smiles 5K on the Runway, presented by Birdi Aviation and benefiting Broward Children’s Center, at Pompano Beach Airpark on Saturday, Nov. 7. Runners, walkers, families and community leaders of all ages, including participants using wheelchairs and strollers, will soar together to raise funds and awareness to support Broward Children’s Center, a nonprofit organizatio

Construction firm Robins & Morton joined Baptist Health to celebrate the ribbon cuttings of two renovations totaling more than $28 million at Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville. The 26,300-square-foot Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center Transplant Nursing Unit renovation on the 11th floor of the Weaver Tower was a conversion for a new 24-bed nursing unit for stem cell transplants, part of the joint care provided by Baptist Health and MD Anderson. The project also included the

Ann Storck Center – a Fort Lauderdale-based private nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities – unveiled its new monument sign during a ribbon-cutting ceremony at its Fort Lauderdale campus. The new sign began with CEO Patricia (Pat) Murphy's vision and became possible through generous community partners. For 50 years since the opening of its Fort Lauderdale Campus, Ann Storck Center opera

To the untrained eye, the Florida scrub ecosystem isn’t much to look at. Scattered in patches around coastal and inland Florida, the scrub landscape is dominated by shrubs and short oaks, all growing out of sandy soil. For decades, the Florida sack-bearer moth was hiding in plain sight among collections of other sack-bearer moths around the U.S. Ryan St Laurent “Scrub” is truly an apt name for it. But this habitat is home to a number of unique plant and animal species, includ

Imagine a Florida panther slinking its way 400 miles (645 kilometers) from the Big Cypress Swamp, in the southwest part of the state, to Okefenokee Swamp, on Florida’s northern border with Georgia, without ever being spotted by a human. Florida panthers are a federally endangered species. Carlton Ward Jr./Wildpath No one has yet documented a panther making this journey. But evidence suggests it happens. Florida panthers were once distributed throughout most of the southeast U

The case against social media has gotten so well rehearsed that most people can easily merge it into ordinary conversation: It makes people lonely. It sorts them into camps. It hands them a room full of people who already agree with them and calls that a community. A group of regulars meet at the Harford dog park in Radnor, Pa. Kevin B. Johnson, CC BY-NC-SA I’ve given this speech myself, with feeling, having read my phone notifications in the host’s powder room 11 minutes ear

The Nikki Spoelstra Play Forest officially opened Saturday, August 15, marking the debut of The Underline's first designated playground amenity in South Miami. Located adjacent to South Miami City Hall at 6130 Sunset Drive, the new space gives children and families a dedicated destination for outdoor play and connection with nature, made possible by a $500,000 gift from Nikki Spoelstra to Friends of The Underline. The Underline's newest section and amenity opened to families

The Big Woof Festival today announced a new community partnership with Miami Children’s Museum, which will serve as the festival’s Official Museum Partner and power the Kids Zone at The Big Woof Festival, taking place January 16–17, 2027, at Regatta Park in Coconut Grove. Through the partnership, Miami Children’s Museum will bring its signature approach to learning through play to the festival, creating hands-on activities and interactive experiences designed especially for y

At Dragonfly Boutique in South Miami, the racks hold carefully selected fashion, accessories, home goods, and occasional designer discoveries. Behind the boutique is another kind of curation: a Miami nonprofit model designed to ensure that women returning from incarceration have more than preparation for employment. They have a place to begin. On Friday, October 30, 2026, the Ladies Empowerment and Action Program will bring the community behind that model together for the LE

Award-winning developer El-Ad National Properties, an Elad Group company with a South Florida-based team, today announced the official renaming of its transformative mixed-use development to The Plaza Davie District, formerly known as The District at Davie. The announcement follows the project’s recent topping-out milestone, marking the structural completion of the first building in Phase One and continued momentum at the site. The new name marks a significant evolution f

W Miami in Brickell has appointed Mohamed Nady as its new Hotel Manager, bringing more than 25 years of luxury hospitality experience to the Miami property. In his new role, Nady will oversee hotel operations and the overall guest experience, with a focus on service, team development and strengthening W Miami’s position as a luxury lifestyle destination in Brickell. Born and raised in Egypt, Nady was educated in the French school system before earning a degree in Accounting f

A rocket launch is one of the few events you do not just watch, you feel. The engine ignition, the vibration, and the ascent happen in seconds but stay with you long after. Florida is the center of U.S. space launches, anchored by Kennedy Space Center, Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, and the Space Coast, making it the best place to experience a launch in person. Photo by NASA/Joel Kowsky What You Need to Know Most launches happen from either the Kennedy Space Center or Ca

The 2026 Middle Class Summit will take place Sept. 9–10 at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida, bringing together more than 500 business executives, policymakers, workforce leaders, educators and other stakeholders. The event is organized by OIC of South Florida as the organization marks 25 years of work focused on workforce development and economic opportunity. The summit's theme, "Imagine. Innovate. Elevate.," reflects its focus on issues affecting t

Miami-based peer-to-peer marketplace Zèya has surpassed 100,000 downloads across iOS and Android, marking a new growth milestone for the app as it works to make direct item swapping an alternative to traditional resale. Zèya allows users to trade items ranging from fashion and electronics to books, baby products and sports equipment, with an optional cash top-up when a straight exchange does not balance. “One hundred thousand downloads is exciting because it shows that swappi

Rising Tide Car Wash, a South Florida social enterprise focused on employing adults with autism, is expanding to a fourth location as it continues to demonstrate a scalable model for inclusive employment.

Basis Industrial, a privately held and vertically integrated real estate owner and operator based in Delray Beach, Fla., announced the acquisition of land and closing of a $20.5 million construction loan for a new self-storage development at 17140 W. Waddell Road in Surprise, Ariz. The transaction closed on Sept. 2, 2026. The project marks Basis Industrial's first self-storage development in Arizona, representing the company's expansion of its self-storage platform into a new

Miami Children’s Museum has announced a full schedule of September 2026 programs, including an Anniversary Glow Party, arts workshops, Hispanic Heritage Month activities, and a World Wide Day of Play, along with sensory-friendly hours and member mornings.

Ann Storck Center has begun the 2026–2027 school year at All Heart Learning Academy and announced a series of upcoming educational, social and fundraising events, including the Arlene Lakin Educational Seminar, Victory Living Programs’ Queen for a Day, the December Resident Sing-Along and the 2027 Celebrity Chefs fundraiser.

For a long time, the likelihood of surviving pancreatic cancer has been extremely low. For patients who were diagnosed with metastatic pancreatic cancer between 2015 and 2021, about 97% died within five years of their diagnosis. Pancreatic cancer has been notoriously difficult to target and treat. wildpixel/iStock via Getty Images Plus Pancreatic cancer is so deadly in part because there are no effective screening tests, and it rarely causes noticeable symptoms in its earlies

The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is set to launch this weekend aboard a SpaceX rocket from the Kennedy Space Centre in Florida. When it becomes operational early next year, it will transform our view of the universe. Nancy Grace Roman, NASA’s first chief of astronomy. NASA/ESA With a mirror the same size as the one in the Hubble Space Telescope but a field of view over 100 times larger, NASA’s newest tool is designed to survey vast swaths of sky quickly. It will hunt for

Construction firm Robins & Morton is pleased to announce the promotion of Andrew Smith to project director. In his new role, Smith will coordinate with clients, design partners, trade contractors, and the Robins & Morton team to ensure the effective planning and execution of projects. He brings 24 years of experience in the construction industry, having joined Robins & Morton in 2022, and holds a Bachelor of Science in Architecture Technology from the New York Institute of Te

Ann Storck Center – a Fort Lauderdale-based private nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities – announced an amendment to its policy for serving meals to students under the National School Lunch Program for the 2026-2027 school year. All students will be served breakfast and lunch at no charge at the All Heart Learning Academy. Ann Storck Center’s private school, the All Heart Learning Aca

For 80 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade has been a place where childhood memories are made, dreams take flight and generations of young people discover just how bright their futures can be. On Saturday, Oct. 10, the South Florida community is invited to celebrate The Wild About Kids Gala: Celebrating 80 Years, held at the Loews Coral Gables Hotel. The signature event will honor the people, programs and milestone moments that have shaped the organization’s remarkable le

Goat your zen on! PURRR Adoption + Sanctuary (PURRR) – a nonprofit organization with a mission to transform cats' lives one PURRR at a time, through rescue, adoption, and spay + neuter initiatives – will host “Whiskers & Hooves” on Sunday, Sept. 13. The community is invited to an all-levels yoga experience surrounded by goats. Supporters can choose from two sessions at 4 p.m. or 5:30 p.m. No yoga experience is needed, and mats will be provided. Tickets are available for

Broward Children’s Center Academy is accepting limited applications for the 2026–2027 school year, offering specialized educational, therapeutic and behavioral services for children with moderate to severe disabilities at its Pompano Beach and Dania Beach campuses.

Broward Children’s Center (BCC) – a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving infants, children and young adults who are developmentally disabled and medically fragile and their families – is currently open for limited enrollment for students for its BCC Academy, a nonprofit private school for the 2026-2027 school year. BCC Academy has been continuously serving the Broward County community since 1971. Broward Children’s Center’s multi-lingual nurturing and inclusive progr

Craig M. Goldenfarb, Esq., founder and CEO of GOLDLAW, a personal injury law firm in West Palm Beach, Port St. Lucie and Belle Glade, is proud to announce that four attorneys have been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America® 2027 for Personal Injury Litigation ― Plaintiffs in West Palm Beach, Florida. Chief Legal Officer and Shareholder Spencer T. Kuvin, Esq., Litigation Director Michael H. Kugler, Esq., Civil Trial Attorney Timothy D. Kenison, Esq. and Civil Trial Attorne

CityPlace Doral and the City of Doral Police Department will host the second annual Superhero Bash on Saturday, Oct. 24, featuring emergency vehicles, character meet-and-greets, children’s fingerprinting and a relief drive supporting Global Empowerment Mission’s efforts in Venezuela and Colombia.

Craig M. Goldenfarb, Esq., founder and CEO of GOLDLAW, a personal injury law firm with its main headquarters in West Palm Beach and offices in Port St. Lucie and Belle Glade, is proud to announce that Michael H. Kugler, Esq. has been promoted to Director of Litigation. Kugler proudly serves GOLDLAW’s mission of “holding accountable those who hurt others.” Kugler has dedicated his career to obtaining justice for all categories of victims of negligence. He approaches his case

Dustin Robinson, Esq, CPA, founding partner of LumaLex Law, is proud to announce that Bianca Lindau has joined the firm as a Senior Associate. At LumaLex Law, Lindau’s practice focuses on corporate transactions, venture financings, and commercial agreements for technology, healthcare, and emerging-industry clients. She regularly advises founders and growth-stage companies on entity formation, governance, M&A, and the negotiation of complex commercial contracts, including Sa

Ann Storck Center – a Fort Lauderdale-based private nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities – will host a free seminar entitled “Arlene Lakin’s Clarifying Concepts: Educate Yourself on a Life with Developmental Disabilities” with a panel of community experts on Tuesday, Sept. 15, from 6 to 8 p.m., at the Ann Storck Center Adult Day Training Building. During the free seminar, the Ann Sto

Bremont has appointed Daniel Bing as Chief Marketing Officer to lead its global marketing strategy and support the British watchmaker’s next phase of international growth.

The Community Foundation of Broward is highlighting Black Philanthropy Month and National Make-A-Will Month by underscoring the role of Black donors and estate planning in creating permanent charitable funds that support local causes for generations.

Jewish Family Home Care (JFHC) – an award-winning, not-for-profit agency – is proud to announce that it was named an Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) Certified Consultant. This distinction follows successful completion of ACHC’s rigorous training course and competency examination, which verifies expert knowledge of current ACHC standards and survey processes. JFHC provides multi-reach, non-medical home quality home health care for Broward County, Florida

I love discovering the little-known moments in Miami’s history, especially the ones that reveal how deeply the city’s story is connected to Cuba and the Caribbean. Colony Theatre on Lincoln Road Mall, Miami Beach, 1933 August 13 in Miami History August 13, 1933: Cuba’s political upheaval reaches Miami On this day, the dramatic collapse of Cuban President Gerardo Machado’s government was unfolding just across the Florida Straits. Machado, who had ruled Cuba increasingly as a d

Back to school, back to saving the day! Voices for Children of Broward County (Voices) hosted its annual Back-to-School Extravaganza at Old Navy in Oakwood Plaza in Hollywood on Sunday, Aug. 2. The Back-to-School Extravaganza is a part of Voices’ year-long 15th anniversary celebration and expands its mission to ensure that every child and young adult in Broward County who has experienced abuse, neglect, or abandonment has access to essential resources and programs that pro

Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava will hold a virtual budget town hall on August 12, 2026, inviting chambers of commerce, community groups, and the arts sector to discuss the county budget process.

From students receiving backpacks and meals through Style Saves (www.stylesaves.org), founded by Isabela Rangel Grutman and Rachael Russell Saiger, to students in shelters supported by Bring Sunshine (www.bringsunshine.org), founded by the Holman siblings Summer, Sienna, Sylvie, and Hunter, there are a variety of ways organizations and the community can support South Florida students as they prepare for back-to-school. This year, Bring Sunshine is partnering with Lotus House

Ombelle Fort Lauderdale, a luxury condominium development in the heart of Flagler Village that will feature Fort Lauderdale's first Equinox Fitness Club, has officially begun construction, marking a significant milestone as the project progresses toward its anticipated 2028 completion. Following the successful completion of the project's pre-construction test piles, Ombelle Fort Lauderdale has reached a significant construction milestone, marking the transition from early sit

Feeding South Florida is observing Hunger Action Month this September, encouraging residents across Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade, and Monroe counties to "Go Orange" and stand against hunger. Created by Feeding America, the nationwide initiative raises awareness about food insecurity and inspires community action. Currently, approximately one million families in South Florida face hunger, including nearly 500,000 children and seniors. To address this, Feeding South Florida

OIC of South Florida today announced the return of the Middle Class Summit, taking place September 9–10, 2026, at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida. Now marking 25 years of impact for OIC of South Florida, this year's summit, themed "Imagine. Innovate. Elevate.," arrives at what the organization calls a turning point for the American middle class, bringing together more than 500 business executives, policymakers, workforce innovators, educators and n

Gucci has appointed Tancredi Vitale as Vice President of Gucci Racing, effective September 1, as the brand develops its new global sports platform launched through a partnership with the Alpine Formula One Team.

Feeding South Florida® – the leading hunger-relief organization in South Florida – will host its Annual Outrun Hunger 5K in Palm Beach County in celebration of Hunger Action Month on Saturday, Sept. 19. Every registration helps provide 120 meals for individuals and families facing hunger and food insecurity. Runners, families and community leaders of all ages will come together to take steps in the scenic Okeeheelee Park to raise funds and awareness to end hunger in South