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- MADD Broward County to Host VIP Kick-Off Party
MADD Broward County is kicking off its 10th Annual UKG presents the UBS Financial Services Walk Like MADD & MADD Dash Fort Lauderdale 5K brought to you by Sheriff’s Foundation of Broward County with a virtual kick-off party on Thursday, March 25 at 6 p.m. Walk Like MADD & MADD Dash Fort Lauderdale 5K Founder and Chairperson Heather Geronemus will provide details about the event as well as explain MADD’s mission. Attendees will also learn how to work the RaceJoy app, and will learn from a mixologist how to create mocktails with La Croix. Money raised stays in this community to save lives and support victims of drunk driving. All attendees will receive a virtual goodie bag delivered to their e-mail after the event that will include incentives from local restaurants, sporting goods stores and other unique giveaways. Attendees will also have a chance to win a few cool raffle prizes. The 10th Annual UKG presents the UBS Financial Services Walk Like MADD & MADD Dash Fort Lauderdale 5K brought to you by Sheriff’s Foundation of Broward County will take place in-person on Sunday, April 25 at Huizenga Plaza in Fort Lauderdale and virtually at a location of the participant’s choice between Sunday, April 25 – Sunday, May 9. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, for the in-person race, MADD is following all CDC guidelines including social distancing and timed start waves, and masks are to be worn at all times other than on the race course. The organization is monitoring updates from Broward County and public health officials and will continue to respond based on their guidelines. Since it was launched in 2011, Walk Like MADD & MADD Dash Fort Lauderdale 5K has raised over $2.5 million, making it the most successful grassroots fundraiser in the history of Mothers Against Drunk Driving. For more information about the 10th Anniversary Walk Like MADD & MADD Dash Fort Lauderdale 5k visit www.walklikemadd.org/fortlauderdale. To RSVP for the Virtual Kick-Off Party, visit http://bit.ly/MADDKickoff By ML Staff. Images courtesy of MADD
- Former Miami Champ Andy Murray to Play at Miami Open 2021
Three-time Grand Slam champion and former world No. 1, Andy Murray, has been granted a wildcard into the 2021 Miami Open presented by Itaú, March 22-April 4 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, FL. "It is exciting to see Andy back in Miami," said James Blake, Miami Open Tournament Director. "As someone who has had to battle back from injury during his career, I understand and respect all the hard work Andy has put in to get back on tour." Murray, who last played the Miami Open in 2016, is a two-time champion of the event having won the title in 2009 and 2013. In addition, he reached the event final in 2012 and 2015. The Scottish legend has won three career Grand Slam titles including the US Open in 2012 and Wimbledon in 2013 and 2016. He is also the first person to win two Olympic Gold Medals in singles with victories in London 2012 and Rio 2016. He has won 46 career ATP singles titles and ascended to the World No. 1 ranking on November 7, 2016, a spot he held for 36 weeks. In 2015, he led Great Britton to its first Davis Cup title since 1936. Joining Murray as main draw wildcard selectees are Carlos Alcaraz (ESP), Michael Mmoh (USA), Hugo Gaston (FRA) and Jack Draper (GBR). On the women’s side, Anna Kalinskaya (RUS), Ana Konjuh (CRO), Storm Sanders (AUS), Katrina Scott (USA), Mayar Sherif (EGY), Xiyu Wang (CHN) and Xinyu Wang (CHN) were granted main draw wildcards. The Miami Open is also pleased to announce the men’s qualifying wildcard recipients Ulises Blanch (USA), Christopher Eubanks (USA), Toby Kodat (USA), Shintaro Mochizuki (JPN) and Emilio Nava (USA). Additionally, Hailey Baptiste (USA), Olga Danilovic (SRB), Alexandra Eala (PHI), Linda Fruhvirtova (CZE), Robin Montgomery (USA) and Whitney Osuigwe (USA) have been awarded wildcards into the qualifying tournament. Murray, and the other wildcard selections, strengthens an impressive player field including 21 players who have combined to win 100 career Grand Slam singles titles. Overall, 74 of the top 77 ranked men and 72 of top 77 ranked women have entered to play this year's event, including reigning Australian Open champions Novak Djokovic and Naomi Osaka. A limited number of full tournament packages to the 2021 Miami Open presented by Itaú are on sale now. Fans can go online to www.miamiopen.com for more information. If you're not able to get a ticket to the tournament, make sure you watch all the action live on Tennis Channel, broadcasting from first to last ball. Check your local listings for details. Qualifying rounds will be March 22-23 and will determine 12 additional slots in each singles' draw. The Miami Open also will award wildcards to five men and seven additional women. The women's main draw begins on Tuesday, March 23, followed by the first round of the men's main draw on Wednesday, March 24. MEN’S MAIN DRAW WILDCARDS Carlos Alcaraz Jack Draper Hugo Gaston Michael Mmoh Andy Murray WOMEN’S MAIN DRAW WILDCARDS Anna Kalinskaya Ana Konjuh Storm Sanders Katrina Scott Mayar Sharif Xiyu Wang Xinyu Wang MEN’S QUALIFYING WILDCARDS Ulises Blanch Christopher Eubanks Toby Kodat Shintaro Mochizuki Emilio Nava WOMEN’S QUALIFYING WILDCARDS Hailey Baptiste Olga Danilovic Alexandra Eala Linda Fruhvirtova Robin Montgomery Whitney Osuigwe By ML Staff. Image courtesy of ATP
- Kim Clijsters Withdraws From Miami Open 2021
Four-time Grand Slam champion and former world No. 1, Kim Clijsters, has been granted a wildcard into the 2021 Miami Open but recently stated she won't be able to compete. “I’ve had an intensive few weeks of training,” Clijsters, 37, stated on Twitter. “Unfortunately I am not where I need to be, especially if I want to compete with the best. I’m not ready to quit. I’m going to keep pushing and see what’s possible.” Following a seven-year hiatus, the Belgian legend returned to professional women’s tennis in 2020. Clijsters has won 41 singles titles throughout her career and 11 doubles titles, including four Grand Slam singles titles and two Grand Slam doubles titles. Clijsters is also a three-time WTA Finals champion (2002, 2003, and 2010) and a 2005 and 2010 Women’s Singles Miami Open champion. “The Miami Open was always a favorite stop on tour for me,” said Clijsters. “I have great memories and also had great results there. I’m excited to be coming back to Miami.” Named one of the “30 Legends of Women’s Tennis: Past, Present and Future” by TIME magazine, Clijsters was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in July 2017. She was selected WTA Newcomer of the Year in 1999, Comeback Player of the Year in 2005 and 2009, and Player of the Year in 2005 and 2010. Clijsters strengthens an already star-studded player field, including 20 players who have combined to win 97 career Grand Slam singles titles. Overall, 74 or the top 77 ranked men and 75 or top 78 ranked women are entered to play this year’s event, including reigning Australian Open champions Novak Djokovic and Naomi Osaka. A limited number of full tournament packages to the 2021 Miami Open presented by Itaú are on sale now. Fans can go online to www.miamiopen.com for more information. Qualifying rounds will be March 22-23 and will determine 12 additional slots in each singles’ draw. The Miami Open also will award wildcards to five men and seven additional women. The women’s main draw begins on Tuesday, March 23, followed by the first round of the men’s main draw on Wednesday, March 24. For ticket information, visit www.miamiopen.com.
- My State MLS Announces Partnership with Brevitas to Better Serve its Commercial Broker Members
As part of its continued commitment to ensure its members have access to the best real estate marketplace tools available, My State MLS, the first nationwide Multiple Listing Service of its kind with agents in all 50 states and Puerto Rico, has partnered with Brevitas, an industry-leading syndication platform for commercial listings. While many popular consumer-facing sites don’t accept commercial listings, and some MLSs don’t offer commercial-specific fields, My State MLS is pleased to partner with Brevitas to serve its commercial broker members. At My State MLS, Brevitas is available as a syndication option for all commercial listings, in the same area of the Listing Wizard where members currently select other syndications. Brevitas is a real estate marketplace that offers a robust collection of property search and marketing tools, all neatly housed in an easily navigated platform. Members can manage leads, launch customizable marketing campaigns, communicate with key stakeholders, and protect critical documents. Investors and tenants can easily search for listings and receive targeted alerts that match their criteria. “Our partnership with Brevitas will provide commercial brokers with a much-needed syndication option, allowing us to better help them achieve success,” said Dawn Pfaff, president and founder of My State MLS. “We are very excited to partner with this comprehensive commercial real estate sales platform, built on collaboration, automation, and intuitive design.” "At a time when the nature of transactions in the commercial real estate space is rapidly changing, My State MLS is an industry leader in its approach to member service. We're proud to join together to support their work,” said Brevitas CEO Ardian Zagari. “With this partnership, Brevitas is able to make our complete suite of tech-enabled marketing tools readily available to My State MLS.” About My State MLS In 2009, Dawn Pfaff founded NY State MLS, a full multiple listings service (MLS) serving all 62 New York counties. Born from a desire to create a common-sense MLS solution, New York’s statewide Multiple Listing Service quickly garnered agents across the state, as well as nationwide attention and demand for the company’s services. In 2015, My State MLS, the first nationwide Multiple Listing Service of its kind, was created and today it has agents in all 50 states and Puerto Rico. LA State MLS debuted in October 2020. In addition to its MLSs, My State MLS’s services and products have expanded to include direct feeds to all major sites (Zillow, Trulia, Homes.com, Realtor.com and ListHub), international syndication, IDX feed, branded virtual tours, access to FIND, website design, private MLS administration and much more. For more information visit, www.mystatemls.com. About Brevitas Brevitas is a real estate marketplace founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco. It provides a tool for brokers, agents, investors, and tenants that provides marketing efficiency, targeted engagement, and collaborative deal management. This turn-key marketing solution was built by a team with decades of industry experience. The platform is being used by more than 250,000 commercial real estate professionals worldwide. For more information, visit brevitas.com. By ML Staff. Image courtesy of Unsplash
- Junior Achievement of South Florida (JA) to Host "Girls Rule – Ignite Your Super Power"
Junior Achievement of South Florida launches Girls Rule – one amazing initiative and two exciting virtual events that celebrate, empower, and inspire women and girls. Girls Rule with Title Sponsor Comerica Bank and Presenting Sponsor Bluegreen Vacations, kicks off with The Girls Rule Launch Event on Tuesday, March 16, from noon-1:15 p.m. “We are bringing together today’s resilient and forward-thinking women together to connect around a common vision to transform and advance the world for future generations of women,” said Laurie Sallarulo, President & CEO. The Launch Event is reserved for sponsors, their guests and supporters and will provide an intimate and real-life opportunity to network. Guests will be inspired by Kara Goldin, Founder and CEO of Hint, Inc. Her company is best known for its award-winning Hint® water, the leading unsweetened flavored water, with more than 150 employees and $150 million in sales. She also has a podcast and new book entitled, “Undaunted: Overcoming Doubts and Doubters”. On Wednesday, March 31, from 3-5 p.m. is the Girls Rule – Ignite Your Super Power Main Event that will connect hundreds of high school girls with powerful women. Students who might not have the opportunity to be influenced and mentored by strong women role models, will engage with inspiring and exciting keynote speakers, attend breakout sessions led by experienced women leaders paired with young female JA Alumni and receive a swag bag. The event keynote speaker is Ari Chambers, a multi-media journalist, sports host, and social media manager based in New York City. Ari works for highlightHER and has grown its followers to over 70000 and is considered the fastest growing women's sports platform. Her message: “Women’s Potential is Limitless”. Breakout session topics will cover self-care, goal setting, financial wellness, self-invention, personal branding, making responsible choices, building positive relationships, self-acceptance, effective teamwork, the power of positivity and effective communication/public speaking. “We are honored to serve as the title sponsor of Junior Achievement Girls Rule,” said Mo Corker, Comerica Bank Florida External Affairs Market Manager. “Historically, women have played a vital role in our country’s economic recovery and growth, which is why it is important that we invest in girls’ and women’s empowerment. Our bank is committed to equipping the leaders of tomorrow with the tools and money skills needed to navigate the increasingly complex financial landscape. Partnering with JA on this initiative, creates a path to economic freedom for girls who traditionally would not have access to these resources.” Other Girls Rule partners include Bluegreen Vacations, CITY Furniture, Rick Case Automotive, Castle Group, JM Family Enterprises, Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Office Depot, Valley Bank, Jeni Kampeas Chokron, Laurie Sallarulo, Peter Woolf, Hoffman’s Chocolates, RCC Associates, Kaufman Rossin, KEMET Electronics, Chaisteli Insurance Group, Hotwire Communications, Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, Holy Cross Hospital and Miller Construction Company. In addition to sponsoring the event, women can join the Women Ignites Futures Movement, powered by CITY Furniture. For a donation of $50, women can submit a 2-minute video sharing their superpower, which will be shared on all social media platforms. For $100, they can also receive a copy of Kara’s book “Undaunted: Overcoming Doubts and Doubters”. For more information about Girls Rule, including sponsorship and facilitator opportunities, visit www.jasouthflorida.org/GirlsRule or contact Robyn Harper at (954) 979-7124 or Robyn@JASouthFlorida.org. About Junior Achievement of South Florida Junior Achievement of South Florida (JA) inspires and prepares youth to succeed in a global economy. JA provides real-world training in financial literacy including budgeting, spending, investing and the use of credit; offers cutting-edge skill-building opportunities that enable young people to explore meaningful, productive careers; teaches students how to start businesses; and introduces entrepreneurial values that strengthen workplaces. Last year, with the help of over 7,100 trained corporate and community volunteers, JA delivered over 20 various programs to almost 50,000 students in classrooms throughout Broward and south Palm Beach counties and at JA World Huizenga Center at the Lillian S. Wells Pavilion, a first-class facility housing JA BizTown and JA Finance Park. For more information about Junior Achievement of South Florida, visit www.JASouthFlorida.org. Follow JA on social media @jasouthflorida. More on Kara Goldin Kara Goldin is the Founder and CEO of Hint, Inc., best known for its award-winning Hint® water, the leading unsweetened flavored water. She has been named one of InStyle’s Badass 50, Fast Company’s Most Creative People in Business, Fortune’s Most Powerful Women Entrepreneurs, Fortune's Most Innovative Women in Food & Drink and EY Entrepreneur of the Year for Northern California. The Huffington Post listed her as one of six disruptors in business, alongside Steve Jobs and Mark Zuckerberg. Kara has successfully navigated the world of large companies and startups in many industries including media, tech and consumer products. In addition, she understands retail and direct to consumer well. She is an active speaker & writer and hosts the podcast The Kara Goldin Show where she interviews founders, entrepreneurs and other disruptors across various industries. Kara’s first book, Undaunted, published by Harper Leadership, was released in October 2020. She lives in the Bay Area. Follow Kara on all social handles @KaraGoldin By ML Staff. Image courtesy of Unsplash
- Taylor Swift Wears Oscar de la Renta Fall 2021
Grammy Award nominee Taylor Swift wore an embroidered pressed flower long sleeve dress from our Fall '21 collection at the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, March 14th, 2021. Spring is here! By ML Staff. Photo Credit: Getty Images
- What David Beckham Can Learn from Miami Fusion’s Failure
Hands up if you’re buying a whole team next. PA The city is not short of major sports teams. It is home to the nation’s most dominant basketball side, the Miami Heat, with superstar players including LeBron James and Dwayne Wade. The Miami Dolphins play in the NFL; the Miami Marlins in Major League Baseball (MLB) and the Florida Panthers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL – ice hockey). But the presence of these teams does not disguise the fact that Miami is a difficult city for professional sports. LeBron: not threatened by soccer. Keith Allison Last year, the Marlins were 29th out of 30 MLB teams in average attendance. This is despite having a new US$634m stadium in the city, built largely with public funds. The Dolphins were 21st out of 32 NFL teams, and only two other sides sold a lower percentage of their stadium per game. A quarter of the seats at the ice hockey go unsold, and the Panthers have had some of the league’s lowest attendances for several years. Yes, the Heat are currently doing well, filling their arena to capacity for each game. But they are the exception; the US’ 4th largest urban area by population would be entitled to expect more success from its sports teams. Fusion fails So could Beckham’s new side fill this gap? Football, or soccer, is widely played in south Florida but it has yet to truly catch on as an established spectator sport. This isn’t for want of trying. In the 1970s and 80s the old North American Soccer League (NASL) featured the Fort Lauderdale Strikers, based 20 miles up the coast from Miami. Veteran superstars George Best and Gerd Müller turned out for the Strikers, but the franchise was eventually moved to Minnesota before collapsing in 1988. Fort Lauderdale: the golden years. More recently, a team called the Miami Fusion played in the Major League from 1998 to 2002 but again without success. The franchise got off to a poor start when it was unable to secure a stadium in the city, forcing it to move north to Fort Lauderdale despite retaining the Miami name. With low attendances failing to cover the cost of adapting a former high school football stadium for MLS matches, the team was unable to turn a profit. The league closed the franchise in 2002 because “the South Florida market was not capable at this time of supporting an MLS team.” Franchise owner Ken Horowitz invested US$50m in attempts to make the team a success, but to no avail. He attributed the failure of the Fusion and the difficulty of other pro teams to fill their arenas to a population with few historical ties to the area and whose loyalties were already captured by teams from whence they came. Most crucial, however, was the lack of a satisfactory stadium arrangement in Miami as well as the decision not to throw in fully with Fort Lauderdale and develop the team’s identity around the city of nearly 200,000 with a county-wide population of more than 1.5 million. Miami magic The question is whether Beckham can work his magic on a Miami that could not sustain a team only a decade ago. What can he bring the the table to increase support for an MLS side this time around? Beckham has had a huge impact on American soccer. Since he first signed for the LA Galaxy in 2007, MLS has expanded from 12 teams to 20 and expansion teams are now four times more costly for investors than they were before his arrival. Crowds have increased three-fold during the Beckham era and average attendance at games last season was 9th among world soccer leagues, not far off the top flight in the Netherlands and France. While Beckham hogged the spotlight in Los Angeles, there were other factors that aided growth. The league has allowed official supporter groups to flourish, creating a vibrant atmosphere at games. Regional rivalries have been encouraged too, with the most successful being between the Portland Timbers and Seattle Sounders. Indeed, one of their matches this past season in Seattle was the 4th best attended soccer match in the world that week. Thankfully for Becks there should be a natural “derby” already in place, with an Orlando franchise set to join the league in 2015. Perhaps he can also rekindle old rivalries with Manchester City-backed New York City. Beckham’s best attribute may be the support of entertainment mogul Simon Fuller. Fuller has excelled at virtually every entertainment initiative he has produced in the USA. With aggressive cross-marketing and branding and a lead time of more than two years, the potential for success is there. Thinking local So, how does Beckham tackle the Miami market? The mediocrity or outright failures of most other sports teams in the city shows that no one strategy truly works, beyond investment in expensive talent. But the stricter player finance rules of Major League Soccer mean simply signing a footballing LeBron is not the answer. Much effort is required on and off the field to woo a widely diverse audience with numerous entertainment options. It will take more than ex-pat Brits, Latin Americans (who are more likely to be baseball fans), or middle class “soccer moms” and their kids to make the team a success. He and his group cannot simply buy success like Roman Ambramovich did at Chelsea or Beckham’s last bosses have done at Paris St-Germain. It will take a herculean effort for Becks to make it this work. But as the self-styled gateway to the Americas and a global city for the 21st century, Miami is a place where it’s worth taking the risk. By John Nauright - Professor of Sport and Leisure Cultures, University of Brighton. Special thanks to The Conversation for this story and images. You can support the independent network which provides news by donating today.
- Chef Adrianne’s Newest Concept to Open on Miracle Mile in April 2021
Chef Adrianne Calvo, the young star chef who is best known for delivering her Maximum Flavor culinary concepts around South Florida, announces the launch of her newest endeavor, Forte by Chef Adrianne. Slated for an April 2021 reveal on Miracle Mile in Coral Gables, Forte will offer guests an exceptional Italian experience that pays homage to Calvo’s mother by bearing her maiden name. Forte will mark Chef Adrianne’s third restaurant opening amid the pandemic, on record as one of the industry’s most challenging years in history with a loss of $230 billion in total sales. The origins of the surname Forte can first be found in Ferrara, a city and commune in Emilia-Romagna in Northern Italy, where her mother’s Sicilian relatives migrated. Emilia-Romagna is also the birthplace of some of the ingredients commonly associated with Italian cuisine such as prosciutto, mortadella, partigiano, and balsamic vinegar, all of which will influence Forte’s menu. Forte’s menu will juxtapose generations-old traditions with modern techniques to bring the “best of Italy” to the table a la Calvo’s Maximum Flavor. Guests at Forte will be virtually transported to a veritable Tuscan Villa replete with rustic design, sunflowers, home-made focaccia, and traditional desserts. Authentic indulgences include fresh tomatoes sourced directly from Italy and scratch Italian cocktails. In addition to Forte, Chef Adrianne is also the creative force behind other local favorites like Chef Adrianne’s Vineyard Restaurant & Wine Bar, Redfish by Chef Adrianne, and the fine-casual concept, Cracked by Chef Adrianne. Calvo’s dedication to growth spans beyond her impressive lineup of restaurants and scaling her business has always been a dream. She is currently completing her second year at the prestigious Harvard Business School and is committed to ensuring that her loyal fans continue to receive the homegrown hospitality and Maximum Flavor they have come to know, expect, and love. “Opening two restaurants in 2020, a time when my industry has seen the worst of its days is nothing short of a blessing,” says Calvo. “I feel fortunate to keep my team employed while creating new jobs, and I’m delighted to be able to bring my loyal guests something new within the comforts of flavors and service they know. From continuing education in a university setting, to my relentless efforts to travel, see and taste firsthand, I approach my business growth the way I do my growth as a chef —armed with all the knowledge I need to put forth the best product possible.” In partnership with the Barreto Group, who also share in her popular seafood eatery Redfish, Forte will occupy the former Cibo Wine Bar space at 45 Miracle Mile and will seat 260 guests between its indoor and outdoor dining areas. “We were thrilled to have the opportunity to collaborate with Chef Adrianne again,” said Rodney Baretto, Chairman and CEO of Barreto Hospitality. “We have developed several projects with Chef Adrianne over the course of the past year. Watching her build Redfish and seeing how hands-on and passionate she is, truly makes her an ideal partner. We are excited about what the future holds.” For more information about Forte, please visit www.ForteMiami.com, and follow @ForteMiami on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. For more info on Barreto Group and Barreto Hospitality visit barretorestaurantconsulting.com. By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Forte Miami
- Rotary Club of Weston to Host 2021 Virtual Drawdown Raffle to Benefit its Student Scholarship Fund
The Rotary Club of Weston will host its 2021 Virtual Drawdown Raffle on Thursday, March 18 for a chance to win the $10,000 grand prize. All proceeds will benefit the Rotary Club of Weston’s Student Scholarship Fund. Longtime sponsor Acuderm is serving as the Title Sponsor for the 2021 Virtual Drawdown Raffle. In this raffle, it’s better to be last! There will be 400 tickets numbered from 1-400, and each ticket has a respective ticket in a raffle drum. The tickets will be randomly pulled, and the goal is to be the last number pulled. As numbers are pulled out, they are eliminated. The last five people can decide if they want to split the $10,000 prize or go for broke. As the last five are eliminated they can make that decision, but if they go for broke the only ping pong ball left will identify the winner of the $10,000 Grand Prize. The Rotary Club of Weston will also be hosting its FHVlegal.com Golf Classic in April, which will also benefit the Student Scholarship Fund. As a continuation of its dedication to the local community, Fort Lauderdale-based Freedland Harwin Valori Ryan, PL (FHV), a consumer justice law firm, is once again serving as the Title Sponsor for the event. The Rotary Club of Weston focuses its community service activities in the areas of “Services to Youth” (including education, scholarship and learning development) and “Services to Families in Need,” through volunteerism, the application of member skills, organizational resources, and fundraising activities and events. The Rotary Club of Weston meets at Weston Hills Country Club every Thursday at 7:30 a.m. for fellowship, breakfast, and an informative presentation from a guest speaker. To learn more visit www.westonrotary.com. When: Thursday, March 18 from 6:30–8 p.m. Where: Virtual. Participants will be emailed a link once they sign up. Why: To support the local community in raising funds that will go towards the Rotary Club of Weston’s Student Scholarship Fund. Cost: $100 per ticket How: To sign up for the 2021 Virtual Drawdown Raffle, visit www.westonrotarygolf.com. Visit westonrotarygolf.com to sign up and for sponsorship information. If you have any additional questions, please email golf@westonrotary.com. About Freedland Harwin Valori, PL Freedland Harwin Valori, PL is a consumer justice law firm that has been involved in some of the nation’s most significant litigation. Its practice areas include medical malpractice, defective drugs and medical devices, nursing home negligence, birth injury, auto accidents, and premises liability. Freedland Harwin Valori’s main office is located at 110 SE Sixth St., #2300, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301. Its Weston office is located at 2400 N. Commerce Parkway, #109, Weston, FL 33326. To reach Freedland Harwin Valori, call (954) 467-6400. For more information, visit www.fhvlegal.com. By ML Staff. Image courtesy of Unsplash
- Lobster Tuesdays Launches at Marion
Brickell's favorite chic dining destination Marion, by Mr. Hospitality Miami, launches Lobster Tuesdays starting Tuesday, March 16, from 7 p.m. until midnight, and will continue the weekly seafood love affair every Tuesday thereafter. Lobster lovers will get to delight in the delicate sweetness and savory richness of their favorite shellfish thanks to an elevated dining menu crafted by Executive Chef Gustavo Vertone, who expertly fuses American flavors with a touch of Asian flair. Guests can groove to the sounds of DJ Hushmoney who sets the vibe every week, while they taste their way through the entire Lobster Tuesdays menu. An extravagant and lavish evening filled with decadent and indulgent cuisine, Lobster Tuesdays at Marion showcases exciting new menu features including crave-worthy starters ranging in price from $9-$25, such as the Crispy Lobster Tempura, featuring Maine lobster fried in tempura batter and served with ponzu butter, spicy aioli and lime; Lobster Dynamite, spicy lobster meat served on crispy rice; Imperial Lobster Cocktail, steamed lobster with brown butter and lime; and the New England Style Lobster Roll, lobster bathed in brown butter with mayo, celery, chives, served on a roll with a side of house-made potato chips. Guests can also savor delectable entrées, ranging from $16-$145, exclusive to Lobster Tuesdays and an incredible deal for lobster enthusiasts, 2-4-1 Grilled Lobster Tails, featuring two large lobster tails for the price of one smothered in a buttery garlic herb sauce and cooked over a charcoal grill; Lobster Mac and Cheese, tender chunks of lobster baked together in a rich and savory four-cheese sauce; and the Kobe & Lobster Sushi Roll, A5 Kobe beef, asparagus tempura, and Russian Osetra Karat Caviar. End the night on a sweet note with Marion’s delicately layered Strawberry Shortcake ($9), served with old-fashioned vanilla rum ice cream. Guests can sip as they savor on perfectly paired sakes and wines specially selected by the sommelier, an amazing selection of champagnes available by the glass as well as new tantalizing hand-crafted specialty cocktails debuting on Lobster Tuesdays, such as the Le Bellini ($12) with ripe, white peach stirred into crisp prosecco for a refreshing, citrus experience second to none in Miami. A selection of the sake and wine pairings include the Von Winning “Winnings” Riesling (Pfalz, Germany) paired with the Lobster Dynamite; Dassai 39 Junmai Daiginjo sake paired with the Kobe and Lobster Sushi Roll; Newton “Unfiltered” Chardonnay (Napa Valley) paired with the New England Style Lobster Roll, and the Seguinot-Bordet, Chablis (Burgundy, France) paired with the Imperial Lobster Cocktail. In addition to the appetizing new Lobster Tuesdays menu, guests can also enjoy signature dishes from Marion’s main menu including succulent favorites ranging from $13-$49, such as the Black Truffle Pizzetta, made with ricotta, fontina and mozzarella cheeses and topped with shaved black truffle; Imperial Wagyu Beef Sliders, two sliders topped with caramelized onions, aged manchego cheese and quail egg; Crispy Rice Spicy Tuna with sesame and micro cilantro; Marion Toro Toro with fatty tuna, scallions, and smoked soy; and Teppanyaki Bone Marrow Ribeye with truffle sauce and spring onions paired with a side of Crispy Brussels Sprouts smothered in white miso, smoked bacon and crispy shallots. Diners looking to elevate their night out can also partake in the Chef’s Recommendation Omakase, where Chef Veritone chooses from daily market ingredients to create a one-of-a-kind multi-course celebration showcasing unique flavors, with three levels of experience including the Signature ($78), Premium ($98), and Ultimate ($175) omakase. Marion welcomes guests into a sophisticated and glamorous escape with its beautifully remodeled luxurious dining room infused with rich warm tones as well as accents of gold and emerald green. Anchoring the alluring and upscale lounge are marble mirrored columns, plush velvet banquettes and an elevated VIP section while vintage photographs and gold mirrors adorn the walls. Outside, Marion’s luscious green terrace evokes a secret garden atmosphere ideal for al fresco dining under the stars. With new surprises every week, live entertainment and more, locals will want to see and be seen at Marion. Already well-known for its famous weekly Thursday Soireé dinner party, and now, the sure to be popular, Lobster Tuesdays, every night is a celebration at Marion. Valet parking is available. For more information, or to make a reservation call (786) 717-7512. More on Marion Bringing new American flavors with a touch of Asian influences to Brickell, Marion’s chic and sexy atmosphere offers a wondrous and celebratory experience to its guests. A Mr. Hospitality restaurant, Marion is famous for its weekly Thursday Soirée dinner party and decadent champagne bar. Its cozy and energetic setting, paired with fine dining service, caters to the needs of every guest. Every night is a celebration at Marion. Open Tuesday through Wednesday from 7 p.m until midnight and Thursday through Saturday from 7 p.m. until 12 p.m., Marion is located at 111 SW First Ave, Miami, FL, 33130. For reservations call 786.717.7512 or visit marionmiami.com. Connect with Marion at @MarionMiami. By ML Staff. 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- MOCA North Miami Restores Internationally Renowned “Electric Tree” Public Artwork
The Museum of Contemporary Art, North Miami (MOCA) has completed restoration of artist Mark Handforth’s “Electric Tree” (2011), one of the most important public artworks that MOCA has commissioned in its 25 year history. The museum will celebrate the restoration with a virtual tree-lighting event and conversation with the artist on March 24 at 7 p.m. ET. Located in Griffing Park, just blocks away from MOCA, 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. “We are proud to restore the stunning ‘Electric Tree’ public artwork at Griffing Park in North Miami,” said Chana Sheldon, executive director of the Museum of Contemporary Art, North Miami. “The Electric Tree is one of the most important public artworks that the museum has commissioned and we are grateful to the Knight Foundation and the City of North Miami for their extraordinary support in realizing this project. With the effects of COVID, it has been especially significant to bring new public art to the community safely, 24/7.” “Electric Tree” was first installed at Griffing Park in 2011, in conjunction with the artist’s major exhibition “Rolling Stop” at the MOCA North Miami. 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. When safety permits, regularly scheduled “Under the Electric Tree” programs will include site-specific performances, live music, storytelling, hands-on art activities, and more, transforming Griffing Park into a landmark venue for consistent off-site, all-ages programming at the center of a diverse Caribbean and Hispanic community. “Mark Handforth’s ‘Electric Tree’ is a visually stunning creation that highlights art’s role in connecting people to each other and to the places they live,” said Priya Sircar, director of Knight’s arts program. “During the pandemic, we’ve seen how the arts are essential. By restoring the artwork, MOCA is bringing back a beloved piece that offers the community a safe and creative experience in a time when it's needed the most.” 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, and the MCA in Chicago, as well as during the FIAC offsite event in Paris. Handforth has also received public commissions from the cities of Paris (Porte de Bagnolet) and Zurich (Tessinerplatz). The Electric Tree will be open to the community year-round. The virtual tree-lighting ceremony is scheduled for March 24 at 7 p.m. The Electric Tree is located in Griffing Park at NE 123 Street & West Dixie Highway, North Miami, Florida 33161. The tree lighting ceremony will be virtual via Zoom, and will be free to the public. The Zoom login information will be provided upon registration. To register, please click here.
- Jack & Jill Center to Host 16th Annual Flip Flops on the Docks
The Friends of Jack & Jill Center invite everyone to leave their heels and ties at home to attend their renowned signature event, the 16th Annual MEDNAX Flip Flops on the Docks presented by MOSS, at the newly renovated Lauderdale Yacht Club on Saturday, May 8 from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. This casual soirée overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway will feature relaxed tropical beach décor, delicious drinks, fabulous food, and live music on the docks at Lauderdale Yacht Club. Guests will have the opportunity to bid on luxurious items in live and virtual silent auctions, while enjoying the panoramic backdrop of Fort Lauderdale. All proceeds from Flip Flops on the Docks will provide scholarships to low-income, working families in the community. These scholarships provide children and their families with high quality early childhood education and family intervention and support. Through their programs, Jack & Jill Center aims to break the barriers of social and educational inequity by providing quality education to all children, regardless of income, so that they may reach their greatest potential. The Friends of Jack & Jill Center thank the sponsors for their generous support. MEDNAX is serving as the event’s Title Sponsor and MOSS is the Presenting Sponsor. Amerijet is the VIP Sponsor and the Premier Sponsor is Herman Construction. Event sponsorships ranging from $2,500–$10,000 are still available at www.flipflopsonthedocks.com. Naming opportunities are available for $5,000 per naming right. Tickets will be available in late March for $175 for General Admission and $250 for VIP. The Lauderdale Yacht Club member sponsors are Anna and Mark Carpenter. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Jack & Jill Center is following all CDC guidelines including social distancing efforts and mandatory face masks for entry. The organization is monitoring updates from Broward County and public health officials, and will continue to respond based on their guidelines. Guests may purchase individual tickets for $175 for General Admission or $250 for VIP. To attend the event or become a sponsor, visit www.flipflopsonthedocks.com or contact Jennifer Swercheck, Director of Special Events, at jswercheck@jackandjillcenter.org or at (954) 463-8772, ext. 206. By ML Staff. Images courtesy of flipflopsonthedocks.com