David C. Miller is the 2021 Paul S. Buchman Award honoree. The prestigious award is presented annually by the City, County, and Local Government Law (CCLGL) Section of The Florida Bar. The Section awards the honor to an attorney who has made an outstanding contribution to legal public service in the area of Local Government Law. Miller is a shareholder in the Miami office of Bryant Miller Olive P.A. Buchman was city attorney of Plant City, Florida, for more than 42 years and was a founding member and first chair of the CCLGL Section. “I can think of no greater professional honor than to be recognized by my colleagues, attorneys I look up to and admire,” Miller said. “It has been my pleasure to serve the Section for many years and to meet and become friends with so many accomplished local government lawyers. I will cherish this award as a permanent reminder of these experiences.” Miller was chair of the Section for 2019-2020 and served on its governing Executive Council from 2011 to 2021. The CCLGL Section, which represents the interests of Florida’s local government attorneys and has approximately 1,700 members, functions as a vehicle for lawyers who serve local governments. It helps them to build networks, exchange ideas, continue their legal education, and advocate on issues important to them and their clients. “David is a well-deserving recipient of the 2021 Paul S. Buchman Award, which is typically bestowed upon an attorney with a significant, longtime career in the field of Local Government Law,” said JoLinda Herring, Esq., BMO’s CEO and Managing Shareholder. “David is highly respected in the legal community, and this award further proves his commitment and dedication to the CCLGL, Florida’s municipal community, Labor and Employment Law, and more.” Miller is board-certified in Labor and Employment Law by The Florida Bar. An attorney for more than 20 years, his focus is on labor unions, employment litigation and human resources counseling, exclusively representing management. He also represents public sector employers who sponsor pension plans. For more information about Miller, visit www.bmolaw.com/lawyer/david-c-miller. By ML Staff. Image courtesy of Miller.

Gucci’s Beloved Handbags are iconic styles of the House, each designed by Alessandro Michele with a contemporary approach to archival elements. In celebration of Gucci’s 100 Year Anniversary, the handbags will be refreshed in new fabrications and colorways throughout the year. This past May, Gucci debuted its Precious Gem colorway - referencing sapphires, emeralds, and rubies. Now, the House is delighted to launch two brand-new colorways, that embrace a nautical summer theme and complimentary vintage spirit. Launching June 2021, each Beloved handbag will be reimagined in a red, white, and blue tone color combination, as well as a yellow, black and white tone color combination, perfect for the Summer season ahead! The four handbags that make up Gucci’s Beloved lines include Jackie 1961, Horsebit 1955, Dionysus, and GG Marmont, many of which were introduced by Alessandro Michele in his very first fashion shows. Provided in the link below, please find a detailed press release and high-res images for June’s two new colorway launches: red, white, blue - and - yellow, white, black. For more info visit Gucci.com By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Gucci

Kimpton Angler’s Hotel South Beach in Miami Beach, Fl, and A Non-Agency, a consumer experience marketing consultancy based in New York City, have announced they will host the “Miami Escape,” April 28-May 2, 2021. The first-ever "Brand Closet Social" will allow guests to socialize, dine and shop in a specially-designed space where they can discover and interact with new and legacy luxury brands, wellness and clean beauty product lines, bespoke services and artwork. Held at Kimpton Angler’s Poolside Bungalows, the five-day event will feature a specially-curated collection of brands created by emerging women, black and LGBTQI entrepreneurs and artists and luxury icons alike, including: ROYCE New York Pretty Well Beauty (MFlorens, Ilera Apothecary, Flower and Spice, QiAlchemy, SknMuse) Amodern Alchemy RALPH PUCCI (John Koga, Rebecca Moses) Adam Weston Sam Kirk Cush Living Boglioli DMT Custom Clothiers NORTH Menswear BEAUTOLOGY LAB Luminary Experiences House of Linnic According to Michelle Collins, President and Founder of A Non-Agency, who conceived and brought to life the Miami Escape event, said, “We’ve transformed Kimpton Angler’s poolside bungalows surrounding the private, Mediterranean-revival Mermaid pool and courtyard space, into a unique showroom and social space where guests can explore exciting new brands and meet our curated international selection of artists, designers, and experts. We’ve handpicked them to be a part of the Miami Escape experience because they’re authentic and represent the best of emerging and legacy brands and creativity. Michelle Collins, President and Founder of A Non-Agency “We encourage our event guests to come alone or with friends so that they can enjoy the space for as long as they choose. In addition to dining and shopping, guests will also be able to ask the experts, meet the makers and be eligible to win a complimentary virtual private lesson taught by Tiler Peck, Principal Ballerina at the New York City Ballet,” Collins added. “Kimpton Angler’s is about celebrating the spirit of discovery, while delivering distinctive and intimate experiences to guests they won’t find anywhere else on the beach. As a sophisticated enclave for those seeking a truly authentic insider’s retreat, we are delighted to bring the ‘Brand Closet Social’ and its showcase of hot new artists and entrepreneurs to the hotel for guests and locals to shop and socialize within an inspired and exclusive setting,” explained Sinem Kaya, General Manager, Kimpton Angler’s Hotel South Beach. The ‘Brand Closet’: A Look Forward at How Consumers Will Socialize and Shop The “Brand Closet” concept was created by Collins, who saw an opportunity after the Pandemic hit to transform existing spaces that naturally lend themselves to social relaxation, entertainment, and the discovery of artistry and emerging brands. “Today’s consumers don’t wish to abide by the old ideas of space and time to socialize and shop. They are looking for a highly-personalized experience that allows them to choose how they spend their time with friends, new products and art,” Collins explained. “We saw an opportunity to partner with and transform beautiful spaces like the one at the Kimpton Angler’s and others for future Brand Closet events because they naturally lend themselves to social relaxation, as well as the discovery of artistry and a brand’s story,” Collins noted. “Not only does the Brand Closet meet the needs of today’s consumers who are more selective about how and where they spend their time and money, but it also allows us to repurpose underutilized space and partner with hospitality, real estate and other evolving industries to ignite their local communities and cultivate a new platform for those retailers and brands who have been lost in the Direct-to-Consumer race.” More on Miami Escape Miami Escape is a ticketed event Tickets range from $30 - $475 per ticket More Information is available at miamibrandcloset.com Purchase tickets at exploretock.com/rservebrandcloset.com For questions or special requests, contact: hello@miamibrandcloset.com Follow @brandcloset_social for regular updates and participating brands Schedule & Tickets Day 1 Style & Taste VIP Dinner and Shopping Dine and shop with top Miami media influencers while mingling with the designers and artists behind the brands. $350 per ticket (Each ticket good for two people) Two available seatings at 5PM and 7PM Only six total tickets available for each seating Days 2 to 5 Tiered Tickets - Non-Refundable. Due to the nature of the limited reservations and space, all tickets are non-refundable. Rebookings are subject to availability. VIP TICKETS $475 per ticket (Each ticket good for up to eight people) 3-hour reservation window Complimentary bottle of champagne, snacks, exclusive limited return pool pass for 2 PREMIUM TICKETS $85 per ticket (Each ticket good for two people) 1.5-hour reservation window Complimentary glass of champagne for two 25% off Seawell Fish n’ Oyster Restaurant STANDARD TICKETS $30 per ticket (Each ticket good for one person) 1-hour reservation window Complimentary glass of champagne EVENT LOCATION The Miami Escape will be held at: Kimpton Angler’s Hotel South Beach 660 Washington Ave., Miami Beach, FL 33139 www.anglershotelmiami.com @anglershotel Private Bungalow Pool Entrance: Through Seawell Fish n’ Oyster restaurant MORE ON Kimpton Angler’s Hotel South Beach With a rich past stemming from its heyday as a haven for true anglers, the re-imagined Kimpton Angler’s Hotel South Beach is located just two blocks from the beach at 660 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach. With 132 guest rooms and suites that include studios, lofts, villas, spa villas, suites and bungalows, Kimpton Angler’s lush gardens and European ambiance offer an inviting oasis with a Mediterranean-revival sensibility for guests seeking a secluded and intimate refuge amid the hustle and bustle of South Beach. In addition, Kimpton Angler’s signature offerings include its exclusive coral reef discovery experience, in-room spa services, a rooftop pool and sun deck, a second ground-level Mermaid Pool and Lounge area, Minnow Bar, Seawell Fish n’ Oyster Restaurant, and 19,000 square feet of unconventional event space to accommodate a range of intimate indoor and outdoor gatherings. For more information or to book a stay, visit anglershotelmiami.com or call 866.729.8800, and follow along on Facebook and Instagram. For information on Kimpton Angler’s clean stay protocols and guidelines. MORE ON A Non-Agency Ranked #413 on the Inc. 5000 for 2020, A Non-Agency maintains a small, highly-specialized and meticulously-selected team of Directors of Creative, Strategy, Experience Design, Fabrication and Technology, to develop the strategy, ideation and ultimately produce the next evolution of installations that are changing the way consumers experience and buy brands. Such agencies of record as Wasserman, Publicis, M&C Saatchi and Digitas, as well as luxury and other global brands, including Richemont N. America, Delta Airlines, Lancome, Van Cleef & Arpels, Google Play, and Kate Spade, to name a few, have tapped Michelle Collins and A Non-Agency, to develop and deploy their first experiential marketing strategies and installations. Collins is frequently sourced by national and trade media for her insight into retail and consumer experience marketing trends, including Women’s Wear Daily, Forbes, Event Marketer, Retail Wire, Modern Restaurant Management, VMSD and Commercial Property Executive. Based in New York City, A Non-Agency was founded in 2016. Visit www.anonagency.com. By ML Staff. Images courtesy of A Non-Agency

In honor of Haitian Heritage Month, celebrated annually during the month of May, the Museum of Contemporary Art, North Miami (MOCA) will launch a series of activations and educational programs. “MOCA’s mission is to reflect cultural diversity through our exhibitions and programming,” said MOCA Executive Director Chana Sheldon. “We are proud to offer programs that celebrate the Haitian culture in North Miami and beyond.” MOCA North Miami’s series of programming that coincides with Haitian Heritage Month includes: “After the Rain Comes Light: Portraits of Resilience,” by artists Morel Doucet and Stephen Arboite On display May 1-June 27 The Museum of Contemporary Art, North Miami is pleased to present After the Rain Comes Light: Portraits of Resilience, a collaborative installation by Morel Doucet and Stephen Arboite. This installation is part of MOCA’s “Art on the Plaza” program, a series of temporary public artworks by Miami-based artists installed on MOCA Plaza. Artists Doucet and Arboite showcase a collaborative work that explores Miami’s historically African American neighborhoods. Highlighting the flora and fauna found in various neighborhoods across Miami-Dade, the work reveals the conflicts of gentrification while celebrating the uniqueness and beauty of the African diaspora. Each of the ten banners were created from an original, mixed media portrait collage, which will be on view in the museum. The silhouettes featured in the portraits are sourced from an open call to North-Miami residents and visitors to share their own portraits and photographs. This installation coincides with Haitian Heritage Month, transforming the plaza into a space for joy and reflection through its bold, vibrant colors. Doucet is a Miami-based multidisciplinary artist and arts educator that hails from Haiti. He employs ceramics, illustrations, and prints to examine the realities of climate-gentrification, migration, and displacement within the Black diaspora communities. Arboite, of Haitian descent, was born and raised in New York City and now resides in Miami. Arboite's work considers beauty outside of classical aesthetic paradigms and places emphasis on spiritual transformation and evolution of human consciousness. Green Space Miami, whose mission is to be a catalyst for action through community partnership and collaborations, is the Green Family Foundation’s new art space guided by the foundation’s principles of inclusion, community empowerment and education. Doucet and Arboite are two of the ten awardees of the inaugural Green Space Miami grant. MOCA’s “Art on the Plaza” program is made possible with major support from the North Miami Community Redevelopment Agency (NMCRA). Conversation at MOCA: Morel Doucet and Stephen Arboite Wednesday, May 19 – 7:00–8:30 p.m. On May 19, MOCA will host Miami-based, Haitian artists Doucet and Arboite with “Art on the Plaza” Curator Amanda Sanfilippo Long in a virtual conversation via Zoom surrounding their collaborative art project and the background of their special North Miami site-specific “Art on the Plaza” project. To RSVP, visit: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_d6GWexu5Rly9D1Pn4LaduA Life and Spirituality in Haitian Art Catalogue Available starting Thursday, May 27 On May 27, the museum will release “Life and Spirituality in Haitian Art: Selections from the Betty and Isaac Rudman Trust Collection” exhibition catalogue in its MOCA shop for $30. Authored by Dr. Kyrah Malika Daniels, Edouard Duval-Carrié and Dr. Francine Birbragher-Rozencwaig, the catalogue will feature interviews and passages about the exhibition in English, Spanish and Haitian Creole languages. Curated by Dr. Francine Birbragher-Rozencwaig, the “Life and Spirituality in Haitian Art” exhibition was on view at MOCA North Miami from November 2020 through March 2021. The exhibition brought together a selection of paintings from Haiti created between 1940 and 1970. Featuring works by Hector Hyppolite, Philomé Obin, Rígaud Benoit, Wilson Bigaud, Jacques-Enguérrand Gourgue, and Gérard Valcin, these renowned masters come from the first and second generation of artists associated with Port-au-Prince's Centre d' Art. This exhibition also included some of their contemporaries and pupils, including Ernst Louizor, Célestin Faustin and Adam Leontus. The works reveal the artists’ diverse artistic styles influenced by strong African roots mixed with American indigenous and European elements. The merging of techniques, methods, and cultures is seen through their work, ushering forth a style that is uniquely and quintessentially Haitian. The paintings explore the Haitian identity through deep, rich, vibrant colored scenes depicting historical figures, tropical flowers and fruits, rural landscapes, and daily activities infused with spirituality and Afro-Caribbean religious symbolism, particularly from a voodoo tradition. Educational Programs MOCA North Miami offers free, virtual and monthly educational programming through its miniMakers, Sunday Stories and MOCA Makers programs. During the month of May, the themes will be inspired by Haitian Heritage Month. On May 2 at 11:30 a.m., to celebrate National Haitian Heritage Month, MOCA will read the beautiful story called "Aunt Luce's Talking Paintings,” by Francie Latour and Ken Daley during MOCA’s Sunday Stories, followed by a hands-on art project. On the first and third Saturday of every month, MOCA’s miniMakers offers artistic fun in English and Spanish for ages 6 and up. On the second and fourth Saturday of every month, Virtual MOCA Makers are adult workshop programs taught by local artists through zoom, where guests will participate in a unique, hands-on interactive art class to discover new techniques or practice their artistic skills. MOCA miniMakers and MOCA Makers are made possible through the support of the NMCRA. For more information about MOCA’s educational programming, visit MOCA’s Facebook page and website. MOCA North Miami exhibitions and programs are made possible with the continued support of the North Miami Mayor and Council and the City of North Miami, the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture, the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, and the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners. By ML Staff. Images courtesy of MOCA

Miami born artist Haiiileen, real name Aileen Quintana, debuts her first collector’s item: Aura Mirrors on Monday, May 3rd. Haiiileen is known for using light to transform large venues into spaces for artistic expression and social engagement. What makes Haiiileen’s practice so intrinsically distinctive is her synesthesia, a rare sensory condition which transforms everything she hears into visual imagery. For her, it is essential to explore emotional language and self-evolution, driven by a never-ending curiosity. This has led her to study physics, she is able to grasp a full understanding of how sound, light, and color all interact with one another. Her immersive environments and installations have been featured in the Frost Science Museum, the Bass Museum as well as ARTECHOUSE, to name a few. Haiiileen continuously exhibits her ability to create thought-provoking material that provides a deep expression and experimental approach to the environmental perceptions and conventional ideas of reality through her work. During the isolation period of the pandemic, Haiiileen began experimenting to create a formula that transfers color into mirrors. Using color theory to refract light and color, the chemical mixture features a marble-like appearance creating a seamless gradient of colors. Through this process, her first limited edition item was born: Aura Mirrors. “When people look at themselves in these mirrors, it's like they are able to look within themselves and see their internal light and love in the colors of their auras,” says Haiiileen. “The colors of the auras are a self-reflection of how you might perceive yourself on the inside, now projected back to you from the reflection in the mirror.” The hexagon shaped mirrors (Width: 13″ Depth: 1.5″ Height: 15″) represent the center of universal coherence, tying everything together and linking everything back. 50 mirrors, all made by hand, will debut on her site, on Monday, May 3rd, priced at $2,250 ea. See your inner light and love in the colors of your auras. The concept of nurturing connections through art grounds all her projects, including HaiiiLabs, a nonprofit that provides supplies and offers workshops for fellow artists and art organizations. As a first-generation Cuban American, she appreciates the immigrant-driven hustle behind South Florida’s art scene and the challenges these creators experience in bringing their work into the spotlight. As for her, fostering art wherever it emerges is both a social and aesthetic call to action. By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Haiiileen

Blue is one of the most inspiring colors in nature. It brings calm and serene feelings when gazing at peaceful, clean skies or at oceans and rivers. The color reminds one of sunlit escapes surrounded by water, like Portugal, where blue is often present on conventional tiles, ceramics, and in summer homes. Jacquards in Blue - Main photo: Glória (cotton jacquard), Suave (Egyptian Cotton™ sateen)and Jaya Velvet (cotton velvet) - Product photo: Camila (cotton jacquard) Amalia Home Collection was inspired by nature and tradition to create the highest quality bed linen available in the world. Rooted in four generations of textile manufacturing and skill, the Portuguese brand develops and manufactures all products indoors. Textures in Blue - Main photo: Luna (cotton percale pleats) and Fresco (Egyptian Cotton™ percale) - Product photo: Café (cotton and linen dobby) Solids in Blue - Main photo: Luíz (Egyptian Cotton™ sateen with embroidery) - Product photo (left): Alma (Egyptian Cotton™ sateen with embroidery) - Product photo (right): Prado (Egyptian Cotton™ sateen with plain border) Accessories in Blue - Main photo: Sorvete (cotton and linen with embroidery) - Product photo (left): Areia Matelassé (combed cotton matelassé) - Product photo (right): Jaya Velvet (cotton velvet) For more info visit www.amaliahomecollection.com or email info@amaliahomecollection.com Images courtesy of Amalia Home Collection

Nearly 1,000 walkers and runners made strides in the ongoing fight against drunk driving, during the 10th Annual Salah Foundation and UKG presents the UBS Financial Services Walk Like MADD & MADD Dash Fort Lauderdale 5K brought to you by Sheriff’s Foundation of Broward County and Memorial Healthcare System. Whether they participated in the in-person, socially distanced race on April 25 at Fort Lauderdale’s Huizenga Plaza, or virtually at a location of their choice between April 25–May 9, participants raised more than $215,000 this year. All event proceeds benefit Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Broward & Palm Beach’s community education, victim support services and youth programs, provided at no cost. Walk Like MADD & MADD Dash Fort Lauderdale 5K is a community-driven 5K that raises awareness about drunk driving and underage drinking, and unites community members around MADD’s mission. Since it was established in 2011, Walk Like MADD & MADD Dash Fort Lauderdale 5K has raised over $2.7 million that stays in the South Florida community to save lives and support victims of drunk driving, making it the most successful grassroots fundraiser in the history of MADD. In the U.S., there are more than 10,000 drunk driving-related deaths and over 350,000 drunk driving-related injuries each year, all of which are 100% preventable. For this year’s walk/run, all participants logged their miles using RaceJoy App. At the in-person race, MADD followed all CDC guidelines including social distancing and timed start waves. MADD National Chairwoman Heather Geronemus founded and has chaired the Fort Lauderdale event since 2011. Event sponsors included Signature Sponsors UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group) and the Salah Foundation; Title Sponsor UBS Financial Services; Presenting Sponsor Sheriff’s Foundation of Broward County and Memorial Healthcare System; State Safety Champion Sponsor Alert Today Florida, and Corporate Champion Sponsors Aetna, Brandsmart, JM Family, La Croix, Miami Heat, Safer Watch and Weinstein Legal. “We are very proud that our community showed strong support for our 10th anniversary event, even with restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Geronemus. “Drunk driving is still the deadliest killer on U.S. roadways, and with this event, we continue to raise awareness and funds to help victims in South Florida and provide prevention education.” “I sincerely thank our sponsors, participants and donors who have supported Walk Like MADD & MADD Dash Fort Lauderdale 5K over the past 10 years so that we can one day see a future where there are no more victims,” she continued. Geronemus’ late father, Dr. Robert Perry Geronemus, was struck and killed by a drunk driver in 2009. Runners/walkers can still virtually participate in Walk Like MADD & MADD Dash Fort Lauderdale 5K through Sunday, May 9. Donations will continue being accepted at www.walklikemadd.org/fortlauderdale through June 9. For the most up-to-date event information, visit www.facebook.com/MADDDashFortLaud. Contact FL.State@madd.org for any additional questions. By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Madd

The 1st edition of the highly anticipated Bayfront Jazz Festival will take place on April 30th and May 1st, 2021, featuring legends of Jazz and Cuban music in an open-air iconic venue. Hosted by Melrose Media at the FPL Solar Amphitheater at Bayfront Park in Miami, the Bayfront Jazz Festival will begin Friday, April 30th, which also notably doubles as International Jazz Day (declared by UNESCO). This year’s unique line-up will feature names by the likes of Roy Ayers, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Chucho Valdés, Gonzalo Rubalcaba & Aymée Nuviola, and Mark Guiliana’s Beat Music, who will all be participating at the festival throughout 2 days of live jazz, afro-Cuban, and electronic music. The FPL Solar Amphitheater is situated in the middle of Bayfront Park on the Oceanfront. Bayfront Park has a 500-panel solar installation, that includes solar trees, allowing for the generation of approximately 250 kilowatts of emission-free energy – more power than that which is used during the Amphitheater’s famed concert season. To maintain social distancing and safely abide by all Covid-19 guidelines, the festival will operate at limited capacity, hosting 1,500 guests instead of the normal capacity limit of 10,000. Physical tickets can be purchased via Ticketmaster. An internet ticketed livestream video will also be offered through EluvioLIVE, giving fans from around the world the chance to watch the festival's talented musicians play in front of a real audience, which has not been possible for over a year! All payment types will be accepted, including Cryptocurrencies, to gain access to the livestream. The livestream will be available in 4K on mobile, desktop, tablets, Apple TV and Roku TV. A portion of all ticket sales will be donated to American Hospitals, fighting Covid at the forefront. “Artists and audiences crave for live music in an outdoor venue, and we had to fight to make that event happen. We took engagements with the venue and the City to protect our audience with masks, gels, and social distancing,” said Manuel Molina, managing director of Melrose Media. Co-producer Rozenberg added, “We wanted to bring back live jazz in the heart of the Miamians and feed their souls with iconic musicians' vibes. There will only be 1,500 happy people in the venue, but everybody likes the sunshine, so everybody will be able to follow the hybrid event on a livestream.” Molina adds, “We are so glad to put back on the map a new Jazz Festival, especially after the cultural chaotic Covid, and bring back joy with live music.” Bayfront Jazz Festival (30 April – 1 May 2021): More information on Bayfront Jazz Festival can be found at www.bayfrontjazz.com and at the festival’s Instagram (@bayfrontjazz), Facebook (@BayfrontJazz), and Twitter (@bayfrontjazz). Tickets Bayfront Jazz Festival: via bayfrontjazz.com for the livestream and Ticketmaster. Passes and vouchers are limited in number. By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Gnazzo Group

Celebrating its 40th anniversary, Feeding South Florida® is pleased to announce the launch of its new Culinary Training Program and Warehouse Training Program, and is accepting applications. Feeding South Florida, the leading domestic hunger-relief organization in South Florida, is dedicated to breaking the cycle of hunger and poverty not only by providing food, but also increasing self-sufficiency through job training and workforce development programs. The Culinary Training Program, a 10-week curriculum, created by James Beard-nominated Chef Lindsay Autry, will provide participants with hands-on experience while learning about meats, poultry, fish, sauces, menu planning, knife skills, and more. In partnership with Feeding South Florida’s hospitality partners, the program provides job placement upon graduation. Starting Monday, April 26, 2021, the program will take place at Feeding South Florida’s new, state-of-the-art, 5,000-square-foot Community Kitchen, located at its Feeding Palm Beach County headquarters in Boynton Beach. Chef Autry has held various chef positions at prominent restaurants on the East Coast and in Mexico, and made headlines as a finalist on Bravo’s ninth season of “Top Chef.” From 2018–2020, she received James Beard Foundation nominations for “Best Chef: South.” “Feeding South Florida’s Culinary Training Program provides a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for our students to learn from one of America’s top chefs, Chef Lindsay Autry,” said Sari Vatske, executive president of Feeding South Florida. “We are honored to have Chef Autry’s support and are happy to offer this program at our state-of-the-art Community Kitchen, to help participants learn about and enter the culinary field.” To be eligible for the program, applicants must be: · Minimum 18 years of age · Authorized to work in the U.S. · Have a high school diploma or GED equivalent · Prove reliability and interest in pursuing a culinary career · Have experienced financial hardship (unemployment, underemployment, government assistance, etc.) during the last 12 months · Agree to a background check and drug test · Be able to attend classes Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–3 p.m. Feeding South Florida is also excited to launch its 5-week Warehouse Training Program, where students will learn about food safety, material handling equipment, inventory, picking, receiving, shipping and inventory. Applications are currently open for the first cohort that started Monday, April 26, 2021. In addition, Feeding South Florida is hiring for two culinary positions to lead the program: Director of Culinary Services, overseeing production, training and catering Culinary Training Manager, responsible for organizing and executing the Culinary Learning curriculum. Warehouse Training Manager, responsible for teaching students how to navigate material handling equipment, food safety, receiving, picking shipping and inventory skills, among others. To apply to be a participant in the Culinary Training Program, visit https://form.jotform.com/FeedingSouthFlorida/culinarytraining. To apply to be part of the Warehouse Training Program , visit https://form.jotform.com/FeedingSouthFlorida/warehouse-training-program-applicat. To apply for the Director of Culinary Services position, visit https://feedingsouthflorida.recruitee.com/o/director-of-culinary-services-dcs. To apply for the Culinary Training Manager position, visit https://feedingsouthflorida.recruitee.com/o/culinary-training-manager. Feeding South Florida’s food distributions are updated daily and available at https://feedingsouthflorida.org/covid19/. To find out how you can help, learn about what Feeding South Florida is doing, safety precautions, and much more, visit https://feedingsouthflorida.org/covid19/. By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Feeding South Florida

MAJORITY, the first mobile banking app dedicated to serving migrants worldwide, is opening a U.S. location in Miami in May 2021. Designed by migrants for migrants, MAJORITY is the first-ever membership-based mobile banking app designed specifically for international communities, starting with those living and working in the United States. Founded in Sweden with U.S. headquarters in Houston, MAJORITY’s Miami location will serve as the company’s second U.S. office and meet-up space for members, located at 1756 SW 8th St, Suite 101 in Little Havana. Centrally located in one of Miami’s largest Cuban neighborhoods, the new space will be a community center for locals to have access to MAJORITY’s many banking and calling services. MAJORITY Meetup will serve as a physical location for financial questions, needs, and education for MAJORITY users and the local migrant community. It will also provide those in the area with a space where they can host or co-create events of all types that will service and empower migrants in and around the city. “MAJORITY Meetup is born to celebrate the ambition of our local communities and the need to solve the problems you meet when living in a country that is different from the one you were born in,” said Magnus Larsson, Founder and CEO of MAJORITY. In just one week MAJORITY can host everything from a networking event for female Latino entrepreneurs, a budgeting workshop, or even a keynote on how to settle all your legal documentation. But mostly, the company wants to create a destination within the Miami community where their staff, clients, and migrants can feel safe, seen and heard. MAJORITY Meetup’s role will be completely determined by the needs of the community while remaining a place built on growth and development. The MAJORITY app is available in all states, but the remittance service is being gradually rolled out. MAJORITY is currently serving money transfers and mobile top-ups to Cubans, Nigerians, Mexicans, Ghanaians, Cameroonians, Ethiopians and Kenyans in Florida, Texas and Georgia. For only $5 a month, MAJORITY members in the U.S. receive an FDIC insured account; Visa® debit card issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC; use of more than 55,000 ATMs across North America; remittance and international calling, native language advisors; and access to MAJORITY’s network of community meet-up spaces, local discounts and events. In addition, there are zero overdraft fees or minimum balance requirements. As a former migrant himself, Larsson is acutely aware of the challenges anyone wishing to live and work in a new country must face, and he is particularly passionate about creating a more inclusive financial ecosystem for all. “Minority is the new majority,” explains Magnus Larsson, founder and CEO of MAJORITY. “People that move across borders add up to being the 5th largest country in the world, with a drive and ambition to change the world. Having a different perspective and background should be celebrated instead of disadvantaged thus we created this special set of financial services for those in the minority so they can have access to the best resources to fit their individual needs. We believe that with these tools, those in the minority can maximize their potential and truly realize their dreams with less obstacles in their way. This is something everyone should have the right to have.” Key features and amenities of the MAJORITY Meetup in Miami will include a 1200-square-feet indoor coworking space with an open concept layout, access to English and Spanish speaking agents who can service existing members and new ones, complimentary coffee for members, access to A/V technology such as high-level speakers and TV screens for events and community activities, and an outdoor patio. Local partners of MAJORITY include Price Choice, Cuban Guys, 411 Taxes and Annabel’s Dental among others. For more information on MAJORITY, visit www.majority.com. By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Majority

Beginning in April, the “Beyond Van Gogh: An Immersive Experience” has joined Miami’s celebrated yoga, meditation, and mindfulness leader Tifftopia Wellness for an hour-long weekly wellness practice amidst the iconic works of Vincent Van Gogh within the exhibit. Tifftopia Wellness is most recently recognized for her 420 Yoga with Miami’s iconic nightlife destination, SPACE. Convening at MiMo’s Space Park every Saturday at 4:20 pm, Tiffany created a safe space to gather and practice mindfulness outdoors throughout the pandemic. Tifftopia Wellness also hosts weekly practices upon the sand on South Beach, as well as meditative retreats (locally and afar), private coaching, group events, and virtual coaching. Tiffany Levy creator of Tifftopia Wellness started her journey to physical & mental health at a young age. It was in 2014 she enrolled in her first 200YTT, yoga teacher training, studying traditional Hatha yoga. Since then she completed MBSR, mindful-based stress reduction at Duke Integrative. Most recently finished her 500 YTT Hatha vinyasa and many other pieces of training like restorative, YIN, Nidra, guided meditations, and sound healing. Movement & meditation connect the mind and spirit to the physical body. She has the honor of bridging a huge community of people together for years by curating wellness programs like this one. Every Thursday, 8:30 am - 9:45 am at the Ice Palace Studios (1400 N. Miami Ave.) within “Beyond Van Gogh.” Be one of the first to experience yoga and art unlike anyone else before! Tickets are onsale now on www.VanGoghMiami.com & Ticketmaster.com ($62.99). Space is limited to respect Covid protocols, advance ticketing is recommended. This program will run the entirety of the exhibit (through early-July). You will not want to miss it!. By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Van Gogh Miami

The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) brings back the lauded Miami Spa Months Program on July 1st, running for two months through August 31. Now in its 14th year, the program is the second-longest-running within the Miami Temptations series, celebrated for highlighting the world-class hotel and day spas and wellness facilities across Miami and the Beaches, many of which that rank among the "Best Spas in America". The promotion offers up to 50 percent off treatments, giving access to things like lymphatic therapy, prenatal and couples’ massages, and med spa treatments such as acupuncture detoxes, starting at $109. This year’s participants include Biltmore Hotel Spa, En.liv.en Spa + Salon at JW Marriott Marquis, exhale at the Ritz-Carlton Bal Harbour, Lapis Spa at Fontainebleau, Sana Skin Studio, and more. Information can be found on Miami Temptations.com. By ML Staff. Images courtesy of GMCVB