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No tricks, just treats, as Haunted Circus Miami returns to South Florida this fall with more scary thrills and enchanting activities to celebrate the spooky season. From September 15 through October 29, families can visit Tropical Park in Miami for a Halloween-themed carnival atmosphere with the perfect combination of light scares and family fun to get everyone in the spirit. Following its successful debut in 2021, Haunted Circus Miami returns to the city bigger and better than ever with 13 new rides, 6 inflatable bounce houses and carnival games, plus double the entertainment with spine-chilling performances, pumpkin arts and crafts, tons of photo opportunities, and interactive experiences for the whole family. The carnival will take guests on a haunting mystery quest to free the circus from the jack-o’-lantern’s evil spell. The mystifying quest will feature a cast of characters, including clowns, aerial acrobats and jugglers, and spellbinding performances from a local circus troupe. Along the journey to break free from Jack’s wicked magic, guests are invited to partake in tarot card readings, pumpkin carving and smashing, screenings of classic Halloween movies, and a not-so-scary petting zoo. Thrill-seekers will also have a “fang-tastic” time at the Haunted Circus as they navigate the land of rides, which includes two Ferris wheels, a large one for adults and a smaller one for children; the Large Round Up, which uses centrifugal force to push riders against a wall as they spin; and the Super Swing, an elevated carousel with rotating, suspended swings that mimics the sensation of flying. Visitors can also defy gravity as they take a wicked plunge down the Super Slide and embark on a treacherous voyage aboard the ghostly Mini Pirate Ship. For guests who crave less of an adrenaline rush but equal excitement, inflatable bounce houses will feature seven unique themes of battles, adventure and play. The high spirits continue on the bumper cars, where vehicles collide in a bone-chilling frenzy. The youngest pumpkins in the patch will have a spooktacular time riding smaller attractions, including a bewitching animal carousel, a fiery dragon ride and whimsical tea cups. Tickets start at $19. By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Haunted Circus Miami

El-Ad National Properties, an Elad Group company, has announced the preconstruction release of ALINA 220 Residence 703, a premier corner residence, listed for $8.927 million. This residence, part of the exceptional ALINA 220 Collection, is located at ALINA Residences, an award-winning, world-class residential destination in the heart of downtown Boca Raton, 220 SE Mizner Boulevard, Boca Raton, FL 33432. Delivery of ALINA 220 is scheduled for late 2024. Within 5,288 square feet of indoor living space, this elegant residence offers four bedrooms plus a den, four bathrooms and one half-bathroom. The principal suite includes a morning bar, and separate sitting room with sweeping views. With elegant organic craftsmanship throughout, the spa-inspired principal bathroom features his and her rain showers and soaking tub. Additional upscale features include a private elevator entry foyer, grand chef-inspired kitchen outfitted with Italian cabinetry and brushed stainless appliances made by Gaggenau, enhanced storage, and more. Ideal for South Florida outdoor living, the residence also boasts 4,295 square feet of outdoor space, with an eastern-facing terrace providing ocean views and unique views of The Boca Raton’s championship-level golf course. The terrace also beckons with a private plunge pool framed by a stunning wooden pergola and built-in summer kitchen. Situated on the same floor as ALINA 220’s beautiful 75-foot rooftop lap pool and two-story fitness center and spa, these exceptional amenities become an extension of the residence. The residence offers access to additional exclusive amenities at ALINA 220, including the expansive residents lounge and access to over 60,000 square feet of open amenity space including cabanas, day beds, gas grills, fire pits, bocce ball court and more. The ALINA 220 Collection includes a limited number of one-of-a-kind residences and penthouses with expansive private terraces, summer kitchens, and many with plunge pools, to provide an elegant setting for relaxing and dining in the fresh air. All residents of ALINA Residences enjoy spectacular amenities across the expansive campus such as his and hers spa facilities with dry saunas, steam rooms, treatment rooms and relaxation rooms, state-of-the-art fitness centers, multiple rooftop swimming pools with private cabanas, fire pits, dedicated yoga areas, exquisitely appointed club rooms, a dog park and more. “The premier ALINA 220 Residence 703 offers a highly desired corner location, showcasing both ocean views and expansive views of the exclusive golf course at The Boca Raton,” said Noam Ziv, CEO of El-Ad National Properties. “With distinctive upscale appointments, luxurious amenities at your fingertips, and additional sophisticated features, this residence is an entertainer’s paradise.” Tucked between the manicured green fairways of The Boca Raton and Southeast Mizner Boulevard, ALINA Residences is within walking distance to downtown Boca Raton’s restaurants, art galleries, salons, and boutiques; as well just a few minutes from the city’s iconic beaches and pristine parks. Construction preview tours are now being scheduled for select units in ALINA 210 and ALINA 220, with preference offered to new purchasers. With more than three decades of high-end development experience in New York City, Los Angeles and Toronto, Elad Group entered the South Florida market a few years ago through El-Ad National Properties. By expeditiously seizing opportunities, El-Ad National Properties has earned a sterling reputation as an agile, entrepreneurial company with high expectations and solid values, a philosophy shared by all employees. El-Ad National Properties is leaving its footprint on South Florida with ALINA Residences Boca Raton as its first new development from the ground up project. For more information, please visit www.alinabocaraton.com/ By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Alina Residences

Michael Kors is pleased to announce that Dahyun, member of the global group TWICE, has been named its newest Global Brand Ambassador. Known around the world for her on-stage talent and impeccable style, Dahyun is the epitome of the confidence, glamour and jet-set energy that characterizes the Michael Kors brand. Dahyun, whose full name is Kim Da-hyun, has established a close relationship with the brand over the past few seasons, attending both the Spring/Summer and Fall/Winter 2023 Michael Kors Collection runway shows during New York Fashion Week. Now, the singer joins MICHAEL Michael Kors in the brand’s Fall/Holiday 2023 MICHAEL Michael Kors campaign, with Spring/Summer to follow. Additional social media collaborations and appearances are planned for throughout the year. A member of global group TWICE since 2015, the South Korea native’s musical talent and chic, on-the-go style have made her an international sensation with a devoted following. “I’m excited to embrace the world of music and performance with Dahyun. She’s energetic, animated and has truly captured a global audience. From her incredible talent to her individual style, she’s the perfect representation of our brand,” said designer Michael Kors. By ML Staff. Images Courtesy Of Michael Kors

HCA Healthcare, Inc., one of the nation’s leading healthcare providers, today announced more than $300 million in investments to support the education and training of nurses. This includes more than $200 million towards the expansion of Galen College of Nursing and approximately $136 million towards the opening of new HCA Healthcare Centers for Clinical Advancement. “We believe supporting nurses in their practice through available and effective clinical education helps drive the delivery of high-quality patient care,” said Sam Hazen, chief executive officer of HCA Healthcare. “We are proud of the resources and education opportunities we offer our nurses and are committed to helping train the next generation.” Since 2019, HCA Healthcare has invested approximately $46 million to open twelve new Centers for Clinical Advancement, bringing its current footprint to fifteen locations nationwide. The company recently committed an additional $90 million to open twenty additional centers over the next three years. HCA Healthcare’s Centers for Clinical Advancement are designed to bridge the gap between the classroom and bedside through practice-based instruction. The centers use leading technology and specialized manikins to simulate real-life scenarios nurses may experience at the bedside. The Centers for Clinical Advancement operate independently from nursing schools and are dedicated to helping practicing nurses advance their skills and careers. New nursing graduates use the centers to complete their Nurse Residency program and choose specializations, while veteran nurses can use the centers to earn advanced certifications. As a part of the Nurse Residency program, new graduates complete classroom instruction and perform hands-on skills training utilizing high-fidelity immersive simulation within the centers. Technology within the centers also allows students to learn from clinical experts across the nation, if needed, and to record their simulations to play back scenarios and debrief with colleagues and trained facilitators to further advance their learning. On April 18, HCA Healthcare celebrated the openings of its fourteenth and fifteenth Center for Clinical Advancement in Ogden and Draper, Utah. Across the country, HCA Healthcare has 68 classrooms, 65 simulation rooms, and more than 145 manikins. “Expanding our clinical education agenda, including HCA Healthcare’s Centers for Clinical Advancement nationwide is a large part of our overall nursing strategy,” said Sammie Mosier, chief nurse executive of HCA Healthcare. “Providing a safe and realistic learning environment for our nurses promotes clinical skill readiness and development. We are excited to open these new locations and will continue to invest in our nurses as they provide great care for our patients and communities each and every day.” Since the purchase of Galen College of Nursing in 2020, HCA Healthcare has committed more than $200 million towards the expansion of the college. Bringing Galen into the HCA Healthcare family was strategically designed to bring two leading nursing organizations together to increase access to nursing education and to provide nursing career development opportunities for HCA Healthcare colleagues. Today, more than 3,000 HCA Healthcare colleagues are enrolled at Galen College of Nursing to help advance their careers. Since joining HCA Healthcare, Galen College of Nursing has announced fourteen new campuses nationwide. There are now more than 12,000 students enrolled in Galen. Separately, HCA Healthcare also recently announced a $34.5 million investment to expand Research College of Nursing in Kansas City, Missouri. This initiative will support the college’s expansion plans, including the development and building of a HCA Healthcare Center for Clinical Advancement, on the campus of Research Medical Center. A new 78,000-square-foot building will help to better serve the community’s current and future healthcare needs and support increased enrollment as well as faculty and staff. The building will feature a state-of-the-art patient simulation laboratory, technologically advanced classrooms to provide an engaging learning environment, innovative technology to allow students the ability to achieve nursing competencies and small group study spaces and areas to facilitate student and faculty collaboration. The project is expected to be completed in 2025, coinciding with the college’s 120-year anniversary. HCA Healthcare has made other significant investments to support nurses and to educate the next generation of nursing leaders, including: HCA Healthcare offers tuition assistance benefits that allow eligible colleagues to complete the Galen College of Nursing RN-to-BSN program with zero out-of-pocket tuition expenses. In 2022, HCA Healthcare distributed $7.7 million to assist more than 2,250 colleagues in the program. To help address the national nursing shortage, HCA Healthcare has invested in the recruitment of quality nurses while also expanding care teams to include positions such as licensed practical/vocational nurses (LPN/LVNs), paramedics and nurse externs. In 2022, HCA Healthcare committed $1.5 million to Fisk University to support scholarships for students pursuing healthcare careers and the university’s dual degree program with Galen College of Nursing and $1.5 million to Florida International University’s Nicole Wertheim College of Nursing & Health Sciences to expand its faculty, offer scholarships to increase enrollment and help address the national nursing shortage. A $750,000 partnership with the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) was announced in 2022 to provide internship opportunities and scholarships for graduate students in nursing administration and management programs. These are part of the company’s larger $10 million commitment to support Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs) and help build a diverse healthcare pipeline. The HCA Healthcare Foundation, through its Healthier Tomorrow Fund, recently announced $250,000 in grants to community colleges and universities to provide high school students early access to careers in healthcare. As part of these grants, Miami Dade College received $50,000 towards its Care Cadre Nurse Exploration Experience and Pensacola State College received $50,000 to help fund the Nurse Explorer Boot Camp. Both programs will give students early exposure to careers in nursing. The HCA Healthcare Foundation, through its Healthier Tomorrow Fund, has also given $130,000 to the Urban League of Broward County to help pilot a workforce development program for those who have been disconnected from the workforce to explore careers in the healthcare field. More on HCA Healthcare Nashville-based HCA Healthcare is one of the nation’s leading providers of healthcare services comprising 180 hospitals and approximately 2,300 ambulatory sites of care, including surgery centers, freestanding ERs, urgent care centers, and physician clinics, in 20 states and the United Kingdom. With its founding in 1968, HCA Healthcare created a new model for hospital care in the United States, using combined resources to strengthen hospitals, deliver patient-focused care and improve the practice of medicine. HCA Healthcare has conducted a number of clinical studies, including one that demonstrated that full-term delivery is healthier than early elective delivery of babies and another that identified a clinical protocol that can reduce bloodstream infections in ICU patients by 44%. HCA Healthcare is a learning health system that uses its more than 37 million annual patient encounters to advance science, improve patient care and save lives. Please click here to connect with HCA Healthcare on social media. By ML Staff. Images courtesy of HCA Healthcare

Splash into summer at CityPlace Doral! CityPlace Doral has launched its seasonal Instagrammable art installation made entirely of vibrant colored beach balls as an extension of The Oasis experience. Upon entering the center, guests will be welcomed with 1,300 rainbow-hued beach balls floating overhead on the boulevard. Guests will have a ball experiencing photo moments including 14 surfboards and a beach ball tunnel. Visitors are encouraged to snap a selfie and tag @CityPlaceDoral with the hashtag #BeachBallsOverCityPlaceDoral for a chance to be featured on the center’s social media. The beach balls will be on display through Sept. 30. The Oasis experience at CityPlace Doral’s Fountain Plaza features a relaxing, open-air atmosphere for friends and family to enjoy grab and to-go bites from CityPlace Doral’s restaurants and enjoy South Florida’s beautiful weather. The Oasis incorporates Adirondack chairs, tables, umbrellas and oversized games such as Chess, Cornhole and Connect Four. To celebrate the beach ball art installation, CityPlace Doral will host a series of free events including: Beach Ball Summer Splash Kick Off Event – Saturday July 29, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Guests will enjoy a free, fun-filled day of summer activities including interactive games, a dance party, a live DJ and more. Summer Chalk Fest – Saturday. Aug. 26, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. The Summer Chalk Fest will feature live chalk art from chalk artist, street painter and muralist Ken Mullen. Guests will also enjoy activities including face painting, a live DJ, samples from CityPlace Doral’s retailers and more. Mellow Monkey Art is Ken Mullen, an award-winning chalk artist, street painter, and muralist who specializes in creating large anamorphic 3D images. Professionally certified as a “Maestro” level chalk artist by the Florida Chalk Artist's Association, Ken has had the privilege of creating artwork at corporate events and festivals throughout the United States. He loves the performance nature of street painting and never gets tired of the reaction when people see his artwork come alive off the pavement. End of Summer Block Party – Saturday, Sept. 23, 2 – 5 p.m. Professional Sand Sculptures Team Sandtastic will decorate CityPlace Doral with a summer-themed sandcastle mural featuring beach balls, surfboards and more. Additional activities will include a live DJ, interactive games, bubble fun and more. At each event, guests are encouraged to share on social media for the opportunity to win prizes. Where: CityPlace Doral 8300 NW 36th St. Doral, FL 33166 Cost: The events are free and open to the community. Parking at CityPlace Doral is available for an additional charge. How: For more information, visit https://cityplacedoral.com/events. By ML Staff. Image courtesy of CityPlaceDoral

Gucci announced the fourth round of recipients for its Gucci North America Changemakers Impact Fund and Scholars Program to twelve inspiring organizations and twelve dynamic scholars imagining and designing the future to create positive change. Gucci launched Gucci Changemakers North America in 2019 as part of its vision to empower solutions for a better future through creativity and impact. Gucci remains committed in its pledge to bring meaningful change to the fashion industry, inside and out, by uplifting and supporting its future leaders and non-profit organizations. Since its founding, more than 2,100 organizations and 4,000 students have applied to the program—with Gucci awarding over 50 non-profit organizations with grants and over 70 students with scholarships for a total of over $5.5 million dollars invested. The Changemakers community continues to grow, allowing non-profit organizations to make grassroots impact within their communities and offering students the opportunity to pursue their unique path within the design and fashion industries. As Gucci North America Changemakers approaches its fifth anniversary in 2024, its continued mission of advancing creative opportunities will be expanded to broaden its reach and engagement for the years to come. Gucci Changemakers North America is pleased to present the 2023 North America Awardees: GUCCI NORTH AMERICA IMPACT FUND The twelve awarded non-profit recipients will each receive a one-year grant for $50,000, which can be used to create new programs or scale existing initiatives. The newest cohort of grantees represent the inspirational work of organizations across arts and culture, education, social justice and equity, and health equity and wellness. Some of their grant projects include mindfulness programming and yoga for BIPOC men and youth in Chicago, a poetry convening and programming for Detroit area youth, emerging artists fellowships for Black transgender creatives in New York, youth development programming for at-risk youth in Philadelphia, and support for Canada’s largest Indigenous youth performance in Toronto. The list of the twelve grantees is as follows: Black Girl Environmentalist, Washington D.C. Humbl Hustlr, Atlanta, GA InsideOut Literary Arts, Detroit, MI United We Dream, Houston, TX Marsha P. Johnson Institute, New York, NY Mighty Writers, Philadelphia, PA Outside Looking In, Toronto, ON, Canada Ruth’s Table, San Francisco, CA Son of a Saint, New Orleans, LA The Fund for Women’s Equality, Los Angeles, CA The Healing, Chicago, IL Zero Hour, Miami, FL GUCCI NORTH AMERICA SCHOLARSHIP FUND The twelve scholarship recipients will each receive an academic scholarship for up to $20,000. This talented group of scholars come from diverse backgrounds and are pursuing various careers within fashion and design at undergraduate colleges and universities. The twelve talented and deserving recipients of this year’s 2023 Gucci North America Changemakers Scholarship program is as follows: Cleo Williams, George Brown College DaNae Harrison, Spelman College · Elizabeth Lawson, The Savannah College of Art and Design · India Williams, Kent State University · Isabella Hanson, Cornell University · Jamesly Saint Louis, Rhode Island School of Design · John Davillier, University of Southern California · MaiTae Preece, Otis College of Art & Design · Maya Silva, California College of the Arts · Miles Richards, College of Creative Studies · Nikol Rafailova, Fashion Institute of Technology · Rafael Diaz, School of the Art Institute of Chicago Gucci Changemakers North America will celebrate the future of creating lasting, positive impact with its Changemakers community later this fall and announce the next chapter of applications and new programs for its fifth anniversary later this year. For more information about the Gucci Changemakers applications and eligibility requirements, please click here or call 1-877- 482-2430 Become a Gucci Changemaker! #GucciChangemakers By ML Staff. Images Courtesy Of The Gucci

Ten North Group (previously Opa-locka Community Development Corporation) is pleased to present Flash Points: The Photography of Ernest C. Withers, an exhibition showcasing 41 original photographs by the revered Memphis-born photographer who documented and shaped the visual narrative of the Civil Rights Movement. Flash Points: The Photography of Ernest C. Withers. Photo courtesy of Ten North Group and The Ernest C. Withers Museum and Collection. Photo courtesy of Ten North Group. Curated in partnership with Ms. Rosalind Withers, Director of the Ernest Withers Museum and Collection of Memphis, Tennessee, and daughter of the artist, Flash Points explores the cognitive character of Black struggle through Withers’ politics of creation as a Black photographer working within the American South. Flash Points runs now through August 31, 2023, at The Arts and Recreation Center (The ARC), 675 Ali Baba Ave, Opa-Locka, FL 33054. In conversation with the remembrance of Juneteenth, Flash Points argues for the pictorial expansion of Blackness and the presentation of history without filter. The exhibition bears witness to the historical tipping points that galvanized the actions and resulting outcomes of The Poor People’s Campaign, the public understanding of Emmett Till’s murder and subsequent trial, the fallout of evictions that led to Fayette County’s Tent City, and the Montgomery Bus Boycott. Ernest C. Withers, Emmett Till’s uncle, Moses Wright and his friend in Mississippi, ca. 1955, archival printed photograph, 20 x 26 inches (framed). Photo by Isabella Marie Garcia and Courtesy of the Ten North Art Foundation, Opa-locka, Florida. Ernest C. Withers (August 7, 1922 – October 15, 2007) was an African American photojournalist who documented over 60 years of African American history and was often the only photographer to record these scenes, many of which were ignored by the mainstream press. He formed personal and complex relationships with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Andrew Young, and Mamie Till-Mobley, and his coverage of the Emmett Till murder trial brought national attention to the racist violence taking place during the 1950s in Mississippi, among other places. Ernest C. Withers Courtesy of The Withers Collection Museum & Gallery. Flash Points emerges as the Black experience is threatened by legislation–including the banning of books written by Black authors, the censorship of Black history, and voter suppression–all of which accentuate the continued oppression and attempted erasure of Black people. Flash Points considers how the work of Ernest C. Withers has contributed to the chronicling of African Americans’ struggles by capturing the contours of collective resistance; a jigsaw amalgamation of the pain and joy of quotidian life; the rejection of the status quo; and the faces of those who came to embody the struggle for the protection of individual rights. By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Ten North Group.

In celebration of its 75th year, and as part of a continuing commitment to transform children's lives through dance and provide quality after-school programming accessible to all, Armour Dance Theater (ADT) announces the opening of its newest community program site for the 2023-2024 school year at South Miami Heights Elementary, located at 12231 SW 190 Terrace Miami, FL 33177. Registration for the 2023-24 school year opens in July of 2023. Support for ADT to expand its innovative programs was made possible through private donor support and in large part by a 5-year 7.5-million-dollar grant from The Children’s Trust, which has provided cornerstone funding to ADT since 2011. With this increase in funding, ADT will impact 375 elementary age students through after school and summer camp programs. The Children’s Trust Board of Directors approved funding recommendations for ADT’s Youth Development initiative, its largest investment area. More than 140 programs, including ADT, were selected during a competitive Request for Proposals and review process. Known as Miami’s Community Dance Conservatory, ADT provides community programming that include academic, social-emotional learning, homework assistance, and parenting components. Through ADT’s comprehensive arts education model, students develop resilience, delayed gratification, and a growth mindset to help master their craft, excel academically, and succeed in life through high school and beyond. “Everyone at ADT is excited to be launching a fifth neighborhood site and updating our after- school classes to include a fresh focus on math. For decades we've seen our unique combination of artistic and academic instruction transform children's lives. We're proud that the Children's Trust believes in us enough to fund this expansion to serve more students with even better results”, stated Camila Gil, Executive Director, Armour Dance Theatre ADT programs are currently active in Miami Gardens, Little Haiti, South Miami, Goulds, Miami Heights, and, now, South Miami Heights. This fifth location will expand ADT’s reach of these community-focused programs which provide significant academic and personal growth benefits to the youth participants. Since expanding its time-tested program in 2014, ADT has monitored the impact of these programs with many participants achieving academic success and acceptance into exceptional magnet programs. ADT has a 30-year track record of using dance as a pathway to high school graduation and post-secondary opportunities. More on Armour Dance Theatre Armour Dance Theatre provides dance training to over 850 students annually, with nearly 600 on scholarship in five locations. Through our programs, we work to remove obstacles and use dance as a vehicle to success. Over the last three decades, our programs have grown in scope and impact. The mission of Armour Dance Theatre is to create a pathway to educational and professional opportunities, for the youth of Miami-Dade County, through the study and performance of dance. By ML Staff. Images courtesy of ADT

Gulfstream Park, South Florida’s premier entertainment, dining and restaurant destination located on the border of Broward and Miami-Dade Counties, will again be the site of the highly anticipated Hallandale Beach Food & Groove: A Wine, Food and Art Experience on Saturday, February 25, from 7–11 p.m. as part of the 22nd annual Food Network & Cooking Channel South Beach Wine & Food Festival presented by Capital One (SOBEWFF®). Gulfstream Park and its iconic Pegasus statue will serve as the venue for the event. Hosted by Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits and Florida International University, the Festival benefits FIU’s Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management and the Southern Wine & Spirits Beverage Management Center. The Festival’s Hallandale Beach Event Series is a part of the Hallandale Beach Community Redevelopment Agency’s (HBCRA) strategic plan to promote economic development by branding the city as a destination for food, arts and entertainment, while also attracting international exposure to local participating restaurants. This is the fourth year in a row that the HBCRA is partnering with SOBEWFF® to host the Hallandale Beach Event Series. The event features a variety of international cuisines that will get guests movin’ and groovin’ including Gulfstream Park Village’s Belly Fish and Ten Palms restaurants. Other participating restaurants include: El Tamarindo Coal Fired Pizza, Marash Turkish Cuisine, Moises Bakery, Dr. Limon Hallandale, CAO Bakery & Café, The Krazy Vegan, Il Mercato Café & Wine Shop, Matteo’s Trattoria, Dunn’s River Island Café, Holy Avocado, Ceviche Avenue, Chef Irie, See Thai & Japanese Cuisine, Nana’s Sapibon Haitian Restaurant, D’s Delights and Mable’s Island Kitchen. Additional restaurants will be announced. General admission tickets are $75 plus tax and service fees and can be purchased by visiting sobewff.org/groove. All net proceeds from the festival benefit the Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management students at Florida International University. Each year, student volunteers help organize all aspects of the event, including planning, logistics, and overall execution. “We look forward to welcoming new and return guests to the Hallandale Beach Food & Groove: A Wine, Food and Art Experience,” said Alex Schreer, director of Experiential Marketing at Gulfstream Park Village. “This event invites food lovers for an immersive culinary experience, set to the backdrop of Gulfstream Park in a beautiful, open-air environment.” “We are excited to be a part of this iconic South Florida event that brings the community together to enjoy an unforgettable evening,” said Dr. Jeremy Earle, City Manager and CRA Executive Director of The City of Hallandale Beach. “This event spotlights our incredible culinary talent and diversity and brings great value to our local economy.” More on Gulfstream Park Gulfstream Park is South Florida’s premier entertainment, dining and restaurant destination, located between Miami and Fort Lauderdale, anchored by the legendary Gulfstream Park racetrack. Gulfstream Park not only offers world-class Thoroughbred horse racing but is also home to a casino and family-friendly venues including over 15 restaurants, outdoor cafes, art galleries, fashion retailers, state-of-the-art bowling alley, and a renowned selection of signature home stores. Gulfstream Park, voted a 2020 Top Travelers' Choice Winner by TripAdvisor, is located at 901 South Federal Highway in Hallandale Beach, Florida, just two miles east of I-95. Valet service and complimentary self-parking are available. Gulfstream Park is open seven days a week. For hours, schedules, upcoming events and additional information, visit www.gulfstreampark.com or call 954-454-7000. More on the Food Network & Cooking Channel South Beach Wine & Food Festival presented by Capital One EAT. DRINK. EDUCATE. All proceeds from the Festival benefit the students of the Florida International University Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management who also assist Festival organizers with sponsorship fulfillment, restaurant and exhibitor recruitment, logistics, and inventory as well as working alongside some of the world’s greatest celebrity chefs and winemakers. To date, SOBEWFF® has raised more than $31.8 million for the School. In September 2019, BizBash named the Festival the #1 Food & Restaurant Industry event in the United States for the seventh year in a row. The South Beach Wine & Food Festival® is produced by Florida International University and Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, with the support of the Miami Beach Visitors & Convention Authority and the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs. For more information about the Festival, visit sobewff.org or call 877-762-3933. For more information about Florida International University visit fiu.edu, for the Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management visit hospitality.fiu.edu and for more information about Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits visit southernglazers.com. More on The Hallandale Beach CRA The mission of the Hallandale Beach CRA is to promote economic development and enhance quality of life by eliminating and preventing blighted conditions through the facilitation of community partnerships, business growth, job creation and neighborhood rehabilitation. By ML Staff. Images courtesy of SOBEWFF/Hallandale Beach CR

To optimize your Health and Performance you should take into account the spiritual, psychological, emotional, and physical aspects because our Wellness comes not just from physical health, but from mental health and spiritual health as well. Faena Forum “I put Spirit first. A healthy spirit requires Love. Being spiritual is being centered and having an understanding that you are part of something much bigger than yourself. Facilitating a healthy spirit includes being part of a community to share yourself with others like-minded humans who support you and raise your vibrations.” - Julia Smila, Founder at UltimateWellness. We invite you to join the conscious community at the UltimateWellness event at Faena Forum, Miami Beach on Aug 26, 2023. Get your Ticket now! www.ultimatewellness.miami/event UltimateWellness is an all-day, insightful, and educational event where you can dive into the tools and strategies for longevity, learn how to measure your health, and create your holistic wellness protocol - including Diet, Rest, Exercising, Stress reduction, Supplementation, and Etheric Hygiene. At the event, you can immerse yourself in the fascinating wellness experiences and discover innovative biohacking technologies which can help you unleash your full potential and stay on top of your game for longer. Flow State - The Gateway to Your Success. UltimateWellness is a holistic approach. At FaenaForum on August 26th, we will be sharing knowledge about all pillars for longevity. Additionally, this event aims to emphasize the power of your brain and mind. The conscious mind only controls 5% of the entire spectrum, while 95% of our biology is governed by the subconscious mind. Many people invest a significant amount of time, energy, and effort into their conscious mind, which ultimately has little impact on upgrading their reality. When you sink to the state of Theta you have what's called hypermnesia or super memory. It improves cognitive abilities. Moreover, while you are in a state of hypermnesia, your brain is no longer limited by time and you have direct access to the subconscious mind, and you are able to create the life you desire. At the UltimateWellness event, you will have the opportunity to learn and practice powerful techniques for shifting to a Flow state with top coaches, including Meditation, Breathwork, SuperBrain Yoga, and Guided Visualisation with BrainTap. This will enable you to incorporate these techniques into your everyday life. With consistent practice, you will be able to enter a state of Flow within a couple of minutes and remain in that zone for an extended period of time. We invite you to explore the fascinating capabilities of the human brain, its capacity to adapt and overcome challenges, and its role in achieving seemingly impossible goals. Some of our Partners: BrainTap - revolutionary Brain Wave Technology for improving brain fitness. It can help you manage stress, optimize sleep, and activate your brain's peak potential. SIV - breakthrough biotech innovation, B.SporaIV Microbiome Balancing Serum, a topical probiotic serum that utilized Bacillus spores to harness your individual biology. Miami Beach Comprehensive Wellness Center - Cutting-edge laboratory technology and treatment plans are utilized to optimize your health through a truly integrated approach at the intersection of Eastern and Western Medicine. Biohackers Update Magazine - the first magazine about Biohacking and Self Optimization, committed to bringing you all the essential updates from the World Biohacking Community. Click below to launch slideshow > Some of our Speakers: Agustina Caminos - Wellness Director for Faena Group and Director at Tierra Santa Healing House SPA. Agustina is a Pranic Healer, Spiritual Guide, Therapist, Professor of yoga, and Alternative Medicine Practitioner. Ben Azadi - Founder of Keto Kamp. Ben is the author of best-selling books, The Perfect Health Booklet, and The Intermittent Fasting Cheat Sheet. He has been the go-to source for intermittent fasting and the ketogenic diet since 2013. Emily Rowe, MD, AP - Co-Founder at the Miami Beach Comprehensive Wellness Center. Doctorate Degree in Medicine graduated from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Master’s Degree in Chinese Herbal Medicine and Acupuncture. Kiran Krishnan - Scientific Advisor at SIV, innovative BioTech. Word renowned Research Microbiologist who has been involved in the dietary supplement and nutrition market for the past 20 years. Leader in Microbiome and Probiotic research. Jean Fallacara - Engineer in biotechnology with a specialization in virtual reality and augmented reality from MIT, BSc in Biochemistry, a Master in Genetics and Immunology. Expert in Endurance, Brain Conditioning & Neurosciences. Join the UltimateWellness event at Faena Forum on Aug 26, 2023. Open your mind to groundbreaking concepts and breakthrough innovation, shifting old paradigms and raising human consciousness. Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of Wellness Experiences and explore advanced Biohacking Technologies. Organized by: FB: The Ultimate Wellness Tierra Santa Healing House at Faena Hotel IG: @julia.smila, @ultimatewellness.miami, @agustina.freespirit, @tierrasantafaena Get your Ticket now! www.ultimatewellness.miami/event By ML staff. Images courtesy of The Ultimate Wellness.

Although originally from San Diego and currently based in New York City, Veronica H. Speck has long been inspired by Miami, from the architecture and design of the Art Deco district to the plethora of emerging Latin American fashion talent. The eponymous communications consultancy, VHS Ventures, is a full scale international communications consultancy and strategic advisory agency focusing on art, architecture, design, luxury fashion, and hospitality. In addition to public relations, marketing, and event production, VHS Ventures also connects luxury brands to retailers and artists and designers to galleries, showrooms, and art and design fairs. Miami-based clients include Mr. C Hotels and Residences by Cipriani, Grupo ARCA marble, Collecto, Maison d’Etto, and interior designers including Hino Studio and Bea Pernia of Bea Interiors Design. Many clients and partners have hosted events and activations during Design Miami, Art Basel, Swim Week, Formula 1, and The Beach Polo World Cup, including Bernardaud, Tuleste Factory, JO-HS Gallery, The Future Perfect, Flabelus, and more. Today, the Founder shares her favorite design destinations in Miami and entertaining advice. Tell us about your first experience visiting Miami? It was in 2015, and at the time, I was the Public Relations Director for the French luxury home decor and design brand Bernardaud. We collaborated on a special porcelain tabletop collection with Studio Job for the new Faena Hotel and Los Fuegos restaurant by Chef Frances Mallmann. The star-studded opening dinner included Leonardo Dicaprio, Toby Macguire, Adrian Brody, Baz Luhrmann, and more. The steak Chef Mallman prepared was Argentine asado-style, barbecued on the beach, and remains one of the best I have ever had! Dining Destinations? There are many! Hiyakawa for Japanese omakase. The gorgeous undulating wooden interiors were designed by my client, award-winning interior and collectible furniture designer Bea Pernia of Bea Interiors Design. I might be biased as I represent Cipriani, but the view from Bellini restaurant terrace at the rooftop of Mr. C Hotel in Coconut Grove overlooking Biscayne Bay at sunset is quite spectacular. Order the signature Bellini cocktail, served with aperetivo-style bites of parmesan and green olives, followed by the lobster salad, lasagna, and of course the homemade gelato whipped à la minute. Some other favorites include Mandolin Aegean or Michael’s for a Design District power lunch; Uchi or Kyu for sushi; Casa Tua for dinner and dancing in South Beach; The Four Seasons Surf Club restaurant by Thomas Keller for a special occasion; Joe’s Stone Crab; Matador Room by Jean-Georges in The Edition; Boulud Sud by Daniel Boulud; New York transplants Carbone, Balthazar, Sadelle’s, Milos, or Lucali; La Natural for wood-fired pizza; Panther Coffee, Sapore di Mare, Los Félix, and Krüs Wine Bar in Coconut Grove, and many more! Where do you like to stay? I am often visiting Miami for work so I am lucky enough to stay at my client Mr. C Hotel by Cipriani in the Coconut Grove neighborhood. The property was designed by Arquitectonica with interiors by Martin Brudnizki and is designed to resemble a yacht so it truly feels like an oasis away from the hustle and bustle of South Beach. I also enlisted designer Hagit Pincovici to create a custom vitrine to display retail items, including the property’s signature scented candle by Lola James Harper, so walking in the lobby truly feels like a home away from home! Il Giardino is perfect for special events. Recent ones have included a LoveShack Fancy dinner, Cara Cara lunch, Volver x Collecto floral arranging workshop, a Latin American Fashion Summit pop-up shop, and more. Don’t miss an endospheres massage or facial treatment by Debbie Castaneda at BēAtala Spa. If I am in town for Design Miami or Art Basel, I like to stay closer to the convention center at The Edition, Faena, or Four Seasons Surf Club. Art and Design destinations? I love to visit Vizcaya Museum and Gardens. Fashion designer and client Alexia María shot her SS ‘23 campaign there, and it was the perfect backdrop for the gorgeous new collection. I am endlessly inspired by the Art Deco movement so running or biking past the colorful pastel buildings in South Beach is always a must, as is a visit to The Wolfsonian-Florida International University museum. During Art Basel, I like to view the new exhibitions on display at the Bass Museum, ICA, Rubell Collection, de la Cruz Collection, Margulies Collection at the Warehouse, and the Pérez Museum. The Design District is home to many of my interior design client showrooms. Favorite destinations include: Hino Studio, Bea Interiors Design, Storia, Art + Loom, Grupo Arca, and Avenue Road collectible design gallery in South Beach. Places to Shop and favorite designers at the moment? In my opinion, the best time for shopping is during the Latin American Fashion Summit when Latin brands take over the city and host pop-up shop events. It is a great opportunity to be introduced to new talent. Last year, Johanna Ortiz, Lauren Santo Domingo, and Alexandre Birman hosted panel discussions, and I discovered emerging brands including By Efrain Mogollon, Susana Vega, Andrea Almeida, Leal Daccaret, Port de Bras, and many more. I also love to visit Merrick Park mall to check out Boy Meets Girl for children’s clothes and P de Palma, which carries favorites like Monica Sordo, Sandra Weil, Waimari, and Juan de Dios. Boho Hunter also curates and carries Latin American fashion brands like Eugenia Fernandez and Bahía María. In Coral Gables, the Silvia Tcherrassi boutique is full of the latest collection of colorful Colombian dresses, perfect for Miami or taking on a tropical vacation. In South Beach, the original Webster and Curio at Faena Bazaar never disappoint. I also like to browse Mrs. Mandolin boutique after lunch at Mandolin Aegean bistro. In Coconut Grove, the Agua Bendita boutique and The Bazaar Project, adjacent to Mr. C Hotel, curated with global brands by Turkish owner Yeliz Titiz, is an absolute must– I especially love their emerald jewelry. I also love the Four Seasons Surf Club boutique, and, of course, my client Assouline’s new boutique at Bal Harbour. Tell us about your interest in tabletop. Any entertaining tips? At home in New York, I like to abide by Kant’s rule, “The number of guests at dinner should not be less than the Graces nor exceed those of the Muses” – i.e. begin with three and stop at nine. However, when in Miami, I am often hosting larger client events, especially during the annual Design Miami and Art Basel fair, Latin American Fashion Summit, Formula 1, and Swim Week. My interest in tabletop design and decor began with my role as PR Director at Bernardaud back in 2014 where I often designed and promoted seasonal tablescapes, custom collections with Michelin-Starred Chefs like Daniel Boulud and Eric Ripert, and objets d’art with Jeff Koons, Vik Muniz, Marina Abramovic, Julian Schnabel, the Campana Brothers, and more– many of which were displayed during Art Basel. Fast forward to founding VHS Ventures in 2020, and I now represent and partner with luxury home decor brands like Aina Kari candles made of Murano glass, Studio Lél pietra dura collectible design pieces, Arca marble’s home line, and Collecto which specializes in curated homeware and a bespoke wedding registry service, providing access to the world's finest designers, including Johanna Ortiz home, L’Objet, Ginori 1735, and Saint Louis. Some recent favorite entertaining events that come to mind include a Collecto x Volver floral arranging workshop hosted at Il Giardino in Mr. C Hotel. Favorite Art Basel Events? Goodness, there have been many! In 2021, ARCA marble hosted an exhibition and event at their Esrawe-Studio designed marble showroom in Wynwood. We partnered with Mexico City’s leading art gallery, OMR, and design gallery, MASA, to create a collection of limited-edition collectible designs made of marble by a roster of talent including Gabriel Rico, Jorge Méndez Blake, Adeline de Monseignat, Mario Garcia Torres, Ewe Studio, and Brian Thoreen. Chef Gabriela Cámara, who I had worked with at The Future Perfect in Los Angeles previously and who owns one of my favorite restaurants in Mexico City (Contramar), catered the event and personally served her signature tuna tostadas to guests, which included Adam Levine and Behati Prinsloo, Joe Jonas, Pharrell Williams, artist JR, and many more. ARCA also collaborated with interior designer Bea Pernia to present her first furniture collection “Atus” at Design Miami. Last year in 2022, clients Mr. C Hotel by Cipriani and Mexico City-based gallery JO-HS, collaborated to present an “A Surrealist Stay” exhibition and dinner celebrating emerging talent included Ramiro Gonzalez, Demit Omphroy, and Celeste. For more information, services, clients, events, press, and a fulll Miami guide visit www.veronicahelenspeck.com and follow @veronicahelenspeck + @vhs.ventures By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Nela Kekic

Fashion and horse racing have always gone hand in hand. From the very first days of organized racing meets, people went to the races not only to see the magnificent Thoroughbreds run but also to be seen themselves. Gentlemen would wear top hats and tails, and later bowler hats; these hats were so ubiquitous at the racetracks in the nineteenth century that in the United States, they came to be called “derby hats.” Ladies would don their flashiest gowns and top their ensembles with brightly colored wide-brimmed hats. As time progressed, the trends in fashion of course changed, but the custom remained: when you attended the track, particularly as an owner or a person of means, you dressed to impress. It continues even today. Now, what you wear of course will depend on several factors. More important race days will require fancier dress. Weather, climate, and season will influence your choices. As well, each track has its own unique culture and dress code (official or not). How can you dress for success at the upcoming Del Mar racing meet in Southern California? First, check out these excellent fashion tips, and then click here to access the Del Mar meet calendar: www.twinspires.com Official Dress Code While the track itself does not have any specific dress requirements for attendance, there are certain areas of the Del Mar Race Track that enact stricter dress codes. The Del Mar Turf Club, for example, is a restricted luxury area of the track which includes several dress code stipulations. Gentlemen are required to wear either a full suit or a collared shirt with a sports jacket and dress slacks. Women may wear tailored blouses and jackets with slacks, a ladies’ suit, or a daytime-style dress. Flip-flop sandals are not allowed, and children are expected to adhere to the dress code as strictly as adults. The rest of the racetrack commonly refers to its dress code as “California chic.” The effect this gives is generally in between casual and formal, with special attention to light, airy fabrics that will not cause discomfort in the intense California sun. Shoes Outside of the Turf Club, there aren’t any specific shoe requirements, but patrons should keep in mind that any trip to the track will require a good deal of walking. Stilettos are a bad idea, as are tightly-strapped sandals: rolled ankles and blisters are never fashionable! Ensembles There are many options available for those who want to be comfortable at Del Mar and still make a splash! Those who want to lean into the chill California vibe of the track can adopt a bohemian look. Women may want to wear a flowy maxi dress or skirt with an assortment of vibrant colors and patterns, or loose palazzo pants. Men might opt for linen button-down shirts in lighter colors and khaki pants. Cropped pants are an excellent choice if you are concerned about collecting dirt on the track itself. Those who wish to be a bit more formal might opt for dresses or suits, but avoid darker clothes or evening formal wear. Light and brightness is the key to Southern California! Hats The Plaza de Mexico is hosting its annual Opening Day Hats Contest on July 21st! To garner attention in the contest, two key factors play a part. First, you will want to ensure that your hat is coordinated with your outfit. Make sure that your color and pattern combinations match, or at the very least do not clash with one another! Second, and most important, bigger is better! The 2022 grand prize winner, Steffi Poce of Park City, Utah, claimed her title with a hat several feet in diameter! The brim featured a model of the track and, in the center, a smiling jockey hoisting a horse on his back! Additionally, there are specific prizes for Best Racing theme, Best Flowers, Best Fascinator, and Most Glamorous. Of course, even if you do not wish to take part in a contest, a hat is an essential accessory at the race track, especially in a sunny place where a wide brim is not only attractive but also shades your face. Men and women alike can be seen wearing floppy hats that serve a function and add to the aesthetic. By Lindsay Griffin. Images courtesy of Jaguar MENA from Flickr.