Acupuncture, an ancient practice rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), has gained significant popularity in recent years as a holistic treatment for various health concerns. Involving the insertion of fine needles into specific points on the body, acupuncture aims to restore balance and promote healing. While it may seem unconventional to some, the benefits of acupuncture are well-documented, making it an appealing option for those seeking alternative therapies. Image by Africa Studio / Adobestock Pain Relief One of the most recognized benefits of acupuncture is its effectiveness in alleviating pain. Numerous studies have shown that acupuncture can significantly reduce chronic pain conditions such as back pain, arthritis, migraines, and fibromyalgia. The treatment stimulates the release of endorphins—natural painkillers produced by the body—promoting a sense of well-being and reducing discomfort. Patients often report experiencing immediate relief following a session, making it an attractive option for those looking to manage pain without relying solely on medication. Stress Reduction and Mental Health In today's fast-paced world, stress has become a common issue that affects both physical and mental health. Acupuncture has been shown to reduce stress levels and promote relaxation by regulating the body’s stress response. By targeting specific acupuncture points, the treatment can help to balance the nervous system, leading to a decrease in anxiety and an improvement in overall mood. Many individuals find that regular acupuncture sessions not only help manage stress but also enhance their emotional resilience. Improved Sleep Quality For those struggling with insomnia or other sleep disorders, acupuncture can offer a natural solution. The treatment helps regulate sleep patterns by promoting relaxation and reducing anxiety. Studies have indicated that acupuncture can increase the duration and quality of sleep, allowing individuals to wake up feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. By addressing the underlying issues that contribute to sleep disturbances, such as stress or chronic pain, acupuncture can be an effective addition to a holistic approach to better sleep. Enhanced Immune Function Another notable benefit of acupuncture is its potential to boost the immune system. Research suggests that acupuncture can enhance immune response by promoting the production of white blood cells and increasing the body’s overall resistance to illness. Regular acupuncture treatments may help prevent common ailments such as colds and flu, as well as support recovery from more serious health issues. By promoting a balanced immune system, acupuncture encourages the body’s natural ability to heal itself. Image by tonefotografia / Adobestock Digestive Health Acupuncture has also been shown to support digestive health, making it a valuable option for individuals dealing with gastrointestinal issues such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), bloating, or indigestion. By targeting specific acupuncture points related to digestion, the treatment can help regulate gut function, reduce inflammation, and alleviate discomfort. Many patients report improved digestion and a decrease in symptoms after incorporating acupuncture into their health regimen. Complementary Treatment for Chronic Conditions Acupuncture is increasingly being recognized as a complementary treatment for chronic conditions such as arthritis, cancer, and autoimmune disorders. While it should not replace conventional medical treatment, acupuncture can serve as a supportive therapy, helping to manage symptoms and improve overall quality of life. By addressing pain, reducing stress, and promoting relaxation, acupuncture can enhance the effectiveness of other treatments and empower patients on their healing journeys. Conclusion Acupuncture is a holistic therapy with a wide array of benefits that can enhance overall health and well-being. From pain relief and stress reduction to improved sleep quality and immune function, acupuncture offers a natural alternative to conventional treatments. As with any therapy, it’s essential to consult with a qualified practitioner to discuss individual health concerns and develop a personalized treatment plan. Whether you’re seeking to manage a specific condition or simply looking to improve your overall wellness, acupuncture may be a valuable addition to your health regimen, helping you achieve balance and harmony in your life. By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Adobestock

Justice and Nia Faith, the dynamic sister duo and co-founders of the globally empowering movement Révolutionnaire, are making significant strides in activism and entrepreneurship. Recognized on Forbes 30 Under 30 for their groundbreaking work in Révolutionnaire, they have expanded their impact through various initiatives, from amplifying Gen Z voices to addressing climate change. Their collaborations with prominent organizations and global leaders underscore their commitment to driving positive change. Today, they join us to share their journey, insights, and future aspirations. ML: Justice and Nia, it's such an honor to have you with us. Your impressive work with Révolutionnaire and numerous impactful initiatives has garnered widespread recognition. To start, can you tell us a bit about your backgrounds and what initially sparked your passion for activism and entrepreneurship? Nia: Growing up as a Black ballerina, I would go shopping with my friends who would be able to purchase their dancewear and go straight to class whereas I would have to go home and dye everything because there was nothing available for dancers of color. At 12 years old, I met Misty Copeland and she spoke about how she also had to dye her dancewear! Misty’s words inspired me to make my dream of a more inclusive dance world a reality. At 17, I launched The Rév Shop by Révolutionnaire as the country’s first inclusive dancewear company. The response from dancers of color who were excited by no longer having to dye their apparel gave me the motivation to consider how representation and empowerment could help other young people start their own revolutions and make a difference across causes. Justice: After seeing how Nia sparked a revolution in the dance world, I wanted all young people with a dream to be able to start their own revolutions and make a difference. We grew up in a very activist family and were always encouraged to not only speak out on the issues we care about, but also take action. This motivated me to quit my corporate job at McKinsey and Company in the middle of the pandemic to grow Révolutionnaire into a movement, empowering youth with the tools needed to make an impact. I want to create a future where every young person is equipped to make their communities and our world better. Nia & Misty Copeland ML: You both have been recognized on Forbes 30 Under 30 for your work with Révolutionnaire. What inspired you to start this journey, and how has your mission evolved since the inception of the dancewear line? J & N: We are honored to be recognized as Forbes 30 Under 30 Listers. Since launching a line of inclusive dancewear during Nia’s freshman year at Howard, we’ve expanded to offer apparel and accessories for everyone to celebrate the skin they’re in. From clothing collaborations with Roots Canada, to inclusive nail polish with L'Oréal’s Essie, and an eyewear collab this Fall, we are proud to create products that make people feel seen, recognized, and celebrated. When you look and feel your best, you’re empowered to make your voice heard and take action. Starting a revolution in the dance world, sparked us to consider how other young people might be empowered to start their own revolutions. From there we grew Révolutionnaire into a broader movement that leverages content, commerce, and community to equip young people to take action in their local communities and beyond. It is so powerful to be part of a generation that is unwavering in our commitment to progress and working every day to secure a more equitable and sustainable future for all. Révolutionnaire x Deborah Cox day of service ML: Your collaboration with Roots on the “Meet a Revolutionary” video series has brought Gen Z changemakers into the spotlight. Can you share a particularly impactful story or individual that stood out to you during this project? J & N: Through our Meet a Revolutionary series in collaboration with Roots, we interviewed six changemakers and community leaders from across the country about how they are making a difference and how others can do the same. These inspiring young people are on the frontlines of change. Take, for instance, Elijah who embarked on a journey to the Arctic where he conducted studies on contamination levels and their impacts on Indigenous communities. His story is a powerful reminder of how deeply personal and scientifically rigorous activism can be, and how crucial it is to intertwine our efforts with those directly affected by environmental issues. Meet a Revolutionary ML: As voices of Gen Z, how do you see your generation uniquely contributing to current events and societal changes compared to previous generations? J & N: Gen Z is the epitome of courage and innovation, with many of us tackling urgent global challenges. Our approach reflects resilience, collaboration, and the transformative power of collective action. We act with an unwavering sense of urgency because we know that our futures are at stake and we cannot afford to sit on the sidelines amid simultaneous crises. Our activism transcends our daily actions. We also hold a non-negotiable expectation: the brands we support, the banks where we save, and the companies we interact with must all align unequivocally with our values of sustainability and equity. It’s not enough to aim for short-term gains; we must look to long-term prosperity, the kind that ensures food, clean water, shelter, and opportunity for all. As young people, we are ready to hold corporations and government leaders accountable; our commitment extends beyond advocacy to active fiscal and social sanctions against those who fail to demonstrate their commitment to our collective future. Essie media lunch ML: Civic engagement is a recurring theme in your work. What advice would you give to young people who want to get involved but don't know where to start, and why is their participation so crucial? Justice: As I shared at the recent UN Youth Forum, gatherings like that are powerful, but true change happens on the ground, back home in our communities. For young people who feel that spark of wanting to be involved but aren't sure how, here's the key: channel that energy into action. Leverage every platform at your disposal, from voting to social media to town halls, to make your voices heard. Don't wait for opportunities to come knocking. Organize local campaigns that tackle real issues in your communities, issues that align with the future we all want – a future built on sustainability and equity. You can access step-by-step action guides to bring these campaigns to life on our RévCommunity Platform. This isn't just about the future; it's about the present. We, the youth, are demanding action in every corner of the world. Change can't wait, and it requires active participation from each of us. Let's hold our leaders accountable, not just because we can, but because we must, for our future, for our planet, and for generations to come. ML: Climate Conversations, which you produced and hosted in partnership with United Nations Climate Change, addresses environmental issues and sustainability. What were some key takeaways from your discussions with youth activists and global leaders like Simon Stiell? J & N: Young activists are architects of change: As young activists, our voices are critical in this fight for our futures, but we are not only calling attention to these issues, we are actively working to tackle them head on. Whether it’s leaders like Xiye Bastida whose family’s legacy of environmental advocacy and first-hand experience with climate disasters motivates her to encourage people globally to center climate action, or Elizabeth Wathuti a Kenyan climate activist who has planted over 30,000 tree seedlings in Kenya, youth activists are taking matters into our own hands recognizing that the time to wait for our elders to step up has run out. Intergenerational teamwork is key: A recurring theme from our conversation with Executive Secretary Simon Stiell was the magic that comes from cross-generation exchanges. As youth, we bring the energy, creativity, and solution-oriented approach that, when infused with the lived experience and expertise of older generations, can accelerate action and lasting impact. Think globally, act locally: The climate crisis is global, but solutions often lie at the local level. Our conversation with the Executive Secretary emphasized the importance of young people continuing to engage national and regional leaders and increase the political will for tackling a more just and sustainable future. Révolutionnaire x UN Climate Change ML: As it is clear that climate change is a significant focus for both of you, can you share your thoughts on how Gen Z can lead the charge in climate activism and what specific actions individuals can take to make a meaningful impact? Change starts with education and extends to action. We created the RévCommunity with articles and action items regarding environmentalism, racial equity, housing security, food security, and more by young activists for young activists to give you the information you need to learn about these causes in an accessible way and a wide range of action items for you to get involved and make a difference today. You can go to revolutionnaire.co to learn more and follow @revolutionnaire.co and @thejusticefaith and @niafaith on Instagram to stay up-to-date. ML: As we wrap up, can you tell us some about your future plans and aspirations for Révolutionnaire and your ongoing advocacy work? How do you envision continuing to drive change and inspire the next generation of activists and entrepreneurs? J & N: Each day, we have conversations with the next generation of inspiring leaders, whether it's an aerospace engineer in Tokyo wanting to make space travel more inclusive or a young woman in India building technology to make clean water globally accessible. We are inspired by our peers to make the difference we dream of become a reality. In the future, we will continue to expand our Révolutionnaire community service days, gathering communities to take action together, and working alongside our RévCommunity Journalists to inform our audience about what is going on in the world and how they can help. We also look forward to continuing our work alongside brands and organizations to leverage content, products, and experiences that our peers engage with to promote a message of positive social change. Follow Justice + Nia on: Website: www.revolutionnaire.co / www.justiceandnia.co Instagram: @revolutionnaire.co / @niafaith / @thejusticefaith By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Justice & Nia Faith

East of Collins Expediting Inc. President and CEO Jeevan Tillit is pleased to announce that he has been nominated by Miami Beach Vice Mayor Laura Dominguez and confirmed by the city commission to Miami Beach’s Ad Hoc Permitting Process Improvement Advisory Committee. The purpose of the committee is to comprehensively assess and evaluate the City's Building Department's permit processes and identify recommendations for streamlining the process and improving the customer service experience with the public. Tillit’s appointment is for one year. He was appointed in March 2024. The committee is comprised of seven at-large appointments (residents, contractors, local business owners, landlords, and more) made by the mayor and city commission as a body. It meets on a monthly basis, or as frequently as the committee deems necessary to make final recommendations. “I’m honored to be selected to serve on the City of Miami Beach Ad Hoc Permitting Process Improvement Advisory Committee,” Tillit said. “I’m happy to bring my expertise in construction permitting and more to generate new recommendations for the city that ultimately improve the customer experience by increasing transparency and efficiency for permit applicants.” With more than 15 years of experience in construction permitting, business licensing and special event permitting, Tillit is president and CEO of East of Collins Expediting Inc., a premier permit expediting service provider servicing clients throughout South Florida. Since 2009, he has offered construction permits, business licenses, special event permits, and other supporting services. In 2010, he re-launched these services under the East of Collins Expediting brand, which is a branch of East of Collins, a luxury lifestyle management company providing bespoke services. Tillit has served on the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce since 2016. He is currently the vice chair of the Chamber’s Pillar Board, an Executive Board member, and a member of the Board of Governors. In addition, he sits on the Board of the Aventura Marketing Council, which has served as Aventura’s chamber of commerce for over 28 years and is proud to have approximately 400 companies and organizations from throughout South Florida as members. Also, Larisa Svechin, mayor of Sunny Isles Beach, appointed Tillit to the Vision of the West Side of Collins committee. He additionally holds the treasurer position for the Master Board and Tower 3 Board of Directors for the St. Tropez Community, where East of Collins is headquartered. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from Florida International University in Miami, Florida. He speaks English and Spanish. For more information, visit eastofcollins.com or call 305-974-0209. By ML Staff. Image courtesy of East of Collins Expediting Inc.

Coral Gables-headquartered DAG, an industry leader in the planning, design and construction of Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) facilities for the indoor agriculture industry, is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a new contract for a $14 million expansion project for Ascension Biomedical’s indoor Cannabis cultivation facility. Ascension is an Ohio-owned craft cultivation facility that intends to provide the patients and consumers of Ohio with a higher level of quality and consistency in the cultivation of cannabis. This is embodied in the commitment to using clean growing practices, as well as harvesting and trimming 100% by hand. This helps to preserve the vital terpenes and cannabinoids, showcasing the unique characteristics and expressions of each cultivar. Ascension’s craft operation is in a custom-built, 19,328-square-foot facility in Oberlin, Ohio. The expansion will add 27,314 square feet, totaling 46,642 square feet. The existing building will be adapted for post-harvest use and the new building will be utilized for cultivation. With a newly constructed 40 ft. high cultivation facility, the project will be comprised of two identical floors. This allows for a homogenous standard operating procedure, uniform canopy design, and a production resulting in greater yield of high-quality product. “We are looking forward to expanding our cultivation operations to further serve the patients and consumers of Ohio,” said Fadi Boumitri, CEO of Ascension. “We engaged with DAG to help ensure our facility can produce the highest quality flower in Ohio from the moment it comes online. DAG has a reputation for getting cannabis facilities operational and performing at a high level, and that is exactly what we are expecting here.” DAG is currently leading the preconstruction phase of the project handling design documentation, early procurement, and establishing final cost components. DAG has utilized the services of Core Design Group for the preparation of fully detailed construction drawings. Construction is commencing June 2024 with an estimated completion in March 2025. “It is a privilege to work with Ascension to help expand its indoor Cannabis cultivation facility in Ohio delivering integrated planning, design, and construction services,” said DAG CEO Mark Gemignani. “We are proud to collaborate with companies such as Ascension that are focused on providing a consistent, premium-level quality product.” By ML Staff. Images courtesy of DAG

GOL! CityPlace Doral – South Florida’s premier wellness, entertainment, dining and restaurant destination – is teaming up with RECREA to host a three-day Soccer Fest Summer Experience in celebration of CONMEBOL Copa America and the 2024 UEFA European Football Championship (UEFA Euro 2024). The free, family-friendly events will take place in CityPlace Doral’s Fountain Plaza on June 14, June 28 and July 12. Guests of all ages will have the opportunity to participate in interactive, inflatable games of soccer, table games and costume character performances by soccer stars Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Luis Suarez while enjoying live music from a DJ. The full lineup includes: Friday, June 14, 6-8 p.m. – Inflatable soccer field, penalty shoot and soccer performance by costume characters Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez. Friday, June 28, 6-8 p.m. – Pool soccer, two Foosball tables/games and soccer performance by costume character Cristiano Ronaldo. Friday, July 12, 6-8 p.m. – Soccer inflatable field, penalty shoot, pool soccer and soccer performance by costume characters Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. CONMEBOL Copa America 2024 is the world’s oldest international soccer tournament and will bring 16 teams to the U.S. for its 48th edition. The competition will begin on June 20 and will take place in 14 venues nationwide, including the Hardrock Stadium in Miami on June 23 and June 29, leading up to the highly anticipated Copa America Final on July 14. The 17th edition of UEFA EURO 2024 will showcase the talents of 24 European soccer teams across 10 world-class stadiums from June 14–July 14. The community is invited to watch the CONMEBOL Copa America and the 2024 UEFA European Football Championship games at Novecento at CityPlace Doral. Novecento offers a selection of Argentinian-influenced dishes, premium steaks and pasta. Brand ambassadors from Jameson Irish Whiskey will be on-site for Novecento’s watch parties on Thursday, June 20, from 7:30-9 p.m. for Copa America’s kick-off game and again on Wednesday, June 26, from 8:30-10 p.m. for the Venezuela vs. Mexico game. Guests will be able to participate in themed merchandise giveaways including a giveaway from the new Jameson ready-to-drink packaged cocktails as well as specialty Jameson cocktails featuring Jameson Black Barrel and Jameson Orange. The recipes were created especially for Copa America (Black Barrel Nacional and Orange Colada). Reservations for the watch parties are strongly suggested and can be made on OpenTable or by calling 786.871.4935. Guests can also enjoy CityPlace Doral’s brand-new seasonal Instagrammable art installation made entirely of sunflower-decorated umbrellas. Upon entering the center, guests will be welcomed with 1,300 sunflower-decorated umbrellas floating overhead on the boulevard, as an extension of The Oasis experience. The umbrellas will be arranged where the sunflowers will be visible from both the top and the bottom, adding a touch of uniqueness to the atmosphere. The umbrellas will be on display through June 30. When: Friday, June 14, 6-8 p.m. Friday, June 28, 6-8 p.m. Friday, July 12, 6-8 p.m. Where: CityPlace Doral 8300 NW 36th Street Doral, FL 33166 How: For more information, please visit https://cityplacedoral.com/events. Cost: The events are free and open to the community. Parking at CityPlace Doral is available for an additional charge in the parking garage. Valet service is also available. For more information, visit www.cityplacedoral.com or call 786.693.1849. Join the conversation and follow CityPlace Doral on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter at @CityPlaceDoral. By ML Staff. Images from City Place Doral

Glass House Boca Raton, the first modern glassbuilding in the heart of downtown Boca Raton, featuring 28 gracious residences, is pleased to announce that it will offer residents membership at emergency medical concierge, Sollis Health. Sollis Health will provide Glass House residents with unlimited access to its medical centers in South Florida, New York, and California; along with 24/7 telemedicine visits, expedited specialist access, on-site advanced imaging and lab services, travel medicine, patient advocacy and routine lab work. Glass House Boca Raton is offering residents two complimentary annual Sollis Health preferred memberships for one year, subject to availability. “We are pleased to offer Glass House residents membership at Sollis, the first and only emergency medical concierge service,” said Adam Gottbetter, VP Finance & Development of 280 E Palmetto Park Road, LLC, the developer of Glass House Boca Raton. “Now, Glass House residents have the ultimate luxury: peace of mind, knowing that they have access to expert medical care from Sollis 24/7. The luxury lifestyle at Glass House encompasses the best of upscale Boca Raton living, including the renowned concierge health service that Sollis provides.” In addition, Glass House Boca Raton is offering a limited number of preferred membership opportunities to its residents at the iconic The Boca Raton (formerly Boca Raton Resort & Club), subject to availability (golf not included). Less than one mile from the beach, Glass House Boca Raton, a 10-story, intimate luxury residential development, is expected to be completed in Q4 2026. It launched sales in February 2024, and groundbreaking is slated for the first quarter of 2025. Offering the city’s only rooftop pool oasis with stunning ocean, Intracoastal, and golf course views, Glass House Boca Raton features open concept layouts with two- to four-bedroom floor plans ranging from 2,504–3,950 square feet. Purchasers have the option to combine for half- and full-floor residences. They include private terraces ranging from eight- to 12-feet deep, spa-inspired primary bathrooms, gourmet kitchens, a Crestron automation system and more. The premier rooftop oasis includes a private pool, private cabanas, in-pool sun deck, Jacuzzi, fire pit, and an outdoor catering kitchen with a commercial BBQ grill. A state-of-the-art fitness center with outdoor turf lanes, infra-red sauna, steam room, and a plunge pool can be found on the first floor, in addition to a residents-only “Palmetto Lounge,” which will offer demitasse and a tranquil space to meet privately. With monitored entries including a full-time door attendant, Glass House offers two levels of underground parking with two parking spaces for every residence, including a limited number of climate-controlled private two-car garages with storage, a residents-only car wash, golf cart parking and charging station, and parking for residents’ bicycles. Brightline’s new Boca Raton station is less than one mile away. Glass House Boca Raton also offers a generator for fire life safety and elevator service. The visionaries behind the design of Glass House Boca Raton include architecture by renowned West Palm Beach firm Garcia Stromberg, interior design by celebrity interior designer Wade Hallock of Miami-based Hallock Design Group, and landscape architecture by award-winning AGTLAND of Delray Beach. Glass House Boca Raton is located at 280 E Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton, FL 33432. Pricing is from $2.5 – $6.9 million. Douglas Elliman Development Marketing is the exclusive sales and marketing team for Glass House Boca Raton. For more information, call 561-232-2644. The sales gallery, located at 221 E Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton, FL 33432, celebrated its grand opening on May 1, 2024. By ML Staff. Renderings by Wearevisuals

Miami Music Project is pleased to announce its Teaching Artists Training Institute (TATI) initiative has been awarded a $1,325,000 grant by the Paul M. Angell Family Foundation. This funding will provide multiyear support for advancing social impact through music education and the sustained training of Teaching Artists spearheading social change in youth and their communities. TATI is a transformative program that leverages the advancement of music education by serving Teaching Artists nationwide, offering accessible training and furthering education opportunities through year-round virtual training, customized in-person workshops, and an intensive weeklong learning retreat. To date, TATI has engaged over 350 diverse Teaching Artists nationally, subsequently supporting 30,000 youth from underrepresented communities across the US. A national program championed by Miami Music Project, TATI proudly enters its fourth year enjoying sustainable growth and scaling operations, upholding its parent organization's core values. In the words of President Anna Klimala: “We are honored by the tremendous, continued support the Paul M Angell Family Foundation has provided to launch and grow the Teaching Artists Training Institute.  If we wish to change a child’s life, we must address and strengthen all aspects of the learning experience, especially the teachers. TATI ensures that the value and self-realization derived from a music lesson are symbiotic with the gratification and commitment of the Teaching Artists to serve a greater purpose. This ultimately serves our overarching goal to empower youth through music education in the United States.” Alejandro Garcia, Teaching Artist from Young Musicians of Alamance, inspires beginning strings students during a vibrant training session with TATI. Photo Source: TATI. TATI looks forward to the next level of transformation of music education practice by sustaining and expanding existing programming and launching new, impactful initiatives. Among these endeavors, TATI will be launching the pilot of its Extended Fellowship Program, designed for Lead Teaching Artists and Program Managers. This new program aims to offer comprehensive training that enables supervisors to more effectively support their Teaching Artists. Furthermore, TATI is exploring the development of a Teaching Artist Certificate Program. This initiative underscores TATI's dedication to nurturing Teaching Artists at an elevated standard and would offer an accredited pathway for Teaching Artists from a wide variety of backgrounds and educational experiences. “As TATI continues to deepen programs for Teaching Artists across all facets of their profession, we remain dedicated to equipping them with the tools and confidence needed to excel as educators,” shared TATI’s Managing Director, Anna Barson. “We intimately understand the challenges Teaching Artists face each day in their classrooms and ultimately, through the TATI program, aim to help them forge stronger bonds with their students, organizations, and communities, ensuring they can support their students to the fullest.” “The Paul M. Angell Family Foundation is delighted to provide continued funding to the Teaching Artist Training Initiative of Miami Music Project,” said Mike Angell, Director of the Paul M. Angell Family Foundation Performing Arts Program. “TATI’s distinctive model has proven very effective in providing essential professional development to Teaching Artists, benefiting their students, families, and neighborhoods. We stand proudly with TATI in support of our nation’s teachers. They are a central, positive part of our children’s lives and deserve our respect, energy, thoughtfulness, and support. Bravi to the teachers! Well done, TATI!” 32 Teaching Artists and Faculty from across the nation, joined by Miami Music Project President Anna Klimala and TATI Managing Director Anna Barson, gather at the New World Center in Miami, FL, for TATI's 2023 Learning Retreat to learn and collaborate. Photo Source: TATI. By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Teaching Artists Training Institute

Amrit Ocean Resort, a luxury beachfront wellness resort located in Singer Island of Palm Beach County is now open and ready to welcome guests and the surrounding community. Spanning seven beachfront acres along the Atlantic Ocean, this revolutionary, next-generation wellness-focused property merges Eastern principles with Western luxury. Pool deck cabanas. Photo courtesy of Ken Hayden Photography. Meaning “elixir of life” in Sanskrit, Amrit (pronounced Ahm-rit) is a transformative wellness retreat where all offerings are rooted in five pillars of wellness: mindfulness, nutrition, fitness, relaxation and sleep. These guiding principles inspire all areas of the property, including Amrit Wellness & Spa, over 103,000 square feet of wellness and spa facilities spanning four floors; 155 wellness-inspired guest rooms; five dining concepts; and over 10,000 square feet of event and meeting spaces. Conceptualized by architecture firm S&E Architects and interior design firm Bilkey Llinas Design, the resort exudes tranquility and elegance through every bespoke detail. Managed by leading hospitality and management company, Highgate, Amrit is part of the Preferred Hotels & Resorts L.V.X. collection, representing renowned properties that feature the finest accommodations coupled with attentive, engaging and exclusive personal service. “After much anticipation, we are thrilled to officially open our doors and invite visitors from near and far to experience a true fusion of wellness and luxury at Amrit Ocean Resort,” said Reggie Cooper, general manager at Amrit Ocean Resort. “Amrit is the next generation of luxury wellness resorts, and we are excited to enhance our guests’ minds, bodies and spirits. After two decades of dedication by the Barot family, their vision for a place designed to enrich lives through the engagement of the five pillars of wellness and collaborating with personalized wellness coaches, has finally come to life. Many developers have aspired to create this next-generation space, yet few possess the visionary insight required to reach this point.” ACCOMMODATIONS Amrit offers 155 wellness-inspired guest rooms, including 25 suites, many featuring oversized balconies with views of the Atlantic. Additionally, Amrit offers 40 luxury two bedroom sky villas, which boast panoramic views of the Atlantic and Intracoastal Waterway and oversized balconies. Room amenities include floor-to-ceiling windows, rain shower and soaking tub, luxury bath salts, soaps and scrubs, lit makeup and shaving mirrors, custom Amrit spa robes and slippers, in-room dining services, yoga mats, wellness mini bars, turndown service and access to daily scheduled fitness and wellness activities. For a description of all room types, click here. Junior Suite Ocean View living area. Photo courtesy of Ken Hayden Photography. AMRIT WELLNESS & SPA Considered the heart of the resort, Amrit’s four-story, over 103,000-square-foot indoor-outdoor wellness and spa facility offers bespoke experiences and services encompassing the five pillars of wellness. Amrit is revolutionizing the wellness experience using a combination of European, Chinese and Indian wellness traditions and techniques, including exclusive offerings such as the first indoor-outdoor hydrothermal water therapy circuit in Florida and one of the few luxury hammams in South Florida. Additionally, Amrit has collaborated with board-certified physicians and medical practitioners to offer integrated wellness assessments and services. Amrit Wellness & Spa also features two retail concepts – Codage Paris and Biologique Recherche. Select programs are supported by Amrit’s exclusive, patented Personal Wellness Support System (PWSS). For those looking to enjoy Amrit’s wellness offerings and hotel amenities on a regular basis, a Wellness Club Membership is available. Those interested can email membership@amritocean.com for more information. Below is a description of all programming and offerings. Select offerings will be available later this summer. Spa & Treatment Rooms | Available Now Amrit Wellness & Spa boasts 25 treatment rooms, 12 of which include in-room showers; two deluxe couples suites with private steam showers and ocean views; and a Thai massage room. All treatment rooms feature Lemi professional massage tables to ensure maximum comfort. The treatment menu includes services such as ashiatsu and shiatsu massages, reiki experiences, reflexology, manual lymphatic drainage, cranial sacral therapy, myofascial release, facials and more. Single treatment room. Photo courtesy of Ken Hayden Photography. Personal Wellness Support System (PWSS) | Available Now Amrit’s proprietary Personal Wellness Support System is a revolutionary, one-of-a-kind, web based platform that provides guests with a personalized wellness experience before, during and after their stay. Available only to guests who have purchased a wellness package or are taking part in one of the resort’s retreats, the PWSS gives guests access to a virtual assistant that guides them through their wellness journey via text, chat, email and video sessions; goal setting and tracking accountability tools; and access to resources like tele-coaching, webinars and a virtual content library. For seamless data integration, the PWSS is compatible with other wellness platforms and apps, including InBody and Oura Ring. Integrated Wellness Services | Available Now Amrit Wellness & Spa also offers integrated health offerings, including thorough, targeted health assessments in personal wellness, nutrition, Bio-Well energy flow, metabolic fitness and more, conducted by on-site certified experts who assist guests in creating their personal wellness roadmap. After the assessment, personal wellness guides recommend one or more of Amrit’s Integrated wellness services, such as flotation therapy, acupuncture, sound wave therapy, color and light therapy, Tibetan sound bowl chakra balancing, and ayurvedic treatments such as abhyanga, shirodhara and udvartana massages, among others. Amrit also offers infusion therapy in a dedicated infusion lounge in partnership with Dr. Ara Suppiah, a functional sports medicine doctor who utilizes IV infusions to assist with performance and recovery. Dr. Suppiah will oversee a team of practitioners offering IV and intramuscular injection therapies in Amrit’s infusion lounge. Fitness & Mindfulness | Select Fitness Classes Available Now Amrit’s state-of-the-art fitness center features a 3,500-square-foot main cardio studio equipped with Matrix equipment, along with six additional breakout studios for group fitness and wellness classes such as yoga, meditation, mat Pilates, indoor cycling, barre, movement and cardio. Hotel guests enjoy complimentary access to the fitness center, including nearly 30 fitness classes. Aayush Hydrotherapy Circuit | Available Later This Summer Each of Amrit’s spa treatments begin with a journey through Amrit’s exclusive Aayush, an indoor-outdoor hydrothermal circuit with coed and gender-specific options. Spanning 40,000 square feet, it is the only one of its kind in Florida. Developed in partnership with global experts in wellness modalities, the Aayush offers unrivaled facilities in heat therapy, cryotherapy and hydrotherapy. The experience features a sequence of hot and cold replenishment pools, a hydro-reflexology path, an ultra-filtered lap pool, steam and sauna rooms, inhalation salt therapy chamber, arctic chill fountains and an effusion shower, which combines with aromas to shower guests in a fine mist, an intense storm, a downpour of rain or a mystic arctic chill. Named after the Sanskrit word for longevity, Aayush is designed to energize, relax, detox and improve circulation while releasing the body’s feel-good hormones. Hammam Ritual & Body Treatments | Available Later This Summer Amrit is home to a 1,200-square-foot hammam, where guests can enjoy signature hammam ritual and body treatments that link ancient Moroccan bathing traditions with innovative, modern techniques. Inside of the hammam are two additional private body scrub treatment rooms. Hammam rituals are available as an individual, couples or group experience. Amrit Salon & Hair Health | Available Later This Summer The salon will offer traditional and elevated versions of services such as manicures, pedicures, haircuts, hair styling and coloring, and makeup services. In addition, Amrit is incorporating trichology, the study of the hair and scalp in partnership with Dr. Alan J. Bauman, a board-certified hair restoration physician. Dr. Bauman will oversee a team of practitioners at Amrit Salon that will offer non-surgical hair health and scalp and hair rejuvenation treatments. FOOD & BEVERAGE Overseen by Executive Chef Simon Apollonio, Amrit’s dining destinations showcase mindful menus featuring globally inspired and plant-forward fare with wellness and sustainability at the forefront. Utilizing fresh, seasonal and immune-boosting ingredients, Amrit’s food and beverage program caters to a myriad of dietary preferences, including keto, paleo, flexitarian, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, Mediterranean and other specialty diets to further complement guests’ wellness journeys. Tula dining room. Photo courtesy of Ken Hayden Photography. TULĀ | Open for Breakfast & Dinner Meaning “balance” in Sanskrit, TULĀ is the resort’s main wellness-based restaurant. TULĀ combines traditional South Florida coastal cuisine with global influences from the Mediterranean and Japan and focuses on modern, vegetable-forward dishes. The beverage menu offers botanical-forward gins, craft-distilled Japanese whiskeys, and cocktails created with premium spirits and fresh-squeezed juices. The extensive wine list combines Old World and New World vintages with a focus on organic, sustainable and biodynamic bottles, all paired well with the dishes across the menu. Guests can choose to dine in the dining room, offering panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean, or on the terrace, with the sounds of the ocean in the distance. Jeevi | Open for Breakfast & Lunch Jeevi, Amrit’s cozy grab-and-go lobby market, serves coffee, tea, fresh juices, pre-prepared food options and healthy snacks for guests throughout the day. In the morning, guests can enjoy energizing coffee-inspired drinks and a wide selection of tea from around the globe. During lunch, Amrit’s smoothie and juice program comes to life with a variety of fresh ingredients and wellness additives packed into each delectable drink. At night, Jeevi transitions into a tea bar where guests can relax and sip on a variety of specially selected tea. LALA | Open for Lunch & Dinner Meaning “playful” in Sanskrit, LALA is the resort’s lobby bar and lounge, servicing the pool decks and lobby lounge during the day and the lounge for dinner. During the day, guests sitting by the pool or in the lobby can enjoy refreshing favorites made with healthy ingredients. At night, LALA’s beverage menu offers cocktails broken down into three categories: Potions, cocktails with added health benefits; Elixirs, cocktails served in unexpected ways; and Remedies, which feature disease-fighting ingredients. LALA also offers low-ABV options for all drinks and the minimal use of added sugars. TAAZA | Opening This Fall for Lunch & Dinner TAAZA, Hindi for “fresh,” is Amrit Ocean Resort’s beachside restaurant that provides guests with fresh food and drinks as they lounge on the private, pristine sands of Singer Island. The menu will offer a variety of chilled and wood-fired dishes from the restaurant’s wood-burning ovens. The beverage menu will offer classic beachside drinks with a wellness approach during the day and cocktails and wine for dinner. AYRE | Opening This Fall for Lunch and Dinner AYRE is Amrit Ocean Resort’s only entirely vegan and ayurvedic-focused restaurant. Inspired by the practices of ayurveda, the menu will feature dishes and drinks uniquely curated for each dosha, or energy type, that shapes our physical state. With indoor and outdoor seating available, the clean and minimalist dining room opens to nearly panoramic ocean vistas. The beverage program is highlighted by a unique list of vegan, biodynamic and organic wines, accompanied by cocktails made with fresh juices, spices, floral garnishes and herbs. MEETINGS & EVENTS With extensive meeting facilities, executive conference capabilities and customizable corporate wellness itineraries, Amrit is the perfect location for a corporate meeting or event. The property boasts over 10,000 square feet of indoor meeting space, plus nearly 3.5 acres of oceanfront outdoor space suitable for conferences, meetings, private events and weddings. The resort offers state-of-the-art audiovisual capabilities in partnership with in-house provider SNS Staging and dedicated on-site sales and catering. Restaurant spaces are also available for event use. For more information on meetings at Amrit, click here. For more information on Amrit Ocean Resort or to make reservations, visit amritocean.com or call      844.692.6748. By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Amrit Ocean Resort

NFL Hall of Famer and Miami Dolphins great Dwight Stephenson is teaming up with Gunther Automotive Group to host the inaugural Norman Bonchick Memorial Golf Tournament supporting Broward Children’s Center at The Club at Weston Hills on Monday, June 24. The fundraising event will benefit Broward Children’s Center, a nonprofit organization that has been serving infants, children, and young adults with special needs since 1971. Proceeds will support Broward Children’s Center’s crucial programs and medical, developmental, and therapeutic services designed to meet the specific needs of infants, children and young adults who are developmentally disabled and medically fragile and their families. Stephenson along with celebrity friends Lawrence Taylor, OJ McDuffie, Troy Drayton, Akin Ayodele, Mike Pouncey, James McKnight, Kerry Glenn, Ki-Jana Carter, Orlando “El Duque” Hernandez, Pierre Garcon, Travis Daniels, Vernon Carey and others will be in attendance. WSVN Channel 7 Sports Anchor Josh Moser will be the master of ceremonies. Registration will begin at 7 a.m., where guests will enjoy breakfast provided by Howard’s Market. The scramble-style tournament will tee off with a shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. Along the course, golfers will have the opportunity to participate in fundraising activities and contests at various holes. To play in the tournament, packages start at $325. All golfers will receive a lavish breakfast; player gift packs featuring a golf hat, golf polo shirt, golf towel, plantain chips, a beer-bottle opener, cologne, mini liquor bottles, sunglasses, an umbrella, and other swag item; fun on-course contests; a luncheon with an awards ceremony; raffles; a silent auction and a complimentary open bar courtesy of Republic National Distributing Company, a local fine wine and spirits distributor. Guests are asked to adhere to the country club casual dress code or golf attire. After the tournament, players will enjoy an awards ceremony and lunch, featuring a silent auction and raffle inside The Club at Weston Hills. Prizes include sports aficionado items, vacation and restaurant packages, and more. The Norman Bonchick Memorial Golf Tournament thanks its sponsors for their generous support including Gunther Automotive Group, Amazon, Republic National Distributing Company, Miami Dolphins Foundation, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Pioneer Roofing, Florida Blue, Integrated Power Systems (IPS), First Citizens Bank, Coca-Cola, Dixon Golf, Hoffman Chocolates, Howard’s Market, LaCroix, Robins & Morton, Southwest Airlines, Tito’s Vodka, Voli Vodka, Stephen’s Distributing Company and Fogo De Chao. Sponsorship and underwriting opportunities are available, starting at $400. Corporate Foursomes are $1,500 and Single Golf spots are $325. For more information on participating in the golf tournament, please visit https://www.bcckids.org/or contact David Perez at 954-218-6748, or email DavidP@bcckids.org. By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Broward Children’s Center

Juice Mafia is proud to announce new ownership and celebrate its grand re-opening with the launch of a new menu. Located in the Atlantic Village Shopping Center in Hallandale Beach, Juice Mafia is now owned by long-time residents and cousins Sandra Einhorn and Gabrielle Champagne. Leaning in on community, sustainability and nutritious deliciousness, Einhorn and Champagne have curated a brand-new menu for locals and visitors to enjoy. The reimagined menu caters to vegan-friendly, health-conscious consumers and families short on time and looking for high-quality food options. In addition to cold-pressed juices and acai bowls that the restaurant has been known for since 2018, new menu items include protein and snack balls, cashew pudding, avocado toasts and wraps, overnight oats, vegan desserts and more. As “healthy” options are often perceived as full of fillers, additives and preservatives, Juice Mafia works hard to provide as many products that are organic and free of any additives as possible. It makes its full menu, including juices and nut butters, in-house. Juice Mafia also offers a family wellness delivery service. With the new ownership, Juice Mafia is now kosher certified under the ORB (Orthodox Rabbinical Board), bringing a heightened level of inclusivity and focus on quality. The restaurant is parve, a Hebrew word that indicates the restaurant has no dairy or meat ingredients, resulting in a full vegan menu. As a result, consumers with dietary restrictions who do not keep kosher for religious reasons may seek out kosher pareve-certified products. Juice Mafia is proud to partner with local kosher, vegan and vegetarian businesses as promoting Jewish culture is another unique aspect of its business model. Einhorn and Champagne strive to reduce Juice Mafia’s carbon footprint by reducing its single-use plastic consumption wherever possible and incorporating compost and recycle-friendly containers, flatware and napkins. The café also composts its food scraps and happily donates food scraps to Hallandale neighbors for their own compost pile or to feed to their pets. “By purchasing Juice Mafia my family and I are able to harness so many of the things we value: being eco-friendly, giving back to the community and providing delicious and high-quality food options to families, tourists and locals,” said Einhorn. “When working on the new menu in our test kitchen, we wanted to create items that were different than what one might find at other restaurants and packaged them in a unique way, such as our family wellness delivery service. We want our customers to know that they don’t have to compromise on taste just because they are eating clean and healthy or don’t have the time for a full meal. We take pride in knowing that you can pronounce every ingredient that we have in the café.” “After 40 years of working in the restaurant industry, I am excited to be working with my family and bring my experience to Juice Mafia,” said Champagne. “I used to bring Sandra here as a kid when this location was a farmer’s market called Big Irv’s. As longtime Hollywood residents, we are excited to have another business in the South Broward area.” Juice Mafia is open daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. By opening doors early, Juice Mafia appeals to the early birds looking to squeeze in a workout before the start of the workday or who want to enjoy a healthy breakfast. Juice Mafia also caters to busy parents by providing child-sized options, healthy snacks and a weekly family delivery service. For more information about Juice Mafia, please visit www.TheJuiceMafia.com. About Juice Mafia: Juice Mafia is a fast-casual kosher and vegan restaurant located at 801 N. Federal Hwy #108, Hallandale Beach, FL 33009. Juice Mafia promotes a culture that values quality food and ingredients, sensitivity to the environment and a space to promote like-minded businesses, all with a focus on its Juice Mafia family and community at large. Juice Mafia is kosher-certified Parve by the Orthodox Rabbinical Board.For more information about Juice Mafia, please visit www.TheJuiceMafia.com or contact thejuicemafia@icloud.com or 954-674-2356. Follow Juice Mafia on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok at @thejuicemafia. By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Juice Mafia

Michael Kors is pleased to announce the opening of a new Michael Kors Collection store at 242 N. Rodeo Drive, within the Two Rodeo Drive shopping destination, in Beverly Hills. The brand fêted the opening with a glamorous evening combining the best of Los Angeles. Guests including Gabrielle Union-Wade, Olivia Wilde, Kerry Washington, Mindy Kaling and more joined designer Michael Kors at beloved Canter’s Deli, with a menu by L.A.’s iconic Spago. Partygoers were treated to a vibrant performance by DJ Kitty Ca$h as they toasted the designer’s luxurious new shopping destination. “Beverly Hills is one of the few places in the world where you can get the speed of big-city life blended with a resort-like glamour,” says Michael Kors. “From the impressive architecture to the restaurants, world-class people-watching and the shopping, it has the best of everything. I am very excited to bring Michael Kors Collection back to one of the most legendary locations on the planet. Rodeo Drive is a very special place for me personally, as my family moved to Beverly Hills back in the Seventies and the street has always been an epicenter of luxury and glamour.” The new 1,500-square-foot Michael Kors Collection store conveys a spare yet luxurious residential feel. The space incorporates a mix of materials and textures, ranging from blackened steel and raw concrete to antique brass, gold Calacatta marble and oxidized maple. Luxe textiles add warmth and tactile drama to the mix of stone, wood and metal, all rendered in a clean, neutral palette. The street level immerses customers in the world of Michael Kors Collection, with a large video wall and a rich product display area featuring walnut shelves and a black marble nesting table. A minimalistic storefront with a wide, open glass window entrance offers maximum visibility from the street and envelops the store in the warm California natural light. The lower level is a study in chic, geometric elegance, with ceiling-hung apparel bars lining the perimeter and dramatic marble tables running the length of the store. The simple palette of grey, white, black and brass serves as an understated backdrop for Michael Kors Collection handbags and accessories. Curated mannequin groupings showcase the spectrum of product available in the store. By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Michael Kors

Throughout June, MOCA will stage two new major public installations—Germane Barnes’ Play-House and Christopher Mitchell’s Les Sirénes. Opening on June 8 in MOCA’s Paradise Courtyard, architect and designer Germane Barnes will present his new commission titled Play-House. The installation mobilizes the architectural influence of Shotgun homes by creating a frame of the iconic structure in the museum’s outdoor space, reimagining the space as a play sculpture for visitors to learn the history of Black Miami through recreation. Barnes’ installation is the second iteration of the Welcome To Paradise series, curated by MOCA’s Adeze Wilford. Opening on June 26 as part of MOCA’s Art on the Plaza series, Haitian-American photographer and director Christopher Mitchell will unveil a new photographic series titled Les Sirènes. The series features portraits of community members transformed into life-sized mermaids, adorned in vibrant Kanaval-style costumes, captured floating gracefully on and underwater in the fountain. On the programming front, MOCA has one of the longest-running education programs in the region, with over two decades serving the community and a history of nationally acclaimed initiatives and over 2,000 children, teens and adults benefiting annually from the education programs. That said, the summer lineup of programming is certainly one to keep in mind for the family! Dropping a full list of events and programs below: Manuel Mathieu with MOCA’s Junior Docent and Teen Art Force Program miniMakers with Art on the Plaza artist Yanira Collado – June 1, 2-4pm In her kinetic Art on the Plaza installation, multidisciplinary artist Yanira Collado uses geometry and symbols of the African Diaspora to inspire both memory and play. This month, the artist leads MOCA miniMakers to create vibrant pinwheels, exploring themes of movement, shape and color. In this hands-on workshop, participants learn about Collado's creative process and the inspiration behind her joyous installation. The Art on the Plaza program invites artists to activate MOCA’s Plaza with temporary public installations of site-specific art works, engaging and connecting the community with their unique and inspiring works of art. RSVP here. Sunday Stories “Climb On!” – June 2, 10:30 am-11:30 am Explore the jungle with MOCA in celebration of Caribbean American Heritage Month! Create your own jungle scene using contact paper & animal cutouts inspired by our story “Climb On!” written by Baptiste Paul and illustrated by Jacqueline Alcantara. RSVP here MOCA Makers: Summer Poetry and Art Series – June 8, 1-3 pm Experience the many ways that visual art and language can engage with one another through hands-on activities and a collective creative journey. In this 3-part summer workshop series, Haitian & Latine Poet Lysz Flo celebrates the art of Manuel Mathieu through play and poetry. Haitian Creole speakers warmly welcomed, appropriate for families. Don't miss this opportunity to weave language and visual expression together in a unique artistic experience. RSVP here. JAZZ at MOCA featuring SAMAMBAIA – June 8, 8-10 pm South Florida’s longest-running free outdoor jazz concert series and one of the museum’s most beloved public programs returns for in-person open air musical entertainment, rain or shine. Since 1999, Jazz at MOCA has been presented on the MOCA Plaza on the last Friday of the month. Hundreds of concert-goers have enjoyed a free concert, activations, and pay as you wish admission to the museum from 7 to 10 p.m. Seating starts at 7 PM, Concert begins at 8 PM. RSVP here. SUMMER ART CAMP 2024 – June 10 – August 16 MOCA’s Summer Art Camp 2024 offered children ages 6-13, a diverse range of activities to ignite their creativity. From Studio Arts Camp to Dynamic Design Camp, the young artists explored their creativity in a stimulating and supportive atmosphere. Learn more and register here. By ML Staff. Images courtesy of MOCA