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Comfort food is making a comeback during the culinary calamity currently being experienced by residents throughout South Florida, and a newcomer to Miami’s gastronomic scene is providing a much-needed option with a traditional taste of classic favorites from across the pond. Award-winning British Chef Justin Brown introduces “The Chippy” pop-up at Balan’s Bar & Brasserie in Mary Brickell Village, now serving a hand-crafted selection of classic English dishes that will quench the palate of those craving an authentic menu of home-cooked cuisine that goes well beyond the bangers. Classic Fish and Chips is Chef Brown’s signature dish, recreated from his own recipe, and cooked with a homemade beer batter and served with lemon and fries—offering a choice of either Haddock or Cod—both made to melt in your mouth and remind you of your last visit to a British fish and chips shop. Expect local Wynwood Beer Battered Fish wrapped in newspaper, authentic homemade chips using the best quality Idaho Potatoes, and a squeeze of tangy lemon for that essential aftertaste. Additional menu items under the Meat & Chips option, include Battered Proper Pork Sausage, Battered Bell & Evens Chicken Strips, or an 8oz Wagyu Cheeseburger Salad, served with tomato and red onion. All main dishes, whether fish or meat, come with a choice of home-made sides or garnishes, including curry sauce, gravy, tartare sauce, mushy peas, Sarsons Malt Vinegar or picked egg. Homemade British desserts include Battered Mars Bar, Battered Snickers or Sticky Toffee Pudding with Toffee Sauce—one of England’s oldest and most traditional “puddings.” “After arriving in Miami at the beginning of the year, I made it my mission to search for the very best local vendors to use for my own menu of classic British favorites,” says Chef Brown. “The city has a wealth of excellent suppliers I’ve had the privilege of getting to know, and my discovery in the quality of fish and produce encouraged me to create an even broader selection beyond my signature fish and chips. The Chippy was originally a concept created in Amsterdam that has become a huge success, and I believe Miami also has an appetite for something genuine and unique from England.” Chef Brown relocated to Miami after spending more than 15 years at the helm of some of the leading restaurants in the UK and Europe, working alongside today’s most iconic personalities of the culinary world including Jamie Oliver and Robert Clayton.  He realized that South Florida’s burgeoning culinary scene was an opportunity to infuse his own style of contemporary and upscale English cooking into a region that is historically unfamiliar with modern-day British cuisine. The Chippy pop-up at Balan’s Bar & Brasserie is located at 901 South Miami Ave in Mary Brickell Village and is now offering pick-up or Uber Eats delivery in Brickell only from Wednesday to Sunday between 4:00pm and 10:00pm. Follow @thechippymiami and for further information or to place an online order, visit www.thechippy-restaurant.com. By ML Staff

While the world may still be socially distancing, people are online now more than ever looking for connections and answers. The eighth season of MTV's Catfish: The TV Show will go to the ends of the internet to find them. For the first time ever, Executive Producer and host Nev Schulman and co-host Kamie Crawford work together, remotely, to do what they do best: track down the truth. This season, Nev and Kamie have their work cut out for them as they must play by new rules, encounter new obstacles and dive headfirst into the world’s "new normal" to uncover lies and potentially find true love. Allison Kugel: When the pandemic hit, whose idea was it to take Catfish: The TV Show virtual? Nev Schulman: I don’t know if it was one person’s idea. We know that obviously most of the entertainment industry was going to be shut down. A lot of shows, because they require a studio audience or a lot of people on set, couldn't resume production. It occurred to us that our show, in many ways, already exists in a digital world. While we do love the aspect of the show where we travel and meet people, and the whole idea of finally bringing virtual interactions into the real world, that doesn't change the core function of our show, which is just to get the trace on someone. We all looked at each other and thought, "Is there a version of the show where we can do it from home via Zoom?" We did the first episode and right away we all saw that it does work, and we were super excited. Allison Kugel: Although most people are meeting online these days, I can’t imagine that I would be motivated to continue to build a relationship with somebody without ever actually seeing them in person, or at least on video. What causes a person to develop deep feelings for somebody without ever actually seeing that person? Nev Schulman: I liken it to the banks of a river. I don’t know if you did this exercise in science class as a kid, but riverbanks generally start mostly straight with a smaller stream, if you will. Then, over time slight imperfections in the direction of the water create deeper and deeper grooves and the river ends up sneaking its way through a valley, or whatever. I think that is what happens in these relationships. They start out small and innocent and seemingly straight forward, but as the relationship flows and days go by, those twists and turns start to cut their way in, and groove into a relationship. Before you notice, all of a sudden you are months and months into this thing and you’re so far down the river that it’s too late to turn back. I think that’s how it happens, very slowly and you almost don’t even notice it happening. Allison Kugel: Wow, interesting analogy. Where did the term "Catfish" come from? Nev Schulman: We heard a story when we were making the documentary film, Catfish, back in 2008. Our film was a story about a woman who had, in fact, catfished me, the way a fisherman used to use catfish to chase cod around in the tank of these giant fishing boats. In life, there are people who kind of do the same thing, who make everyday kind of interesting and exciting, and kind of just keep us all guessing and on our toes. So, we thought it was a beautiful analogy for Angela, the woman who catfished me, and what an interesting and unexpected name for the film, and subsequently the show. So, it started off as a reference to that story, but it has now become part of the English language. It’s just so wild. Allison Kugel: If that never happened to you, and your film, Catfish, which documented your own journey, had never been made, where do you think you would be today? Did you have any different career plans? Nev Schulman: I was involved at that time in film and photography, but more specifically, in dance. I danced in live performances, at weddings, bar mitzvahs, things like that. While I knew I didn’t want that to be my lifelong career, I wasn't sure what I was going to do next. I had actually flown out to California before Catfish the film was released to interview with an old boss of mine who I had worked for at BMW motorcycles in New York. I thought I would move to California and just get a job in Riverside at BMW and see where that takes me. Who knew this would have happened? But I often think about that. Where would I be? What would I be doing? It’s crazy, because I really don’t know. Allison Kugel: Life is crazy! Do you ever sit back and reflect about how your personal experience with heartbreak and being catfished led to your television career and this pop culture phenomenon of sorts? Nev Schulman: I do. I think about it every time I film an episode, because it gives me a lot of satisfaction to know that the experiences that the people are having on the show might just be the thing that changes the direction of their lives for the better. I always encourage people at the end of each show that when faced with what feels like a heartbreaking and unsatisfying result, to think about the fact that this experience might change their lives. Someone might see it and reach out to them, or any number of things might come of it, and just to keep yourself open; don’t shut down. Let this be sort of an opening of a door and invite new things into your life and see what happens. Allison Kugel: I like that. What kind of feelings come up when you have to break the news to someone, who thinks they’re in love, that the person they’re in love with is not on the level? Nev Schulman: I have developed a combination of maturity and experience that I would liken to when a doctor has to tell someone that a family member is very ill or might pass away. No one wants to hear that, and it’s not good news. But it’s necessary and I think giving someone the truth, no matter how undesirable, is always beneficial. I wish I didn’t have to do that, but at the same time I think there is an expectation and understanding of people on our show, that for them to need to go to this extent and put themselves out there in this way to get this person to finally reveal themselves, they probably aren’t going to get what they are hoping for. I’m really just delivering what they have been avoiding, and probably intentionally avoiding, for a long time. I think they really just want the truth and they know it might not be what they want, but they’re relieved to get it. Allison Kugel: How do you feel about the thrill of the detective work and chasing after the truth? Do you get excited by that aspect of it? Nev Schulman: It is really fun. It's frustrating because sometimes you really don’t get a lot, and you have to kind of rethink your initial strategies and go back and see if you missed something. I don’t know what it is about these remote episodes, but we spent more time looking through comments this season. I think because more people had been home and were actively on social media, people were commenting more. There was more social media content to sift through and pull from on people's pages. That part has been really interesting and fun and led to a lot more breaks in stories and clues than with previously seasons of the show. Allison Kugel: Have you ever, personally, misled or concealed information from somebody you were interested in romantically for fear of rejection? Nev Schulman: The first answer that comes to mind is yes, but probably in regard to the tramp stamp that I used to have on my lower back. Allison Kugel: (Laugh) Nev Schulman: In high school I got this dumb tattoo that I thought was really cool, but quickly realized that it wasn’t, after I had already committed to it. I used to kind of hide it for as long as I could when it came to dating girls because I wasn’t sure how they might react. But I don’t have that problem anymore. I had it removed and feel much better about myself (laughs). Allison Kugel: Okay, that’s pretty harmless… and funny. What is your current relationship with social media these days? Nev Schulman: I would say it's neutral. I haven’t been posting very much. I really have to actively convince myself that I should be posting, because it doesn’t feel like there is much that I can do right now other than support social and political movements I believe in. I think for that function it is invaluable, but I feel very insignificant as an individual up against the current issues that are far more important than myself. Now that I have my kids and my job, I’m happy in my life. I think the more content you are the less you need social media to fill whatever void it might be filling for you. Allison Kugel: I would agree. Nev Schulman: I still find that I like to scroll on Instagram, and I do follow accounts that inspire me, whether it's design accounts for home decoration or architecture. I also love old cars, so I follow stuff on some accounts that post cool cars for sale and I muse about whether I should buy one. It's a nice distraction, but with all of the conflict and misinformation out there, my general feeling is that if we significantly eliminated social media, we might all be better off. But then again, there are such great social changes happening as a direct result of the community that exists through the internet, so it’s really a double-edged sword for me. Allison Kugel: What kind of impact do you think Catfish: The TV Show and your MTV platform is having on adolescents and young adults who watch the show and follow you? Nev Schulman: I can only hope and speak to the sort of things people have said to me, directly. I hope the show is having a positive effect on people, both young and old, because the thing that was most highlighted for me after the documentary, Catfish, in terms of what people said to me was how surprised and relieved and impressed they were in terms of how we handle things. People specifically liked the way we handled the situation with my relationship with Angela, the woman who catfished me. We handled it with so much compassion and understanding. We gave her an opportunity to tell her story, and we took the time to understand, although it's not an excuse, the reasons and motivation that led to the lies she created. I think the show, if it does nothing else, gives people a much-needed respite from the constant judging and cancelling and teasing and bullying that takes place in everyday life. It shows people that even when someone does something that warrants being scolded or yelled at or cancelled, you can still be compassionate. You can take the time to sit down and engage with them in a mature way, and give them the opportunity to explain themselves. You can, both, learn from them and teach them, and hopefully they can learn from their mistakes and everyone leaves feeling better. It’s hard to find things these days where you feel better after you experience them. I hope that is the enduring legacy of the show; how we can all be a little more compassionate with each other and with ourselves. Allison Kugel: How did you know you were in love with your wife, Laura, and how did it differ from your relationship with Angela, the woman who catfished you more than a decade ago? Nev Schulman: The girl I thought I was in love with, the character she made up was called "Megan." In addition to my relationship with Megan/Angela who catfished me, I did have other long-term meaningful relationships starting in college, and all of them had been fantastic. I had been in love. I knew I was in love with my wife, Laura, in a moment that was so special and cinematic that you would only see it in movies or read it in stories. I looked at her and it was only the second weekend that we were together. We were on the beach and we had been laying down for a while hanging out. She just sort of popped up, she ran out into the ocean, she was splashing around and started running back and forth. I just remember looking at her and thinking, "Wow. This is a moment I don’t want to ever forget and I’m in love with this woman." I never had that before. I never felt that moment where your heart just sort of says to your brain, "This is important. Don’t forget this." All of my past relationships have had incredible levels of intimacy and love, but somehow I guess I hadn’t quite met or wasn’t quite ready to meet the person who I would really click with in that way. Not love at first sight, but love at second or third sight. Allison Kugel: It's interesting and worth noting that the special moment you are talking about, there is no way that moment could have happened digitally or virtually, right? Nev Schulman: That is true. Allison Kugel: That was an in-the-flesh moment. Nev Schulman: Yes, that was. Absolutely. Allison Kugel: What is your biggest regret and how did you process and deal with it? Nev Schulman: I had a friend who I met in kindergarten and we became best friends up through middle school and high school. Sophomore year of college we were working on a film project together and got into a stupid argument and ended up getting into a physical altercation. After that fight things just weren’t the same, and it also created some tension because my brother and my friend's brother, we were all friends. Our families were friends. It was just an unfortunate experience and I didn’t really talk to him for a while. It was super important because it taught me an incredibly valuable lesson that I needed in order to understand myself better. It taught me about getting a better sense of control over my emotions and my temper. It forever changed my friendship with him and we're not close the way we used to be, even fifteen years later. It’s a bummer, but it was just like getting catfished, in that a bad experience changed my life and my path in a way that I’m so grateful for, but I definitely miss my friend. Allison Kugel: And, on a brighter note, what is your single greatest sense of pride? Nev Schulman: One version of this answer is everyday there are a million small moments that make up a relationship. In my situation, I would say my marriage and my family. I think my choice to commit to my wife, to start our family. Everyone is going through difficult times lately, but to really be committed to my family gives me a tremendous sense of accomplishment. It’s not easy all the time. Sometimes it’s really hard, but it's something that gets more and more valuable and fulfilling every day. The new season of Catfish: The TV Show premieres with all-virtual episodes, August 5th at 8/7c on MTV. Photos courtesy of MTV. Allison Kugel is a syndicated entertainment columnist and author of the memoir, Journaling Fame: A memoir of a life unhinged and on the record. Follow on Instagram @theallisonkugel and at AllisonKugel.com.

Lady Gaga launches "Gaga Radio" on Apple Music! The inspiration for Lady Gaga's hyperactive NUMBER ONE ALBUM Chromatica came from one magical place: the dance floor. Now, every Friday on her brand new GAGA RADIO show on Apple Music, she honors the larger-than-life genre of dance music by speaking with the DJs, divas, and producers who inspired her and who helped bring Chromatica to life. And each episode will include an exclusive DJ mix from one of Gaga's guests. It's a celebration of dance music when we need it most. "The last few weeks I've been figuring out different ways at home that I can be of service to what I would call the singular global community, one that I believe to be kind in nature, one that I believe to be very special to my heart and I believe to the hearts of many," Gaga said. "And so I've been thinking of all the ways that I can be someone that contributes to the society and the world. I'm super thrilled, excited to have this show and this opportunity to play an incredible mix of music every week..." Lady Gaga: I felt a much more like mental, emotional release with that record where I feel like I kind of was like, goodbye. Like I love you and goodbye, and everything that I've put inside of you, all of the thoughts, all of the music, all the sound, everything that I've left inside of you, I'd like for you to go out into the world, and I would like you to never come inside of me again. BloodPop: Yeah. It was definitely on some level, like an exorcism. Lady Gaga: Chromatica for me, was the portal that you and I opened in the studio where we would open the portal and I'd go, "Okay, talent, creativity, voice from above, sign from above, come inside me, tell me what to say, tell me what to do," and most all of it was what I was truly feeling. There was really only two things that could happen to me on any given day. I could either write a song and you'd be there to capture it, or I'd be upstairs on the porch and I wouldn't write the song. I would just stare into the open sky and chain smoke cigarettes and cry. (silence). Lady Gaga: What's your favorite memory on making Chromatica with me? Even though I feel like we're still making it BloodPop: I think maybe the first time we played you Rain On Me with the new bass line. Because you had come to the point where you're like, "The name of the album is Chromatica. I'm finishing it. I'm doing this, I'm doing that," and you were just fully geared up ready to go to Chromatica. Then we did this major change. We weren't sure if you were going to ... Because it was quite a big change and ... Lady Gaga: It was a huge change. BloodPop: I just remember you playing it super loud and you're like, "That bass line. The bass line" That was a good day, and you and Ari cutting Rain On Me and you're like, "What if you tried this take with some dancing?" She was like, "Huh?" Lady Gaga: She was like, "Oh my God. Oh my God. Oh my God. Gaga, Gaga, Gaga. Oh my god, Gaga." BloodPop: That was amazing too. By ML Staff. Courtesy of BB Gun Press

As students head back to school virtually, in person, or both, Westfield Broward is asking for the public’s help to ensure that those who need school supplies will be well-equipped! With its Stuff the Bus School Supply Drive and Tax-Free Weekend Shopping (including a gift with purchase), Westfield Broward is pleased to support the local community. Thousands of Broward County’s most in-need students are at risk of starting the new school year without the critical supplies they need to be set up for academic success. During the unprecedented circumstances caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, support for students is needed now more than ever. WHO: Stuff the Bus School Supply Drive: Westfield Broward will partner with The Pantry of Broward and Y100 to conduct a month-long drop-off supply drive. Items needed are backpacks, paper, tissues, hand sanitizers and masks, calculators (regular and scientific), folders (binders and prongs), USB flash drives, protractors and compasses, tabbed dividers, index cards, highlighters (yellow), pencils and pencil sharpeners, crayons and markers, and headphones. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/309HI5K. Tax-Free Weekend (gift with purchase): During tax-free weekend (Aug. 7–9), shoppers will receive a $25 Westfield Reward Card when they spend $250 at Westfield Broward. Westfield Reward Cards can be used for future visits to H&M, Francesca’s, Foot Locker, Hollister, Cajun Boil, Buffalo Wild Wings and The Whole Enchilada. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/30X4o8y. Tax-free weekend allows shoppers to save Florida’s 6% sales tax, plus local tax, on the following items: Clothing and apparel costing $60 or less per item School supplies and related items costing $15 or less per item The first $1,000 for personal computers and related accessories (non-commercial use only) For more information, visit: https://bit.ly/336sRuB. WHEN: Stuff the Bus School Supply Drive: Friday, July 24–Monday, Aug. 24; 11 a.m.–7 p.m. every day Tax-Free Weekend: Friday, Aug. 7–Sunday, Aug. 9 WHERE: Westfield Broward 8000 W. Broward Blvd. Plantation, FL 33388 By ML Staff

We are thrilled to announce that the greatest tennis player of all-time –Roger Federer– graces Miami Living's latest issue, his first South Florida publication. The tennis superstar holds the historical record of 20 Grand Slam singles titles, numerous records, and is considered the most powerful sports star in the world. In this interview, Roger reveals his new business collaboration, his thoughts on COVID-19, his current rehab progress, and more. We have loaded this issue with a list of inspiring interviews. Dive into our intimate interview with the most successful Olympian there is, Michael Phelps. The most decorated swimmer of all-time, holding 28 medals, talks candidly about his struggles during his career, emotional health, fame, and his HBO documentary, The Weight of Gold. We also have interviews with actor-producer Sebastián Zurita, Grammy-nominated artist Cassadee Pope, and celebrity stylist Micaela Erlanger. Also inside, fashion, travel, luxury living, hot products and more. Click to launch and read Miami Living Magazine

After 2 years under construction, the 50m motor yacht (M/Y) “LEL” has been launched by Rossinavi. The “LEL” project has been developed by Kurt Lehmann, Chairman of Yacht Moments, in collaboration with Design and Architecture practice Luca Dini who approached Rossinavi to build this new dream yacht. M/Y “LEL” is the perfect balance between the sporty lines of traditional Italian yacht design of the exteriors and with the interiors of the new generation vessels created for entertaining. With exteriors and interiors designed by acclaimed architecture practice Luca Dini – Design & Architecture, M/Y “LEL” is the first collaboration between Rossinavi and the Florence-based studio. “The owner’s main request was to emphasize the open spaces to make the most of the open air and water, and I believe I achieved the objective because M/Y “LEL” is like an actual terrace overlooking the sea, un pied dans l’eau, where nature meets technology,” stated Luca Dini. Built with a superstructure in aluminium to abide the increasingly-more fundamental limit of 500 GT while achieving an attractive external design, M/Y “LEL” is a celebration of fluid forms contributing to a dynamic silhouette which harmonically culminate into both decks and hull. The generous size of the main common areas makes M/Y “LEL” one of a kind in the segment of mega yachts with a similar gross tonnage giving it a substantial competitive advantage. M/Y “LEL” boasts a rather large beach club that allows for a dynamic and natural interaction with the surrounding environment. When the side and stern doors are lowered, interiors and exteriors organically merge into one vast and comfortable entertaining space featuring an indoor bar area where the tender can also be accommodated. The beach club is therefore an adjustable area of the yacht also including a garage which can be isolated and managed separately by closing the automatic door on the staircase that leads to the main deck. Here, the cockpit provides a double usage thanks to its raised panoramic area that overlooks the second bar ensuring maximum privacy without sacrificing entertainment space when the staircase is closed off. Click to view larger image > The upper deck features a tranquil dining area which can be transformed into a private and protected environment with a removable veranda. This innovation features outdoor heating lights and a room air conditioning system which allows for the boat to be enjoyed throughout the year and in different weather conditions. At the top of M/Y “LEL” is the sun deck fitted with sunbathing and relax areas by the pool pointing towards horizon and equipped with a dedicated bar station. Indoor, the main saloon features refined and understated luxury interiors achieved by a combination of contemporary design furniture, elegant textiles, precious leathers and bespoke finishes for a tactile perception of timeless elegance. The owner’s cabin is located within the main deck and is of generous dimensions. In order to increase the comfort of this area, a large walk-in-closet has been installed and the cabin also features a private balcony directly suspended on the sea. Four guest cabins are all well-equipped with the latest comforts and merry the versatile character of M/Y “LEL” as these can merge into one grand VIP cabin just by closing off the main doorway in the hall. KEY FEATURES Length over all, Loa: 49.70m Breadth, max @ fender: 9.00m Mean scantling draft from B.L.: 2.60m Main engines: 2x MTU 12V4000 M93L – 2,580 kW @ 2,100 rpm Max speed: 23 kn Cruising speed, at abt. 1⁄2 load condition: 13 kn Range (at approximately 12 knots): 4,000 nm@ 11 kn Gross Tonnage: <500GT Exterior Design: Luca Dini Design Firenze Luc Interior Design: Luca Dini Design Firenze Luc Naval Architecture: Arrabito Naval Architects CONNECT Get to know Rossinavi – the only family-owned-and-operated superyacht company in Italy. Luca Dini Design, the award winning independent studio in Florence, works on unique projects from architectural designs and buildings, private villas, luxury interiors and more. Check out Rossinavi's LeL superyacht in Miami Living Magazine! By ML Staff. Images and video courtesy of Rossinavi.

The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) — the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) civil rights organization —  and SHOWTIME announce “Queer to Stay: An LGBTQ+ Business Preservation Initiative” to support and preserve businesses that serve the LGBTQ+ community with a focus on LGBTQ+ people of color, women and the transgender community. The initiative will celebrate and support the LGBTQ+ community by identifying and donating to a number of businesses, selected based on the communities they serve and how COVID-19 has affected them. As COVID-19 continues to impact businesses nationwide, LGBTQ+-serving spaces experienced significant revenue loss in June, when patrons are more likely to frequent LGBTQ+ businesses for Pride Month. By directing funds to these businesses, “Queer to Stay” demonstrates a continued commitment from HRC and SHOWTIME to support and advocate for the diverse members of the LGBTQ+ community. “Queer to Stay” is accepting applications now and until 11:59 P.M. ET on Friday, August 14th. Eligible businesses can apply at hrc.im/queertostayapplication. Recipients will be notified and announced later this summer. “We know that businesses like bars, restaurants and coffee shops often serve as affirming and welcoming spaces for LGBTQ+ people – including young people who may not have supportive families or communities at home,” said HRC President Alphonso David. “With a global pandemic and its economic impact threatening to shut down queer spaces, it’s important that we support and preserve those that have provided a place for LGBTQ+ people to express ourselves freely, find community and be our authentic selves. We are grateful to collaborate with SHOWTIME on this initiative to protect and preserve LGBTQ+-serving spaces.” “We are proud to continue our long-standing relationship with HRC this year by bringing aid to beloved and crucial LGBTQ+ locations,” said Michael Engleman, Chief Marketing Officer, Showtime Networks Inc. “SHOWTIME has a history of telling diverse, complicated, authentic stories – with a marked emphasis on LGBTQ+ creators, characters and storylines. Our sincere hope is that this step marks only the beginning of a focus on spaces that are key to both the history and current lifeblood of the LGBTQ+ community.” SHOWTIME parent corporation, ViacomCBS Inc., received a perfect score of 100 on HRC Foundation’s 2020 Corporate Equality Index, the national benchmarking tool on corporate policies and practices pertaining to LGBTQ+ employees. Amid the global pandemic, LGBTQ+-serving spaces are facing financial challenges and at risk of closures. LGBTQ+ bars, centers and businesses often serve as safe and affirming places for large portions of the community, especially for young queer and trans people and communities of color. Studies have shown that since the 1980s there has been a decline in LGBTQ+ bars across America because of assimilation, gentrification and the rise of dating apps. With some cities seeing the return of mandatory business closures due to the pandemic, LGBTQ+-serving spaces are among those that are at risk of high impact. People of color have also faced challenges and discrimination in sustaining their small businesses. According to a study by the National Community Reinvestment Coalition, Black applicants who applied for Paycheck Protection Program loans were treated poorly or unfairly compared to their white counterparts. As the nation continues to navigate the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, there is uncertainty as to when businesses, including LGBTQ+-serving establishments, will return to usual. HRC also published a research brief outlining the particular health and economic risks faced by the LGBTQ+ community during the COVID-19 public health crisis. Key findings have shown that many LGBTQ+ people may lack the resources to effectively combat COVID-19, lack access to paid sick leave or live without health coverage and are more likely to work in an industry that has been most affected by the pandemic, putting them in greater economic jeopardy or increasing their exposure to the virus. HRC research has also shown that LGBTQ+ people are more likely to be unemployed and to have lost work hours compared to the general population, with transgender people and people of color most at risk. By ML Staff.

We can't wait to get back to football and kick off the 2020 season on September 13th as Miami Dolphins take on the Patriots in New England! The team will kick off the 2020 campaign at the New England Patriots on Sunday, Sept. 13 at 1 p.m. Miami will open its 2020 home schedule on Sunday, Sept. 20 at 1 p.m. when the Buffalo Bills come to Hard Rock Stadium. It'll mark the first time since 2014 the Dolphins have opened the season with back-to-back divisional opponents. The Dolphins will take on an impressive slate of opponents as they'll match up against both participants in Super Bowl LIV with a trip to San Francisco on Oct. 11 and a home date against the defending champion Kansas City Chiefs on Dec. 13. In fact, the Dolphins will play five games against the AFC and NFC champions from the past two seasons as they'll also play the New England Patriots twice and host the Los Angeles Rams on Nov. 1. Miami will play the last seven AFC champions over the course of the year, with the aforementioned games against New England and Kansas City as well as a trip to Denver on Oct. 18. Miami's home schedule is loaded with quality opponents as the Dolphins will take on the Chiefs, Patriots and Rams, each of whom has played in a Super Bowl in the past two seasons. Together, those three teams have combined to go 69-27 (.719) since 2018. Among other intriguing home opponents for the Dolphins are division rivals Buffalo and the New York Jets, the Russell Wilson-led Seattle Seahawks and two teams featuring top 10 rookie quarterbacks with Joe Burrow for Cincinnati and Justin Herbert for the Los Angeles Chargers. Click below to view schedule > With the AFC East matching up against the AFC West and NFC West this year, the Dolphins will play four games in the Mountain and Pacific time zones this season. In total, the Dolphins are scheduled to travel 24,424 miles roundtrip. That mark is just shy of the 25,516 miles traveled in 2016, which is the team-record for an entirely domestic regular-season schedule. Miami's 24,424 miles will be the sixth-most in the league in 2020 and the second-most of any team not in the Pacific time zone (all mileage calculated roundtrip from each stadium with the assumption a team travels returns home after each game). The Dolphins also announced their 2020 preseason schedule. Miami will kick off its preseason at Atlanta. That game will take place between Aug. 13-17. The Dolphins' first appearance at Hard Rock Stadium will come in a preseason matchup with Philadelphia that will be held between Aug. 20-24. Miami will also host Detroit (Aug. 27-30) and travel to New Orleans (Sept. 3-4) in the preseason. Specific dates and times for preseason games will be announced at a later date. All games can be heard on Miami's Sports Radio 560 The Joe WQAM, the official flagship radio partner of the franchise, and simulcast on KISS 99.9 FM. Fans can also listen to the Dolphins in Spanish on Univision Miami's WQBA 1140 AM. Preseason games can be seen locally in the Miami-Ft. Lauderdale market on WFOR-TV CBS4, the official home of the Miami Dolphins in South Florida. Fans can visit Dolphins.com to purchase single-game tickets, which are now on sale. To learn more about becoming a Season Ticket Member of the Dolphins and guarantee the best available seats and benefits, call 1-888-FINS-TIX (1-888-346-7849) or visit Dolphins.com. By Miami Living Staff, Image courtesy of Miami Dolphins

From August to December, Gulfstream Park Village, South Florida’s premier outdoor entertainment destination, will host exciting, socially distanced, family-friendly events to engage with the South Florida community, including Food Truck Wednesdays and a monthly One Blood Drive. Gulfstream Park Village has implemented a number of important policies and procedures to safeguard the health and well-being of its valued guests and employees. The open-air entertainment destination has applied the best practices recommended by national experts like the CDC, as well as state and local health care officials, to determine the appropriate steps to make Gulfstream Park Village a place where guests feel comfortable venturing back into public settings and reconnecting with friends and family. All guests are required to wear face coverings to events and wash their hands in accordance with the CDC guidelines. Food Truck Wednesdays: Happy Hump Day! Spice up your work lunch by visiting Gulfstream Park Village for Food Truck Wednesdays starting on August 5, from 11 a.m.–2 p.m., and every Wednesday thereafter for the month of August. Guests are invited to purchase lunch from the weekly featured local food truck, with menu items ranging in price from $10-12. Located on Silks Run near the Village Center, the food truck will be available to enjoy for lunch only. Guests will be required to maintain the social distancing mandate allowing six feet of separation between visitors. Location: Silks Run near the Village Center Dates/Times/More Information: · Wednesday, Aug. 5, from 11 a.m.–2 p.m. o 30-Slide – 30slide.com · Wednesday, Aug. 12, from 11 a.m.–2 p.m. o Cuban Guys – cubanguysrestaurants.com · Wednesday, Aug. 19, from 11 a.m.–2 p.m. o Taco Fresh – tacofreshmex.com · Wednesday, Aug. 26, from 11 a.m.–2 p.m. o Latin Fixins – www.facebook.com/latinfixins One Blood Drive at Gulfstream Park Village: Time to donate! In association with One Blood, Gulfstream Park Village, will be hosting a monthly blood drive starting on Saturday, August 15, from 1–7 p.m., in Pegasus Park. All donors will receive a free COVID-19 antibody test, a One Blood tote bag and a wellness checkup. The wellness checkup includes, blood pressure, temperature, iron count, pulse and cholesterol screening. For more information or to make an appointment, click here. Location: Pegasus Park Dates/Times: · Saturday, Aug. 15, from 1–7 p.m. · Sunday, Sept. 13, from 1–7 p.m. · Sunday, Oct. 18, from 1–7 p.m. · Sunday, Nov. 15, from 1–7 p.m. · Sunday, Dec. 13, from 1–7 p.m. More Information: oneblood.org/donate-now Where: Gulfstream Park Village 901 S. Federal Hwy, Hallandale Beach, FL 33009 954-454-7000 By ML Staff

Summer fun has arrived at Westfield Broward, the go-to community center for shopping, dining and entertainment in South Florida! The center will host a variety of family-friendly event series this summer, including Virtual Kids Time and an In-Person Summer Camp at Code Ninjas. Virtual Kids Time at Westfield Broward Virtual Kids Time at Westfield Broward has partnered with Young At Art Museum to host a free weekly art workshop from the comfort of your home! Westfield Broward will share a pre-recorded video featuring fun arts and crafts along with engaging story times on its Facebook and Instagram pages for Kid Time Tuesdays. Each of the weekly workshops will have a different art project and theme, designed for children ages 3-7. Supplies needed for the workshop’s activities will be common household items or items that could be easily purchased. Supply needs will be communicated to participants in advance. Guests can also order take-out for lunch from our delicious dining retailers Sarku Japan and Coco Mango. Themes include: August 4 – Paper Bag Mushroom DIY August 11 – Plastic Bag Flowers August 18 – TP Binoculars Please visit https://bit.ly/3j2ygZn to RSVP. WHEN: Every Tuesday from now – August 18, 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Cost: Free WHERE: Location: Virtual Summer Camp at Code Ninjas Spark your child’s inner ninja this summer at Code Ninjas! Code Ninjas at Westfield Broward will offer both in-person and virtual summer camp options to transform kids’ love for technology into an exciting learning adventure. Guided by a team of Code Senseis, kids ages 7-14 will gain valuable tech skills in a fun learning environment. Each of the In-Person Summer Camp sessions at Code Ninjas will run from Monday – Friday. Parents have the option of enrolling their kids in either a half-day ($225) or full-day program ($399). Seats are limited and filled on a first come first serve basis. Virtual Summer Camp ($179) at Code Ninjas will take place Monday – Friday from 7:00 p.m. – 8: 00 p.m. The Olympics Ozobots camps and the Build a Bot Cubelets camps come with loaner robotics that will be included for the week. Please visit: codeninjas.com to register or for more information. WHEN: Events will take place between 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and/or 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. In-Person summer dates and themes include: August 3-7 – AM Half-Day: Drones in the DOJO PM Half-Day: program & play in Python August 10-14 – AM Half-Day: Minecraft CREATE PM Half-Day: Minecraft MODDERS Virtual summer dates and themes include: August 3-7 – Storytelling in Scratch August 10-14 – Olympics with Ozobots WHERE: Location: Virtual or in-person at Code Ninjas at Westfield Broward By ML Staff.

Miami-Dade County has been in a long-standing battle with environmentalists and community members in a plan to build Miami Wilds Park a full-fledged water park, theme park, theater plaza, and hotel. "I think we'll see something that gets themed in that Disney, Universal Studio type of thing. That's the kind of ambience and themed development we'd like to see." -Jack Kardys, Miami Herald, January 21, 2013 What kind of park is it? Miami Wilds Parks is in collaboration with Twentieth Century Fox to create a unique theme park in Miami, Florida much like the popular tourist destinations in Orlando, Florida. The Miami Wilds Park was compiled for the main purpose of the county to increase the economy under the Building Better Communities Bond Program initiated in 2004. As the process of approval went underway, issues started to come into the spotlight. What are the concerns? The park was to be built on Zoo Miami parking lot property adjacent to the Richmond Pine Rocklands, a forest that is home to a vast amount of endangered species. As environmentalists got ahold of the location of the park, the plan was then put on hold. Worries arose of the Miami tiger beetle and the Florida Bonneted Bat both being endangered species in close proximity to the rare forest. Concerns of the park also included an increase in traffic, one of the many problems the county already deals with prior to any new construction. These issues might have put the plan on hold but did not stop Miami-Dade Commissioner, Dennis Moss from continuing. What is the latest on the park? As years passed, Moss did not forget about the large amusement park, announcing his altered plans that put into account some of the environmental worries. Now the plans "include the water park and a 100-room family-friendly hotel, as well as some retail stores." As Moss pushes to restart the construction of the park he is still receiving major push back in recent weeks as he tried to override the need for a city opinion. Although he claims that the water park has no effect on the environment as it is going to be occupying an already paved parking lot. With the COVID pandemics' recent effect on Miami, Moss's idea was to slip around the approval of the project past the public. Meaning that the Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs Committee would have no say. He believed this could work due to the decision in 2006 that approved the idea of a park in that location. The idea to skip the forum failed. In regards to any city construction, the community holds hearings that are open to the public to discuss the concerns of the building before the is project is voted on. Now any possibility of movement for the Miami Wilds Park will be on the back burner until at least early September. This stall in the decision is not changing the commissioner's opinion. As the time approaches, he will continue to ask for the same override in discussion and movement to vote. The main argument will continue to stand throughout the months ahead. Do the risks outweigh the rewards? The decision will not be decided until further notice. Till then, Moss will continue to fight for the Miami Wild Parks approval with the intention of job opportunities for locals and a lack of concern for the environment. To take a look at the entire proposal for Miami Wilds, click here. If you like to share your opinion on this matter, please log in and post your comment. Words by Brooke Klaiman, thebrookealexa.com, Photo Credits: Miami Wilds

The limited-edition Jardin Collection brings forth an elegant assortment of organic teas curated in collaboration with The New York Botanical Garden. The carefully-curated series includes five tea blends, including four Tea Forté classics and one new blend specially crafted for the collection. Strawberry Hibiscus, a new oolong blend and 2019 Global Tea Champion award-winner, joins four elegant favorites: Chamomile Citron, Chocolate Rose, Green Mango Peach, and Vanilla Pear. “In creating the Strawberry Hibiscus blend, we wanted to bring a delicate sweetness to the familiar comforts of rose and oolong tea leaves. Given the notes of the four classic teas in the collection, ranging from lush tropical fruits to intricate florals that can all be found at NYBG, this new blend is an ideal addition to its counterparts,” says Tea Forté Master Tea Blender Piotr Miga. For more information, visit teaforte.com