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Fashion designers Fernando Garcia and Laura Kim deliver a colorful Latin-flavored collection, ideal for Miami’s sophisticated women. Click below to launch slideshow > Images courtesy of Oscar De La Renta

The latest and most innovative salon-spa, looking to make waves across the beauty industry, DashBar is pleased to announce the opening of its first location coming this fall to Brickell. Tailored for the modern woman, DashBar provides a collective beauty bar experience that will leave customers feeling and looking their best in half the time. Plus, DashBar is committed to using only products that are ethically-sourced, non-toxic, vegan and cruelty-free. At the core of its business model is their commitment to providing a quick and effective beauty salon experience, which is achieved through their patent-pending PollyDash™ chair. Featuring new technology, the chair allows your personal DashSquad to perform multiple services simultaneously, getting you ready in less time than it would take you to complete your regular beauty routine. Founded by female entrepreneur Carla Oliva, DashBar was conceived after Carla had to run to different salons for all her beauty needs before heading to a surprise vacation. That’s when Carla set out on a crusade to modernize the beauty service sector forever, by developing a more streamlined and productive approach to the traditional beauty salon experience. DashBar’s main objective is to meet the needs of its customers, or its DashBabes as Carla refers to them. Who is the DashBabe? The DashBabe is the woman on the go, juggling her career, family and/or social life that wants to look and feel her best, without compromising on the one thing she can’t buy, time. “I am so excited to introduce DashBar to Miami,” said company founder, Carla Oliva. “As a mother, wife and business woman, juggling it all, I realize how valuable time is in our everyday lives. My goal with DashBar was to create a one-stop-shop for women to get all their beauty services done under one roof, at the same time, in one chair, in a feel-good atmosphere, making for an effective and efficient salon experience.” At DashBar, you can get up to three services done at the same time, performed in a PollyDash chair. Choose from a variety of beauty services, including regular and gel manicures and pedicures, blow drys in different styles, such as the “Beach Babe,” an effortlessly tousled beach wave look or the “Flirty Girl,” flat iron curls for a sultrier look to name a few. DashBar also has a number of facials, a few standouts include: the “Cryoskin Facial,” a natural, non-invasive way to look younger and more radiant, using cool temperatures to increase blood flow and help boost collagen production; the “Sunlight Bright Facial,” a naturally sourced bio-active treatment that stimulates increased collagen synthesis and epidermal density while providing powerful brightening benefits; and the “South Beach Facial,” which reduces fine lines, improves skin texture and immediately plumps the skin. DashBar is dedicated to providing sustainable beauty practices, sourcing products that are ethically made, natural, vegan and cruelty-free. Proudly carrying beauty brands that share their same ethical ethos, such as Pai, Patchology, and vegan hair care line Maria Nila. DashBar will launch their own branded product line, called DashBeauty in the coming months. DashBar will be strictly following the City of Miami’s health and safety guidelines, going above and beyond standard sanitation guidelines by studying what has been recommended nationally, and has also had their safety procedures reviewed by a medical expert, Dr. Yana Delkhah, MD, a practicing emergency room doctor in New York. In addition to adopting rigorous safety protocols, DashBar will be implementing a new sanitation fogging system, a UVC light in their HVAC system, and Aroma 360’s Airbiotech, which restores probiotics nightly after fogging. Furthermore, the salon-spa has been designed specifically with social distancing measures in place, with each station strategically placed more than six feet of space apart in semi-private to private rooms. For a complete list of all the official safety measures that will be implemented at DashBar please visit their website here. Spanning 2,700 square feet of space, DashBar will be designed with a feminine look and feel in mind, and will be located at 25 SW 9th Street Mezzanine 101, Miami, FL 33130. DashBar is set to open this fall. Its hours of operation are as follows: Tuesday - Saturday from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM; and Sunday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM. For more information or to make an appointment please call + 1 (877) 425-8111 or visit https://www.thedashbar.com. About DashBar: DashBar is a new, innovative salon-spa in Miami, specializing in providing the modern woman with a collective beauty bar experience that is better, quicker and easier than ever. Aiming to revolutionize the beauty service industry, DashBar combines blow drys, lashes, nails and facials all under one roof, in one chair, working simultaneously to promise naturally enhancing and efficient beauty services in one hour. DashBar's patent-pending PollyDash chair is what makes this all possible, allowing beauty technicians to seamlessly provide multiple beauty services all at once, so guests can get back to conquering their day without sacrificing a great deal of their time. Continuing to innovate the beauty space, DashBar is committed to using clean and sustainable products, and supports brands that share their value of using only the best quality ingredients that are natural, vegan, cruelty-free and eco-friendly. Proudly carrying beauty brands, such as Pai, Patchology, and vegan hair care line Maria, and launching their own branded product line, DashBeauty in the coming months. As believers in ethical beauty, DashBar makes it their responsibility to preserve the health and well-being of its guests, the animals and the planet we all call home. Wherever guests are in their ethical beauty journey, DashBar is helping them make changes from big to small, making a positive impact towards the fight for sustainability. DashBar is located at 25 SW 9th Street Mezzanine 101, Miami, FL 33130, and will be open Tuesday through Saturday from 9AM to 8PM and Sunday from 10AM to 6PM. For more information or to make an appointment, call + 1 (877) 425-811 or visit https://www.thedashbar.com. Facebook: /TheDashBar Instagram: @thedashbar Twitter: @TheDashBar Yelp: /Dashbar-Miami Hashtags: #thedashbar #fastcasualbeauty #dashbar #dashbarbrickell

The New York Life Foundation in partnership with the Afterschool Alliance announced a 2-year, $100,000 “Aim High” grant to be awarded to Breakthrough Miami. The grant program is focused on supporting middle school students as they transition to 9th grade. One of only eight organizations nationally to receive funding in this category, Breakthrough Miami will use this grant to support the implementation of a new Scholar Success Plan initiative designed to: Ensure middle school Scholars are enrolled and succeeding in academic courses that provide appropriate levels of rigor and challenge and aligned with their academic goals. Foster greater understanding, ownership, and initiative among Scholars for their educational pathway to high school, by setting vision and goals, developing academic plans, and engaging in systematic academic guidance. Serve as a bridge between BTM’s existing “School Options” counseling in 5th and 8th grade which supports Scholar application processes to middle and high schools respectively, to more effectively support Scholar’s academic transitions. Position Scholars for the transition to 9th grade and success in rigorous high school. “Since our inaugural Breakthrough Miami class of 40 middle school students in 1991, we continue to ensure motivated yet underserved students have equitable access to excellent educational resources, experiences, and opportunities,” said Lori-Ann Cox, CEO of Breakthrough Miami. “Through our Scholar Success Plan initiative, we are embedding a student-centered approach to academic planning to empower students to create and track their pathway towards a successful transition to 9th grade and beyond, fully maximizing their abilities, interests, talents, and aspirations.” Research has shown that for under-resourced students, the additional learning time in the form of high-quality out-of-school-time (OST) learning programs, including after school, expanded day, and summer programs, leads to greater academic achievement, better school attendance, and higher engagement. Further, a successful transition to 9th grade is particularly critical to student success. Aim High is part of the New York Life Foundation’s ongoing investment in OST programs to aid disadvantaged 8th graders reach the 9th grade on time and prepare for high school. Afterschool, summer, and expanded learning programs nationwide are chosen for grants through a review process run in collaboration with the Afterschool Alliance. Winners were selected based on the power of their support for youth in transition to ninth grade – regarding success as on-time graduation, school attendance rates, improved behavior, grades, and test scores – by a committee comprised of individuals from the New York Life Foundation and youth development specialists whose organizations are members of the Afterschool Alliance. “Students and families are facing immense hardships as a result of COVID-19 and they need additional academic and social-emotional support now more than ever,” said Marlyn Torres, senior program officer, New York Life Foundation. “Middle school students benefit greatly from the support and engagement opportunities provided by afterschool and summer programs, so these programs must have the funding and flexibility to continue this important work.” As an integral part of the first virtual Summer Institute, Breakthrough Miami has launched the Scholar Success Plans across all middle school grade levels, supporting students in goal-setting and academic planning by way of small groups and one on one coaching sessions. Across the country, OST programs have shown to lead to greater academic achievement, better school attendance and higher engagement, increased resilience among young people and supported positive youth development. The 2-Year, $100,000 Grant will help Breakthrough Miami continue to support youth in enhanced ways ultimately helping them successfully transition to high school. Given the expanding needs of families and students in response to the pandemic, Breakthrough Miami’s evidence-based model is mitigating the impact of lost instructional time and an exacerbated learning loss now referred to as “COVID-slide.” New data from the Afterschool Alliance that shows 75 percent of afterschool programs are at risk of closing permanently or laying off staff due to funding losses during the pandemic. As a result, the Foundation is allowing these and all other Aim High grantees the flexibility to use their funding as needed to support their overall work. For a complete list of this year's grant recipients, visit here. ABOUT BREAKTHROUGH MIAMI Breakthrough Miami uses a unique “students-teaching-students” model to create a rigorous, vibrant learning community, where highly motivated, traditionally underrepresented 5th-12th grade students are supported to achieve post-secondary success and emerging leaders are inspired to become the next generation of educators and advocates. Recruited in the fourth grade, Breakthrough Scholars benefit from an unparalleled 8-year tuition-free academic and social enrichment program. Serving 1300 Scholars, 130 Teaching Fellows, and over 400 Volunteers, Breakthrough Miami is positioned as an Opportunity Generator in our community, empowering students to catch their dreams and advancing an inclusive cycle of promise and prosperity. Founded in 1991, the Breakthrough Miami program operates throughout the school year on Saturdays and for six (6) weeks in the summer at six host site school campuses which include leading independent schools: Ransom Everglades School, Gulliver Schools, Miami Country Day School, Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart, and Palmer Trinity School, as well as the University of Miami. About the New York Life Foundation Inspired by New York Life’s tradition of service and humanity, the New York Life Foundation has, since its founding in 1979, provided over $340 million in charitable contributions to national and local nonprofit organizations. The Foundation supports programs that benefit young people, particularly in the areas of educational enhancement and childhood bereavement. The Foundation also encourages and facilitates the community involvement of employees and agents of New York Life through its Volunteers for Good program and Grief-Sensitive Schools Initiative. To learn more, please visit www.newyorklifefoundation.org. About the Afterschool Alliance The Afterschool Alliance is a nonprofit public awareness and advocacy organization working to ensure that all children and youth have access to quality afterschool programs. More information is available at www.AfterschoolAlliance.org

Charlize Theron is single and has no interest in mingling. For an interview with E!'s own Scott Tweedie, The Old Guard actress gave an update on her love life or, by her choice, lack thereof. "I really do believe that women really…make s--t happen for ourselves," the 44-year-old Oscar winner exclusively told Scott. "And I think this idea of relationships, sometimes we approach…or society approach them in the sense of like, 'Obviously, that is something that you need and want.' And that's really not been the case for me." Charlize recently made headlines after she shut down rumors that she almost married actor and director Sean Penn during their courtship. She told those tuning into The Howard Stern Show that engagement rumors were "such bulls--t" as they dated "barely a year." Charlize went on to assure listeners that she's "never been lonely" and called her children, Jackson, 8, and August, 3, the "great loves of my life." She expressed a similar point to E! viewers as she added, "I don't feel like I'm missing out on something in my life, it's just not something that I'm looking out for right now." Although the blonde A-lister isn't actively seeking a significant other, she is open to the idea of having a partner. "I think that time will come," she relayed. However, Charlize theorized that even if she did meet "the love of my life," he'd have to live in a "house down the street." In fact, Charlize expressed approval of Gwyneth Paltrow and Brad Falchuk's previous separate living arrangement. "I remember when Gwyneth Paltrow married her husband Brad and they lived in separate homes and people made such a stink about it," she said. "And I was like, 'That's my kind of relationship!'" Speaking of relationships Charlize also revealed which of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills stars she'd like to be friends with. "I'm kind of like, re-watching a lot of the Beverly Hills right now and I just realized I have such an appreciation for Erika Jayne," she declared. "I would like to have lunch with that girl. I really dig her." Same, Charlize, same. Ironically, fellow The Old Guard star KiKi Layne expressed a similar sentiment about Charlize. On being able to work the action movie legend, KiKi said she was "amazed and grateful" for the opportunity. "It is an action-drama and Charlize has already done so many incredible things in that genre—that often leaves women out of the conversation of being the lead and being the kickass character," the 28-year-old actress, who joined Charlize for the interview, said. "I was excited about the opportunity to get this introduction into action with someone who has this experience, but then also just an incredible actress and artist." The Old Guard is out now on Netflix. Watch Daily Pop weekdays at 12:30 p.m., only on E! By ML Staff. Courtesy of E!

For the health and safety of its customers and employees, Rising Tide Car Wash ― a groundbreaking social enterprise with a primary mission to employ adults with autism ― is now offering COVID-19 cleaning protocols to enhance its existing Sanitize and Shine service. The new Interior Disinfecting Service (IDS) includes fogging the interior with PURTABS, an EPA List N-registered hospital grade interior disinfectant, that kills COVID-19 and eliminates a variety of viruses and bacteria. Due to the increase of COVID-19 cases, all customers purchasing an interior wash at both Rising Tide’s Parkland and Margate locations will now receive a complimentary Interior Disinfectant Service with the purchase of all interior services through Aug. 15. Rising Tide and its employees, most of whom are individuals with autism, are providing the PURTABS service to give back to the community ― to provide the peace of mind of health and safety to their customers. The service entails: 1) Applying PURTABS hospital grade disinfectant to all interior surfaces. High-touch areas include the steering wheel, gear shifter, seat belt, push-button start, cup holders, door handles inside and out, key fobs and keys. 2) PURTABS is then fogged into vehicles (including cargo areas upon request), killing COVID-19 on interior surfaces. The solution circulates for one minute. 3) Completing standard interior cleaning. 4) Disinfecting all high-touch surfaces again. All interior cleaning products are made by EarthSafe, using cutting-edge chemistry that utilizes HOCL instead of bleach or peroxide. This makes them sustainable, biodegradable and completely safe for people, surfaces and the planet. “At Rising Tide Car Wash, we are adjusting our services for the ‘new normal’ by providing this new disinfectant feature,” said John D’Eri, CEO of Rising Tide Car Wash. “As a social enterprise, we have always been socially responsible. With the current COVID-19 crisis, we are taking our social responsibility to the next level by implementing this service at no cost to keep our customers and employees healthy and safe.” John D’Eri, and his son Thomas D’Eri, COO of Rising Tide Car Wash, co-founded Rising Tide Car Wash to develop a scalable solution to employing individuals with autism. They were inspired to do this by watching John’s son and Thomas’ brother Andrew, a vibrant young man with autism, struggle to find his place in the world. Now with approximately 90 employees, Rising Tide Car Wash is one of the largest employers of people with autism in the U.S. Currently, unemployment among people with autism is approximately 90 percent, and at least 500,000 more individuals with autism will enter the workforce in the next decade. The D’Eris are striving to change the root cause of this unemployment: society views autism as a disability opposed to a diversity. Rising Tide has been honored with the U.S. Senate Small Business of the Week designation; The Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD), Blind Services, and Vocational Rehabilitation’s Florida Exceptional Employers designation; Daniel Jordan Fiddle Foundation Leader in Adult Autism Award, Community Service Leadership Award from the International Carwash Association® (ICA), Employer of the Year by the Autism Society, Small Business of the Year by South Florida Business Connection, the Autism Society’s Adam Heavner Memorial Award for Employer of the Year, TEDxCoconutGrove’s Hope Prize, and more. For more information, visit www.risingtidecarwash.com, call (954) 344-1855 or email info@risingtidecarwash.com. By Miami Living Staff

A classic, as the old adage tells us, never goes out of style. Like a perfectly tailored suit, Green Irish Tweed has been and continues to be worn by confident men at the peak of their field. The fragrance elegantly combines woody freshness and pure masculinity, equally suited to a stroll through the Irish countryside and a strut down the red carpet. One of Creed’s best-selling scents, to wear it is to be unforgettable. Year Introduced: 1985 Top Notes: Lemon, verbena from India, peppermint Middle Notes: Violet leaves Base Notes: Florentine iris, sandalwood, ambergris Available at The Creed Boutique - (100ml) $450 www.creedboutique.com 877-532-2733

Time to donate! In association with One Blood, Gulfstream Park Village, South Florida’s premier entertainment destination, will be hosting a blood drive on Saturday, July 11, and Sunday, July 12, from 1 p.m. – 7 p.m. The event, located in the Pottery Barn parking lot, will provide a free COVID-19 antibody test for all successful donors. All donors will receive a free 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 and use the sponsor code #4940. When: Saturday, July 11 from 1 p.m. – 7 p.m. Sunday, July 12 from 1 p.m. – 7 p.m. Where: Gulfstream Park Village 901 S. Federal Hwy, Hallandale Beach, FL 33009 954-454-7000 Cost: Free to attend How: Visit oneblood.org/donate-now for more information. By Miami Living Staff

High-performance productivity coach, Sandi Glandt, is pleased to announce the launch of her very first book, Slay Your Day. Set to launch this summer, Slay Your Day is an empowering guide dedicated to all the successful moms and female entrepreneurs who seek to become ultra-productive and unlock their full potential in all areas of their lives. In Slay Your Day, Sandi shares the proven strategies and tactics that have worked not only for herself, but also for countless women she has coached throughout the years. Sandi’s group and one-on-one coaching, online courses and personal tips and tools come together in this uniquely creative book, which aims to help women from all walks of life lead a more organized, fruitful and fulfilling life. Slay Your Day shares systems and strategies to help you be more productive throughout the day, get more done, become more organized and identify non-negotiable tasks in order for women to step into the best version of themselves as entrepreneurs, wives and mothers. From chores to housework, varying obligations and extensive to-do lists, Slay Your Day challenges ambitious boss babes to get to the end of their day feeling amazing, accomplished and living in their purpose through conscious effort and decision-making. Through her book, Sandi proves that women can indeed have it all by adopting the right mindset and the right tools to get more accomplished. Slay Your Day is carefully broken down to teach women the importance of purpose, time management, as well as identifying non-negotiables and finally, walks women through setting the right systems for themselves while taking back control of their time to reach their goals. Based in Miami, Sandi is a respected high-performance productivity coach with a passion for women empowerment. Sandi offers a variety of courses, one-on-one and group coaching to assist women in maximizing their time and energy. She tailors her coaching to each individual client, and offers services at every level and price point, ranging from select free services to memberships and self-paced courses, among others. Slay Your Day will be available for purchase July 2020, through Amazon, Barnes & Noble and other online retailers. The book will be priced as follows: $19.99 for a paperback edition, and a special promotional rate of $0.99 for the Ebook at the time of launch , the price will then increase to $4.99 once promotion is finished. ABOUT SANDI GLANDT Sandi Glandt is a high-performance productivity coach for successful moms and female entrepreneurs with a passion for women empowerment. She helps overwhelmed, stressed out boss babes maximize their time, energy and productivity to be present and reach their full potential in every aspect of their lives. Sandi prides herself on her ability to help women, like herself, go from overwhelmed and burnout to balance and fulfillment. Through her extensive digital courses, group and one-on-one coaching, Sandi helps her clients achieve maximum results. Passionate about productivity, organization and confidence, her clients rave about how Sandi’s strategies help them turn their stressed out, busy lives into balanced and massively productive ones. Sandi is happily married to Jarrod Glandt, who together have one son, Jacob, with another son on the way. The Glandt family resides in sunny Miami, Florida, where they enjoy their free time at the beach, the water park and just spending quality time together in their backyard.

Susie Levan ― author, community leader, philanthropist, founder of The Work-Life Balance Institute for Women (a 501c3 nonprofit) and former publisher of Balance Magazine ― is donating gross proceeds from sales of her book from December 2019 through March 31st of “Getting to Forgiveness — What a Near-Death Experience Can Teach Us About Loss, Resilience and Love,” to eight nonprofit organizations in South Florida. Levan will host a private, virtual ceremony at 4 p.m. on July 14, via the Zoom video conferencing tool, to present the $40,000 donation. Each nonprofit will receive a $5,000 check. The beneficiaries include: Broward Public Library Foundation Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida Habitat for Humanity Broward Hispanic Unity of Florida Junior Achievement of South Florida Nova Southeastern University H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business and Entrepreneurship United Way of Broward County Women of Color Network, Inc. In 1988, after spending 16 years as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at a male-dominated NYSE company, Levan was shaken to the core to awaken after her kidnapping and near-death experience. From that moment on, her life’s work has been teaching the importance of meditation and empowering women to live their best lives. Throughout the book, Levan blends engaging, spiritual and thought-provoking lessons, as well as meaningful insights about gratitude, forgiveness and acceptance.  With a powerful foreword by multi-GRAMMY® singer/songwriter, Gloria Estefan, “Getting to Forgiveness” shares how Levan emerged as a stronger soul after surviving a kidnapping and near-death experience, encountering miracles and unique life moments. The book, from Bee Hive Publishing, is available for purchase on Amazon and Barnes & Noble.  Just one month after its release in November 2019, “Getting to Forgiveness” reached the No. 1 new-release spot in Amazon’s “Near-Death Experiences” category.  All net book sales will continue to be distributed to other nonprofits in Broward County. For more information, please visit gettingtoforgiveness.com By Miami Living Staff

DIESEL unveils a new initiative that has resulted in most probably the largest single enlisting of real estate agents in the world. In an internal announcement made today, any of the 5,000 Diesel employees globally has the potential to make a commission off a residential sale at the new Diesel Wynwood Condominium in Miami, Florida. Located in Miami’s vibrant Wynwood neighborhood, the Diesel Wynwood Condominium is restarting its selling program (sales were temporarily put on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic) after the successful opening back in December 2019 with “The Condo T-shirts–The Most Expensive T-Shirts Ever” campaign. And what better a network to find fans of the DIESEL lifestyle than through the company’s global workforce? All it takes is a simple email: an employee may send a quick message introducing a potential buyer (or buyers) to Bel Invest, DIESEL’s real estate partner behind the project. If that prospective buyer ends up purchasing a unit, the employee will keep 3% of the unit’s total sale value. With residences ranging from USD $370,000 to $5,500,000, commissions stand to be up to USD $165,000. “Diesel is more than a lifestyle brand, it is a state of mind that is reflected in the Diesel Wynwood Condominium project. And the ‘inhabitants’ of the Diesel Planet are the best ambassadors to transfer the true DNA of this initiative. Already 25 years ago, when I bought our first property in Miami, the Pelican Hotel, I asked my whole team to be part of the redesign of the hotel and the result is still outstanding and relevant today. The Diesel Wynwood Condominium apartments are a compendium of our brand’s essence and our global design inspiration, the perfect dwelling for an urban, style-conscious nomad”, comments Renzo Rosso, founder of Diesel. The interior design behind the 143 apartments of Diesel Wynwood Condominium reflects the values and the distinctive style of DIESEL LIVING, and it was conceived under the creative guide of Andrea Rosso, Licenses and Upcycling Creative Director and Diesel Sustainability Ambassador, who helps bring to life the vision of the company founder. A dramatic and luxurious space of comfort and cutting-edge design, Diesel Wynwood presents a vision of what modern metropolitan life can be with a light-filled residence guided by nature and well-being, including a contemporary pool, gym, meditation room, meeting space, and an expansive, open-space lobby with an art gallery zone, plus a courtyard jungle of tropical plants for residents.

Every Florida native's favorite sports team is back and better than ever. The Miami Heat has officially announced its return to participate in the restart of the 2019- 2020 seasons. The National Basketball Association (NBA) and The National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) have compiled a plan with infectious disease specialists to ensure that precaution will be taken in order to prevent COVID-19 outbreaks between the teams. Many players have already contracted the virus and have fully recovered, while some are still amidst coronavirus side-effects. The NBA has even gone so far that they have released visual pictures laying out the court of where players will be sitting alongside the court, social distancing involved. More specifically the NBA specified that "Teams are permitted up to 17 players in Orlando, including 14 or 15 players on a standard NBA contract and additional two-way spots." This preventative measure is one of the many that are in place. All 22 teams deciding to join the resumption of the conference (9 Eastern Conference & 13 Western Conference) will be playing at the ever so famous, ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Florida. The complex has multiple field houses that provide the NBA with enough room to host the rest of the basketball season. The National Basketball Association has made a schedule that could be subject to change due to the coronavirus pandemic that is still currently in full effect. As of right now, the tentative schedule is still in place and no changes have been made further. Starting this week on Monday, July 7th, teams will begin to travel to Orlando, Florida. In just a few days from then, they will start officially running practices, playing scrimmages, and seeding games. The season reopening on July 30th with the latest possible end date on October 13th. This turn in events is one that is extremely exciting providing sports enthusiasts with a bit more to look forward to in the days of quarantine. Although, this season will be different in terms of the lack of fans in the stadium. Due to health standards, the Miami Heats number one fan base will not be able to attend the games in-person and will instead have to make their living rooms the new normal. Fans will be able to air all games on regional sports networks and other broadcasting channels. Cheering on their favorite players as they ball away against their rivalry teams for the national title in the NBA Final Championship game. Words by Brooke Klaiman, thebrookealexa.com, Story by National Basketball Association , Photo Credits: Markus Spiske from Pexels

J. Milton & Associates’ Parque Towers waterfront condominiums in Sunny Isles Beach has raised the bar to a six-star standard of service, offering a distinctive selection of signature hotelstyle amenities designed with total comfort for the distinguished few. Led by South Florida’s premier real estate developers, J. Milton & Associates, the luxury condominium features five swimming pools and a chic poolside bistro; Kids Club; sunset room with cigar club and wine bar; party room; private theatre; private glass swimming pools; executive office suites; a private beach club; valet and concierge services. The Parque Platinum residences offer a reserved group of elite residences consisting of Tower Suites, Penthouses, and Lanai Units ranging in size from 3,720 – 9,000 sq. ft. and priced from $2.4 million - $5.5 million. J. Milton & Associates, Miami’s premier real estate development company for more than 50 years, has announced that the remaining units of its latest six-star luxury living project, Parque Towers, are move-in ready. Fully furnished Parque Towers residence are available for immediate occupancy with guaranteed developer financing. Raising the bar on luxury hotel-style living, the ultra-exclusive Parque Platinum lifestyle offers 40 exclusive residences, featuring high-end design and six-star residential amenities. Offering a completely customizable design experience, virtually every detail can be personalized, presenting the best innovative architectural solutions, interior and exterior spaces, layout options, high-end finishes, and epic views. Parque Platinum is a tribute to the beauty of South Florida, with attention placed on indoor-outdoor living. All layouts prioritize exterior access from as many interior rooms as possible and feature open living areas allowing for stunning panoramas of the city and waterways. Conceptualized by the world’s most thoughtful and sophisticated hospitality professionals Parque Platinum presents a level of luxury and personalized service unlike anything ever offered within a residential environment. Signature amenities include the Platinum Club, a chic and comfortable lounge setting complete with panoramic Intracoastal Waterway views and a premium bar; personal butler service to tend to your every wish; and premium concierge service, from dining and entertainment reservations to dry cleaning services and transportation needs. For additional information visit www.parquetowers.com or call 305-692-8500. Click below to launch slideshow > World class real-estate developers, J. Milton & Associates have built and developed over 50,000 residential units and have grown to a fully integrated $3.5 billion organization. They are more than just a real-estate development company, it is a family business. It has contributed to the transformation of the South Florida skyline by deploying a broad definition of high-quality residential design and construction projects, at many economic levels. The shared resources of its multi-disciplinary team, across various divisions, contribute significantly to the rewarding lifestyles enjoyed by residents in its communities. J. Milton & Associates corporate headquarters are located at 3211 Ponce De Leon Boulevard, Suite 301 in Coral Gables, FL. For more information call 305-460- 6300 or visit www.j-milton.com. J. Milton & Associates’ next project on the horizon, Milton Tower, is a Class A office tower offering tech-ready, image-aware, and stunningly located office space to sophisticated service businesses and corporate headquarters seekers. Milton Tower, located at the strategic intersection of Collins Avenue and Sunny Isles Boulevard, contains so much more than most comparable high-end office buildings. With its onsite dining choices, residential-style amenities including fitness facilities, and astonishing ocean views, Milton Tower ups the ante for discerning South Florida businesses. Milton Tower is now leasing, and will have its grand opening March 2020. Images courtesy of J-Milton. For more information call 305-692-8500 or visit www.MiltonTower.com.