The iconic fashion brand LAUNDRY by Shelli Segal offers high quality designer fashion that fits a modern lifestyle. Always feminine and colourful, the brand is known for its unique use of embellishments and distinctive prints. The result is a fusion of West Coast chic with contemporary aesthetics and handcrafted styles ideal for the smart, sexy and stylish woman. For more information visit www.laundrybyshellisegal.com. Follow LAUNDRY at www.instagram.com/laundrybyshelli By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Laundry

The bright Florida sun gleams through the windows of the new Kartell Flagship store in Miami, looking out onto the charming Coral Gables district. Located at 490 Biltmore Way, the flagship lives amongst the picturesque, Mediterranean-style streets, situated just a few blocks from Miracle Mile – one of the city’s main shopping areas. The store, spanning over 5,300 sf, presents like a promenade of product displays, with the primary focus being outdoor items – amongst which the HIRAY collection by Ludovica+Roberto Palomba catches the eye. The displays also present various ways in which to combine new products with the brand’s most iconic pieces, offering a complete overview of the different indoor and outdoor furnishing options and combinations offered by Kartell. In a city like Miami, where outdoor spaces are enjoyed year-round, Kartell displays its versatile and contemporary outdoor environment design style, valuing both fluidity and personality. HiRay by Ludovica+Roberto Palomba is a collection brought to life using the welded wire technique, which creates pieces with a well-defined yet lightweight structure – chairs, bistro tables, armchairs, couches, side tables. This results in a functional product rich with character. The pieces in this collection offer a range of colors; from white, to bordeaux, to black, to green. Mixing Kartell’s creativity and new materials, which are the result of constant innovation and an enduring search for greater sustainability, results in creations designed specifically for outdoor use as well as a reimagining of best-sellers that have been adapted to withstand the test of time. The use of metal and its unique industrial processing techniques in Kartell’s collections is part of the brand’s efforts to increase use of sustainable materials, dating back several years. Metal now joins other recycled materials such as wood, green polycarbonate, and biomaterials, to create a new wave of environmentally friendly designs, made possible by investments in technological innovation, creative solutions, and new increasingly efficient sustainable materials. “The opening of the Flagship store in Miami,” explains Lorenza Luti, Kartell’s Marketing and Retail Director, “is part of a global expansion of directly operated retail spaces in strategic markets such as the United States, where Kartell already has numerous points of sale. The USA represents an increasingly important commercial area for the brand. Alongside developing a network of shops, e-commerce is also being rolled out to reach the entire country in a more widespread manner. The work on multi-channel marketing within the American market is an integral part of Kartell’s strategy to offer a consistent online and offline shopping experience. By aligning all the marketing tools, we strive to provide the customer with a reputable service and, above all, garner feelings of aspiration in regard to the products, both virtually and at shops.” “For me,” comments Roberto Palomba, Architect and Designer, “the outdoors represents the freedom of no constraints. It represents nature – the relationship with light, with greenery, with the stars, with the wind, with everything that somehow makes being outside joyful. Precisely for this reason, when designing an outdoor collection like HiRay, we work to create very light, nearly transparent pieces. I like the idea of elements moving through mesh within this thin metal structure, making it so that the water, the wind, and the light are the protagonists just as much as we are. For me, an outdoor object shouldn’t put up resistance, but rather integrate by blending with the space – think a metal trellis over which some jasmines can grow and intertwine. During the design process of HiRay, I focused on bringing select iconographies of the past into our present architectural designs, underlining the permeability of these elements. This is the spirit with which the collection was born, working to minimize the amount of material used, while also keeping it recyclable -- an aspect which is also central to the Kartell philosophy. Kartell loves the planet – precisely for this reason, the objects we create to exist in nature must not disturb it.” The opening of the Flagship store in Miami, scheduled for November 30th, is part of the Miami’s Art Basel calendar and will be preceded by a special discussion with Roberto Palomba, in which the designer will give his vision of contemporary living. He will be joined by The Grand Tourist’s podcaster, Dan Rubinstein. Address: 490 Biltmore Way, Coral Gables, FL 3313 Phone: +1 305-573-4010 Kartell's website By ML Staff. Images Courtesy of Craig Denis & Kartell

Amalia Home Collection is the product of a century’s worth of artistry. The Portuguese brand has been producing luxurious home textiles since 1922, building a global reputation as an industry leader over four generations and transforming the phrase “Portuguese-made” into a well-recognized synonym for quality craftsmanship and reliability. All of the brand’s designs are inspired in some way by Portugal’s landscape, history, traditions, or culture. The spirit of the country is present in everything from patterns to stitching to color selections. Whether it’s a blanket woven to resemble Lisbon’s cobblestone streets or the rolling hills of the Portuguese interior, or a set of linens dyed the same sapphire blue as the waves that crash against the country’s dramatic coastline — Amalia Home Collection aims to bring a piece of Portugal to homes around the world. Here’s a look at some of the brand’s top collections. Dandelion As pretty as a flower, but long-lasting and crafted for comfort. The stunning Dandelion collection was inspired by the simple beauty of its namesake flower — and it does a fine job of evoking memories of blissful summers and idyllic fields. The pieces in this collection are expertly woven from Egyptian Cotton™ jacquard — a versatile weave that works well in any season. Choose between patterns in crisp white, cool grey, and soft sage. Vila Elegance inspired by authenticity — a little slice of village life to elevate your bedroom. Designed to evoke the simplicity of life in Portugal’s quaint, historic villages, Amalia Home Collection’s Vila pieces are as eye-catching as they are iconic. They feature a bold print reminiscent of the handwoven baskets local women carry around the village square while running errands. The Vila collection embodies the brand’s promise of only using the highest-quality materials. Each piece is Egyptian Cotton™ jacquard worked by master craftsmen who know luxury textiles. The Vila set comes in earthy sage and Atlantic blue — two soothing, muted hues inspired by Portugal’s natural landscape. Elo Simplicity meets sophistication and unrivaled craftsmanship in this beloved embroidered collection. There’s something almost regal about Amalia Home Collection’s new Elo pieces. The elegant design embroidered around the edges of each one brings to mind thoughts of the bold mosaic patterns on the floors of sun-kissed castellos and ancient Roman baths. It’s enchantingly lovely and striking in its simplicity. It’s also woven from Giza 94 Egyptian Cotton™ sateen, ensuring a heavenly feel and uninterrupted sleep. For more information visit: www.amaliahomecollection.com Follow Amalia Home Collection: www.instagram.com/amaliahomecollection www.pinterest.pt/amaliahomecollection www.facebook.com/amaliahomecollection By ML Staff | Images courtesy of Amalia Home Collection

Playing with my children on a beach on Hatteras Island, a barrier island off the coast of North Carolina, I struck up a conversation with a man walking his dog. We were standing next to a turtle nest, which the National Park Service had roped off with a sign stating that the spot was federally protected. “Wouldn’t it be nice to know exactly when the baby sea turtles will come out?” I mused. He smiled and said “Well, we’re working on that.” Newly hatched loggerhead sea turtles (Caterra caretta) journey from their nest toward the ocean. Omer Kundakci/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images That conversation generated a partnership to develop TurtleSense, a novel, inexpensive way to monitor turtle nest activity remotely. In a newly published study, we describe how it works. Participants included Eric Kaplan, the man I met on the beach and the founder of the Hatteras Island Ocean Center; David Hermeyer and Samuel Wantman, retired engineers at the San Francisco nonprofit Nerds Without Borders; IBM master inventor Thomas Zimmerman; and veterinary student Joshua Chamberlin. As a developmental neuroscientist, I worked to understand how the baby turtles might use motion or vibrations to coordinate nest activity. Humans can best protect sea turtle hatchlings as they make their way from the beach to the sea if they know precisely when the baby turtles will appear. But predicting emergence has been difficult. We found that by placing a simple sensor disguised as a turtle egg in the nest, we could detect activity in the nest that indicated when the baby turtles would emerge from the sand and swarm toward the water. A hazardous journey Sea turtles spend their lives in the ocean, except when females come ashore a few times each summer to lay their eggs. Once they lay their eggs and bury them in the sand, they return to the water. The eggs incubate beneath the sand for several weeks. Then the hatchlings erupt up out of the sand, usually as a massive sibling group, and scramble toward the surf. This journey is a highly vulnerable moment in a sea turtle’s life. Hatchlings must avoid beach debris, as well as birds and crabs waiting to prey on them. They also may become disoriented because of light pollution from beach houses and hotels and fail to reach the water, dying of dehydration on the sand. All six species of sea turtles found in the U.S. are protected under the Endangered Species Act, so beach communities are required to ensure that baby turtles receive proper protection – including on their journey to the water.\ Scientists typically guess at emergence dates based on the amount of time that has passed since the nest was laid. If the nest is in a populated area, volunteers may monitor it from dusk until midnight during the window when the hatchlings might emerge. But this can be as long as two weeks, which requires a lot of volunteer hours. What tells hatchlings to emerge? We tested the TurtleSense monitor during the 2013 to 2018 nesting seasons on North Carolina’s Cape Hatteras National Seashore, which is near the northernmost point where loggerhead sea turtles lay their eggs on the U.S. Eastern Seaboard. Our work was coordinated with state and federal agencies. Installing the TurtleSense monitor in a loggerhead nest, with the cable visible.Erin Clabough, CC BY-ND Hatteras beaches receive heavy recreational use, including off-road vehicles at certain spots, and fishermen also use the beaches. Beach closures to protect turtle nests have led to conflict over balancing competing interests. Our goal was to find a way to protect turtles while still permitting other valid uses of the beach. To monitor the eggs, we used an accelerometer – a device that measures vibrations in a system and how quickly they are changing. The accelerometer was connected to a microprocessor on a very small circuit board, which, in turn, was embedded in a plastic ball the size of a turtle egg – about as big as a pingpong ball. We buried the monitor in 74 turtle nests on the mornings after the nests were laid, beneath the top 10 eggs. A cable connected the sensor to a small communication tower a dozen feet (four meters) from the nests. The tower transmitted motion data to cellphone towers, enabling researchers to remotely monitor activity in the nests. Since baby turtles hatch beneath the sand, scientists believe they may use temperature cues to time their emergence at night, when it is safer for them to scurry to the sea. However, our research indicates that vibrations or motion may play an important role in sea turtle sibling communication and the timing of emergence, even if we don’t completely understand how it happens. Sea turtles may synchronize nest activity in a manner that’s comparable to corn popping in boiling oil. When popcorn kernels are evenly heated, they all start to pop at about the same time, but not completely simultaneously. Similarly, in a sea turtle nest, when the temperature is right and motion activity ceases, we believe this final quieting down could signal to the baby turtles that all their siblings have hatched and it is time to leave the nest. Scientists have documented other species using sibling vibrational cues to coordinate hatching activity, including tree frogs and land turtles. But it is harder to detect this sort of potential communication in buried sea turtle eggs. We used TurtleSense data to develop a method for predicting when a nestful of baby turtles will attempt the trek to the ocean. Data from the monitor allowed us to detect hatching activity in the nests and to observe that turtles hatch in waves, quieting and then moving together, seemingly in sync. Once hatching begins, we estimate hatchlings will emerge from the nest an average of 3.7 days later. Once hatching ends, we can revise this prediction date, narrowing the window. Turtles in deep nests will typically come out two nights after hatching is complete. Hatchlings in shallower nests may emerge one night after hatching ends. The system can also detect infertile nests, which will show an absence of hatching activity. Knowing that a nest is infertile allows monitors to focus elsewhere. Improving turtle protection Seeing newly hatched sea turtles appear and trek toward the waves is inspiring. By making it possible to pinpoint baby turtle emergence dates, my colleagues and I hope that TurtleSense will enable more people to participate in observing them. The sensors also could help facilitate protective measures, such as monitoring nests and turning off lights near the water. This research allowed us to glimpse previously unseen developmental events in the early lives of sea turtles, and raised interesting questions about how animals may process vibrations and potentially use them to communicate. Plans for constructing the sensors and communication towers are all open source and available online at the Nerds without Borders website. Words By Erin Clabough Associate Professor of Psychology, University of Virginia. Special thanks to The Conversation for republishing permission.

Ahead of this year’s edition of Design Miami/ we sat down with Celeste and Satu Greenberg, the co-founders of Tuleste Factory, an art and design gallery located in Chelsea, New York City. Celeste (left) & Satu (right) in Main Room - Photo by Abi Polinsky Originally conceived as a creative space in 2018, Tuleste Factory is a quintessential and distinctive New York gallery featuring a dynamic, multi-national roster of emerging and established designers and artists who work across contemporary furniture, design objects, photography and fine art - including Facture, Ian Cochran, Moses Nadel, Ruvan Wijesooriya, Lyora Pissarro, and more. Tuleste Factory will be presenting their Curio booth at Design Miami this year after their debut last year with a group presentation. Miami Living: Did you always want to work in art & design? Tell us about your journey(s) from fashion to art + design? We’ve always had very blurred lines across all creative fields and feel it's a symbiotic relationship between fashion, art, design & music. Satu and I started our creative careers in fashion, from show production and editorial work to creating our accessories brand Tuleste in 2008. Our curiosity and passion for all arts led us to consulting with multiple artists we met, connecting and facilitating sales and collaborations through our network. After a few years of consulting we decided to focus our efforts on the collectible art & design world.. It was really a natural evolution for us. We opened our physical space, Tuleste Factory, 3.5 years ago and there’s been no turning back. The Factory is such a unique New York space with so much personality it really allows us to showcase a mix of art and design in our own, more conceptual way. There are surprises at every turn and we feel so lucky to have landed upon such a quintessential New York home for our creative pursuits. We started with three artists we had been consulting with and now have a roster of over 25 fine artists and designers. Miami Living: Tell us about the artists and designers you represent. How do you choose/find/curate them? We started The Factory with more of a focus on collectible design, which has since evolved into a solid mix of fine art and collectible design. The majority we’ve come across organically but as we grow we have artists reaching out to us and vice versa. We’re working with so many incredible artists and on the design side we have focused on curating design studios that fabricate their own work. This gives us so much flexibility and capacity to specialize and execute custom commissions which is a huge part of our business. Facture and Ian Cochran are two great examples of this. Facture recently created a custom Yves Klein blue soaking bathtub for a private residence in Tribeca, a 25 foot resin futuristic cash wrap and is currently working on an entire kitchen/bathroom project, which will include countertop, sinks and incredible backsplashes and skylight paneling. Ian has made custom consoles, shelving, tables, etc. Not only are designs customized but colors as well, allowing designers and clients a lot of freedom for collaboration. On the fine art side we just had 2 consecutive solo shows by Abi Polinsky and Lyora Pissarro in collaboration with The Allaux Brothers. Upon meeting Abi, we were blown away by his dedication to his photography craft in all aspects, from creative direction, to set design to execution, he’s got it all. Lyorra’s impressionist landscape oil paintings are so powerful and transformative on their own and come to another dimension of life with the projection mapping by Alex and Oliver Allaux. Work by Ian Cochran Miami Living: What do you have planned for your Curio booth at Design Miami/ this year? How and why did you choose the artists/designers to participate? We have something extremely special planned for this year’s Design Miami. Without giving everything away, think blue, in all its glory with beautiful shades and transparencies. We titled our booth Through and Through and will be showcasing four designers' work in various shades of blue. We love to create an immersive, conceptual presentation and this year will include g a lighting designer to fully execute our vision. Designers included are Facture, Ian Alistair Cochran, Jt. Pfeiffer and new Factory lighting designer Yonathan Moore. We strive to create rooms vs booths for any art fairs we participate in so that viewers can really experience the art pieces instead of just viewing them. Work by Jt. Pfeiffer Miami Living: Any favorite art or design-specific spots in Miami? How does NYC differ? We love the Art Deco vibe of Miami, and of course the warm weather. We love to explore the Design District and Wynwood as well and would say ARCA’s gorgeous new showroom is one of our favorite design specific places to visit. They curate everything impeccably with every detail carefully thought out and executed to the “T”. We also are huge fans of the Faena property. Work by Yonathan Moore Miami Living: What are you most looking forward to this Miami Art Week? We will be working at our DM Curio booth much of this time so super excited to meet everyone who visits and explores all the special pieces so many artists and designers create for this short period of time. The energy in the city is just always inspiring during Miami Art Week and we love to see all of the installations pop up…last year our favorite was Hall Of Visions at Faena by Pilar Zeta. Miami Living: What's new for the Tuleste Factory in 2023? We are launching our first collection under TF in collaboration with a landscape architect company Manscapers, an incredible collection of indoor/outdoor planters. They are all hand crafted by artisans in Mexico City & Guadalajara. The final products are super chic fluted fiberglass in hard to find sizes that really make a statement. We saw a void in this category as we are big plant lovers and could never find unique large scale planters that could withstand a Northeastern winter and also had holes for drainage or trays that matched. Can’t wait for everyone to see these and this will be the first of many product collections designed by our TF team. We will also be collaborating with another Factory artist and killer concept interior designer Brandi Howe, launching some must have furniture pieces. Speaking of Mexico, we’re super excited about some new additions to the TF roster in 2023, including Mexico City based artists Katia Guzman and Sol Bailey Barker. We’re also looking forward to really pushing the boundaries in our conceptual rooms with exciting installations and shows. The best is yet to come! By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Tuleste Factory

As we witness an increase in gas prices and a push to reduce carbon emissions, Earth Month (April) serves as a reminder to preserve our planet through eco-conscious and intentional action toward living a more sustainable life. We have curated the guide below with options for car-free travel, nature walks, eco-friendly dining and sustainable hotel stays across South Florida. Sustainable Travel Sustainable Hotels that Give Back: The Gabriel Miami + The Gabriel South Beach The Gabriel Miami and The Gabriel South Beach are among the first hotels to be part of Conscious Certified Hotels (CCH), an ESG platform created by CGI Merchant Group, with a commitment to social, health and environmental consciousness. The Gabriel South Beach, for example, has ensured zero single-use plastic – exceeding the compliance requirements of the City of Miami Beach. The hotel has also invested in renewable energy certificates (RECs) for 2022. The Gabriel Miami, located in Downtown Miami, offers an electric vehicle (EV) charging station on-site and supports sustainable transportation via its branded Gabriel bicycles, also available at The Gabriel South Beach. Eco-Tourism Eco-Adventures at Hillsboro Beach Resort Hillsboro Beach Resort, known for exclusivity and privacy, is the only resort located on exclusive Hillsboro Mile in Deerfield Beach, Florida. Guests can enjoy ocean views and birdwatching from the resort pool or new restaurant Roí and even immerse themselves in the property’s eco-adventures to celebrate Earth month. Tucked away in a tranquil area among luxury residences, its private beach is lightly traveled and perfect for sea turtle walks with a local guide during nesting season this spring. Guests are invited to hop on kayaks or paddle boards for a fun day out in the water. They can grab resort bicycles for a ride down “Millionaire’s Mile” for a sustainable, relaxing means to sightsee, and even venture to the historic Hillsboro Inlet Lighthouse. Rid Miami Beach of Plastic and Litter with Shelborne South Beach Hotel The Shelborne South Beach Hotel is joining forces with Clean Miami Beach as sponsor for an Earth Day Beach Cleanup on Saturday, April 16th, 2022, from 5:30 – 7:30 pm at the beach by 21st Street and 2100 Collins Ave, Miami Beach. Clean Miami Beach is dedicated to keeping Miami Beach and its natural habitats free of garbage and harmful pollutants with a focus on single-use plastics. Protect the reefs with The Marker Key West Harbor Resort during a Key West Clean Up Competition In the spirit of a friendly competition in honor of Earth Day, The Marker Key West Harbor Resort is partnering with Reef Relief, a nonprofit membership organization dedicated to improving and protecting the coral reef ecosystem, for a clean up event in Key West on April 22. This will be a friendly competition among local hotels to determine which team can pick up the most debris by 2 p.m. that day. Eco-Friendly Dining Experiences Sundays at The Ranch with Chef Niven Patel of Orno and Mamey at THesis Hotel Chef Niven Patel – four-time James Beard Award nominee and one of Food & Wine’s Best New Chefs of 2020 – is welcoming guests to his very own Homestead farm, Rancho Patel, for an intimate farm-to-table experience in Miami. The three-course family-style meal includes cocktails and wine pairings – all set to the rustic natural backdrop of the farm. Eco-Friendly Brewery Tour at EST.33 Thai Craft Kitchen and Brewery in Miami Centrally located in Miami’s pedestrian-friendly Brickell neighborhood, EST. 33 Thai Craft Brewery & Kitchen is the only microbrewery in the area. Head brewer Todd Space, a former biology teacher, works hard to practice sustainability when possible, and offers complimentary beer tours to guests. EST. 33 sends all spent grain to a local farmer, which is used to feed goats, cows and pigs. Locals and visitors in the area can protect their wallet and environment by taking the free metro-mover to EST. 33, which stops directly at Brickell City Centre, where EST. 33 is located. Romantic Electric Boat Ride along Las Olas Voted Best Asian Restaurant by Fort Lauderdale Magazine in 2020 and 2021, Casa Sensei brilliantly blends traditional Latin American cuisine with Pan-Asian staples to create the best of both worlds. Patrons can reserve a private dinner cruise on one of Riverfront Gondola Tours’ eco-friendly and electric-powered boats that seat up to six people catered by . The 90-minute gondola ride offers views of stunning waterfront homes, tropical foliage and South Florida wildlife, including manatees, peacocks, iguanas, exotic birds and other animals in their natural habitat, perfect for being surrounded by nature on Earth Day! By ML Staff. Image courtesy of Hillsboro Beach Resort.

Eat Me Guilt Free – a health-focused line of protein-packed brownies, bread, baguettes, tortilla wraps and cake mix – is excited to announce it has expanded its retail footprint national wide and will celebrate its eighth anniversary in business in December 2022. In celebration of this wonderfully healthy milestone, Eat Me Guilt Free will offer a promotion for $8 off all orders on EatMeGuiltFree.com, with the code “EIGHT” at checkout, Dec. 2–5, 2022. That’s eight years of providing consumers with better-for-you food options that taste good, and eight years of expanding into various retailers nationwide ― now available at 9,000 independent retailers across the U.S. The newest retailers Eat Me Guilt Free has recently joined forces with include: Giant Food (Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia) ― brownies DICK’s Sporting Goods ― brownies Navy Exchange stores on bases ― brownies Faire online marketplace ― all products Gopuff ― brownies Safeway throughout Northern California ― tortillas Market Street throughout Texas ― bread and tortillas Albertsons throughout New Mexico ― bread and tortillas Additionally, United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI) is distributing Eat Me Guilt Free products. Eat Me Guilt Free will soon be piloting its products in Office Depot’s Florida locations. Other key retailers include Winn Dixie, GNC, The Vitamin Shoppe, Planet Fitness, Gold’s Gym, and Anytime Fitness; as well as Amazon.com, Walmart.com and EatMeGuiltFree.com. Eat Me Guilt Free is also a merchant on the affiliate marketing platforms ShareASale, Skimlinks and Impact. As a registered nurse and certified sports nutritionist turned mompreneur, Eat Me Guilt Free’s CEO and Founder Cristie Besu began baking Eat Me Guilt Free treats right in her own kitchen in 2013. Today, the brand boasts a team of highly skilled artisan bakers who prepare baked goods offering a protein-packed, low-carbohydrate ratio, making them a healthier alternative to traditional snacks. Eat Me Guilt Free never sacrifices taste or texture when creating original recipes, and fills a gap in the market with its health-conscious alternatives to sweets that fitness and wellness enthusiasts can feel good about putting into their bodies. “I’m extremely proud to celebrate eight years in business and how far Eat Me Guilt Free has come,” said Besu, a Miami-based Cuban-American businesswoman. “The brand continues to evolve and resonate with consumers, who are growing increasingly savvy about what goes into the foods they eat. Our goal is to make an impact in the food industry through a more creative and relatable lens.” “For so long, there were limited healthy snack options on grocery store shelves, and most didn’t taste good,” she continued. “At Eat Me Guilt Free, we have worked hard to help consumers feel less restricted with healthy food options, and more open to enjoying the everyday foods they love, without sacrificing taste.” Eat Me Guilt Free’s most recent successes include: 2022: Launched new Chocolate and Vanilla Cake Mixes 2021: Launched a new brownie formula with less sugar, non-GMO and using modified atmosphere packaging to exclude unnecessary preservatives. Ingredients are sourced in Europe, where regulations against food additives are more stringent than in the U.S. The new formula is low-carb, packed with 14 grams of protein and approximately 200 calories per serving. 2021: Launches Not Quite White Protein Bread and Mini Protein Baguettes Each year, Eat Me Guilt Free’s $10,000 “You Glow Girl” Grant, which brings to the life the true purpose of empowerment for female entrepreneurs, continues to evolve Eat Me Guilt Free Flavors of the Month, with new flavors each year For more information, please visit: https://www.eatmeguiltfree.com/ By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Eat Me Guilt Free

Ann Storck Center, a Fort Lauderdale-based private nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching lives of children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, is pleased to host its 27th Annual Celebrity Chefs Event on Friday, March 31, 2023. Having garnered a reputation as one of South Florida’s most sought-after fundraising events, and back for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, the event will take place at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood’s Terrace Ballroom in Hollywood, Florida. South Florida’s community leaders, philanthropists and influencers will be among the 250 guests. Event at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood’s Terrace Ballroom This year’s event will honor Susan Renneisen, vice president of Community Affairs and Special Events at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood. Ann Storck Center’s 27th Annual Celebrity Chef’s Event will raise awareness, funds and “glasses” for the Ann Storck Center, which accommodates 96 permanent residents and serves more than 300 clients daily through an array of critical care, learning and ability focused programs. Taking place from 6–10 p.m., the event will include local tastings featuring South Florida’s top restaurants, breweries and bakeries. In addition, guests will enjoy live entertainment, plus live and silent auctions offering luxury items ranging from unique travel opportunities and elegant jewelry to memorabilia and lifestyle experiences. Cocktail attire is required. Since its inception, Ann Storck Center’s Celebrity Chefs Event has raised nearly $5.5 million dollars to support Ann Storck Center’s mission, which is throughout all of its programs and services to discover ability and build independence so that individuals live happier, more independent, fulfilling lives. “It’s an honor to host our 27th Annual Celebrity Chefs at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, and we look forward to seeing everyone back in person,” said Patricia Murphy, CEO of Ann Storck Center. “We are incredibly grateful and humbled by the unwavering support of our board members, donors and restaurant partners who are committed to enriching the lives of children and adults with developmental disabilities.” Single tickets for the 2023 event are $125. Sponsorships and underwriting opportunities are available and range from $500–$20,000. For more information regarding tickets and sponsorships, visit annstorckcenter.networkforgood.com/events/49953-27th-annual-ann-storck-center-s-celebrity-chef-s. Restaurants, breweries and bakeries wishing to participate in the event, at no charge, can apply at annstorckcenter.org/restaurantschefs2023. Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood is located at 1 Seminole Way Hollywood, FL 33314. For more information about Ann Storck Center’s 27th Annual Celebrity Chef’s Event, visit annstorckcenter.org/aboutchefs2023. More on Ann Storck Center Ann Storck Center (ASC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities through an array of critical care, learning and ability focused programs. ASC has been serving the community for more than 65 years, originally known as the Pediatric Care Center, then in 1981 becoming ASC. Today, ASC accommodates 300 children and adults on six separate sites including a school/therapy center, adult day training program, two intermediate care facilities offering specialized residential services, as well as four group homes embedded in the community offering a more independent lifestyle. For more information, visit annstorckcenter.org/, or on social media visit facebook.com/annstorckcenter,instagram.com/annstorckcenter/, twitter.com/annstorckcenter. By ML Staff. Images courtesy of ASC. Top image courtesy of Unsplash

Japanese for “home,” Uchi is Hai Hospitality’s award-winning flagship restaurant, named after the little red house where Chef Tyson Cole first introduced his non-traditional take on elevated Japanese cuisine to Austin, Texas in 2003. After the success of Uchi Austin, Houston, Dallas and Denver, the restaurant group opened Uchi Miami in 2021 in Miami’s Wynwood neighborhood at 252 NW 25th Street. Inspired by the vibrant Miami culture and energy, the newest Uchi expansion brings a range of textures, flavors, and warmth to its specially crafted menu, curated by Chef de Cuisine Dina Butterfield and Head Sushi Chef Cyrus Hire. Uchi strikes a delicate balance between elevated food and impeccable service alongside a welcoming and homey atmosphere, boasting Uchi’s signature hot and cool tastings, sushi and sashimi, makimono, yakimono, tempura, and changing omakase based on seasonal items. For those indulging in the latter, there are three omakase offerings on the menu, including a 10-course chef’s tasting, six-course signature tasting and six-course vegetarian tasting. The Uchi experience begins and ends with art to curate a unique experience, whether it's in the beauty of the fresh ingredients used or the way the chefs build the flavors of each dish. Take the selection of makimono (variety of rolls). Just as an "Endo" is a wheelie on the front tire of a bicycle, the biendo maki is a sushi roll turned on its head. Instead of rice, they use rice paper, as well as creative components like frozen grapes and Uchi fish sauce to elevate the flavors in each bite. Or the otoro gunkan. Shaped like tiny boats, gunkan translates to "battleship" in English. With the star of the show sitting on top of perfectly seasoned rice, these bites are waiting to explode with flavor. This winter, Uchi Miami will offer a special uni flight, incorporating a variety of different unis from Japan and the U.S. Throughout December, expect to see a special handroll and Krug Champagne pairing on the menu, made with tamago, brown butter and creme fraiche, and topped with caviar. The specials continue with beautiful farmed Kaluga Hybrid caviar sets available with a range of different accoutrements to choose from ($75). Chef Butterfield will also elevate the popular A5 hot rock special made with wagyu beef and ponzu, for a limited time. Happy Hour is also offered daily from 5 – 6:30 p.m. and features a unique menu with a rotating selection of cool and hot tastings, handrolls, sushi and sashimi, and an okashi offering. The core menu is also available at these times, along with various cocktails, beers, wines, and sake specials. Dine-in, take-out, and private dining options are also available. Looking ahead, Hai Hospitality has recently announced it is expanding its Miami footprint with plans to open Uchiko Miami in the heart of Sunset Harbour Village in 2024. Bold flavors with hints of smoke and char differentiate Uchiko from its sibling Uchi. At Uchiko Miami Beach guests can expect an ever-changing menu that spotlights Uchi's signature raw fish at the sushi bar, balanced with wood-fired items and Yakitori-grilled options, striking a balance between richness and delicacy. Uchiko Miami Beach will also offer a full bar with hard-to-find Japanese whiskys and a menu of “classic cocktails with a twist” that pair nicely with the robust hearth-centric menu. CONTACT UCHI Uchi Miami Address:252 NW 25th St, Miami, FL 33127 Phone: (305) 995-0915 Reservations: opentable.com, sevenrooms.com More on Hai Hospitality Hai Hospitality is an award-winning restaurant group based in Austin, Texas, that began with Uchi, Japanese for ‘home,’ and so named for the little red house where Chef Tyson Cole first created his nontraditional take on elevated Japanese cuisine in 2003. Hai Hospitality concepts include Uchi, Uchiko, Uchibā, and LORO Asian Smokehouse and Bar. Hai currently operates in five cities across the US, including Austin, Houston, Dallas, Denver, and Miami. Hai Hospitality gives each of its restaurants the space to create and cultivate their own identities and supports them in a variety of capacities so that each location has the freedom to grow while still being part of the bigger family—a family that has a common set of core values; a shared vision for food, service, and design; and a collective pool of knowledge and expertise to draw upon no matter where they call home. By ML Staff. Images Courtesy of Hai Hospitality

Don't miss conceptual artist Fjbaur's highly anticipated exhibition, "Fading Youth Artdolls 2022," on view at ART PLUG POWERHOUSE 2022. The event will be held at The Wharf Miami. Fading Youth Artdolls 2022 Existence, Change, Distortion, and Rebirth December 1 - 4, 2022 ART PLUG POWERHOUSE 2022 The Wharf Miami, 114 SW North River Dr, Miami, FL, 33130 Childhood memories remain forever! Since it's probably just a feeling and the overall visual memory fades with time, FJBaur has been busy depicting positive memories by alienating his most treasured mementos. Fading Youth, his Artdolls are meant to rekindle positive associations by stimulating a flashback, because memories are essential to one's history. MORE ON FJBAUR FJBAUR (*1978) lives and works between his two Ateliers in Berlin (Germany) and Vienna (Austria). The conceptual artist transforms art and fashion into a single medium. His installations and works in vibrant and bold colors are inspired by the Pop Art movement of the late 1970s and have a socially critical component, such as same-sex rights and recycling. Along the way, he has collaborated with artists such as Amanda Lepore and Conchita Wurst. His work has been published in Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, L'Officiel and Numero. Connect and follow FJBaur. For press inquiries click here. By ML Staff. Images courtesy of @dimitriburtsev. Design: @matter_and_morph

Continuing its dedication to supporting hometown charities Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital and the Humane Society of Broward County in addition to national charities, the team at Subaru of Pembroke Pines is pleased to once again host the Subaru Share the Love® event. Now through Jan. 3, 2023, Subaru will donate $250 for every vehicle purchased or leased at Subaru of Pembroke Pines to a select hometown charity of the customer’s choosing. Each year, Subaru of Pembroke Pines owner and operator Craig Zinn Automotive Group matches the amount raised by the campaign. To kick off this year’s campaign, Subaru of Pembroke Pines held a customer appreciation event on Nov. 17, from 6-7 p.m. where the community was invited to attend the celebration that featured hometown charities Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital and the Humane Society of Broward County. Customers had the opportunity to view the latest Subaru models. The largest donor to the Subaru Share the Love program in the U.S., Subaru of Pembroke Pines has donated more than $1.4 million to date to the local community. Since Subaru launched the program in 2008, it has donated more than $227 million to four national charities: American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals® (ASPCA®), Make-A-Wish®, Meals on Wheels America and the National Park Foundation; and more than 1,700 hometown charities. “At Subaru of Pembroke Pines, we place great emphasis on supporting the diverse needs of our local community,” said Craig Zinn, president and CEO of the Craig Zinn Automotive Group. “We are pleased to once again serve as leaders in the Subaru Share the Love campaign to make a difference in the lives of many right in our own backyard.” Subaru of Pembroke Pines is also committed to The Subaru Love Promise, including not only monetary donations, but also year-round actions and initiatives to support a number of community organizations, charities and causes. For more information about Subaru of Pembroke Pines visit https://www.subaruofpembrokepines.com/ By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Subaru of Pembroke Pines

Mr. Cannabis Law’s team, led by Partner Amanda Barton, Esq., served as lead counsel on all legal aspects relating to KetaMD, Inc. – a telehealth company focused on expanding access to ketamine through safe, effective, and affordable at-home treatments. The law firm assisted with the launch of KetaMD, operational compliance for KetaMD, seed round financing of KetaMD, and the acquisition of KetaMD by Braxia Scientific Corp.– a leader in the treatment and research of mental health conditions through ketamine and psychedelic medicine. The acquisition of KetaMD by Braxia Scientific Corp created one of the most robust networks of physical ketamine clinics and virtual ketamine telehealth services. KetaMD recently launched operations in Florida, with the intention and infrastructure to expand across the nation in the coming months. Through its secure, HIPAA-compliant telemedicine platform, KetaMD hopes to revolutionize the treatment of those who are suffering from depression, anxiety, and other mental health challenges. In June 2020, KetaMD hired Mr. Cannabis Law to help with all legal aspects related to launching one of the first ketamine telehealth companies, including corporate structuring, operational compliance, telehealth compliance, HIPPA compliance, seed round financing, and various other legal matters. As an early mover in the industry with strong technology, KetaMD quickly attracted several publicly-traded companies interested in acquiring KetaMD. To determine the best partner, KetaMD and Mr. Cannabis Law performed significant diligence on many of these publicly-traded companies. Ultimately, KetaMD determined that Braxia was the best fit to scale the KetaMD business and to become one of the leading ketamine providers in the world. Barton of Mr. Cannabis Law was able to lead a team of attorneys to help guide KetaMD through the entire acquisition process. The transaction closed on August 2, 2022. Dustin Robinson, Esq., founding partner of Mr. Cannabis Law, explained, “KetaMD operates at the intersection of two highly regulated industries: psychedelic medicine and telemedicine. Supporting KetaMD from launch through seed financing and all the way through acquisition demonstrates our firm’s deep expertise in highly regulated industries as well as our ability to support companies through various stages of maturation. I couldn’t be more ecstatic for our client, KetaMD, for being acquired by Braxia Scientific Corp. With Braxia’s extensive focus on clinical research led by one of the best depression researchers in the world, along with their operational experience of their brick-and-mortar clinics, the positive synergy between the companies will prove a competitive advantage as they expand their reach together in the future.” Zappy Zapolin, co-founder of KetaMD, stated, “We spoke to various law firms and ultimately decided to work with Mr. Cannabis Law because of their deep expertise within the psychedelic space and ability to lead us through launch to acquisition. Amanda is an absolute all-star and was able to guide us at every step along the way. Beyond just being great attorneys, the Mr. Cannabis Law team shares our passion for trying to help as many people as possible with psychedelic medicines. We are grateful for their guidance and look forward to working with them as we integrate KetaMD’s operations into Braxia’s operations.” About Mr. Cannabis Law: Mr. Cannabis Law is a full-service law firm focusing on the unique and highly regulated cannabis and psychedelic industries, from startups to established businesses. The firm stays abreast of current legal developments and helps clients understand and comply with regulations in the cannabis and psychedelic industries. It advises and consults in myriad areas of the industries, including corporate formation and asset management, licensing and registration, regulatory compliance, financing transactions, mergers and acquisitions, real estate transactions, intellectual property, supply chain management, and employment matters. The firm is located in Fort Lauderdale, FL. For more information about Mr. Cannabis Law, visit mrcannabislaw.com, call 786-526-1155, or email info@mrcannabislaw.com. By ML Staff. Image courtesy of KetaMD