By David Schuler, Nova Southeastern University When a pipe explodes at 3 a.m. or a condo gets flooded from top to bottom, Gabriel Nerys doesn’t second guess himself. When the…
March 22 and 24, 2026SOTA.org | BrowardCenter.orgBy Charles BaranBy 1798 at age 66, composer Franz Joseph Haydn was a superstar. His body of work, which included symphonies, chamber music, string…
Adding Black and Brown to the RainbowFebruary 18-21, 2026African-American Research Library and Cultural Centerwww.HuedSongs.orgBy Savannah Whaley“I don't think there's anybody in the world, any artist out there or young person,…
By Brian Rosman, DOG AND A DUCKTryst Hospitality, the global leader in luxury LGBTQ+ travel and nightlife, has announced its next hotel with The Tryst Wilton Manors, a new gay…
Mindful Ways to Nurture Connection in the LGBTQA+ CommunityBy Francine Marks-Weinstein, LMHCFebruary often centers love around romance, heart-shaped cards, couples' dinners, and grand gestures. While romantic love can be meaningful,…
Tips for Mind-Body BalanceBy Jonathan Welsh, Jonathan Welsh, MPA, Director of Marketing and Communications, Care ResourceA new year brings fresh opportunities to prioritize health and wellness, both inside and out.…
By Diana HafordThe Our Fund Foundation announced the seventh annual South Florida LGBTQ Philanthropy Awards Presented by Bank of America Private Bank, which celebrates outstanding philanthropy, volunteerism and emerging leadership,…
By Father Rich VitaleFebruary arrives wrapped in red ribbons and glossy romance, full of roses, chocolates, and carefully staged table-for-two dinners. The commercials tell us what love should look like,…
By Fran FolicHistory Fort Lauderdale, committed to preserving our collective heritage, promoting historical literacy, and fostering a sense of pride and stewardship for the vibrant tapestry of our region’s history,…
By Megan Fitzgerald, PhDEveryone seems to have it together: throngs of perfect friends, eye-popping parties, and stunning good looks. But what happens when anxiety, self-criticism, or even loneliness creeps in? Some…
By Bishop Durrell Watkins, DMinSt. Paul wrote in the mid-first century, “There are three things that endure: faith, hope, and love, and the greatest of these is love.” February is known…
By Fran FolicHundreds of festive philanthropic guests turned out to honor local community leaders during Galleria Fort Lauderdale’s inaugural “Spirit of Giving Night” at Dillard’s on December 4, 2025. More…
By Jenna SwansonThe 11th Annual Dining in the Dark: Island Edition, presented by the Josephine S. Leiser Foundation, raised $268,000 for Lighthouse of Broward, making it the most successful Dining…
By Luka GotsiridzeThe moment I entered the Carnival Studio Theater at the Arsht Center, I felt the need to turn on a few extra brain cells - to situate myself…
By Bryce JohnsonClaudia Castillo, an artist originally from Colombia, opened her art studio in 2017 as a way to showcase her own art. The studio also provides opportunities for other…