The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the availability of low interest federal disaster loans to small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Florida to offset economic losses caused by caused by drought beginning April 15. The disaster declaration covers the primary counties of Broward and Collier, and the adjacent counties of Hendry, Lee, Miami-Dade, Monroe and Palm Beach. Under this declaration, the SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program is available to eligible small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, nurseries, and PNPs with financial losses directly related to this disaster. The SBA is unable to provide disaster loans to agricultural producers, farmers, or ranchers, except for aquaculture enterprises....Read More

Known for its camping excellence built over its 48- year history, Camp Sol Taplin of the Michael-Ann Russell Jewish Community Center is gearing up for another summer of fun, friendship, excitement, and learning.

With the summer camp season running from June 9 – August 8, approximately 25 different camp options are being offered for grades PreK4 – 11, in addition to the summer programs falling under the MARJCC’s Early Childhood Academy that serves its youngest campers, age 2 months – PreK 4....Read More

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Miami (BBBSM) hosted its annual Dream Big Gala on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at the Loews Coral Gables Hotel, bringing together 400 philanthropists, business leaders, and community champions to raise critical funds in support of the organization’s free-of-charge, one-to-one mentoring programs. Presented by CNW Courier Network, the gala raised over $1 million to support BBBSM’s mission of creating and supporting one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth across Miami-Dade and the Florida Keys.....Read More

Children and youth from across Miami-Dade County showed off their performing arts abilities in the Young Talent Big Dreams competition finals on May 10, with Tamerlan Guliyev taking home the grand prize with an inspiring dance performance. It was the culmination of the 15th year of this youth competition produced by Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre and presented by The Children’s Trust which has encouraged thousands of young people to explore and demonstrate their talents through the performing arts....Read More

A patient writes: “Dr. Wolf, I’m concerned that I’m looking older, and my eyes appear puffy with extra skin over my upper lids. I have consulted with two surgeons who have given me different recommendations. One suggests that I should have my lower lids done along with a brow lift, while the other recommends an upper lid blepharoplasty and lower lids but no brow lift. What is your recommendation?” In all my years of expertise in facial plastic surgery, my approach with clients has been to break down the options, discusses the key factors in choosing the right procedure, and provide them with valuable insight into achieving natural, youthful-looking results. If you’ve ever wondered whether a brow lift....Read More 

The sky is the limit at CityPlace Doral! Starting Thursday, May 1, CityPlace Doral will unveil its vibrant summer art installation, transforming the Center into a whimsical, Instagram-worthy paradise. Visitors will be greeted by a stunning display of hundreds of colorful kites, each beautifully decorated with pink, yellow and blue butterflies, fluttering high above the boulevard....Read More

Warmer temperatures ignite the desire for creative summer entertaining with family and friends. Taking center stage this season are the latest home appliance trends that bring resort-style luxury and elevated convenience to outdoor spaces, the kitchen, and the bar. From “CAVIAR and CROC” leather finishes or fragments of seashells on a new JennAir refrigerator, to the ultimate wet bar experience created by appliance brands such as XO, LG, and forged ice cubes by Monogram, the experts at AJ Madison, the industry’s foremost appliance authority representing over 150 brands, have identified the hottest appliances for summer 2025....Read More