Within a mere three-block span, Sunset Harbour has become one of the most up and coming nooks in Miami Beach. What was once a despondent setting filled with tow lots and abandoned buildings, has now become a lively area idyllically located between Alton Road and the Venetian. With the advent of the Pubbelly restaurant chain [...]
The Florida Legislature has been busy the past few weeks, taking proactive steps to outlaw internet sweepstakes cafes in the state of Florida. Many of these facilities were operating under the guise of benefitting charitable organizations, including the Allied Veterans Foundation. An investigation by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement uncovered that a minimal amount [...]
When you hear the title “Stoker,” it’s normal for your mind to automatically spring to vampires. However, if you’re expecting a tale about the bloodsucking creature, you’ll find yourself to be somewhat mistaken. You see, “Stoker” is indeed a vampire movie…just minus the actual vampires. The movie begins with a somber start: we find out [...]
Art and photography aficionados gathered at a special and never before seen exhibit by renowned French Artist Arno Elias, who is also known for his exemplary work as composer, producer and musician of Buddah Bar music. The exclusive cocktail event and art exhibit featuring his new work, The Lost Series, was held at Markowicz [...]
Probably anyone who has ever sat through a boring hour-long VHS video of a wedding that was poorly lit and terribly shot is glad those days are over — or at least, almost. Now that high definition video cameras are available to consumers in all price ranges and sizes, most people have a better understanding [...]
Spring is for the ladies of Miami Beach as a slew of activities and events that cater to female residents and travelers take place across the city from April to May. From the Ocean Drive Girlfriends Getaway Weekend at the Loews Hotel to a Gay & Lesbian Film Festival, there is something for everyone here. [...]
From being the youngest assistant manager at the world’s then busiest McDonald’s to being the Social Catering Sales Manager for Centerplate at the Miami Beach Convention Center, the career part of Bruce Townsend has always centered on hospitality and customer service. Born and raised in Cape May, NJ, Townsend attended college in Milwaukee, WI, majoring [...]
When I first became Chairman, I spent a lot of time scratching my head trying to digest the number of events and meetings that take place at the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce on an annual basis. With more than 250 functions each year, including signature events such as the Dinner Gala, lunches, breakfasts, networkers, [...]
Much has been accomplished during the 40 years of the founding of the Women’s Movement, but much more still needs to be done, a national speaker’s panel said at the 5th Annual Miami Beach Women’s Conference. The program, which was held on March 22, in observance of Women’s History Month, was led off by nationally [...]
The Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce hosted its inaugural City National Bank Better Beach Awards on Thursday, March 21st, honoring influential, trendsetting leaders in the local real estate industry. Atotal of 16 awards were presented, recognizing the best in sustainability, architecture, design, marketing, restoration, and preservation. Tony Goldman, the “Visionary King of Ocean Drive,” was [...]
United HomeCare (UHC) announces the award recipients and sponsors for the 19th Annual Claude Pepper Memorial Awards Dinner on May 16, 2013, at Jungle Island in Miami. The event honors Florida’s finest citizens and organizations that, like the Honorable Claude Pepper, have made a significant contribution to meeting the needs of the elderly and/or the [...]
Barock, a new addition to the ever-exciting Ocean Drive scene, boasts a diverse menu and wonderful atmosphere, and it’s no mistake given owner Leif Tommy Sjoo’s impressive international restaurateur experience. Barock is open for business at 1412 Ocean Drive in South Beach while Sjoo puts the finishing touches on the restaurant’s design and décor. Barock’s [...]
Hundreds of women are expected to attend the 5th Annual Miami Beach Women’s Conference, which will take place on Friday, March 22, 2013 at the Miami Beach Convention Center. Mayor Matti Herrera Bower founded the event five years ago, after taking office as Miami Beach’s first female mayor. She decided she wanted to create an [...]
Modern stress- information overload, global warming, rising cost of living, etc. causes the inevitable question, “How can I attain stable happiness and good health in this crazy, unstable world? The answer, well, that’s easy... do Yoga! At Synergy Yoga in South Beach and Synergy Castle Beach, anyone can learn lots of 5,000 year old stress-busters, [...]
