SoFLA Vacations, a provider of boutique accommodations and short-term rentals in South Florida, has been recognized for its hospitality excellence by the readers of The Miami Herald in the 2024 Miami-Dade Favorites competition. The company’s flagship properties, the Sunset Inn South Miami and The New Yorker Hotel, were honored with top awards in their respective categories.

“These accolades underscore our company’s commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences while preserving Miami’s historic charm,” said Andrew Korge, principal of SoFLA Vacation.  “The awards reflect the passion and hard work of our team.  We look forward to continuing to provide the finest hospitality offerings for our....Read More

In celebration of the club’s history, the Miami Marlins today announced the creation of the Marlins Legends Hall of Fame to annually honor former players, coaches, managers, and staff members for their significant achievements and contributions to the organization and South Florida community. The inaugural Marlins Legends Hall of Fame class includes Luis Castillo, Jeff Conine, Jim Leyland, and Jack McKeon.

Each inductee will be honored in a pregame ceremony during the 2025 season.....Read More

‘The winter season in South Florida is bustling with weddings, outdoor food and arts festivals, international boat shows, and major sports events. It’s undeniably the season to be seen, so why not ensure you look and feel your absolute best.

One of the most effective ways to refresh your appearance before a big event is through eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty). This popular procedure reduces puffiness, smooths wrinkles, and restores a more youthful, rested look to your upper and lower eyelids. It even makes applying makeup easier by creating a smoother eyelid surface – perfect for getting event-ready.

But timing is everything when it comes to surgery, especially if you want to be “party-ready” for your big day.....Read More 

Alper JCC Miami’s Glen Greenstein Early Childhood Development Center (ECD) has once again solidified its reputation for excellence, achieving a prestigious 99 percent APPLE (Accredited Professional Preschool Learning Environment) re-accreditation rating. This distinction places the center among the top 1% of childcare facilities in South Florida that have attained the highest level of APPLE accreditation.

APPLE accreditation, administered by the Florida Association of Childcare Management (FACCM), is a rigorous and nationally recognized standard for early childhood education programs. The process evaluates key areas including curriculum quality, teacher-child interactions, staff credentials, adult-child ratios...Read More

The Orange Bowl Committee (OBC), a nonprofit sports organization, is proud to announce that Henri W. Crockett has been named the Orange Bowl Committee’s 87th president and chair. A dedicated philanthropist and former collegiate and professional football player, Crockett is co-founder and president of the Crockett Foundation, a Broward County-based non-profit providing innovative after-school and summer youth development and coding programs for middle school students. He is the first Orange Bowl alum to be named president and succeeds the immediate past president & chair, Bradley D. Houser.

In this role, Crockett will support the Orange Bowl Committee’s commitment to the South Florida community, including a full slate of events highlighted by the 2026 College Football Playoff (CFP) Quarterfinal at the Capital One Orange Bowl on January 1, 2026 at Hard Rock Stadium. The Orange Bowl Committee will also play a key role in hosting the 2026 CFP National Championship Game on January 19, 2026, in its leadership role with the 2026 CFPNCG Miami Host.....Read More