The 28th Annual Bank of America Wine, Spirits & Culinary Celebration, downtown Fort Lauderdale’s premier gourmet fundraiser, moves to Friday, October 18, from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS). It’s a banner year for fine food and spirits as gastronomes and philanthropists will have an opportunity to enjoy the best of South Florida’s restaurants and international spirits during this epicurean evening to benefit MODS’ mission of connecting people to inspiring science.

The Children’s Trust is deeply committed to ensuring that every child has the opportunity to thrive during the school year. The first days and weeks of classes bring a flurry of activities that help our children and youth develop, and their growth is not confined to the classroom.  
After school, often when parents are still at work, represents another opportunity for kids to flex their academic, physical, and social muscles. During these hours, children can   engage in activities that enrich their lives.   
Beyond vital academic support—with tutors and time to concentrate on homework freeing up other parts of their day...Read More

EdFed hosted a week-long community open house at their Miramar Park Place branch to celebrate their arrival as a new member of the local business community. Senior credit union officials and other representatives were joined by esteemed community leaders including a delegation from the City of Miramar led by Mayor Wayne Messam and Commissioners Yvette Colbourne and Maxwell Chambers.
EdFed’s President and CEO Mike DiBenedetto spoke at the event, emphasizing the credit union’s mission to educate and empower members as a not-for-profit financial institution. In his remarks, DiBenedetto expressed EdFed’s strong commitment to supporting local residents with financial...Read More 

EdFed hosted a week-long community open house at their Miramar Park Place branch to celebrate their arrival as a new member of the local business community. Senior credit union officials and other representatives were joined by esteemed community leaders including a delegation from the City of Miramar led by Mayor Wayne Messam and Commissioners Yvette Colbourne and Maxwell Chambers.
EdFed’s President and CEO Mike DiBenedetto spoke at the event, emphasizing the credit union’s mission to educate and empower members as a not-for-profit financial institution. In his remarks, DiBenedetto expressed EdFed’s strong commitment to supporting local residents with financial...Read More 

The Miami Jewish Film Festival (MJFF) is honored to present the ninth annual Screening the Holocaust film series, an expanded cinematic program running from October 14, 2024, through September 29, 2025. The series will showcase twelve acclaimed Holocaust interest films, each presented monthly, accompanied by insightful discussions that aim to engage audiences understanding and deeper exploration of this historical event and its lasting impact.
Presented in collaboration with the Claims Conference, the Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach, the Holocaust Teacher’s Institute, and The University of Miami’s Sue and Leonard Miller Center for Contemporary Judaic...Read More

Minority Lending During Economic Crisis
The COVID-19 pandemic caused unparalleled levels of economic damage to Florida businesses and communities. It tested our resilience at a fundamental level, and many are still recovering. For lenders, particularly those serving minority communities, the challenge was both acute and urgent: to deploy capital that would extend lifelines and ensure survival in tremendous uncertainty.
Benworth Capital rose to the challenge. Between 2020 and 2021, we disbursed $4.5 billion in loans to more than 311,000 small businesses and individuals. We played an important role in shielding entrepreneurs and their employees from the pandemic’s harshest economic...Read More

If you are considering plastic surgery, it is important understand the specific conditions under which this life changing surgery may take place, and air any concerns you might have before proceeding. Recently, one such inquiry stood out, regarding rhinoplasty:
“Dr. Wolf, I’m thinking of having a rhinoplasty, and my surgeon mentioned he can create an image of what I might look like post-surgery. Is that accurate, and why do doctors use imaging for rhinoplasty patients?”
In the world of cosmetic surgery, especially rhinoplasty, imaging technology is a game changer. It allows us to visualize potential results, fostering a collaborative discussion between surgeon and...Read More 

In my 71 years, I have never seen someone who wakes up in the morning thinking, “Okay, let me do my best to fail today.” I know that sounds crazy, to say the least, but the majority of people do not have  a plan to guide them through life. Sooner or later,  this lack of planning can lead to failure and  frustration for both women and men aged 20 and up. Rather that asking, “Where you see yourself in 5 years?” I question you, “Where you thought you would be today, five years ago?” 
Have you ever wondered about what you want to accomplish in life? Do you have a life  plan, a roadmap to guide you through your daily activities? Do you have many goals you  want to achieve in life but don’t know where to begin? 
Being successful requires discipline and starts with clarifying your important roles and  their corresponding goals. From there, you will need to make a plan and learn to visualize  yourself achieving...Read More

Florida Prepaid encourages families to start saving now, as recent research shows that 85 percent of good jobs will require higher education by 2031.

• Florida Prepaid is encouraging families to start saving this fall toward a child’s future higher education costs by giving families a $50 gift card when they start saving with either a Florida 529 Prepaid Plan or Florida 529 Savings Plan.
• The offer applies to plans opened between September 3 – October 28, 2024.
• Updated research by Georgetown University shows that 85 percent of well-paying, promising jobs available by 2031 will require postsecondary education.

Florida families will receive a $50 gift card when they start saving with either a Florida 529 Prepaid Plan or...Read More