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Narrow search by:Thursday, October 18, 2018SPECTRA EXTENDS CONTRACT WITH NEWLYREOPENED MIAMI BEACH CONVENTION CENTER MIAMI (October 12, 2018) — The Miami Beach Convention Center (MBCC) announced an extended contract with its decade-long venue management partner, Spectra. The extension comes as the MBCC reopens after a $620 million renovation. From City Manager for the City of Miami Beach, Jimmy Morales: “I feel confident that this ...read moreCategories: Announcement, Community, Attractions, Press Release
Wednesday, October 17, 2018Roberto Hermosilla has more than 14 years of experience in the restaurant and hospitality industry and joined the South Beach Group family in 2014 for the opening of Hotel Croydon in Mid Miami Beach. Before beginning his career with SBG Hermosilla worked in the food & beverage industry for many years in hotels and restaurants in Miami Beach, Washington DC and Provincetown MA. Roberto was ...read moreCategories: Announcement, ChamberTuesday, October 16, 2018https://signup.com/client/invitation2/secure/2463578/false#/invitationCategories: Community, Press Release, Announcement, LGBT News
Friday, October 12, 2018Please join ADL at the 2018 Jurisprudence Award Luncheon on November 1 as ADL honors Alan Greer and the Honorable Rosemary Barkett! Don't miss this amazing event!Categories: Community, Legal, Human Interest
Tuesday, October 02, 2018Treece Financial announces their latest online resource to support LGBTQ individuals. Their recently revamped website offers easy access to downloadable LGBTQ-focused financial planning and caregiving guides and information on their ongoing series of community education seminars and social events. Upcoming events include "Keep Calm & Enroll in Medicare: Fearless Financial Planning for LGBTQ ...read moreCategories: Announcement, Economic, LGBT News, Small Business, Community, Health and Wellness, Press Release.jpg)
Tuesday, September 25, 2018Ride with the pack that gives back. Classes taken from 10/2 to 10/31 will count toward a donation to Lady Gaga's Born This Way Foundation. Ride 10, 20 or 30 times and score free classes. If you make it to 30 rides, you'll be entered to win a trip to Las Vegas! Visit https://www.soul-cycle.com/soultogether/ to sign up.Categories: Announcement, Health and Wellness
Tuesday, September 11, 2018Vote now for your favorite people, places and things in South Florida. SFGN's 2018 Best Of contest is now open! Best Restaurant; Best Pizza; Best Burger; Best Take Out; Best Dessert; Best Restaurant to Take a Date; Best Drag Queen; Best Bar; Best Nightclub; Best Coffee Shop; Best Guest House; Best Happy Hour; Best Business Group; Best Place to Workout; Best City to Live; Best Theater; Best ...read moreCategories: Announcement, Community, LGBT News, Press Release
Monday, September 10, 2018Claudia Di Gino has been the General Manager of the Atton Brickell Miami since its grand opening in July 2016 and has over 19 years of luxury hotel management experience working with brands across Florida, Spain, Turkey and Mexico. Di Gino spearheads a hotel staff of more than 150 team of hoteliers at Atton Brickell Miami, where she oversees all day-to-day operations in addition to maintaining ...read moreCategories: Announcement
Monday, September 10, 2018Located in the heart of the financial district of Miami, the Atton Brickell Miami is perfectly situated for all that the Brickell area has to offer.The Atton Brickell Miami is just steps away from the recently opened Brickell City Centre, Mary Brickell Village, Brickell Key, and much more. The design of the hotel is modern and elegant while also offering convenience, comfort, efficiency and ...read moreCategories: AnnouncementWednesday, August 22, 2018TICKETS at www.aquafoundation.org/eventsCategories: Announcement, Community, LGBT News, Press Release
Sunday, August 12, 2018Allergy Testing and Treatment Now Available at Polga Medical Group - Providing Patients an Option for Lasting Relief What is Immunotherapy? Allergen immunotherapy (IT) is a proactive therapeutic modality directed towards diminishing a patient’s sensitivity to allergens. IT consists of exposing patients to increasing amounts of the allergens they are sensitive to throughout the course of ...read moreCategories: Health and Wellness
Thursday, May 31, 2018IKEA FAMILY is a loyalty program designed for people just like you! People who are passionate about their homes and workplaces and who love to shop at IKEA. We offer our IKEA FAMILY members exclusive product and food discounts, special offers, in-store events, ideas and so much more. IKEA FAMILY Members get it all. And best of all, IKEA FAMILY is FREE to join. IKEA FAMILY benefits: Welcome ...read moreCategories: Announcement, Community
Tuesday, April 24, 2018A monthly feature highlighting one of Treece Financial Group's distinctive clients …George Neary: All That Glitters is George!Magic City Ambassador: Historian, Preservationist, Marketer & PromoterView video? George Neary sparkles. Light beams out in all directions from his hat, jacket and most other fashion he adorns when out and about as the Associate Vice President of Cultural Tourism and LGBT ...read moreCategories: LGBT News, Arts and Culture, Community, Human Interest
Friday, March 23, 2018A monthly feature highlighting one of Treece Financial Group's distinctive clients … Ballet Flamenco de la Rosa founder Ilisa Rosal traveled the world to learn her craft and bring home to Miami the “real flamenco,” that passionately ignited her soul, and drove her to bring classical stories to life through her creative vision. Ilisa Rosal was born to emote. This passion for expression began as ...read moreCategories: Arts and Culture, Human Interest, Community
Friday, March 09, 2018Q: Please share with us a bit of your personal background. A:I grew up just north of Chicago in Highland Park, Illinois—home of the Ravinia Festival (where I got my start in the business). I first moved to Miami in 2002 to work for Florida Grand Opera and fell in love with the city. A fun fact is that I was in an a cappella group at the University of Illinois called The Other Guys. We ...read moreCategories: Community, Chamber, Arts and Culture
Wednesday, February 28, 2018It's happened again. This time it was dangerously close to home, at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, just 40 miles from Miami. Another senseless loss of young lives due to gun violence. Along with grieving for the families and friends affected by yet another mass shooting, at times like this many ask what they can do to affect change to help prevent another incident. While there ...read moreCategories: Community, Education, Political, Economic, LGBT News, Press Release
Friday, February 02, 2018A monthly feature highlighting one of Treece Financial Group's distinctive clients …Jim Morrison's Art Illuminates from Miami Beach to MidtownDrive east on the Julia Tuttle Causeway toward Miami Beach and it’s hard to miss the iconic colorful rings wrapped around the palm trees in the median, like rings of Saturn, and welcoming all who arrive.The art installation, A Celebration of Light, was ...read moreCategories: Human Interest, Arts and Culture, Fun Facts, Attractions, Community
Thursday, January 11, 2018Crystal methamphetamine use is surging in urban gay communities across the globe. Call for the most-effective resources for fighting this epidemic. Confidential Assessments and Complimentary Insurance Verifications.Categories: Announcement, Health and Wellness
Wednesday, November 29, 2017With Some Thought and a Little Creativity you can Bring Taste and Artistry to any Living Space. South Florida has a mind-boggling number of sources for flooring, furniture, contractors, artwork, accessories, etc. This can be stressful for those unfamiliar with the market or a pleasure with the help of a professional to guide you. Designers spend their lives securing the best contractors and ...read moreCategories: Arts and Culture
Wednesday, November 29, 2017Q: Please share with us a bit of your personal background. A: I was born and raised in Philadelphia with three brothers. My father retired as a Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Judge and my mother was a Spanish teacher and retired as an education administrator. I have lived in New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Boston, Laguna Beach, and Washington, DC. My wife and I have had a home in Miami ...read moreCategories: Arts and Culture, Chamber
Friday, November 17, 2017Every individual living in the United States who is not already a citizen is probably wondering what is going to happen. Permanent residents are calling my office asking if they will be able to become citizens in the future. Business investors are calling wondering if they will have to leave or close their businesses in the U.S. Clients from the LGBTQ community want to know if they will be ...read moreCategories: Legal, Human Interest, Political
Thursday, November 09, 2017The holidays are upon us, and that means family, fun, and gatherings. For some, this season brings more than just jolly and cheer, it can actually cause stress and depression. Dr. Victoria Bustamante Avellaneda is a clinical psychologist at Jackson Behavioral Health Hospital, and she has answered key questions to help you, or someone you know, understand the holiday blues. To read Dr. ...read moreCategories: Chamber, Education, Community, Health and Wellness
Monday, November 06, 2017By Patricia Hernandez, Esq., Rotella and Hernandez If the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) gets its way, the social media information of immigrants, including naturalized citizens and permanent residents, may be collected and placed in a person’s immigration file. In September 2017, DHS published a rule in the Federal Register stating its intention to add a person’s “social media handles, ...read moreCategories: Legal, Announcement
Monday, October 30, 2017Atton Brickell Miami Offers a Taste of Miami's Dynamic Arts Scene. Miami is known for its gorgeous beaches, diverse culture, thriving nightlife and restaurant scene. It is, after all, one of the most popular vacation destinations in all of the United States. However, in recent years, Miami’s burgeoning arts scene has sparked a modern, cultural renaissance. Miami has transformed into one of the ...read moreCategories: Arts and Culture
Monday, October 30, 2017Q: Please share with us a bit of your personal background. A:I was born and raised in Denmark. I grew up wanting to explore and travel the world so I left Denmark in 1996 to embark on USA, Nicaragua and London. I first spent 10 years in USA (Miami and LA) where after I was six months in Nicaragua, and finally moved to London where I spent 10 years. Work offered me an opportunity again in United ...read moreCategories: Announcement, Chamber, Community
Monday, October 23, 2017Miami, FL (July 20, 2017) — CAREERXCHANGE®, Inc. was recently named one of Florida’s Best Companies to Work For. The annual Best Companies list is featured in the August issue of Florida Trend magazine. One-hundred companies are ranked in small, medium and large employer categories. To participate, companies or government entities had to employ at least 15 workers in Florida and have been in ...read moreCategories: Announcement, Small Business, Press Release
Thursday, October 19, 2017It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October, but we at Jackson Health System want to remind you to always keep your breast health in mind. Know what’s normal for you, and don’t hesitate to ask for help from a healthcare professional if something doesn’t feel right. The earlier any cancer is found, the better the chances are for a full recovery, making it imperative for women to receive ...read moreCategories: Community, Education, Health and Wellness
Thursday, October 19, 2017Take a long weekend and plan your next STAYCATION! Save up to 33% off per night when you stay 4 or more nights.Book here.Categories: Attractions
Thursday, October 19, 2017Did you know that for women at high risk for breast cancer (typically because of a strong family history or carry a hereditary breast cancer gene mutation), an MRI may be an appropriate tool to screen for breast cancer and other abnormalities in the breast? A breast magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) test is an imaging test that does not use radiation. It uses magnetic fields to capture multiple ...read moreCategories: Education, Health and Wellness
Monday, October 16, 2017Ballet Flamenco La Rosa is a professional Flamenco company, based in Miami, Florida and made up of dancers and musicians from Spain, Latin America and the U.S. The company offers a wide range of pure flamenco programs, as well as cutting-edge fusion works, collaborations, and dramatic Flamenco Ballets. In addition to its concert season, Ballet Flamenco La Rosa offers performances year round for ...read moreCategories: Attractions, Community
Thursday, October 05, 2017Palette, published by the Miami Herald Media Company, is South Florida's leading lifestyle magazine for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community. Distributed bimonthly to three counties, Palette features the latest on home décor, style, travel, health, entertainment and special events. Your ad in Palette speaks to an affluent market with $8.7 billion in purchasing power. Reserve your ...read moreCategories: Community, Announcement
Thursday, October 05, 2017According to a 2017 report from International Living Magazine, Mexico tops the list of places to retire abroad. Panama ranks second, followed by Ecuador, Costa Rica, and Colombia.¹ Many retirees consider moving out of the country in search of greater affordability, adventure, and a change in lifestyle. However exciting retiring abroad may sound, it deserves considerable planning.Things to ...read moreCategories: Education, Economic, Announcement
Thursday, October 05, 2017Retiring early sounds like a dream come true, but it’s important to take a look at the cold, hard facts.View our educational video now to learn the key steps to consider if you are dreaming of an early retirement. David Treece, of Treece Financial Group, is an Accredited Investment Fiduciary and has a decades-long commitment to providing financial and retirement planning to Miami’s LGBT ...read moreCategories: Announcement, Economic, Education
Tuesday, October 03, 2017Many people fall into the tax trap where they attempt to cut corners and end up having a problem with the IRS. Although the following list is not all-inclusive, it gives a number of common examples of taxpayer behavior that the IRS considers fraudulent and/or criminal: Concealing financial accounts.Reporting personal expenses as business expenses.Taking payments in cash and failing to deposit ...read moreCategories: Legal
Tuesday, October 03, 2017We're now entering the most active period of hurricane season. This time, known as the "season within the season" is roughly an eight-week period that lasts until mid-October and provides the most favorable conditions for storms to occur. Hurricanes are unpredictable, and one or more of the storms predicted to develop can threaten to make landfall. Jackson Health System has a few tips to remember ...read moreCategories: Announcement
Monday, October 02, 2017It is increasingly important for small businesses today to remember to protect their brand. Small businesses, including those in the arts, food service, and retail industries are very vulnerable. The attorneys at Espinosa Martinez, P.L. can provide the necessary counsel to small businesses who are thinking about registering their trademarks, trade dress, copyrights, patents, and expanding into ...read moreCategories: Legal, Small Business
Monday, October 02, 20173 & 4 BDR, 2,100-2,500sf Waterfront Townhomes from $800,000.Contact us to schedule a tour. Contemporary architecture and lush landscaping characterize this waterfront, gated enclave of four-story townhomes located within walking distance of village shops and the beach. Open-plan layouts feature private roof terraces, private elevators and two-car garages. Each townhome is delivered with finished ...read moreCategories: Announcement
Monday, October 02, 2017Exciting changes are taking place at Bay Parc making this community your next place to call home. Our apartment homes feature breathtaking views and world- class amenities that compliment a healthy live-work-play environment. New features coming to Bay Parc include a resort-style salt water pool, poolside bar and lounge, rotating art gallery and retail options such as new Pure Vida, Fitbox and ...read moreCategories: Announcement
Monday, October 02, 2017This November, Florida Power & Light Company joined dozens of utilities nationwide for "Utilities United Against Scams," a campaign to educate consumers about how to protect themselves against scams and fraud. Scammers continue to find new ways to target not only FPL customers, but companies across all industries nationwide. The first step to protecting yourself and your business is to ...read moreCategories: Announcement
Friday, September 29, 2017By Meredith Tucker, CPA, for the Miami Herald Many South Floridians outside of the Keys were spared Irma’s direct wrath. Still, we find ourselves managing the fallout: days or weeks without power, sky-high piles of debris and business interruptions. Now it’s time to add income taxes to that list. Thankfully, the IRS offered expanded relief to victims of Hurricane Irma when it announced ...read moreCategories: Economic, Announcement
Friday, September 29, 2017Live in luxury at Flamingo South Beach apartment homes! Experience the Miami lifestyle with modern interiors and resort-style amenities including 2 swimming pools with a sand beach and tiki bar, a 15,000 sq. ft. athletic club, panoramic views, and steps away from Biscayne Bay. We offer flexible lease terms and have different pricing options available so you can choose what works best for you. ...read moreCategories: Announcement, Community
Friday, September 29, 2017The Guardian ad Litem Program is always looking for volunteers! We train and empower community members, from all walks of life, to speak up for the best interests of our community's most vulnerable population: child victims of abuse, abandonment and neglect. Volunteers work alongside a Child Advocacy Manager, a Child's Best Interest Attorney and other dedicated staff. Training is provided and ...read moreCategories: Announcement, Human Interest, Community
Friday, September 29, 2017Help is just a phone call away Satori Waters & LakeHaven Recovery Centers Are you using alcohol or drugs every day to make it through each day?Are you experiencing legal problems and in many instances these legal problems are a result of alcohol or drug abuse?Have you experienced problems with interpersonal relationships?Have you tried to cut down on your use of alcohol or drugs and have been ...read moreCategories: Announcement, Health and Wellness, Community
Monday, September 25, 2017The Small Business owner manages a kaleidoscope of tasks and challenges every given day. Their tasks include client meetings, product delivery, marketing, finances, client service . . . and the list goes on. Guess what? Large and Mid-Corporate clients do the same thing – just on a bigger scale. So what truly makes the Small Business client different? One Size Does Not Fit All Articles ...read moreCategories: Education, Economic
Monday, September 25, 2017Q: Please share with us a bit of your personal background(s).A:With my parents coming from the Southern tip of Italy Puglia, food and gastronomy have always played a huge role in my life. From my mother I learned about fruit and vegetables perusing the local markets and from my dad I learned my butchering skills. You can see the influences of my Italian heritage in the R House menu today. As a ...read moreCategories: LGBT News
Wednesday, April 12, 2017The history of Hialeah Park begins in 1922 when Missouri cattleman James Bright and aviation pioneer Glenn Curtiss got together and founded the Miami Kennel Club as the first pari-mutuel greyhound track in America. By early 1925, the newly-renamed Hialeah Park had become a hotbed for thoroughbred racing on its one-mile dirt track. Throughout the years, Hialeah Park has hosted countless races and ...read moreCategories: Attractions, Education, Fun Facts
Friday, March 24, 2017Q: Please share with us a bit of your personal background.A: South Florida has been my home for the last seven years and I’ve loved every minute of it. With its wonderfully diverse people, warm weather and beautiful beaches, every day is an adventure here. Prior to my move, I lived in Los Angeles California where I still have the majority of my Colombian/Peruvian family and many incredible ...read moreCategories: Education, Economic, LGBT News
Tuesday, March 21, 2017We have a new administration, what now? A Brief Overview of US Immigration Benefits for individuals who identify as LGBTQOn January 20, 2017, President Elect Donald J. Trump was sworn in as our nation's 45th President. Throughout his campaign President Elect Trump bowed to make the deportation of illegal immigrants one of his top priorities. This negative rhetoric towards immigrants has left ...read moreCategories: Papers/Research, Political, Human Interest, LGBT News
Sunday, February 19, 2017Q: Tell us a bit about yourself. Have you always lived in Miami?I was born and raised near the coast in Massachusetts. The sea has always been an important part of my life. Given that my parents always owned restaurants, going into hospitality and travel was a natural extension of those things. Ending up in a hospitality career in the cruise industry has been a serendipitous result of my ...read moreCategories: LGBT News, Community
Tuesday, February 07, 201720,000- Square-Foot Facility to Offer Award-Winning Dining, Hand Crafted Cocktails, Nationally Recognized Design & Décor, And... Bowling beginning April 2017 Doral, FL – Kings Bowl Miami-Doral, an expansive dining, cocktail and entertainment venue will open its first-ever South Florida location in Doral this April at the mixed-use complex destination - CityPlace Doral. Kings Bowl’s new ...read moreCategories: Press Release, Attractions
Tuesday, January 31, 2017AILA Doc. No. 17012960 | Dated January 29, 2017 Upon returning to the U.S., Legal Permanent Residents (LPR) should not automatically surrender their green cards if asked to do so. An individual does not lose LPR status as a result of time abroad. They remain an LPR until a final order of removal is issued and the government must prove abandonment by clear, unequivocal, and convincing evidence ...read moreCategories: LGBT News, Political, Papers/Research
Wednesday, December 14, 2016Q: Tell us a bit about yourself. Have you always lived in Miami? A: I grew up in Seattle, and moved to South Florida nearly 20 years ago, so I guess I can call myself a Florida “native” at this point. I received a bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism from Washington State University, and was very involved in student activities and the campus community there. In 1998 I followed the sun ...read moreCategories: Community, Health and Wellness
Friday, December 09, 2016Super-Welterweight World Champion Set To Defend WBA Title On Friday January 13, 2017 Miami, FL / December 2, 2016 – Erislandy “The American Dream” Lara drew a huge crowd to Hialeah Park when he defeated Jan Zaveck at the iconic South Florida venue in November of 2015. The Cuban-born world champion figures to be a big box office attraction once again when he defends his World Boxing Association ...read moreCategories: Community, Press Release
Sunday, November 20, 2016The significant number of payroll processing organizations over the last 30 years is a reflection of how complex payroll has become. Between employee expectations and state and federal laws, managing payroll for small businesses can be a time-consuming enterprise that robs a company of resources it would rather dedicate to meeting customer needs. Small business payroll services are a very ...read moreCategories: Education
Sunday, November 20, 2016Q: Our readers would like to know more about you. Please share with us a bit of your personal/professional background. A: My name is Aletha Player and I am a South Florida native. I received my bachelor’s degree in business administration from Bethune-Cookman University and earned my MBA from the University of Miami. I work as an area manager for External Affairs at Florida Power & Light ...read moreCategories: Education
Sunday, October 02, 2016The Department of Homeland Security has published a new rule which broadens the relief for immigrants who are subject to the three and ten year bars. Now the applicants can file waivers if their parents or spouse are LAWFUL PERMANENT RESIDENTS, before, it was only for those whose parents or spouses were US citizens. It also expands this rule regardless of their immigrant visa classification. The ...read moreCategories: Community, Human Interest, Education, LGBT News
Sunday, July 17, 2016At parties people I meet often say that they will call me when they have enough money to make it worthwhile to have a will. In fact, everybody needs an estate plan, whether or not it is done with a lawyer. Here are the components of an estate plan: Health Care Directive and Appointment of Health Care Surrogate These are the documents that appoint a person to make decisions regarding your ...read moreCategories: Chamber, Community, Economic, Fun Facts, Education