The holiday season comes alive after dark at Pinecrest Gardens, where the beloved Nights of Lights festival transforms the botanical gardens into a dazzling illuminated wonderland. Thousands of twinkling lights wind through garden pathways, trees, and signature landscapes, creating a festive nighttime experience that invites the community to celebrate the season in a unique and memorable setting. Located at 11000 Red Road, Pinecrest, Nights of Lights takes place on select evenings throughout December, offering visitors the opportunity to explore the gardens after sunset. With the holidays fast approaching, guests are encouraged to visit before December 23, as the event approaches…
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Miami Art Week continues to reinforce its status as a global cultural epicenter, and this year, the National Football League expanded that vision through NFL Artist Replay, a three-day immersive experience that celebrated the powerful intersection of art, culture and football. Far more than an exhibition, the program positioned itself as a creative movement—one that amplifies artistic voices while redefining how fans engage with the game. Curated by cultural tastemaker Kendall Hurns, the NFL Artist Replay experience showcased a dynamic collection of original works from the program’s 2025 curated artists, including Calvin Clausell Jr., Kayla Mahaffey, McFlyy, Joseph “Sentrock” Perez,…
Burger King® is inviting families and fans of all ages to visit participating restaurants now and dive into the colorful and playful world of SpongeBob™ with its new SpongeBob™ Movie Menu, a limited-time promotion available across the United States while supplies last. Inspired by The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants™, the menu transforms an everyday meal into a fun, flavorful, and nostalgic experience. The excitement surrounding this collaboration was recently on full display in Miami, where hundreds of people attended a special activation held at the Burger King® restaurant located at 701 NW 37th Ave. The location was transformed into…
Florida’s history is written not only in headlines and hurricanes, but in the quiet resilience of those who stepped forward when communities needed them most. John “JJ” VanRiel is one of those stories. This November, the former Florida Power & Light (FPL) lineworker turned 90 years old, marking a milestone that reflects nearly a century of life—and more than four decades dedicated to keeping Florida connected. VanRiel joined FPL in 1956 as a helper, long before modern technology transformed the electric industry. Back then, restoring power required physical endurance, instinct and trust among crew members. As an apprentice and later…
Anyone who has tried to slim down knows that feeling, the one when you’ve put all the hard work in, improved your diet and worked out as much as you can, and you’ve done pretty well, but there are those last few pounds that, as hard as you try, just won’t shift. It’s annoying, frustrating, and emoralizing, right? It makes you feel like all of your hard work has been for nothing, and it makes you want to give up. Don’t do that! It’s really common for people who’ve lost weight to struggle with those last few pounds because the…
During times of financial uncertainty, reliable support can make a meaningful difference. In that context, Florida Power & Light (FPL) continues to play a critical role in the community through Care To Share, an assistance program designed to help customers experiencing temporary financial hardship avoid the loss of an essential service: electricity. Care To Share operates as an emergency fund that provides relief to individuals and families facing unexpected challenges such as job loss, sudden illness, or other personal emergencies. Its mission is clear—to keep the lights on for households when they need it most, offering stability during moments of…
Florida continues to strengthen its reputation as a leading entertainment and gaming destination, and new visitor data reveals which casinos resonate most with residents and travelers alike. While Gulfstream Park Racing and Casino claims the top spot as the state’s highest-rated casino, the findings clearly position Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood among the most popular and frequently visited gambling destinations in Florida. The analysis was conducted by betting experts at Sporting Post, who reviewed hundreds of U.S. casinos using Tripadvisor data. Rather than focusing solely on overall star ratings, the study emphasized the proportion of five-star reviews, offering…
Florida is widely known for its cultural diversity, international ties, and vibrant mix of communities shaped by global influences. That same diversity is now reflected in the languages Floridians want to learn. A new study reveals that while the state does not rank among the nation’s leaders overall, residents show a strong and growing interest in languages with deep cultural roots and global relevance—led by Japanese. The study, conducted by LTL Language School, analyzed nearly 1,400 Google search terms related to learning 64 Asian languages across all 50 U.S. states. Using data from Google Keyword Planner, researchers examined monthly average…
Living comfortably in Florida now comes with a steep price tag, according to a new national analysis by Upgraded Points that highlights the widening gap between income and the cost of everyday life. The study finds that a single adult in Florida must earn nearly $109,000 a year to maintain a comfortable standard of living—placing the state 14th highest nationwide—far above what most residents actually make. The analysis uses the widely accepted 50/30/20 budget model, which assumes that 50% of income goes to necessities like housing, food and transportation, 30% to discretionary spending, and 20% to savings or debt repayment.…
Florida continues to record the highest total number of drowning deaths in the United States, a troubling distinction that places renewed focus on heavily populated coastal counties such as Miami-Dade and Broward, where daily life is closely tied to water. A new study conducted by personal injury law firm Anidjar and Levine, analyzing data from the CDC WONDER database between 2019 and 2023, found that Florida recorded 2,694 drowning deaths during that period—the highest total statewide figure in the country. While Florida ranks fifth nationally in drowning rate at 2.45 deaths per 100,000 residents, the overall volume underscores the scale…