All-Female Vocal Group Performs at Aventura Arts & Cultural Center Saturday, Sept. 14 The Aventura Summer Concert Series presented by The City of Aventura concludes with the acclaimed female vocal group Brazilian Voices in AMAZONAS: The Rhythm of Nature performing on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 8 p.m. at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center. Brazilian Voices is known for the delightful fluidity and warmth of their singing. Their show will highlight the group’s noted strengths, which include powerful interpretation by female voices, rich bossa nova harmonies and a passionate approach. “This is a wonderful, unique program that brings (people)…
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Authority takes proactive steps to upgrade water treatment facility to reduce PFAS, maintain safe drinking water The Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority (FKAA) has taken a significant leap forward in its proactive efforts to meet the EPA’s newly established National Primary Drinking Water Regulation (NPDWR) for PFAS, often known as “forever chemicals.” The finalized regulation, announced on April 10, 2024, mandates maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) for these substances in public water systems, with a compliance deadline set for 2029. Having consistently adhered to all water quality regulations, FKAA’s Executive Director Greg Veliz expressed confidence in the authority’s proactive measures in a…
Hurricanes can be devastating and deadly. These powerful storms can cause bodily injury and death, and cause significant damage to homes and local infrastructure. The potentially devastating impact of hurricanes underscores the need for those living in areas vulnerable to the storms to know what to do should one occur. The following guidelines can serve as an outline of what to do during a hurricane. • Evacuate if an evacuation order is issued. Modern technology has made it easier to identify when hurricanes are coming and the potential severity of the storms. Utilizing information at their disposal, governments issue evacuation…
A new report about construction worker wage growth in the U.S. I thought the report would be interesting to your readers. High levels of inflation beginning in 2021 have, in many cases, more than offset the wage growth routinely touted as a positive of the COVID-era economy. And in the construction industry—despite persistent labor shortages and record levels of spending—the average worker has less purchasing power today than in the years leading up to the pandemic. However, while wage growth is below-average nationally, construction workers in certain parts of the country have fared better. Researchers calculated the inflation-adjusted change in…
The current housing shortage—which is now estimated to be between four million and seven million homes—can trace its beginnings to long before the COVID-19 pandemic. In the 10 years following the Great Recession, the United States constructed fewer new homes than in any other decade since the 1960s. Simply put, the nation has not built a sufficient number of homes to meet demand—though this lack of housing affects certain areas more severely than others. Researchers ranked locations based on the percentage change in the average monthly housing inventory—the total number of active listings plus pending sales at the end of…
A new report from Captain Experiences, an online platform that helps people find and book fishing and hunting trips, looking at summer water temperature changes across the U.S.—including coastal areas in Florida. Recent years have brought unusually high temperatures to the world’s waters, and with them, major impacts on marine life and coastal communities. However, since early 2023, this trend has significantly intensified, with each day for more than a year setting a new record high. The effects have created eye-popping weather and climate events. In early 2023, waters off the coast of South Florida reached more than 100 degrees—approximately…
Gas prices continually fluctuate; what are the regional differences in gas prices across the U.S.? American Trucks surveyed over 1,000 Americans about how much they allocate to gas, their opinions on gas prices, and how current prices impact their summer travel plans. • Florida has the 22nd highest average price for a gallon of gas in the U.S. ($3.13) – the average price of a gallon of gas in the U.S. is $3.58 • 38% of Americans say extreme heat and weather predictions negatively impacted their travel plans this year As gas prices continue to fluctuate, your readers might be interested in…
Debt continues to be a major concern for households across North America. The Federal Reserve Bank of New York Center for Microeconomic Data found total household debt reached $17.29 trillion in the third quarter of 2023 in the United States. This upward trajectory has been going on since 2021 and is largely driven by mortgages, credit cards and student loan balances. Canadian households also are in debt. In fact, according to CBC News, Canadians carried more debt in 2021 than people in any other G7 country, with the value owed more than the value of the country’s entire economy. As…
People who want to volunteer their time have many opportunities to choose from. Volunteer efforts can be the more rewarding when individuals choose causes that have profound meaning to them. For some, this may mean helping animals, championing research to cure a particular disease or helping to provide services for disadvantaged youth. Environmental stewards likely want to get involved with nonprofit groups that focus on conservation. Climate change and the impact of human activity on the planet concerns people in all corners of the globe. Many people feel that the time has come to prioritize protecting the planet. Consider some…
Q&A With Cedars-Sinai Chief of Dermatology Nima Gharavi, MD, PhD After a cold and rainy winter, it’s refreshing to plan summertime outdoor activities or a day at the beach soaking up the sun. But it’s important to remember that too much sun exposure can be harmful. According to Nima Gharavi, MD, PhD, chief of the Department of Dermatology at Cedars-Sinai, too much exposure to ultraviolet rays, or UV rays, can increase your risk for melanoma—a type of aggressive skin cancer. “With every sunburn, the risk for melanoma increases slightly,” said Gharavi, who also serves as the director of Dermatologic Surgery…