In celebration of World Space Week, Carnival Cruise Line announced today that it is partnering with Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex to launch (pardon the pun) a children’s space program with activities inspired by NASA science. The program will debut on Carnival Celebration this November. As part of Camp Ocean’s science and discovery programming, the credible […]
Category: Florida
Beachside Tea Dance, Boat Parade Each Coming to Fort Lauderdale
Looking ahead to Halloween and beyond? Here are a couple of South Florida events to keep in mind. Dune by Laurent Tourondel in Fort Lauderdale on Oct. 30 will host a beachside Halloween Tea Dance from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Guests can participate in a costume contest that will feature first, second and third […]
Troon Events’ Tournaments Include Stops at Pebble Beach, TPC Sawgrass and Whistling Straits
Troon Events, the luxury travel experiences and tournaments division of Troon, has announced its 2023/2024 Pro-Am Series – a collection of golf events that offer professional and amateur golfers premier competition with exceptional hospitality at iconic venues. Registration for 2023/2024 Pro-Am Series events is now open at www.TroonEvents.com. The 2023/2024 Troon Pro-Am Series schedule currently […]
Dynamic Dining Duo: Chef Demetrio Zavala and South Florida restaurateur Gary Rack
By Sharon Geltner Celebrity chef Demetrio Zavala, who has his own IMDb page and has appeared on the Food Network 17 times; describes himself with these words: “I have a degree in finance.” Priorities! Welcome to running restaurants in a post-Covid world where business acumen counts as much as culinary creativity. South Florida restaurateur […]
Troon Cards for 2023 Now Available
Troon has launched its 2023 Troon Card frequent player program with more than 150 Troon-affiliated courses participating. Troon Cards are now on sale at www.TroonCard.com and can be used Nov. 1, 2022 through Dec. 31, 2023, providing Cardholders with preferred rates of up to 50 percent off the standard rate at participating Troon-managed and brand-affiliated […]
Mindi Premo New Executive Director of Sales at JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa
JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa in Aventura, FL., has named Mindi Premo as its new Executive Director of Sales. With most of her career spent in Las Vegas, Premo has more than 20 years of experience in meetings and conventions. Most recently, she served as Executive Director of Sales for the Bellagio Resort […]
Like Mike Italian Taste Brings The Amalfi Coast to Coconut Grove
As the Miami neighborhood of Coconut Grove continues to reinvent itself, the “Grove’’ is attracting more quality restaurants and chef. Among them is Like Mike Italian Taste, the first restaurant in America owned by Lucio Giordano, in collaboration with Michelin-starred chef Luigi Salomone. One of a handful of new eateries along the Grove’s Main Highway, […]
Sushi/Bar Bringing Its Omakase Experience to Miami Beach
Sushi | Bar Hospitality principals, alongside Executive Chef Ambrely Ouimette, today announced the expansion of their distinguished Sushi | Bar omakase experience to Miami Beach, opening September 20, 2022. The popular omakase-style, speakeasy concept, which originally opened in Montecito, California (2018) and expanded to Austin, Texas (2020), will be located just steps from the […]
Panther National Adds Key Executives to its Staff; Jack Nicklaus/Justin Thomas-Designed Course to Open in Late 2023
Panther National, the highly-anticipated luxury golf and lifestyle community currently under development in Palm Beach Gardens, FL., has added key additions to its staff ahead of the scheduled opening of the Jack Nicklaus/Justin Thomas golf course and lounge in late 2023. The new additions include Steve Ehrbar, director of agronomy; Tom Dyer, director of golf; […]
Encore Resort at Reunion Offering a Spooky Season in Central Florida
Encore Resort at Reunion, a Central Florida vacation residence community by Rentyl Resorts, is debuting “Stay A Spell: Broom and Breakfast,” a Halloween vacation experience. The resort, located just minutes from Orlando’s theme parks, has decorated three of its private resort homes and The Encore Club for the Halloween season. The homes and experiences […]