Best brunch in town? Nominate your favorite South Florida spot right here!

No two brunches are alike in South Florida. Some let diners enjoy their bottomless mimosas and eggs Benedict with an ocean view, while others offer all-you-can-eat stations at luxury resorts. Then there are those experiences that bring the nightclub to the a.m. with drag performers, Champagne bottle sparklers, LED light shows and DJs to go with your avocado toast and creatively garnished bloody mary. With family and friends in town for the holidays, or just some extra downtime to spend on a... Read More

Grasping for hope: The optimism and despair of an Alzheimer’s caregiver

“What time is it?” Cheryl Miller asks her husband, John. He wants to answer, but his wife has already asked him that question three times in the last few minutes. Frustrated, John yells at her to stop asking. He instantly regrets it. “I’m going into the bedroom for a minute,” John tells his wife of 54 years. When he shuts the door, he begins to cry. Cheryl, 75, has lived with Alzheimer’s disease for four years, but it hasn’t all been bleak. John, 76, said he had some hope for... Read More

ASK IRA: How will Pelle Larsson’s return impact the Heat’s perimeter rotation?

Q: Ira, Jaime Jaquez Jr. has regressed from his rookie season. His game and moves are very limited and he can’t make a 3-pointer.  Nikola Jovic has fallen out of the rotation.  When Pelle Larson comes back, is Jaquez next? – Joel. A: The plot regarding the perimeter rotation certainly has thickened considering the recent play of Dru Smith. But in regard to your question, it would be difficult to argue against Pelle Larsson having given the Heat better minutes in recent games... Read More

Daily Horoscope for December 10, 2024

General Daily Insight for December 10, 2024 Healing doesn’t always need to be a difficult process. It’s a good time for open communication as the Moon trines messenger Mercury. The real rewards will likely arrive when the Sun trines Chiron at 12:49 pm EST, strengthening our resolve to drop old baggage which no longer serves any positive purpose. The Moon, meanwhile, will motivate us to wear our hearts on our sleeves as it conjoins Chiron before moving into a final trine with the Sun,... Read More

Book reviews: Tension builds in Prohibition-era ‘Trouble Island;’ ‘The Rivals’ takes on the bots

‘Trouble Island’ by Sharon Short. Minotaur, 336 pages, $29 The aptly named Trouble Island is a dark, foreboding place, located in Lake Erie and containing a large, gothic-like mansion with a few outlying buildings. The island is a midway point for criminals moving between Canada and the United States in 1931. “Trouble Island,” by by Sharon Short. (Minotaur/Courtesy) It’s also a refuge — admittedly an uncomfortable one — for two women with different reasons to hide from the... Read More

‘A lot of growth’: New stores, restaurants and 512 homes will be built in Plantation

A former AT&T site in Plantation will be replaced by a new community that will offer more than 500 new residences, new restaurants and stores and many other amenities. Subscribe to continue reading this article. Already subscribed? To login in, click here. Originally Published: December 9, 2024 at 4:58 PM EST ... Read More

Amazon driver recovering after Fort Lauderdale stabbing and robbery

The stabbing and robbery of an Amazon delivery driver in Fort Lauderdale Saturday appears to have been random, police said Monday. The victim is expected to recover. Subscribe to continue reading this article. Already subscribed? To login in, click here. Originally Published: December 9, 2024 at 12:34 PM EST ... Read More

Ticket alert: Pearl Jam at Hard Rock Live (but you need to sign up by Tuesday!)

Here is how to sign up for tickets to see Pearl Jam’s two April concerts at Hard Rock Live in Hollywood on their Dark Matter U.S. Tour 2025. Subscribe to continue reading this article. Already subscribed? To login in, click here. Originally Published: December 9, 2024 at 9:22 AM EST ... Read More