With “Earth Day” in April, the month has become a catalyst for increased conversations on how we can make a more positive impact on this planet to protect our environment. It’s no longer a secret that the retail industry has not been kind to Mother Nature, but, thankfully, meaningful discussions and changes are being made within brands and companies. We have a long way to go, but the hard work has begun. However, that’s one side of the equation. As consumers, we are now asking ourselves what changes can we make in our shopping habits?  I sat down with Carly Ridloff, Founder and CEO of The ..read more

“Are we still talking about tennis?” This query, paraphrased or exact, comes up a lot in Justin Kuritzkes’ magnificent screenplay for “Challengers” (opening today nationwide), a sports-centered psychodrama of the highest order. It’s the right question. In a script so laden with double entendres—and set in a world where romantic conquest and athletic success are inextricable—we’re left to suss out the answers ourselves. With its rich echoes of Francois Truffaut’s landmark 1962 drama “Jules & Jim,” “Challengers” charts a 13-year love triangle involving two friends and occasional rivals on th ..read more

Turns out, Owlsley is a Swiftie. In the latest post on Florida Atlantic University’s Instagram, the university mascot pays homage to Taylor Swift’s latest album. In the two images, Owlsley reenacts Swift’s new album covers for “The Tortured Poets Department.” The singer released the album at midnight on April 19, then two hours later surprised fans with the drop of more songs, which included “Florida!!!” with Florence and the Machine and “Fortnight” with Post Malone. Lyrics from “Florida!!!” lent to the caption for FAU’s Instagram post, “sorry destin, we only want a timeshare down in boca.” W ..read more

Robert Weinroth leads most of his congressional rivals in fundraising—mostly because of money from himself. The former Boca Raton city council member and county commissioner raised $222,000 in the first three months of the year, according to the most recent federal campaign finance report. But $100,000 of that was a personal loan. Weinroth is running in the Republican primary for the chance to challenge incumbent Jared Moskowitz, the incumbent Democrat in U.S. House District 23. It includes Boca Raton, West Boca and portions of Broward County south to Fort Lauderdale. Weinroth switched parties ..read more

When the first reports of a novel coronavirus began to make news in the final weeks of 2019, Dolores Fernandez Alonso was as prepared for its seismic effects as any media professional could be. Health care was already at the front of mind for Alonso, president and CEO of Boynton Beach-based South Florida PBS, which had just debuted a sister station, the Health Channel (allhealthtv.com), in August of 2019, following a year’s worth of listening sessions with PBS viewers. “Pre-pandemic, what people were saying at that point was, ‘I don’t have as much time with the doctor as I’d like. I don’t have ..read more

When Rick Burgess went on trial last week for his seat on the Delray Beach Downtown Development Authority board, he put the agency on trial, too. Burgess lost his case. The case against the DDA, however, apparently remains open after his departure. As his defense, Burgess argued that the attempt to remove him amounted to retaliation for policy shifts and greater accountability sought by him and three other board members whom the previous commission appointed last June. The March election changed the commission’s political alignment. The ethics complaint that led to Burgess’ removal came from M ..read more

It’s been six years in the making, and on Friday morning, the team behind The Center for Arts & Innovation gave Boca Raton a sneak peek into what’s to come. Gathering at the Boca Museum of Art, the center’s chairperson and CEO, Andrea Virgin, told the attendees that if fundraising goes to plan, a groundbreaking can be expected in late 2025 or early 2026 with an opening in 2029. “We’re moving away from trying to retain audiences to acquiring news ones,” she told the crowd. “We’re moving away from exclusive venues that only cater to a certain class of people to being very inclusive. We’re mo ..read more

Lynn’s theatre students showcase their talents, Mounts hosts a Plant-a-Palooza, and the Morikami gets dolled up for spring. Plus, Social Distortion and more in your week ahead. THURSDAY AND FRIDAY What: Lynn Celebration of the Arts When: 7:30 p.m. Where: Wold Performing Arts Center at Lynn University, 3601 N. Military Trail, Boca Raton Cost: $35-$50 Contact: 561/237-9000, lynn.edu It’s that time again, when Lynn University’s most talented performing-arts MFAs showcase what they’ve learned this academic year—in the grandest fashion possible. In a production often indistinguishable from a profe ..read more

New York hospitality group Brandit Hospitality has opened Bounce Sporting Club at the north end of the Delray Beach Market. The food hall, which opened in April 2021 and has been closed since January of last year, finally has had a rebirth with the opening of the sports bar on its north end. But this isn’t a typical sports bar; the concept also serves a full menu of modern American classics like mac & cheese bars, Bounce smash burgers, and signature wings. Plus, the expansive 5,000-square-foot location, which can host up to 400 guests within its indoor and outdoor spaces, features a 360-de ..read more

Café Boulud’s next pairing dinner will feature wines from Sinegal Estate on Thursday, April 25. The Napa Valley winery will pour some of its best wines during the four-course dinner. The menu is as follows: Florida pompano with razor clams and white asparagus paired with Sinegal Estate Rosé, Sonoma Valley 2022 Squab with fennel, cherries and pistachio paired with Sinegal Estate Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast 2021 Wagyu ribeye paired with both ‘Details’ by Sinegal, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma Valley 2022 and Sinegal Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2021 Citron & olive dessert with key lime c ..read more