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Jewelers of America (JA), the national trade association for businesses serving the fine jewelry marketplace, has named Baileigh Daoud-Soricelli as one of the recipients of the 20 Under 40 Program. The national initiative honors exceptional young professionals under 40 who exemplify leadership, innovation, and a commitment to excellence in the fine jewelry industry. “Jewelers of America’s 20 Under 40 program was created to spotlight the rising stars shaping the future of the jewelry industry.

As excitement builds around the FIFA World Cup Bronze Round in Miami, Kendra Scott is inviting fans to celebrate in style with Match Day, Made Personal, a special Color Bar pop-up at Aventura Mall now through Saturday, July 18.

For nearly a decade, the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce‘s Summer Soirée has served as the unofficial celebration of summer for the region’s business community—a night where emerging leaders, entrepreneurs, executives, innovators, and community champions come together to connect, celebrate, and strengthen the relationships that power Greater Fort Lauderdale. Now entering its ninth year, the Summer Soirée returns on July 24, 2026, with perhaps its most exciting evolution yet.

What looks like an ordinary grocery store in Wynwood is actually one of Miami’s most unexpected pop-ups. ODDMART, the viral immersive retail experience from Odd Sox, has transformed familiar grocery staples like Cheez-Its, Cheetos, Pringles, Pop-Tarts and Liquid Death into collectible socks. After drawing hundreds of visitors since opening, this free, family-friendly experience is entering its final week before closing on July 19.

Enter your pet for a place in Abandoned Pet Rescue’s “Pets and Their Favorite Places” 2027 photo calendar Do you have a gorgeous dog? A fabulous feline? If so, it’s time to submit their photo for a spot in the 2027 Abandoned Pet Rescue (APR) calendar. Every pet photo submitted will be included in the printed 2027 Abandoned Pet Rescue (APR) calendar.

Founder Gary Press to Continue as Chairman of the Board, Ensuring Continuity and Strategic Leadership Lifestyle Media Group (LMG), the parent company of an award-winning portfolio of print, digital, and live-event brands that includes Lifestyle, South Florida Business & Wealth, LUXE, and CHARITABLE magazines, is announcing the transition of ownership from founder Gary Press to Ray Chehata, chairman of Chehata Family Holdings.

For Susan Rennisen, vice president of community affairs and special events at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, a life well lived includes having dogs at her side. Rennisen first fell in love with poodles more than 40 years ago after moving to Las Vegas to further her career. Far from her home on the East Coast, Susan found herself looking for canine companionship. Being allergic to dogs, Rennisen said a friend suggested she look into standard poodles.

Cocktailing never felt so good. Ukiah Japanese Smokehouse, located on Fort Lauderdale’s downtown riverfront, is continuing its Giving2Sips program this July, an ongoing initiative in which proceeds from Ukiah’s signature cocktails give back to the community. For the month of July, $2 from every Pear Necessities cocktail sold will be donated directly to Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Foundation, supporting vital pediatric care for families across South Florida.

For many children, a hospital stay can bring uncertainty, fear, and long days away from the comforts of home. At Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, however, some of the most beloved members of the care team walk on four legs. Freedom, Goldie, and the hospital’s newest facility dog, Dominos, are the stars of the hospital’s animal-assisted therapy program, bringing comfort, companionship, and motivation to patients throughout the facility.

In South Florida, where dogs ride shotgun on Las Olas and appear in holiday cards alongside their owners, the line between pet and family member has long been blurred. Now, that shift is showing up somewhere perhaps a little less expected: the courtroom. As veterinary costs climb and pet insurance policies become more common, a new category of legal work is taking shape. It’s one where the stakes are emotional, financial, and, at times, surprisingly complex.