On the Fourth of July, residents of Symphony at the Waterways in Fort Lauderdale celebrated our country’s birthday with decorations, music, entertainment, delicious barbecue and a fishing contest. They also heard from Nikolas Kimaz, a candidate for U.S. Congress Florida District 22. Symphony at the Waterways is an Assisted Living and Memory Care facility centrally located on East Oakland Park Blvd. on the Inland Waterway in view of the Atlantic Ocean. Residents are involved in all kinds of activities, including nightly movies, daily exercise with Thai Chi and yoga among the choices, resident chorus entitled “Alive and Singing,” lectures on […]

  Stephan Tchividjian, president of the National Christian Foundation, introduced and shared the vision of Lifework Leadership over lunch on July 18 along with Christine De Vries, program director, and Melodie Stoligrosz, event coordinator, at Padrino’s, a restaurant owned and operated by a Lifework Leadership alumnus. Why Lifework? In today’s world, integrating faith into our work, home and community is challenging. Lifework Leadership brings in nationally-known speakers and prominent business people to share their personal experiences of facing seemingly insurmountable obstacles to embolden and empower leaders and influencers. Through their stories and through Lifeworks literary discussions and stimulating conversations, practical […]

Habitat for Humanity of Broward recently dedicated five new homes in Pompano Beach, four of which were sponsored by JM Family Enterprises. Dignitaries at the event included Brent Burns, Kim Bentley, and James Davey of JM Family Enterprises; County District 4 Commissioner Chip LaMarca; and Congressman Ted Deutch, who thanked the participants and sponsors for their commitment to making Broward County better. “These are the 32nd, 33rd, 34th and 35th houses that we’ve done in the last 16 years,” said Burns, President & CEO, JM Family Enterprises. “Habitat is a great organization and what a fantastic way to give back […]