Jorge and Darlene Pérez donate $1 million to FIU Honors College
Miami’s billionaire condo king is making a big investment in South Florida’s future workforce. The Related Group’s CEO Jorge Pérez and his wife, Darlene Boytell-Pérez, have made a $1 million donation to Florida International University’s Honors College, an interdisciplinary unit that offers students from every major the opportunity for advanced coursework through team-taught classes, research […]
Marc Anthony buys Cocoplum mansion at a deep discount — for $19 million
Singer Marc Anthony has plunked down a cool $19 million for a 12-bedroom Mediterranean mansion in the Coral Gables neighborhood of Cocoplum — the highest price ever paid for a single-family home in the fancy community. The house features three kitchens, a commercial elevator and separate quarters for staff and guests. But despite the price, […]
Centenarian Helen Tendrich, who lived through Miami’s many changes, dies at 101
Helen Rose Tendrich and her husband Isadore were new to Miami Beach in 1932 when they opened their first business together — a peanut concession stand at the old Miami Beach Kennel Club where South Pointe Park sits today. She was only 17. Too young to legally be at a dog track. So, her son […]
Woman’s sweet dream becomes a reality by opening cookie kiosk in South Miami
Deborah Frazier, 60, was never content being a dentist’s assistant or a waitress. She had a vision to have her own cookie stall — and recently, her dream became a reality. The proud owner of DD’s Gourmet Cookie, Frazier opened a kiosk on the second floor of The Shops at Sunset Place in South Miami, […]
Pet owners pamper their pooches with fancy food cooked in Wynwood
Floor-to-ceiling windows, state-of-the art open kitchen, cool art and a bar top — a typical Wynwood food spot. At one new trendy location, though, the menu — featuring basil beef with peas, pearls and pears; herb roasted turkey and sweet potato; lamb with mint vegetables and millet — sounds delicious, but tastes like dog food. […]
Johnson & Wales student, 19, already baking his way to small-business success
Being a college-age business owner is not a new concept, but one Johnson & Wales University student is baking up a sweet twist in his journey as an entrepreneur. “I was a kid that would always have a little trouble with following directions from teachers. … Once I found out about entrepreneurship, I found out […]
You be the judge: Vote for your favorite Challenge finalists
A way to combat restaurant food waste, an online platform for dental prosthetics, or a line of toys for boys of color? Or maybe it’s the sharing economy for trucking, the sharing economy for homecare services, or a grow-light for cannabis? Or how about or a tool to negotiate consumer debt, a guest management platform […]
Incubator program for food entrepreneurs launches at FIU
StartUP FIU, a university-wide entrepreneurship initiative at Florida International University, this month has opened its second program: StartUP FIU FOOD. Funded with a $500,000 grant from Citi Foundation, StartUP FIU FOOD assists small community food entrepreneurs to grow their businesses, leveraging the Chaplin School of Hospitality and Tourism Management’s large commercial kitchen and providing workshops […]
South Florida business owners have been growing revenue and hiring, survey shows
Nearly 70 percent of business owners in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties surveyed by Entrepreneurs’ Organization reported higher revenue over the past six months, and 57 percent said they hired additional full-time employees, according to a new report from the worldwide economic development institution. EO’s Global Entrepreneur Indicator survey also showed that more than […]
Planning a party? Created by a chef, this app lets you easily hire staff
Startup Spotlight: PartyTap Headquarters: Miami Concept: A party and event staffing app that allows anyone to order staff with a few taps on a smartphone. Story: After graduating from the Culinary Institute of America in upstate New York, Jordan Hamilton moved to sunny Miami to attend Florida International University’s hospitality/tourism management program and worked as […]