One evening in January, a cold rain drizzles down on Downtown Wellen Park in Venice, FL, splashing off the colored shade awnings meant for cheerier weather. Most people are probably at home, snuggling under fluffy blankets, sipping hot cups of coffee and scrolling through sun-soaked destinations on Instagram. But those who brave the weather this pa...

Last week a local veteran, living at AdviniaCare in Naples, turned 101. A birthday party was thrown by his daughter, the Lions Club, and also attended by fellow Veteran brothers of the community. The WWII veteran is Vincenzo “Jimmy” Renda, born Feb. 23, 1923, in Brooklyn, New York, the eldest of three sons of Sicilian-America immigrants. He and his...

If you've got a sweet tooth and enjoy the finer things, there's a new hot-spot that's tailor-made for you at Boca Raton's Town Center. Venchi, the renowned Italian chocolate and gelato brand, has opened its first chocogelataria at the shopping and dining destination. Opened Jan. 31, Venchi features chocolates, gelato, their signature "Gelatoshakes"...

Net of an Italian leg of 170,000 spectators and a series of sold out events across Europe, the announcement of new dates scheduled for next winter in the US just arrived. "I don’t stop because going on stage and giving my all to the audience is what I have been for more than 30 years. The hug I’m receiving in every city that has given me affection...

One of the best Italian deli shops in Miami, which went viral on social media thanks to its mouthwatering sandwiches, is embarking on a new mission —  to bring Roman street food to Miami in an ambiance that teleports its guests to Italy.  Jholano's Deli, the viral deli shop in Coral Gables known for its robust Italian sandwiches and long lines out...

Finding a pizza place in South Florida is like finding a gecko in your backyard. In other words, they’re everywhere. But if you’re looking for the kind of pizza they serve over in Italy, you’ll have to search a little harder. Deco’s found the real deal in a most unlikely place. Fort Lauderdale’s Yacht Haven Park and Marina is home to some tasty mot...

We are thrilled to announce that CINEMA ITALY Miami returns with it's 20th edition! With an incredible lineup of brand new award-winning films CINEMA ITALY will return to Miami for its 20th edition from Friday, March 15th to Monday the 18th, 2024. We have carefully screened the best ten films of the previous season, all of them presented in the top...

Despite some difficulties in 2023, the United States is by far the leading market for Italian wine. After a record 2022, at €1.86 billion, 8.3% over 2021, in the first 11 months of 2023, imports to the U.S. stopped at €1.6 billion (down 6% over the same period in 2022, Istat data analyzed by WineNews). A negative figure, to be sure, but an improvem...

To see what’s next in the sartorial sphere, look no further than Istituto Marangoni Miami, the fashion school that’s radically embracing innovation. Founded in Milan in 1935, this leading university now has locations all over the world. Its most recently opened outpost, Istituto Marangoni Miami, harnesses the spirit and energy of the dynamic South...

When: Saturday, March 9 · 3 - 5:15pm EST - Where: DeSantis Family Chapel, 300 Okeechobee Boulevard West Palm Beach, FL 33401 United States Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of the world's greatest music at the DeSantis Family Chapel. On Saturday, March 9, 2024, at 3:00 PM (Eastern Daylight Time), the talented and renowned singer/PBS-TV host fo...