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Dryeco Green Cleaners Supports Healthcare Heroes

Posted by Mary Jo Almeida-Shore On May - 31 - 2020

Dryeco Green Cleaners, known as Florida’s First 100% Ecofriendly Dry Cleaner and Highest Rated in the Nation with 4.5 Green Leaves stepped-up to help those most impacted by COVID-19: the nurses and doctors at hospitals throughout Miami-Dade County.

Michael Shore, owner, President and CEO of Dryeco Green Cleaners and his staff at Aventura Hospital serving breakfast to healthcare workers

On Saturday, May 2, Dryeco owner, Michael Shore, led a caravan of 8 vans and 25 staff members to deliver gift cards for free dry cleaning and laundry services to the medical professionals at Aventura Hospital. The Dryeco team set up tables with banners thanking those on the front lines of this pandemic and served breakfast for over 300 medical workers in between shifts.  

Michael Shore, Dryeco Green Cleaners’ owner, stated, “ Our Dryeco Team loved coming together sharing breakfast to show our appreciation for all our healthcare workers and providing them with complimentary laundry and dry cleaning will give the healthcare workers one less chore to do at home all the while disinfecting their laundry”

Over the next two months, Dryeco plans to continue its visits to various hospitals throughout Miami-Dade to support the health and safety of the frontline heroes by providing them exceptional cleaning services and pick up and delivery for free during the COVID crisis.

Dryeco plans to deliver gift cards and breakfast to Jackson Memorial Hospital this Saturday, May 30, and will caravan to a different hospital each week, as part of its commitment to disinfecting medical workers’ clothing and household linens.

Additionally, Dryeco Green Cleaners has donated over 1000 abandoned garments to the Salvation Army and is providing delivery service for feeding the elderly and poor with Temple King David multi-purposing the delivery vans and drivers.

About Dryeco Green Cleaners-

Dryeco Green Cleaners is a professional full service dry cleaner with the highest eco friendly rating in Florida and the United States at 4.5 Green Leafs Awarded by Green Cleaners Council.  Dryeco Green Cleaners has also earned the distinction of “Best Dry cleaner in South Florida” year after year.

Dryeco offers many dry cleaning and laundry services including specialization in couture garments and 5 star luxury services.   The convenience of Dryeco’s free pick up and delivery service with scheduling (using its Dryeco APP), at a click of a button helps to keep life simple for clients.  Dryeco’s garment cleaning service is gentle on your skin and gentle on your clothes. Many other dry cleaners focus on packaging; Dryeco ensures the highest quality cleaning/pressing and utilizes the healthiest products available for cleaning clients’ garments. 

For the past 12 years, Dryeco has provided free pick and delivery services in the tri-county area of Dade, Broward and South Palm Beach Counties including over 50 municipalities, communities and neighborhoods. More specifically many of our customers live in over 150 luxury condominiums buildings, work in corporate or professional offices, retail malls, marinas and hotels that we deliver to daily. 

Dryeco uses the healthiest cleaning products, employs the most knowledgeable staff and utilizes state of the art equipment and technology. All pick up and delivery orders can be easily scheduled by the customer via App, web, or phone and monitored with ease. All orders received are barcoded and tracked via camera and pos system from the moment it enters the

 store until the time it is delivered to the customers’ location.

Schedule your first pick up today using the Dryeco APP or at www.dryeco.com or call 305.933.2400 or email us at info@dryeco.com 

Dryeco Green Cleaners 

18660 Collins Avenue 

South Florida Comes Together to Raise Funds for Hurricane Relief

Posted by Maryanne Salvat On September - 19 - 2017

by: Maryanne Salvat

Bowlmor AMF Donates to American Red Cross Disaster Relief Services

Bowlmor AMF, the world leader in bowling entertainment, will raise funds at the more than 300 centers nationwide, with proceeds benefitting the American Red Cross’ disaster relief services. Additionally, Bowlmor AMF will match donations up to $50,000. To support the fundraiser, Bowlmor AMF is asking guests who visit one of Bowlmor AMF’s 300+ centers in the United States and Canada to make a donation to help the victims of this year’s devastating hurricane season.

As the largest bowling entertainment company in the world, Bowlmor AMF puts an innovative spin on the typical bowling experience with centers that feature modern, stylish décor, upscale amenities, and deliciously inventive menus. Bowlmor AMF’s bowling centers provide the perfect setting for every occasion, from first-class family nights and birthday celebrations to unforgettable holiday parties and corporate events.

For more information, visit bowlmor.com, amf.combowlero.com, and bowlbrunswick.com.

 

 

Hurricane Irma Keys Relief Benefit

Michael Capponi and ORA would like to invite you all to one of their many grassroots initiatives underway to aid Florida Keys residents post Hurricane Irma. They will be hosting a benefit this Friday, September 22nd at ORA Miami. This is a great cause to help your fellow Florida Keys neighbors immediately on the ground. They are collecting $30 donations at the door, 100% of Irma bottle packages sold at $1,500 per and 10% off all table sales will benefit this fund.

Email to RSVP@luna.group for more details or visit: https://www.globalempowermentmission.org/hurricane-irma for more details

#globalempowermentmission #oramiami #hurricaneirma

 

 

South Florida Migrant Farmer Community Fundraiser

Sacred Space founder, Karla Dascal and her partner, Gingi Beltran are raising funds to help the migrant farmer community, which was gravely impacted by Hurricane Irma.  Already among the poorest members of South Florida’s residents, these farmers have lost their homes as well as the crops that bring them employment and feed their families.  Due to the destruction, there will be no harvest for at least a year and no means of income for these workers. Consider helping these people who are in desperate need.

To make a donation, follow this link: https://donate.sachamama.org/campaign/gingis-b-day/c146075 

The Sacred Space has generously agreed to match donations up to $5,000. No amount is too small or great. The deadline for donations is Friday, September 22, 2017.

 

 

Irma Relief at EAST, Miami 

EAST, Miami, a lifestyle hotel & residences at Brickell City Centre is pleased to announce that it has officially reopened for service. Its signature restaurants Quinto La Huella and Sugar will open its doors as well. While other hotels and businesses in the Brickell area are unfortunately still closed, EAST, Miami received little damage from the storm, and is now accepting existing and new reservations.

In efforts to help support Hurricane Irma Relief, Sugar will be donating $2 per each specialty “Irma Relief” cocktail ($16) sold to Feeding South Florida. The cocktail includes Plymouth Gin, St. Germain, Muddled Apple, Aloe, Pineapple and Lime Juice.

 

 

RedBike Studios and Convoy of Hope Fundraiser

On Saturday, September 23, RedBike Studios will host a special indoor cycling ride. 100% of the proceeds from these rides will be donated to Convoy of Hope. Convoy of Hope’s Disaster Services team has served 10 cities in Florida by providing much-needed food, water and other emergency relief supplies. They are working with local partners in the area to distribute these supplies and serve hurricane survivors in need. In Florida, they have already served more than 8,000 people and distributed 200,000+ pounds of supplies. A special thanks to all of the community partners: Crossbridge Brickell, RedBike Studios, and Pipeline Workspaces. The event will begin at 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. at RedBike Studios Brickell 1399 Southwest 1st Avenue #102, Miami, Florida 33130.

 

 

 

VEZA SUR Brewing Co. and Islamorada Beer Co. Join Forces for the Keys

VEZA SUR Brewing Co. has partnered with Islamorada Beer Co. and the charity, GottaLuvThem (http://www.gottaluvthem.org/Floridakeysrelieffund), in collecting donations to help out the victims of Hurricane Irma in the Keys. People who want to help raise funds can go directly to their GoFundMe page: https://www.gofundme.com/floridakeysfund. VEZA SUR Brewing Co. will also be collecting donations of non-perishable items, toiletries, water, first aid kits, etc. at the brewery from now until September 30th. Customers who donate two items or more will receive a Chopp on the house. 

 

List of items VEZA SUR is collecting:

  • Canned / Non-Perishable Food
  • Bottled Water or Gatorade
  • Bleach
  • Toiletries (e.g. soap,shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrushes, etc.)
  • Toilet Paper & Paper Towels
  • Baby Care (e.g. Diapers & Baby Wipes)
  • Hand Sanitizer
  • First Aid Kits

 

Miami Design District Community Event: Give Thanks, Give Back, Be Stronger as a Community

Miami has had a rough week. With Hurricane Irma leaving a lot of us perhaps very stressed out, cramped up with family members and friends, powerless and in some cases without A/C. The Miami Design District would like to give Miami residents a reason to get out of the house, enjoy some much-needed relaxation and give back to the community while surrounded by the Design District’s public art works, Flotsam & Jetsam and Jungle mural.

Miami Design District’s Jungle Plaza will host We Will #atMDD, a free community event this Friday, September 22nd from 6 – 9 PM. Guests will be treatedto a night of complimentary food, drinks, Wi-Fi and entertainment, including pizza provided by Harry’s Pizzeria and a sunset yoga session taught byAhana Yoga’s Dawn Feinberg. The event is free and open to the public with RSVP at the link here, however suggested donations of $20 will be welcomed to benefit Hurricane Irma relief efforts.

 

 

PAMM Teams Up with Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade For Hurricane Relief

Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) is teaming up with Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade and Feeding South Florida to collect much needed supplies for those affected by Hurricane Irma. Bring in items to PAMM through September 26, 2017 and receive free admissionduring regular museum hours.

Items needed by Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade:

Water

Baby products

Hygiene products

Non-perishable food, easily opened

Clothes and shoes for children and teenagers

Bug spray

 

Items needed by Feeding South Florida:

Peanut butter

Cereal (hot & cold)

Pasta

Rice Beans

Canned vegetables

Canned meals

Canned soups

Canned tuna & meat

Fruit cups

 

WHEN:

Through September 26

 

WHERE:

Pérez Art Museum Miami, 1103 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, FL 33132

 

PRICE: Receive free admission during regular museum hours when you bring a donation item. Open to the public.

 

 

Chef Katsuya Uechi wants to Make You Dinner

Posted by Mary Jo Almeida-Shore On October - 13 - 2014

KATOn Tuesday, 10/14, from 7:00-10:30pm, Chef Katsuya Uechi will host a Pop-Up Dinner at Katsuya at SLS South Beach. Diners will feast on a five-course family-style dinner prepared by Chef Katsuya and his talented culinary team. Price for the dinner is $75pp excluding tax + gratuity and reservations can be made via OpenTable. Katsuya by Starck is located at 1701 Collins Ave at the SLS South Beach Hotel. Telephone: 305. 455.2995.

Miami HEAT Viewing Parties

Posted by Maryanne Salvat On June - 19 - 2013

heatThe Flat. Catch Game 6 in style with the chicest happy hour South of Fifth. Very Happy Hour(s) at The Flat offers signature cocktails, craft beer and wine ranging from $5 to $8 available from 8 to 10 p.m. View the game on a jumbo projection screen and enjoy signature sips such as the Empire State, Peached Old Fashion and the Suite 180. For more information, call 305.531.3528,  www.theflatmiami.com.

 

RA Sushi in South Miami. Spice up your Game 6 watch party and order one of RA’s “Big Three” sushi platters. Ranging from $70 to $120, these three platters – the Maki Maki, Tsukiji Combo and Harajuku Combo – are large enough to share in the office or even host a block party! For more information, call 305.341.0092, www.facebook.com/RASushiSouthMiami.

 

South Shore and Florida Cookery Patio at The James Royal Palm. Head in to the South Shore rum bar or sit at the Florida Cookery Patio pool bar for Miami HEAT specials including two-for-one Bacardi rum-inspired cocktails from 7:00 p.m. to midnight while you cheer on “The Big Three.” A Florida Cookery small bites menu will be available as well as $10 validated valet parking. For more information, call 305.604.5700, www.jameshotels.com/miami/eat-drink.

 

The Forge Restaurant | Wine Bar. After the game’s over, head over to The Forge Restaurant | Wine Bar to enjoy table sharing bites prepared by Chef Dewey LoSasso and signature cocktails crafted by mixologist Andres Aleman, available from 6:00 to 11:00 p.m. Miami HEAT players Chris Bosh and Juwan Howard have been known to celebrate in style at the restaurant after major game victories. For more information, call 305.538.8533| www.theforge.com.

 

Botticelli Glamourizes the Wedge for Summer

Posted by Maryanne Salvat On June - 6 - 2013

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Upscale Italian shoe label, Botticelli has glamourized the espadrille wedge with an iridescent vamp in gold or white patent leather, cognac ankle strap and hemp bottom to update your daytime wedge. Colorful peep toe wedges composed of textile and 100% polyester with a striking palette of coral, chartreuse, azure and taupe highlighted in an ombre effect are perfect for Summer, complimenting any outfit from day to night. The stylish and comfortable wedge espadrilles by Botticelli are available at www.botticellishoes.com.  Prices range for the wedges range from $345 to $365.

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Sportiqe Brand Apparel “Heats Up” Fashionable Fanwear

Posted by Maryanne Salvat On June - 6 - 2013
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Cheer on the Miami Heat in style with a trendy Sportiqe top. Sportiqe has identified a niche relating to delivering “true fashion” licensed apparel. Sportiqe’s apparel lines represent the culmination of intense research of the current trends in fashion and what is most applicable to the sports, music, and licensed products industry. They intend to narrow the gap between basics and casual fashion leveraging licensors to bring on more fashion-forward products. These great tops are available at the American Airlines Arena, Bloomingdales or www.Sportiqe.com.