It’s Friday. We’re still in quarantine. Things are weird.

But you know what, it will get better!

So with all the doom and gloom out there, here are a few things that can put some pep in your step from the couch to the fridge.

Public companies have to pay back their COVID relief money. Because greed is bad.

Tom Brady proved h
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Happy Thursday, Miami fam. 

So here’s a Thursday itinerary for you:

1. Write a monologue with your digital theater camp friends and Actors’ Playhouse.
2. Start happy hour early. Make your own cocktails or buy your friends a beer and read more
   

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Greetings, earthlings. That’s right, it’s Earth Day.

So the first thing you should do today is strap your mask on, walk outside and take a deep breath. And maybe work out of your outdoor home office today. A beach chair in your driveway/on your balcony counts.

Then, check out all the ways you can appreciate our little slice of paradise digitally. Let’s just say South Florida’s museums, zoos and gardens are bringing it!

As always, we’ve
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You know the book “Tuesdays with Morrie”? Where the guy befriends the old man and learns all of the life lessons etc. etc.

Consider today your “Tuesday with…all of the most vulnerable in our community.” Everyone keeps talking about silver linings, and the truth is, they are not easy to find.

We now know just how grim the situation is for the sick and elderly living in long-term care facilities. So get yourself an elderly read more

Happy Monday (er, 4/20), to everyone but the beachgoers in Jacksonville.

Our younger selves probably would have relished in the stay-at-home-all-day-to-celebrate bit. Now as ~adults~, we’re checking on those CARES Acts funds, while figuring out
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Hey hey, it’s Friday! And today we’re kicking things off by saying a goodbye — or more like a see you around.

Today is the last newsletter with our director, Lance, leading the charge. He’s been with the New Tropic for two years (including a little less than a year in the director spot) and he’s leaving with newfound appreciation for community building, read more

Hello and Happy Thursday! We know it’s weird to get closer to the weekend without being able to celebrate or let off some steam at a local bar, but we can still toast to the success of some of those spots from a social distance.

Five Miami bars were honored as part of the Tales of the Cocktail Foundation’s annual Spirited Awards. Caf
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Welcome to Wednesday, Miami. Before we get into the latest coronavirus resources and news (including very-early plans for returning to “normal”), we’ve gotta get into some real talk.

We’re extremely grateful for everyone who joined us as a supporting member in recent weeks, but we still need your support, if you’r
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Hey hey, it’s Tuesday! And we know that there’s still plenty of stress and anxiety as we continue to work our way through self-isolated life. But if you’re looking for a way to “wine down” and enjoy some great flavor, the folks at Schnebly Redland’s Winery have adjusted their business to help you get a taste of great wines from home.

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Welcome to a new week, Miami! We’re kicking things off by sharing some food news from the folks at CAO Bakery. They’re providing a free loaf of Cuban bread to anyone who stops by a location and requests it.

They have locations all over SoFla from Pinecrest, Kendall and South Beach up to Fort Lauderdale and Hollywood. You can find more d
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