She gives you air to breathe, trees to climb, and grass to smoke — er, mow — and today is the day to thank her for all she does for you. Yes, we are talking about your mother — Mother Earth, that is. Show your planet how much you care…

Dude, today is like Christmukkah for stoners. We already whizzed by High Tide (9814 S. Dixie Highway, Miami; 305-670-6633) and bought a new piece for the occasion. To celebrate, we could rip open a bag of Funyuns and watch that killer nature documentary on the Discovery Channel — it’s all…

Although horses are usually kicked off the beach, this weekend 80 Argentine polo ponies will trot onto the sand for the II Miami Beach Polo Cup 2006. Players from Germany, Italy, Australia, Brazil, and the U.S. will compete by day and party by night during this three day chukkerfest. Reto…

Bunnies sure are cute, but until you’ve had your phone cords, woodwork, and books chewed up by the loving lagomorphs, you really have no idea what it takes to be a slave to a house rabbit. Although they make wonderful companions for those with the time and patience to train…

Chick lit has been a hot seller for several years, but the latest twist on the genre is “chica lit,” stories about intelligent, young women who just happen to have a little Latin fire in their blood. “Ever since The Dirty Girls Social Club came out, the publishers didn’t think…

Apparently that nine lives theory holds true for wild cats too. The Florida Panthers were still fighting for wins (defeating the Tampa Bay Lightning 6-3 on April 9) despite being eliminated from playoff contention. That’s not too bad for a team that suffered a twelve-game losing streak at the beginning…

Indulge in an evening of Hot Fashions, Cool Cars at The Wellness Community’s fourth annual party at the Village of Merrick Park. Island Heat will provide Caribbean tunes as you snack on hors d’oeuvres and desserts from Benihana, Gardner’s Markets, The Palm, OLA Steak, and many others. Sip on something…

Indian dancer Protima Gauri dreamed of creating a dance community “where dancers drop negative qualities such as jealousy, small-mindedness, greed, and malice to embrace their colleagues as sisters and support each other in their journey towards becoming dancers of merit.” That village, known as Nrityagram, exists in Southern India and…

There are so many ways we could make fun of an event described as a “sexy server competition” on its Website, but how could we dis a fest that benefits the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and has the winner of America’s Next Top Model Cycle 4, Naima Mora, as the host?…

Indian dancer Protima Gauri dreamed of creating a dance community “where dancers drop negative qualities such as jealousy, small-mindedness, greed, and malice to embrace their colleagues as sisters and support each other in their journey towards becoming dancers of merit.” That village, known as Nrityagram, exists in Southern India and…

Whether yours are real or not, you need to have the right bra to show off your girls. (And you know you have the right bra when a female co-worker comments on how great your boobs look.) According to the experts at Wacoal, eight out of ten women are wearing…

Just when you thought the season was over for the Florida Panthers, the Felines continue to amaze — and daze — their competitors on the ice. After a 4-3 shootout win in Boston on March 27, the Panthers were just six points away from eighth place and the final playoff…

For dinner tonight, get out of the kitchen and head to the mall, where some of South Florida’s most popular chefs will be preparing tasty delights for the whole family. Iron Chef America winner Michelle Bernstein will be cooking shredded duck confit made with Israeli couscous for the Caring Chefs…

There are so many ways we could make fun of an event described as a “sexy server competition” on its Website, but how could we dis a fest that benefits the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and has the winner of America’s Next Top Model Cycle 4, Naima Mora, as the host?…

Mike McKenzie is an NFL player who pulls his weight both on and off the field. The adorable, dreadlocked defensive back for the New Orleans Saints reaches out to disadvantaged youth and stresses the importance of staying in school. He dreams of building his own educational facility right here in…

Hey, dudes. Can we tell you a secret? Most of us ladies prefer a smooth face to the mountain-man Grizzly Adams look. Of course so do razor companies. Gillette, the maker of the new Fusion five-blade face-scraper (because four blades are so passé), is looking for the new Face of…

The bunny-print boxer shorts and wife-beater tee are fine for an evening of eating pizza-bites while watching Gilmore Girls, but if you know that a boy might be stopping by, you will want to be wearing something a little lacy — and a little racy. Pick up a few unmentionables…

If you have spent all week partying and need to recoup before another vodka-fueled night of bumping and grinding, maybe a few hours of stretching and deep breathing is in order. Send your camel to bed and kick up a little dust tonight at Oasis Yoga & Fitness Studios. From…

We know we should say no to drugs, and we tell youngsters to stay off of them, but the message has more meaning when it is coming from hip teens rather than not-so-cool moms. The Center for Emerging Arts, in partnership with Informed Families, received a grant to produce a…

Fashion Week Miami Beach is upon us and we have nothing to wear. We are bored with the sparkly camisole top and jeans look, and the balmy weather has already banished our boots to the back of the closet. But there is no reason to worry; nakedness is exactly the…

Panther fans can breathe easily now that Olli Jokinen — who is highly ranked among the franchise leaders in points, goals, and assists — has signed a four year contract extension. Recently named NHL’s Offensive Player of the Week after sweeping the conference leading Carolina Hurricanes at home, the 27…

Anyone brave enough to test her defensive driving skills in the throes of spring break and Winter Music Conference traffic just to hit the bars and restaurants on South Beach knows that crossing Alton Road is only half the battle. Sure you might survive the hour long trek, narrowly escape…