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Announces ZimSculpt: Exhibit Celebrating Contemporary Zimbabwean Stone Sculpture Bonnet House Museum & Gardens is proud to announce its upcoming outdoor sculpture exhibition, ZimSculpt, that visitors will be able to view throughout the beautiful estate and gardens from January 18th through April 19th, 2026, during regular Museum hours. Honoring the artistic legacy of Frederic and Evelyn Bartlett, ZimSculpt will offer visitors a high-quality, immersive and inspiring cultural experience showcasing over 2,000 handcarved stone sculptures by 150 contemporary artists from Zimbabwe. Guest curators, Vivienne and Joseph Croisette, will display the works throughout the lush gardens and historic estate, transforming Bonnet House into a sanctuary of global artistry and craftsmanship. Visitors will experience the beauty, talent and true spirit of Zimbabwe’s sculptural tradition. In a shared commitment to celebrating global artistic traditions and preserving cultural history, Bonnet House Museum & Gardens is collaborating with ZimSculpt, Page 3A
By Christopher Elliott
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This year as always, guests can expect an exciting mix of friendly gatherings.
5 Can’t Miss Moments At The Visit Lauderdale Food & Wine Festival 2026 By Merilee Kern, MBA
Each January, Greater Fort Lauderdale becomes a dynamic playground for food lovers as the Visit Lauderdale Food & Wine Festival returns for its 2026 run from January 19th through January 25th. The festival brings together coastal charm, culinary artistry and community spirit in a weeklong celebration that unfolds across beaches, parks, art districts and acclaimed dining rooms. As Broward County’s premier gastronomic event, it offers an immersive journey through the region’s rich and diverse food culture. This year as always, guests
can expect an exciting mix of celebrity chef appearances, collaboration dinners, hands-on classes, wine experiences and family friendly gatherings. The festival also carries a meaningful purpose, with proceeds benefiting Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital. With a decidedly wide selection of events, deciding where to begin can feel overwhelming. Yet five standout experiences capture the very best the festival has to offer. Wok ‘n Roll officially ignites the festivities on January 22nd, 2026 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Las Olas Intracoastal Pro-
menade Park. This high energy Asian street food and music celebration is curated by Chefs Alex Kuk and Diego Ng and hosted by celebrity chef Clarice Lam. The park comes alive with sizzling woks, bold aromatics and creative dishes inspired by the Asian diaspora. Guests wander the waterfront sampling innovative bites from top local chefs while live music fuels the atmosphere. With its mix of cultural flair, culinary artistry and vibrant energy, Wok and Roll is the ideal way to launch the festival weekend. Food & Wine, Page 5A
One of the newest mistakes travelers make is also one of the oldest: forgetting their paperwork. It happened to Katharine Nohr when she tried to fly to New Zealand. Nohr, an attorney from Honolulu, was so used to traveling to Europe that she assumed she didn’t need a visa to enter New Zealand. But she did. “I couldn’t check in for my flight,” she remembers. “The agent waved me away rudely and said I had to get a visa online.” Travelers are making all kinds of new mistakes. These include failing to do research or worse, outsourcing it to an AI, and not giving themselves enough time to make a flight connection. But one mistake towers above all of them -- and I’ll tell you about it in a moment. Why visas are an old problem -and a new problem Visas are a constant problem because the requirements keep Travel Mistakes, Page 6A
10 Ways AI Is Ending Car Buying Chaos Why Tapping AI To Negotiate The Best Car Deal Has Become A No Brainer By Merilee Kern, MBA
Buying a new car should be fun, exciting and rewarding. Sadly, for most consumers, it’s among the most stressful purchases they’ll ever make. Hidden fees, opaque pricing and highpressure tactics have long defined the retail auto experience. Meanwhile, dealerships themselves are struggling with inefficiency, burnout and outdated sales models. “That’s all changing in real time,” says automotive AI expert Zach Shefska, CarEdge CEO. “Already making a notable impact, artificial intelligence is completely rewriting the rules of car buying, bringing transparency, efficiency and trust to an industry that has resisted modernization for decades.”
Here are ten reasons AI is reshaping how cars will be bought and sold in the years ahead. 1. Transparency Replaces Guesswork AI tools are collecting realtime pricing data from thousands of dealerships nationwide, exposing hidden markups, inflated add-ons and misleading “great deal” badges. This transparency helps shoppers see what cars really cost before setting foot in a showroom, restoring trust to a process long defined by uncertainty. 2. Negotiation Becomes Objective Instead of relying on emotion or sales pressure, AI uses data to evaluate fair pricing and even
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negotiate with dealerships. Consumers gain an impartial advocate that compares offers, identifies inflated costs and secures competitive out-the-door prices without the stress of haggling. 3. Spam-Free Communication AI systems can now act as intermediaries, contacting multiple dealerships on behalf of the buyer while shielding their personal email and phone number. This eliminates the flood of follow-up calls and promotional messages that typically follow an online inquiry. 4. Personalized Vehicle Matching Rather than scrolling through hundreds of listings, buyers can describe what matters most— budget, style, range, safety, or
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performance—and AI can instantly match them with the most relevant models available in real time. This turns overwhelming search results into precise, curated recommendations. 5. Real-Time Market Intelligence AI continuously monitors
national and regional pricing trends, interest rates and incentive programs, allowing consumers to identify when and where to buy. This data-driven insight gives shoppers an edge once reserved for industry insiders. Car Buying, Page 4A
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