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Glaucoma, one of the leading causes of permanent blindness, often does its damage silently with no noticeable symptoms as vision is lost. Glaucoma affects an estimated 3 million Americans, but most people don’t know they have the condition until it’s revealed in an eye exam. Once vision is lost, it cannot be recovered. If left untreated, Glaucoma can cause blindness. That’s why when it comes to detecting and treating Glaucoma, the earlier, the better.
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What is Glaucoma? Glaucoma is an eye disease caused by increased pressure in the eye, which can damage the optic nerve and reduce vision, sometimes making objects look blurry or dark. Early on, most people don’t notice what’s happening, but as glaucoma progresses, you may notice some loss of peripheral vision. By this point, the disease has progressed significantly toward blindness, and treatment options may be limited. Eye Health, Page 5A
Miami and Miami Beach have emerged as a vibrant epicenter of contemporary art and performance. With 23 museums, hundreds of galleries, and an ever-evolving public art landscape, the destination has become synonymous with innovation, diversity, and creative freedom. Fall for the Arts builds on this legacy, creating a cohesive season that leads into the globally recognized Miami Art Week from Monday, December 1st, 2025 - Sunday, December 7th, 2025. The program not only celebrates world-renowned insti-
Sufrat Mediterranean Grill – an expanding, family-owned Mediterranean concept – has quietly become a South Florida institution as much for its flavorful menu, authentic recipes and spirited cocktail program as its lively atmosphere. Founded by a trio of brothers who hail from Jordan, the concept for Sufrat is rooted in a simple but powerful idea: food tastes best when it’s shared with loved ones around a table. Since opening the original location in Pembroke Pines five years ago, Sufrat has grown from a family passion project into a trio of successful restaurants including locations in Miami Beach (2022) and Doral (2023). And 2025 is turning into a banner year for the brand, with the Pines location celebrating its five-yearanniversary, Doral its one-year anniversary and exciting expansion news afoot. For the Altillawi brothers, Sufrat’s story isn’t just about
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“Fall For The Arts” A Global Celebration Of Culture, Creativity And Community The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) proudly announces the debut of Fall for the Arts, a three-month cultural celebration that reinforces Greater Miami and Miami Beach’s role as one of the world’s leading destinations for art and culture. Running from Wednesday, October 1st, 2025 through Sunday, December 7th, 2025 the program presents a season-long invitation for visitors and residents to immerse themselves in the very best of human creativity—from visual masterpieces and live performances to boundary-pushing experiential art and community-driven activations.
“Every fall, the world’s attention turns to Greater Miami and Miami Beach for artistic inspiration,” said David Whitaker, President & CEO of the GMCVB. “Our stages, museums, neighborhoods and even our shorelines become platforms for some of the boldest artistic expressions anywhere. Fall for the Arts celebrates this moment in time, inviting the world to discover why our region continues to evolve as a global cultural capital.” Miami’s Role as a Global Cultural Leader Since the arrival of Art Basel Miami Beach in 2002, Greater
Scariest Halloween Spots To Visit Around The World Halloween has become more than a holiday; it’s a global phenomenon. Americans spent over $12 Billion in 2024, with 77% decorating and 69% buying costumes, while a surge in haunted tourism is sweeping the world. Ghost tours, eerie overnights, and “haunted experience” packages now generate up to 20% of local tourism revenue in some destinations. Even historic landmarks see record-breaking crowds: Salem in Massachusetts draws over one million visitors during its Haunted Happenings Season. Salem, Massachusetts, USA TripAdvisor Score: 4.9/5 Every October, Salem transforms into a living Halloween movie set. The city’s haunting legacy from the 1692 Witch Trials lures more than 1 million visitors each October, with 87,500 people crowding its streets on
For anyone drawn to the paranormal or fascinated by dark history, Salem is the perfect spot.
Salem, Massachusetts Halloween night alone, a recordbreaking 37% increase from the previous year (2023). Despite its small population of about 44,000 residents, Salem
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braces for up to 100,000 tourists per weekend, as ghost tours, psychic fairs, and costumed parades flood its narrow colonial streets. Sites like the Witch
House and the Salem Witch Trials Memorial buzz with eerie energy, while flickering lanterns and fog rolling off the harbour create a movie-perfect backdrop.
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Corvin Castle, Romania TripAdvisor Score: 4.9/5 Towering above the Transylvanian landscape, Corvin Castle, also known as Hunyadi Castle, exudes Gothic majesty and chilling folklore. One of Europe’s largest and bestpreserved medieval castles, it welcomes around 275,000 visitors annually, with a noticeable spike every October as Dracula fans and paranormal seekers descend on its dungeons. Legends speak of Vlad the Impaler’s imprisonment here, and of Ana, the noblewoman accused of infidelity and executed within its stone walls. Romanian ghost hunters have documented temperature drops Halloween Spots, Page 3A
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