Supermodel Niki Taylor to Host “Shop & Dine For A Cause” At Sawgrass Mills to Benefit The Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County

Sawgrass Mills, the largest outlet, value retail and entertainment destination in the U.S. with more than 350 stores, will host an evening of shopping for a cause with celebrity guest host Niki Taylor on Thursday, July 21 from 6pm-8pm. As part of the debut seasonal promotion “Get Your Summer On,” shoppers will have the opportunity to participate in a silent auction, delight in fine wine and food samplings from East City Grill, plus shop at several luxury retailers throughout The Colonnade Outlets at Sawgrass Mills to raise funds for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County.

Supermodel, and South Florida
native, Niki Taylor

“We are excited to host this exclusive event for our shoppers while simultaneously supporting a vital organization in our local community,” said Carol Henderson, director of marketing and business development at Sawgrass Mills. “Year-round, Sawgrass Mills remains the best place to shop with more than 350 amazing outlet and value retail stores.”

Retailers, including Bloomingdale’s-The Outlet Store, TAG Heuer, St. John Outlet, Elie Tahari Outlet and David Yurman will participate in this progressive evening of shopping and dining under the stars by providing exclusive offers, great giveaways and more.

The Colonnade at Sawgrass Mills Mall

Tickets for this event can be purchased in advance for $50 at this link, or at the door for $65.  All of the proceeds from the evening’s festivities will benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County, an organization that strives to enable all young people to reach their full potential as productive, caring and responsible citizens.

For more information about Sawgrass Mills’ “Get Your Summer On” promotion, please call 954-846-2350, visit www.sawgrassmills.com, or Facebook.

Sawgrass Mills, one of the world’s most popular shopping destinations and the largest outlet, value retail and entertainment center in the U.S., provides the ultimate shopping experience with more than 350 name-brand outlet and off-price retail stores, plus two major food courts, six full-service restaurants and entertainment venues such as GAMEROOM and Sawgrass 23 Cinemas & IMAX.

The Oasis at Sawgrass Mills and The Colonnade Outlets at Sawgrass Mills enhance the center’s popularity with outdoor dining and shopping. Millions of visitors annually enjoy stores such as Bloomingdale’s-The Outlet Store, Coach Factory Store, Escada Company Store, Hugo Boss Factory Store, Kate Spade New York, LACOSTE Outlet, Nike Factory Store, Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store, Stuart Weitzman, Theory Outlet, Gap Outlet, plus anchor stores such as Nordstrom Rack, Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH and Last Call by Neiman Marcus.

Sawgrass Mills is located at 12801 West Sunrise Blvd. in Sunrise, Fla. at the crossroads of West Sunrise Boulevard and Flamingo Road, just 10 miles west of Fort Lauderdale and approximately 30 minutes from Miami and Palm Beach. The mall is open from 10am-9:30pm, Monday through Saturday, and 11am-8pm on Sunday. Restaurants, movie theaters and bars enjoy later hours.  For more information on Sawgrass Mills, please call 954-846-2350 or visit www.simon.com.

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Aventura Mall Hosts Seasonal Farmers Market, On Now Through September

The Farmer's Market, located in the mall's Center Court. The event takes bi-monthly, with the next one scheduled for the weekend of June 25-26

Surrounding the majestic fountain in Aventura Mall's Center Court guests will find the Farmer's Market with vendors selling a wide variety of diverse items such as:

• Locally-produced honey
• Locally-grown fruits & veggies 
• Fresh baked goods
• Homemade jams & jellies
• High-quality oils & vinegars
• Freshly cut flowers
• Tropical plants
• Orchids
• Bonsai trees & bonsai arrangements
• Organic soaps & beauty products
• And so much more!

The indoor Farmer's Market takes place bi-monthly, on Saturdays from 10am-9:30pm and Sundays from noon-8pm. The market runs from April-September of each year. The remaining dates are: June 25-26; July 9-10 & 23-24; August 13-14 & 27-28; September 17-18 & 24-25.

Aventura Mall is not just for shopping and dining, it’s also a place to be entertained. Throughout the year, the mall hosts a number of special events, including the Chocolate Festival, Great American Bake Sale and Miami’s Most Photogenic Baby, along with regular happenings such as the Farmer’s Market and Adopt-A-Pet events. Aventura Mall's Event Page will keep you in-the-know on the exciting events your favorite mall offers!

South Florida's number one shopping destination among locals and international visitors, Aventura Mall ranks as one of the top five highest grossing malls in the country in sales per square foot. Anchored by Bloomingdales, Nordstrom and Macy’s, Aventura Mall boasts 300 specialty stores, ranging from chic, internationally renowned names such as Herve Leger by MaxAzria, Burberry, Faconnable, Henri Bendel, Michael Kors and Hugo Boss, to many of the most popular and recognized retailers, including Abercrombie & Fitch, Apple, Calvin Klein, Forever XXI, True Religion and Diesel. Aventura Mall is also home to 10 full-service restaurants and an exclusive contemporary art collection featuring 10 installations positioned throughout the shopping center.

Located at 19501 Biscayne Boulevard, the mall is open Monday through Saturday, 10am-9:30pm, and Sunday, noon-8pm. For more information call 305-935-1110, or visit www.aventuramall.com, Facebook and Twitter.

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The Falls’ "Art By Nature" Exhibition Sheds Light On The Importance Of Recycling & Celebrates Nature’s Beauty

The Falls, one of the largest open-air shopping, dining and entertainment complexes in the U.S., is proud to present “Art By Nature”, a premier eco-art exhibition that aims to celebrate nature, while shedding light on the importance of conserving and protecting the Earth’s natural resources and environment. The free exhibition, which runs from May 6-30, will serve as the backdrop to a month of festive eco-activities at the mall. 

A sketch of César Santaló’s “Grasses”

The exhibit will feature a variety of unique, nature-inspired sculptures, figures and monuments created with eco-friendly materials from nine local artists including Audrey Barth (South Miami), Laurie Bogis and her third grade art class (Miami), Jonathan Brooks (Miami), Jenn Cucalon (South Miami), Clark DeCapite, Jr. (South Miami), John May (Pompano Beach), César Santaló (Miami), Nina Shepard (Miami) and Robert Tabor (Fort Lauderdale).

To kick off The Falls’ Art By Nature exhibition, renowned sand artist John May will be at The Falls assembling his piece, “Under the Sea in Sand.” May will use sand, South Florida’s ultimate recyclable material, to create a table-top sculpture featuring dolphins, sea turtles, sea horses, fish, kelp, coral and more. Shoppers are invited to watch May as he assembles his piece beginning on Friday, May 6 and continuing throughout the weekend.

“The Falls, with its lush landscaped environment, is the perfect backdrop to showcase works of art that will inspire us all to do our part to save the planet,” said Dailen Rodriguez, director of mall marketing and business development at The Falls. “This effort exemplifies our commitment to environmental awareness and allows us to further advance our go-green initiatives.”

“Art by Nature” is free and open to the public for viewing throughout the beautiful tropical landscape environment at The Falls from Friday, May 6 through Monday, May 30.  Shoppers are invited to vote for their favorite art piece by visiting guest services or texting the artist number to #74666. The artists with the most votes will receive exclusive prizes from The Falls.

For more information, including a full list of events in May, please contact The Falls at 305-255-4571 or visit www.simon.com or www.facebook.com/ShopTheFalls.

The Falls is one of Florida’s largest open-air retail and entertainment destinations, featuring Bloomingdale's, Macy's, more than 95 stores, restaurants, cafés and Regal Cinemas. In addition to the anchor tenants, The Falls features recognized retailers including Crate & Barrel, Pottery Barn, LOFT, Brooks Brothers, bebe, Coach, BCBGMAXAZRIA, Talbots, Banana Republic, Williams-Sonoma Grand Cuisine, Cache, Brookstone, Lucky Brand Jeans, Vera Bradley, Origins, Mayor’s Jewelers, White House/Black Market and many other fine specialty retailers.  Dining selections include Los Ranchos Restaurant, P.F. Chang’s China Bistro, Bargello Bistro, Macy's Taste Bar, TGIFriday’s and Johnny Rockets.  For more information about The Falls, located at U.S. 1 and S.W. 136 St. in Miami, call 305-255-4570 or visit us online at www.simon.com or www.facebook.com/ShopTheFalls. 

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