Two New Pubs: Dan Gordon's In Palo Alto, The Oxford In Sunnyvale

The soundtracks of the past — each generation perpetually longing for, loving, reliving fulfillment and loss to different tunes — switch on the stage lights in everyone’s mind. And, through that music, choreographers can lead us into spaces, once shared or to be discovered, that from the realm of the heart they bring before our eyes. In the world premiere of “Pop,” Dance NOW!

Rookie minicamp wasn’t just about the Miami Dolphins’ seven draftees and 12 undrafted free agents receiving their introduction to their first professional team. It’s also about tryout players getting their opportunity to showcase their talents to try and earn a spot toward the team’s 90-man offseason roster. The first such cases off Friday’s minicamp are now known.

Summer heat can be unbearable if you don’t have the right cooling solutions. Running your air conditioner keeps your house cool but at the cost of your energy bill. Blackout curtains are an ideal way to reduce your home’s temperature without increasing your monthly bills. If you’re looking for a top-notch set of blackout curtains, there are a few things you’ll want to consider before buying. What to know before buying blackout curtains Types of blackout curtains Room-darkening curtains: These curtains block out roughly 90% to 95% of the light entering your room.

How to deal with puppy zoomies Anyone who has ever spent time with a puppy can attest to their seemingly boundless energy. But the typical romping and playing often turn up a notch, resulting in a pup running about at what seems like the speed of light. The technical term for these bursts of energy is frenetic random activity periods but is more commonly known as the zoomies. Puppies are adorable, but dealing with the zoomies can be frustrating.

Susie Levan empowered women, encouraged health and wellness, and championed self-healing. Her motto, “Everything happens for a reason,” offered comfort to thousands of women in Broward County who attended her many inspirational events over several decades. Levan, wife of Alan Levan, chairman of BBX Capital, believed in a balanced life that included family, friends, career, community, health, and spirituality.

The next governor’s race is a long way off, but the noise has been persistent. Two recent surveys depicted Florida first lady Casey DeSantis as a top choice among Republican voters in a hypothetical 2026 election. But on Monday, Casey’s husband, Gov. Ron DeSantis, threw cold water on the speculation. “If I had to characterize her interest in getting into the political thicket as a candidate, I would characterize it as zero,” DeSantis said with a smile.