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Dan Marino Foundation Receives Generous Contribution From Emeril Lagasse Foundation

The Dan Marino Foundation (DMF) has received a generous donation of $42,500 from the Emeril Lagasse Foundation. This donation comes from the proceeds of the Line, Vine & Dine event which is held annually in Fort Lauderdale. With this latest contribution, the Emeril Lagasse Foundation has provided $362,500 in support to the DMF since 2017. The funds will be used to establish the “Emeril Lagasse Foundation Lounge,” which will be a valuable resource for the foundation in its efforts to support individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities.

Adults with disabilities often find themselves isolated and excluded from their communities. To address this issue, the Emeril Lagasse Foundation Lounge has been established to foster a sense of community through hospitality. This social space will serve as a venue for special events, fun gatherings, and club meetings. Members of the lounge will have the opportunity to showcase their entrepreneurial interests through “pop-ups,” where they can hone their culinary and marketing skills while creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and contribute.

“We are grateful to the Emeril Lagasse Foundation for supporting ‘out-of-the-box’ programming that nurtures the entrepreneurial spirits of our students and alumni and gives young people the amazing experience of working alongside internationally famous chefs and wineries at the Line, Vine & Dine events,” Mary Partin says, Chief Executive Officer of the Dan Marino Foundation. 

The Dan Marino Foundation has a long and prestigious history of providing life-changing programs and services for individuals with autism and other unique abilities. It was founded by Dan and Claire Marino shortly after their son, Michael, was diagnosed with autism in 1992. Their mission is to empower individuals with autism and other unique abilities. The Foundation has initiated several impactful initiatives, including the Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Dan Marino Outpatient Center, the Marino Autism Research Institute, Marino Adapted Aquatics, and the Marino Campus postsecondary school. The Foundation is at the forefront of utilizing technology as a game-changer. It has initiated award-winning technologies to support individuals in learning employment and social skills that lead to independence and a brighter future. It also utilizes virtual and mixed reality to achieve this goal.

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Drew Limsky

Drew Limsky

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BIOGRAPHY

Drew Limsky joined Lifestyle Media Group in August 2020 as Editor-in-Chief of South Florida Business & Wealth. His first issue of SFBW, October 2020, heralded a reimagined structure, with new content categories and a slew of fresh visual themes. “As sort of a cross between Forbes and Robb Report, with a dash of GQ and Vogue,” Limsky says, “SFBW reflects South Florida’s increasingly sophisticated and dynamic business and cultural landscape.”

Limsky, an avid traveler, swimmer and film buff who holds a law degree and Ph.D. from New York University, likes to say, “I’m a doctor, but I can’t operate—except on your brand.” He wrote his dissertation on the nonfiction work of Joan Didion. Prior to that, Limsky received his B.A. in English, summa cum laude, from Emory University and earned his M.A. in literature at American University in connection with a Masters Scholar Award fellowship.

Limsky came to SFBW at the apex of a storied career in journalism and publishing that includes six previous lead editorial roles, including for some of the world’s best-known brands. He served as global editor-in-chief of Lexus magazine, founding editor-in-chief of custom lifestyle magazines for Cadillac and Holland America Line, and was the founding editor-in-chief of Modern Luxury Interiors South Florida. He also was the executive editor for B2B magazines for Acura and Honda Financial Services, and he served as travel editor for Conde Nast. Magazines under Limsky’s editorship have garnered more than 75 industry awards.

He has also written for many of the country’s top newspapers and magazines, including The New York Times, Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, Miami Herald, Boston Globe, USA Today, Worth, Robb Report, Afar, Time Out New York, National Geographic Traveler, Men’s Journal, Ritz-Carlton, Elite Traveler, Florida Design, Metropolis and Architectural Digest Mexico. His other clients have included Four Seasons, Acqualina Resort & Residences, Yahoo!, American Airlines, Wynn, Douglas Elliman and Corcoran. As an adjunct assistant professor, Limsky has taught journalism, film and creative writing at the City University of New York, Pace University, American University and other colleges.