24TH ANNUAL CUISINE FOR ART

24th Annual Cuisine for Art Honorees Dara and Jarett Levan

Dara and Jarett Levan live and breathe the arts here in Broward County!  They have supported and continue to support dozens and dozens of Broward County cultural arts organizations.  They serve as icons in this creative, innovative sector.

About Dara

Dara is a Miami native, writer, and storyteller. She is the founder of “Every Soul Has a Story,” an inclusive podcast where she interviews inspiring guests from around the globe. Her writing has been featured in various publications such as “Moms Don’t Have Time to Write,” “Grown & Flown,” “Thrive Global,” “The Broad Life,” and “Medium.” Dara recently completed her first novel, soon to be published.

She holds a Bachelor's in English from Indiana University and a Master’s in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Nova Southeastern University. Dara decided to transition from speech therapy to focus full-time on writing, creating, and connecting.

Dara is deeply involved in her community and serves on several boards, including the Community Foundation of Broward and the Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Foundation/Memorial Hospital Foundation. She is also a member of various organizations, such as the Women’s Fiction Writers Association and the Women’s National Book Association.

With a passion for making a positive impact, Dara lives her life with integrity and love, one word at a time.

About Jarett

Jarett S. Levan is the President and CEO of BBX Capital, Inc (OTCQX: BBXIA), and serves on the boards of Bluegreen Vacations Holding Corporation and Bluegreen Vacations Corporation. He is also the CEO of BBX Sweet Holdings, overseeing specialty chocolate and candy companies like Hoffman’s Chocolates, IT’SUGAR, and Las Olas Confections and Snacks.

Jarett is actively involved in various philanthropic endeavors, including the BBX Capital Foundation, which supports arts, education, social welfare, and community development in Florida. He is the founder and Chair Emeritus of Business for the Arts of Broward, an organization promoting the connection between arts, culture, and economic development.

In addition to his corporate and philanthropic roles, Jarett serves on the boards of Broward Performing Arts Foundation, Broward College Foundation, Broward Workshop, and Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance Foundation. He is a member of the Art and Culture Center/Hollywood's Honorary Board and a member of the NSU Ambassadors’ Board and Fellows Society. Jarett is a graduate of the University of Miami School of Law and holds a Bachelor’s in Finance from Emory University's Goizueta Business School, as well as a degree from the Harvard Business School President’s Program in Leadership.

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