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No Joke

“I never knew myself as a funny person,” says Randy Singer, owner of the new theater and comedy club, Boca Black Box, opening this month. But 12 years ago, the former real estate investor decided to join the group Toastmasters; “They kept telling me I was funny.”   To test the waters, Singer tried his

A View from the Top

During the month of September, we honorably recognize Sept. 11 as a day of remembrance for those who lost their lives on that tragic day in 2001. We hold these memories dear to our heart as we bow our heads for a moment of silence and also remember the thousands of heroes and volunteers who

Consignment Couture

Photos By Photographybylinzi.com   These days, social occasion dresses are one-hit wonders. Once a woman posts a picture in a fabulous gown on Facebook or Instagram, re-wearing said gown to another event is suddenly off-limits. Of course, that unspoken rule has always applied to brides and their big-day entourages, who often say yes to a

Books for Underprivileged Kids

Reed McMaster, now a junior at Palmetto Senior High, probably can’t tell you exactly what he learned in his first grade class at Pinecrest Elementary, but he will always remember the generosity of his former teacher. Linda Fondas-Lanteigne decided to retire this year after 45 years of teaching, but not before she gave him a

South Motors Jazz Series

On Aug. 30, stop by the Pinecrest Gardens Gallery Hibiscus Room at the entrance to the gardens to choose your seat for the fast-approaching season of the South Motors Jazz Series. You will get the chance to visit the Banyan Bowl and pick the seat that will be all yours for the entire seven-concert series.

Keep Moving

Mike Ward joins the Athletic Department of Gulliver Schools this coming school year.  “Mike has extensive experience working with top-level athletes who have gone on to professional careers in their sports. He is a valuable asset to our girls’ track and cross country programs,” says Mark Schusterman, Gulliver’s athletic director. Ward brings 16 years of

What Is Pinecrest Gardens?

Known as South Florida’s cultural arts park, Pinecrest Gardens comprises 14 acres of lush, diverse land that attracts over 150,000 visitors per year. This venue is centered on promoting the arts, education and environmental conservation and preservation. The gardens were awarded a spot on the National Register of Historic Places in October 2011.  Free Admission

The Spice Road

The Bonnin Ashley Showroom will be transformed, featuring exotic pieces reminiscent of the original Spice and Silk Roads as cultures collide during Miami Spice Month.  “Combined in today’s modern interior, the right antique piece can, not only add spice to a room, but ground it, much like the role spices play in the culinary arts.