Each summer, South Florida becomes the epicenter of the fashion world when Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week descends upon us. More commonly known as “Swim Week.” The event fills our sunny locale with fashion designers, magazine editors, celebs, models and buyers from around the world – all previewing the upcoming swim trends. We caught up with two Broward-based designers who showed
It may be an official Tree City USA, but the Village of Pinecrest isn’t resting on its laurels. With more than 10,000 trees planted since 1997, the Village hopes to keep its green growing by offering a free tree to those who ask. Simply call the Public Works Department and speak with the Village Arborist
Palmetto Bay may be getting a new fire station as Miami-Dade Fire Rescue eyes a 1.4 acre parcel of land at 142nd street and Old Cutler Road. Seeing the location as ideal for faster coverage of northeastern Palmetto Bay and southern Pinecrest, the department is looking into zoning and site-plan approvals, which will go before
Pinecrest Gardens has launched a smartphone app, available for free on both Apple and Android devices. Featuring images of the Gardens, visitor information, access to tours and a calendar of events, the app also offers users an interactive map of the property.
Pincrest Gardens recently launched “Butterfly in the Sky,” an all-inclusive hands-on art class, in collaboration with VSA Florida – the state organization for arts and disability. Held throughout July, the classes incorporated science, exploration and art, allowing students to study butterfly lifecycles and migration, as well as hummingbirds and flower pollinators and Turtle Island.
Jeremy Larkin says his neighborhood in Palmetto Bay reminds him of where he grew up in Boston, with its lush foliage and variation in housing. “It’s not like some areas – a residential Disneyland,” he says. “I wanted the neighborhood not the development.” Jeremy, his wife Courtney, and their son Ethan, live in a five-bedroom,
Living in a Village that’s surrounded by bodies of water ranging from pools to beaches, residents can never be too careful with friends and family. In the spirit of safety, here are five basic reminders to clip, post and share courtesy of Miami-Dade Fire Rescue. 1. Don’t get comfortable. Swimming lessons are great, but they’re not
One of the best things about living in South Florida is the ability to live as much in the backyard as inside the home. That basic concept is at the heart of South Miami favorite, Living Alfresco. Owner Betsy Fantis, who combined her love of both design and the outdoors to create the business, started
More than 150 South Florida elites attended the vip celebration at Vibe Las Olas hosted by Global Wealth Management (GWM) and sponsored by lifestyle magazine in honor of professional American race car driver Ryan Hunter-Reay and his 2014 Indy 500 win.
