Beyond merely being the Butterfly Capital of the World, Coconut Creek is also home to Butterfly World, with its two acres and 10,000 butterflies. It’s expansive, neat and overwhelming all at the same time. But what if you wanted to recreate your own world of butterflies in your backyard? We spoke with Butterfly World’s Jessica
Book of Life
Last month I wrote about osteonecrosis (ONJ) of the jaw or “dead jaw” and how it relates to use of the drugs listed above. To review: ONJ is a condition in which the bone tissue in the jaw fails to heal after minor trauma, such as a tooth extraction, causing the bone to be exposed.
Around Town
Grand opening Robbie E. Custom Cakes Coconut Creek welcomes Robbie E. Custom Cakes to the city! Robbie E. Custom Cakes is a professional cake design and baking company serving South Florida. They use only the finest ingredients, including unbleached flour, organic and natural flavors and spices. They also provide gluten free and eggless cakes for
Summer Camp Directory
We know you have children and have been eagerly awaiting our annual Summer Camp Directory to help decide which camp to send your children to. Here’s the perfect opportunity to choose a camp or programs for a great camp experience. And tell them you found their camp in Life Magazine! American Heritage Summer Day Camp
Around Town
BRUNCH WITH TIFFANY & CO. Angel Moms Mother’s Day Event Place of Hope at the Haven Campus’ dedicated volunteers and mentors, Angel Moms, is hosting a Mother’s Day celebration event on May 14: “Brunch with Tiffany & Co.” “The brunch will serve to educate and excite others about the opportunity to help young people
12th Annual Butterfly Festival
Celebrating the city of Coconut Creek’s anniversary Butterflies might be the rock stars of the insect kingdom and they have a festival to prove it Coconut Creek will celebrate its 12th Annual Butterfly Festival on Feb. 22, highlighting a city symbol insect species that has faced some challenges. Both National Public Radio and the New York
United Way of Broward County’s Wine Women & Shoes
THE EVENT The first annual Wine Women & Shoes event will serve as one of United Way of Broward County’s main fundraising events for the year. Created for those who enjoy fine wine, great style, and supporting a noble cause, the proceeds from the event will directly impact the community through local programs. The event
19th Annual Wine Spirits & Culinary Celebration
THE EVENT The Museum of Discovery and Science will host the 19th Annual Bank of America Wine, Spirits and Culinary Celebration. This year’s co-chairs include: John Ebenger, Berkowitz, Dick, Pollack & Brant; Vivian Porcelli, Bank of America; and Mark Talbott, Republic Services. Last year had a record 2,000 guests and another sell out crowd is
A Night of Literary Feasts
THE EVENT Over the past 25 years, Literary Feast has brought such literary icons as Russell Banks, brothers Frank and Malachy McCourt, Art Buchwald, Joyce Carol Oates and Dave Barry to Broward County. The 26th edition promises to be as entertaining, educational and thought-provoking as its predecessors. Among the 22 featured authors this year are
The Eighth Annual Reid & Fiorentino Call of the Game Dinner & Celebrity Golf Classic
THE EVENT Sun Sports HEAT TV broadcasters and two of South Florida’s leading sports media personalities, Eric Reid and Tony Fiorentino host a two-day fundraising event to honor South Florida’s sports icons and the achievements by some of the today’s most acclaimed community heroes. The fundraiser benefits both Lauren’s Kids and the Dade Schools Athletic