Buildings are an integral part of our world and provide shelter, privacy, comfort, and safety. Buildings influence the way we live, affect our health, and have a profound impact on our natural environment. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, buildings in the United States account for 39% of total energy use, 12% of total
The Relay for Life is a national relay event started by the American Cancer Society. In 1985, Dr. Gordy Klatt of Tacoma, Washington raised $27,000 for the fight against cancer by walking and running for 24 hours around a track. Today, the relay consists of camping out overnight in a family-friendly environment as team members
Like many businesses these days, the Coconut Creek Chamber of Commerce is seeking to reinvigorate itself. New strategies and city-endorsed events seek to foster networking that will spur business growth and raise members’ profiles in the community. Leading the charge is Chairman Bo Landy, who brings the know-how and experience from being CEO and
Robert Henion’s doctor said he shouldn’t go to the Coconut Creek City Commission when he left the hospital earlier in the day, but Henion said he wouldn’t have missed it for the world. On Aug. 1, Henion was riding on his scooter when he was involved in a traffic accident. He was in critical condition
Osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ) or “dead jaw,” is a very serious type of bone disease that can be excruciatingly painful and disfiguring. 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. The exposure can
Friends of Gilda’s The Friends of Gilda’s, an auxiliary group of volunteers for Gilda’s Club South Florida, is proud to host the 4th Annual “Glamour In The Woods” – Red Door Luncheon on April 11 at 11 a.m. at the Woodfield Country Club, located at 3650 Club Place, Boca Raton. Enjoy a silent auction and
Coconut Creek operates under a Commission-City Manager form of government. There are five commissioners on the city commission. Although each commissioner represents a specific district within the city, we are elected at large. Each member serves a four-year term. The mayor and vice mayor are selected by the commissioners from amongst ourselves and we serve
Shooting for the Stars Be astonished by the fine art photography created by children and teens in the Cameras For Kids Foundation’s (CFKF) fourth annual “Shooting for the Stars” fundraiser on April 12 at 7 p.m. CFKF students will exhibit their work at the Baker Sponder Gallery, 608 Banyan Trail, Boca Raton. Enjoy live jazz,
Downtown Boca Raton is in the process of reinventing itself in the mold of Mizner Park — a place to live, work and play amidst the urban fabric Five years ago when the economy took a huge dip everyone felt the effects. Even affluent areas shuddered from the recession. People had their homes foreclosed; young,
A series of black penned lines or a splash of color; clearly defined subject matter, an abstract of colors or something a little more thought-provoking – Art can come in a variety of mediums and forms. Whether you are a connoisseur of different art forms or just know what you like when you see it,
