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Crusaders for Caregivers Continue

When Weston residents Kira and Jason Turchin founded Betty Cares in 2010, they never imagined the level of success they would achieve in making a difference in the lives of families caring for children in hospitals. Betty Cares was created out of Kira’s own experiences following the untimely death of her mother, Betty, from cancer.

Holy Cross Epicurean Escapade

 The Holy Cross Auxiliary is proud to present its 2013 “Epicurean Escapade: A Food & Wine Experience” on Saturday, April 13 to benefit the Dorothy Mangurian Comprehensive Women’s Center at Holy Cross HealthPlex. The culinary extravaganza begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Pier 66, 2301 SE 17th St. in Fort Lauderdale. Epicurean Escapade

Broward Health Foundation

Spring has arrived, and with it a sense of occasion and purpose. On Saturday, April 6, the Broward Health Foundation will host its inaugural Broward Health Ball, a floral-themed, black-tie gala that will raise money for Broward Health hospitals and services. Promising a night of mystique, the Broward Health Ball will feature exquisite floral designs,

Hot wheels, cool evening

If you don’t know what an “Aventador” is, or you think “Spyder” is a misspelling, you need to attend the seventh annual Boca Raton Concours d’ Elegance Gala Dinner & Show. It’s the highlight of the wildest car weekend in South Florida.   Mercedes-Benz USA and AutoNation will auction four all-new exotic vehicles valued at

Florida’s Children First Event Highlights At-Risk Kids – and Their Staunchest Advocates

Florida’s at-risk kids are abused, neglected, shuttled from one foster home to another – and easily one of the most vulnerable and overlooked groups in Florida. Yet, for more than decade, one organization – and hundreds of supporters statewide – makes it their mission to see that Florida’s foster children and at-risk youth get the

The Magic of Gardening

“Mighty oaks from little acorns grow,” is a phrase that could well have motivated the students at Pine Crest School to start a small garden.  Of course, the meaning of the phrase is that mighty things come from small beginnings. Under the guidance of Lower School Introductory Science Teacher Mary Beth Graf, first-grade students decided

Imagine Weston Named a 2012 National Blue Ribbon School

A tuition-free public charter school has been recognized by the U.S. Department of Education – it’s a 2012 National Blue Ribbon School. What’s that mean? Well, the DoE recognizes these schools “based on their overall academic excellence, or for making progress in improving student academic achievement levels.” While 269 schools won these honors, only nine

Road trip: The Festivals of Speed

The Festivals of Speed is returning to Orlando for the seventh year – and it’ll once again bring together the world’s most exotic automobiles, aircraft, motorcycles, and watercraft. This luxury event weekend will feature a Jet Port Reception at Orlando International Airport and Wine Connoisseur’s Dinner presented by Cartier North America. It all leads up

CHIP IN FOR KIDS IN DISTRESS

PLANTATION, FL. – Enjoy a day of fun in the sun while you help bridge the gap in supportive services for abused and neglected children in South Florida. Members of the Kids In Distress Auxiliary are pleased to announce they are bringing back their very popular KID Auxiliary Golf Tournament. It will be held on

The Divas are Coming!

Glam-A-THON™ catapulted into the 21st century when it launched its kitchy breast cancer event series onto the scene in 2006. The concept? Create a curated bazaar of the tastiest artisan food & dessert purveyors, hip jewelry designers, fashion visionaries and talented artists, all in the name of assisting breast cancer patients in South Florida. Seek