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Afternoon Glacerie

Photography by Zoltan PrepsZent The beloved Brasserie Central has launched an afternoon glacerie to escape the oppressive summer heat. Deeply embedded in French tradition, an afternoon glacerie is similar to British afternoon tea, but with colder and creamier treats. The new glacerie comes on behalf of award-winning chef and restaurateur Pascal Oudin. Sit indoors or

Smithsonian Exhibit Opens

“The Way We Worked” is a traveling exhibition from the Smithsonian Institution that showcases the people and professions that have dominated America’s workforce over the past 150 years, while chronicling the significant changes due to advances in technology. The Florida Humanities Council and The Garden Fund came together to produce this eye-opening retrospective, which was

Home Rule Hero

The Florida League of Cities awarded Mayor Cindy Lerner the celebrated title of 2015 Home Rule Hero. The award is given to local government officials who make an effort to reach out to legislature members to give local perspective to an issue. Lerner’s dedication to advancing the league’s legislative agenda and helping preserve the home

Pelican Premiere

As I sit in a rocking chair, listening to the crashing waves and watching the last light of the day disappear below the horizon, it strikes me that I don’t fully take advantage of the breathtaking beauty of Fort Lauderdale’s beaches. My husband and I have just driven about 8 miles from our home and

My Coconut Creek

In 2004, something new came about. It was strange at first; no one really knew what to think of it. And, to be frank, it was quite limited in its ability. Today, it’s the biggest social media platform. If you didn’t already know, I’m talking about Facebook. A few years later, Twitter popped up, allowing

Riding tall

A team of 11 riders from Coconut Creek rode tall in their saddles at the Special Olympics of Florida Equestrian Championships in Ocala earlier this year. The team brought home a total 10 medals, including three golds and two silvers. “We’re extremely proud of all of our athletes,” says Mandy DeBord, executive director of Equine-Assisted Therapies

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