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Sensory Garden

Pinecrest celebrated the opening of a new sensory garden with a demonstration by musician Aeron Jones on February 19, in Pinecrest Gardens.    The Sensory Garden features a pondless water fountain, music station, wheelchair accessible planter and sensory stimulating plants. It is a calming, safe environment that can be used to promote learning, build social

Traffic Light Safety Cams

The Village of Pinecrest is moving forward with its plans to implement automated photo enforcement at four intersections along northbound Pinecrest Parkway (US 1) – a roadway with a high incidence of crashes and violations caused by red-light running. Crews have begun installing safety camera systems designed to detect and deter red-light running at 104th

Book of Life

There’s an old saying in Florida: If you don’t like the weather, just wait 15 minutes. And even though the sun comes out and the rain stops falling, the roads are still slick. We are well-accustomed to being bombarded with heavy rains, navigating our cars through hidden puddles and trying to see in between our

Book of Life

Keeping teeth white can be a lot harder than one might think. Even with diligent brushing, flossing and dental cleanings, teeth can still lose their gleam. This is because they are constantly in contact with the acid in food and drinks, which can cause them to become dull and stained. However, surface staining is reversible,

When In Need Police Officers Giving A Leg Up

There is a group of officers dubbed as the Homeless Education Assessment Resource Team (H.E.A.R.T.).  Sergeant Brandi DelVecchio, along with 7 other Coconut Creek officers, have been reaching out to the homeless community to educate them on the services that are available for them.  “Although Coconut Creek may not be directly populated with the individuals

A View from the Top

Mother’s Day will be celebrated on May 10th this year. Mother’s Day was first celebrated in 1870 by Julia Ward Howe. However, it was not until 1914 that President Woodrow Wilson made the first official announcement proclaiming Mother’s Day as a national holiday that was to be celebrated each year on the second Sunday in

South Florida’s Power Women

Amy Ballon Partner Hemisphere Sales Group 401 E. Las Olas Blvd., 14th Fl.  Fort Lauderdale 305.788.3885 www.hemispheresalesgroup.com Decide what is most important to you and follow through with it, advises Amy Ballon, an experienced luxury real estate development professional. The sales and marketing guru, who is also an accomplished musician, recalls a particular commitment she

Concierge Couture

You don’t have to check-in to the swanky Ritz-Carlton Bal Harbour, Miami to gain access to their newest, lavish amenity. The ritzy resort just launched the Couture Concierge program, and just like a hotel concierge can tell you where to eat or what to see, their in-house concierge will guide you on where to shop and