Are you interested in becoming a civic ambassador for the City of Coconut Creek? Do you want to learn first-hand the ins and outs of City Hall, the Police Department, Parks & Recreation and other departments? If so, here is the perfect opportunity: join the Citizen’s Academy. The Academy is a free nine-week program
THE EVENT Florida’s Children First (FCF), the statewide advocacy organization focused on protecting the legal rights of at-risk and foster care children, will recognize and honor Broward County child advocates and former foster children at FCF’s 12th annual Broward Awards Reception on Thursday, February 27. FCF Executive Director Christina Spudeas, along with FCF President and
THE EVENT The Florida Initiative for Suicide Prevention, Inc., (FISP) is proud to honor this year four of our very special supporters. Their passion and devotion to helping prevent suicide has made a huge difference in our community. FISP proudly honors: Howard M. Cohen, LMHC, Cohen Counseling, Carol Cooper, Peter Cooper Community Foundation of Broward
THE EVENT Take a tour down memory lane with a rare look at classic cars from nearly every decade at Cars, Cocktails & Cuisine hosted by Kira and Jason Turchin and presented by The Law Offices of Jason Turchin. Enjoy a beautiful evening and reception at The Dauer Museum of Classic Cars. Proceeds from the
Coming out of retirement was an easy decision for business executive, Rob Strandberg, 56. After five years of playing golf, traveling with his wife, and as he said, “staring at the ceiling,” the Orlando resident decided to accept a job in South Florida to continue doing what he does best. “There are endless numbers of
THE EVENT The Broward Technical Centers (BTC); Atlantic, McFatter and Sheridan; are joining together to raise funds that will help make students’ education dreams come true! Save the date of Wednesday, March 19 and be a part of the Foundation Scholarship Dining Extravaganza at the Signature Grand in Davie! One hundred percent of the dollars
THE EVENT The Boca Raton Concours was founded by Rita and Rick Case of Rick Case Automotive Group and is directed by event chair Jamie McDonnell, IV and honorary chair Mike Jackson. The three-day series of events kicks off Friday, February 21, with the DuPont Registry Live Hangar Party featuring gourmet tastings and a fine
Four of South Florida’s most distinguished business leaders will be Inducted as laureates in the Junior Achievement Business Hall of Fame at its awards program on Feb. 26. The honorees not only demonstrate business excellence, but vision, innovation, inspirational qualities, courageous leadership and community responsibility. Laureates are chosen by previous honorees, a group of peers
What says winter more than donning a pair of ice skates and cutting a figure eight in the frozen surface of a rink? Not much besides a nice cup of hot cocoa. Fortunately these experiences, normally denied to those who live in the sunshine state, are now available thanks to clever engineering and a good
Just when you thought there was no room for another good idea comes Polaroid Fotobar, a new company poised to go national with its concept; already its stores in Delray, Orlando and Miami are going gangbusters. The idea, developed by founding CEO Warren Struhl, seems obvious now that it’s out of the bag: Though we
