The lowdown: When Porsche introduced its four-door luxury sedan in 2009, it was lauded for being more spacious than its predecessors—but criticized for being too stodgy. For 2017, Porsche has styled its Panamera with sleeker lines that recall its classic 911 sports car. There’s also a plug-in hybrid Panamera, which combines an electric motor and
In his 12 years as a mixologist, Joel Mesa has learned that people cower in fear at the prospect of a gin cocktail. These days, it’s slowly making its way back to the forefront of the bar scene, a trend that Mesa, who runs the beverage program at Bulla Gastrobar (2500 Ponce de Leon Blvd.,
Donna Giannoccoli becomes the first female president of Al Hendrickson Toyota The automotive industry long has been known as a man’s world, despite evidence that 80 percent of all car-buying decisions are influenced by women. But these days, its leadership is no longer an exclusively male domain. Indeed, women lead some of the world’s largest
A recreational dance company expands to Parkland to let more kids express themselves Without dance in her life, Cara Pitch Gregg didn’t feel complete. She grew up dancing—she was a strong tapper who also competed in jazz, ballet, lyrical and musical theater—but stopped after high school to work in hospitality and human resources. In 2008,
Wow Alley opens in Coconut Creek The classic bowling alley aesthetic is steeped in nostalgia with decor to match. But the new Wow Alley, which opened in September at the Wow Factory, is what owner Thomas Head calls “upscale retro.” With 10 lanes split by a bar where patrons can get food, craft beer and
The faux leather bags launched by a mother-daughter team in Parkland have become must-haves for fashionistas The origin of a durable-yet-fashionable tote that’s made its way from Parkland to the streets of Beverly Hills is rooted in necessity. Brit Ankari, the co-founder, CEO and creative director of what would become Leni Penn tote bags, found
While many teenagers form bands with dreams of making it big, only a few manage to make a lifelong career out of music. South Florida resident Jimmy Stowe is one of those few. As a teenager, he joined a band named Horse and found success performing throughout New England in the 1970s, opening for big-name
After leading the Chicago Cubs to a championship, Anthony Rizzo returns home to make a difference with his annual fundraiser It’s been good to be Anthony Rizzo the past month. Not only did the first baseman hit .360 for the Chicago Cubs in the 2016 World Series against the Cleveland Indians—with three doubles and seven
Greetings Neighbors: You may have noticed a few new enhancements to your magazine, including a new name: Coconut Creek Lifestyle. We still have the same great in-depth city coverage, with an enhanced look and feel. As part of Lifestyle Media Group, our family of 12 regional lifestyle and business magazines, our readers and advertisers will
The Lifestyle Lighthouse Point magazine launch party was so much fun and a great success! Check out the video so you can see for yourselves.
