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
Read MoreA 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
Read More“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
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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
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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
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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,
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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
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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.
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The Children’s Fund GSD Golf Classic and “Speakeasy Club” will take place on Friday, April 19 at the Heron Bay Golf Club and Marriott Hotel in Coral Springs. This year’s golf tournament will take on an MLB theme to celebrate the beginning of baseball season. Prizes will be awarded to the top Division winners, Wild
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With attitude, glamour and too-fast-to-follow footwork, five Broward business and community leaders will face off at the fifth annual “Dancing with the Stars of Broward” on May 4 at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood. Modeled after the popular national TV show, Dancing with the Stars of Broward pairs each local celebrity
Read MoreOn May 10, 2013, the Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition of Broward County, Inc. will celebrate the 21st Annual Mother’s Day Luncheon. The event will take place at the Westin Beach Resort and Spa in Fort Lauderdale and will honor a group of Outstanding Individuals that make a difference in the lives of children
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For the third consecutive year hundreds will walk and run along Ft. Lauderdale’s Riverwalk in the name of accomplishing one goal – to end drunk driving in Broward County. On the morning of Sunday, April 28, Fort Lauderdale’s Huizenga Park will be filled with an overwhelming sense of excitement and optimism as two-time silver paralympic
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