Junior Achievement honors inspirational business leaders

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

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Walk Like MADD & MADD Dash Fort Lauderdale 5K

THE EVENT  Presented by Ultimate Software, the May 4 Walk Like MADD & MADD Dash Fort Lauderdale 5K starts at Huizenga Park, 32 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33301, at 7:30 a.m. and will take place along Fort Lauderdale’s Riverwalk. Musical guest Ciara Rae will sing the national anthem; former WTVJ-NBC 6 anchor

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8th Annual Boca Raton Concours d’Elegance

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

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Soaring For Children

THE EVENT  Voices for Children of Broward County proudly presents the 3rd Annual “Soaring for Children” fundraising event at Events by Grateful Palate. We are excited to be honoring Angelica Palank-Sharlet, who has been a wonderful partner to the Guardian ad Litem program as well as Voices for Children. The evening will feature a selection

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The Grass is Greener: Broken Sound Club

Country clubs have a reputation of extravagance and overindulgence. Broken Sound Club of Boca Raton is changing this perspective through its environmental efforts. John Crean, CEO and general manager, saw opportunities for branding Broken Sound as a conscientious club years before sustainability became the trend it is now. When Crean joined the leadership of Broken

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Broward Tech Centers Scholarship Foundation

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

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Life’s Style

PATRICK DAOUD Watches have always been the main accessory of a well-dressed man. Even with our smartphone’s clock, you’ll still find the average man sporting a fashionable wristwatch. Mechanical timepieces have rebounded as a man’s top accessory. The popularity of the battery operated quartz wristwatch is coming to an end. Men like machines. Fortunately, there

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GREAT ESCAPES!

The Atlantic Hotel & SPA This AAA Four Diamond hotel overlooks the long stretches of golden sand of the Fort Lauderdale beaches. Featuring two restaurants: Beauty & The Feast Bar|Kitchen whose irresistible take on globally-inspired American fare wins our vote, and the Ocean Market Grille for a more casual menu. Celebrating its 10th anniversary this

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Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies

  On 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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First Annual Women’s Conference

THE EVENT The First Annual Women’s Conference “Extraordinary Women Leading Change” – Instill Faith, Influence and Inspire Action is presented by GCI Worldwide Corporation in partnership with the American Heart Association. A portion of the proceeds will go towards the 2013 Go Red for Women Campaign with the American Heart Association. The Extraordinary Women Leading

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MOSQUITO FEVER

At first glance, Evaristo Miqueli has one of the least attractive jobs in Broward. Among his other duties as Natural Resources Officer is to monitor mosquito levels in a given locale by sticking his arm out to see how many of the pests land and try to bite him in a 60-second period.  If more

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AN EVENING OF HOPE

THE EVENT The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA), the only national nonprofit voluntary health organization dedicated to the fight against Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, is pleased to announce their annual “An Evening of Hope” gala for Nov. 16. Craig Konhauzer will serve as chair of this event. The gala, one of the

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