The holidays are a time for gatherings— community gatherings to raise funds for worthy causes; gatherings of friends and co-workers, who toast the season at holiday parties. And, of course, gatherings of family. Trimming the Christmas tree or finding just the right menorah is the fun part, but the real work takes place around the
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On the days when she dons her traditional white chef’s coat, it can be said that Paula DaSilva wears her heart under her sleeves instead of on them. That’s because the Coconut Creek resident and new chef de cuisine at Burlock Coast on Fort Lauderdale Beach has three (visible) tattoos on her arms that give
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Katie Masucci Director of estate and gift planning, American Cancer Society Everyday help: For Masucci, giving back is a natural part of everyday life, a habit she credits to her mother’s example and one she appreciated even more while making charitable appearances as a Miami Heat dancer. “In my family, it’s just part of our
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Debra Tendrich Founder, Eat Better, Live Better Healthy perspective: It started as a way to “shut people up” four years ago at the dental office she used to manage. Tired of her co-workers badgering her for drinking too much Coke and eating too much fast food, Tendrich agreed to exercise and eat right for 30
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1. Black Orchid by Tom Ford: 3.4 ounces, $143.99; fragrance.com 2. Tweezerman Sparkle and Shine Gift Set: $48; tweezerman.com 3. Bite Multistick collection: $24; sephora.com 4. Tricera-taco Holder: $95; cartier.com 5. Graf von Faber-Castell Leather Elephant Pencil Stand: $300; grandcentralstationery.net 6. Bagnet magnetic purse clip: $24.99; bagnetcompany.com 7. No7 Youthful Vitamin C Fresh Radiance
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As much as the VIPs at GMC’s tailgate event outside Hard Rock Stadium on Monday night enjoyed a gourmet spread that included a charcuterie board, stone crab claws, jumbo shrimp and hearty slices of steak and chicken, it was the four-wheel attractions in Lot 15 that stole the show. In the hours prior to the
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? When I was 15, I detailed cars for my dad at our Mazda store in Coconut Creek. I didn’t even get to clean the new cars coming off the truck; I had to detail cars that were coming out of the body shop that had overspray on them. I’m out there with a 40-pound
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? Breaking news is my thing. It gives me an adrenaline rush. ? You have to be super-confident [to be on television]. And know that it’s OK to stutter or mess up and let your emotion shine through. ? I find myself asking more and more: Why? [News] can be so heavy, so emotional, so
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Canes in hand, Phil and Orianne Collins take their places on the Faena Theater stage, undeterred. Each in physical recovery—the Grammy Award-winning musician from a foot injury, and his significant other, a philanthropist and jewelry designer, from paralysis after neck surgery—they move forward, embracing the mission they set for the Little Dreams Foundation: Never give
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Where: 236 Fifth Ave., Delray Beach Floor size: 1,646 square feet of living space; 1,894 square feet with balcony Bedrooms/baths: 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths Details: New York-based hotel developer Samar Hospitality is helping to change the face of Delray Beach with 236 Fifth Avenue, a 35-unit luxury condominium project. 236 Fifth Avenue residents will share
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Where: 100 E. Las Olas Blvd., Unit 1903, Fort Lauderdale Floor size: 2,964 square feet of living space; 504-square-foot terrace Bedrooms/baths: 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms Details: Towering above the downtown area at 46 stories, 100 Las Olas stands to become the tallest building in Fort Lauderdale. The luxury property, which has 121 high-end condominiums and
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Where: 375 Idlewyld Drive, Fort Lauderdale Floor size: 5,976 square feet Bedrooms/baths: 6 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms Details: This waterfront gem in the exclusive Idlewyld neighborhood of east Fort Lauderdale dazzles with unparalleled Intracoastal Waterway views, direct ocean access and deep-water dockage that will accommodate a 135-foot yacht (or two smaller boats). The two-story property further
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