The Benevolent Ones: Bob Birdsong

President/CEO, OK Generators Charitable involvements: 2-1-1 Broward, Broward Health Foundation, Junior Achievement of South Florida, and more Why it’s personal: “My mother and my cousin were both victims of breast cancer, so that cause has become very important to me; when I aligned myself with Broward Health Foundation, I also aligned myself with Tammy Gail’s

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The Benevolent Ones: Richard Tommer

Chief Operating Hunk, College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving Charitable involvements: Rebuilding Together Broward, HANDY (Helping Abused, Neglected and Disadvantaged Youth), Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, American Cancer Society, Honor Flight South Florida, and more Why it’s personal: “As someone who was more or less raised by a World War II veteran [his grandfather], there is

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South Florida’s top home design experts weigh in on decor ideas

Terri Behr has been an interior designer with City Furniture since 2004. The senior designer tracks trends that are picking up steam across the country and helps make them achievable through the South Florida-based furniture company. So, what’s one trend sweeping across the tri-county region (and beyond)? That’s easy. Just turn on your TV or

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Epicurean Delights

In South Florida, now more than ever, an upscale meal can be just steps away from a pillow-top mattress and free, fancy toiletries. Whether you chalk it up to quality, service or sheer convenience, the fact of the matter is that hotel dining is on the rise. An industry study from earlier this year noted

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Just Do It

Photography by James Woodley Creative Direction by Melanie Smit Art Direction by Evelyn Suarez Shot on location at Margaritaville Beach Resort, Hollywood Beach Anais Zanotti Certified trainer/Weight loss expert, Miami Website: anaisfit.com / Instagram: @anaiszanotti / Facebook: @anaiszanottifit Why is fitness so important in your life? I’ve always been fascinated by health and fitness; I

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Leading the Way

As a new school year starts this month, the principals of Coconut Creek have been busy preparing for new students, new goals and new ways to help freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors who live not only in Creek but throughout Broward County. Coconut Creek Lifestyle asked the principals of our local public high schools—Robert B.

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STAR BRIGHT

Although she’s only 17, Haven Star has no interest in hedging her bets. The Boca Raton-based singer/songwriter, and those in her inner circle, are all in when it comes to a destiny that everyone involved believes is within reach. “I want to be a larger-than-life figure, but in the humblest way possible,” Star says with

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Back Where She Belongs

The three longest years of her young life seemed to dissipate in the late-afternoon breeze as Sonali took her place on the Ford Stage at SunFest with the other members of her four-piece band. In a few hours, Pitbull would bring the annual spring music festival in downtown West Palm Beach to a rousing conclusion

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United in Excellence

Though Jhonny Prado admits he doesn’t like tattoos, a lift of his right shirt sleeve reveals the familiar Olympic rings and the year 2012 etched on his skin. It’s a reminder of the time he went to the 2012 Summer Olympics as an assistant coach for the United States’ judo team. “It’s a different thing

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Summer Escapes Part 2

  Sometimes, the best weekend getaways are right in your own backyard—especially when you live in South Florida. Lifestyle has selected a variety of such getaways, resorts with so many inspired amenities that you might never want to go home. Costa Hollywood Beach Resort  Why go: The newest oceanfront hotel on Hollywood Beach, the Costa boasts

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Summer Escapes

The Diplomat Beach Resort Hollywood Why go: At one time, this was the place for glitter and celebrity glam of a bygone era. Judy Garland once sang in the hotel café; years later, her daughter, Liza Minnelli, teamed up with Sammy Davis Jr. to perform for a crowd of 3,000. Today, The Diplomat is a

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Like Fathers, Like Sons

For Ryan Zuckerman and his father, Andy, going to work every day isn’t just about making a living. It’s about continuing a family legacy that’s nearly a century old. They are business partners, along with Andy’s brothers, David and Steven, at Zuckerman Homes, the beginnings of which are told through photographs on the walls of

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