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A Coconut Creek resident inspires others with his passion for fitness and nonprofit work The start to Nate Andre’s new year didn’t exactly go as planned. On the bright side, neither did the rest of 2016. “I had a bad breakup,” says the Coconut Creek resident, 22. “It left me shaken and a little bit

This holiday season, as most of us indulge in our festive favorites while throwing dietary and fitness caution to the wind, I am continually asked for advice on how to enjoy the holidays while remaining in shape. When there are treats and temptations everywhere you turn, it’s hard to say no. And why should you?

The benefits of using mulch Mulching your landscaping is a little bit like taking vitamins. When done correctly, vitamins can improve overall health and well-being. Likewise, the use of organic mulches in our landscape is beneficial for a number of reasons, and proper mulching contributes to healthier landscapes. But sometimes, people think if a little

A talk with the City’s media production specialist For every personality in front of the camera, there are many people behind the scenes telling the story. At Coconut Creek’s Community Relations Division, John Hartzell is one of them. As the media production specialist, Hartzell helps produce many of the segments that air on CreekTV, Channel

1 How did your journalism careers get started? Carl started working in the NBC newsroom in New York, reading wire copy for NBC Nightly News when John Chancellor was the anchor. My start was in London working for the documentary division of an international news film agency. Later, I worked for the British Central Office of

A pageant win leads a Parkland girl to discover the joys of community service Every Saturday, you’ll find Ayla Friedman volunteering with Parkland Buddy Sports, a program that creates friendships among special-needs participants and their volunteer buddies. For Ayla, 10, volunteering is part of her commitment to community service as National American Miss Florida Junior

Celebrating different cultures in December What a festive month to celebrate a birthday or anniversary. If you’re celebrating something in December, enjoy your special day. Pearl Harbor Day is observed annually on Dec. 7 to honor the 2,400 citizens killed on that day in 1941 during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. It

From games and tech to perfume and jewelry, we’ve got your gift inspiration in the bag.  Click on the images to view larger. The Lime & Soda tote bag is practical and modern, yet doesn’t compromise on style. Choose from a wide selection of colors, and mix-and-match the interchangeable interior bag and handles. It is

Brenda Moreira remembers putting her 1-year-old son in the backseat of her car to search for a storefront. She wanted to open a local stationery shop near her home in South Miami. About 20 years later, Moreira’s House & Paper, an upscale design and paper store, is still busier than ever. “I honestly didn’t know

A Creek couple offers their home to more than 40 children In a little over eight years, Allan and Eva Walker have been mom and dad to more than 40 children. “Some of them were with us for 18 hours, some of them were with us four years, some have stayed forever,” Allan says. When

Add some holiday elegance to your seasonal decor with a few diy tips The occasional evening chill in the air means, in South Florida terms, that the holidays are coming. My favorite holiday ritual when I was growing up was setting the table. I certainly looked forward to indulging in a heavenly array of culinary

A new Spanish language school opens in Coral Springs When Rosane Santana returned to South Florida in 2012 after leaving in the 1980s, she noticed what she considered a worrisome trend: When Latin American parents spoke to their children in Spanish, the kids could answer only in English. “And what I’ve seen with the young