Heather Geronemus Residence: Plantation Organization: Mothers Against Drunk Driving (Geronemus sits on the national board of directors). The nation’s largest nonprofit working to protect families from impaired drivers, MADD also provides support to survivors and families whose lives have been altered by drivers under the influence. Her involvement: A drunk driver killed Geronemus’ father in
Read MoreIt’s been good to be Anthony Rizzo the past month. Not only did the first baseman hit .360 for the Chicago Cubs in the 2016 World Series against the Cleveland Indians—with three doubles and seven runs scored—he also was on the receiving end of the throw that ended the longest championship drought in major North
Read More• David Gott remembers when he was in his early 20s, fresh out of Northern Illinois University and working at Wolverine Worldwide, a shoe company based in Pompano Beach. Out of curiosity, he drove west to Sunrise to visit Sawgrass Mills during its opening weekend in 1990. “I’ll never forget the traffic and the chaos,”
Read MoreAlong with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame to his name and Miami’s key to the city in his velvet-vest pocket, Armando Christian Perez—better known as chart-topping rapper Pitbull, aka “Mr. 305,” aka “Mr. Worldwide”—can add grand marshal to his multifaceted list of credits. He leads this month’s annual Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest
Read MoreDonna Giannoccoli becomes the first female president of Al Hendrickson Toyota The automotive industry long has been known as a man’s world, despite evidence that 80 percent of all car-buying decisions are influenced by women. But these days, its leadership is no longer an exclusively male domain. Indeed, women lead some of the world’s largest
Read MoreA recreational dance company expands to Parkland to let more kids express themselves Without dance in her life, Cara Pitch Gregg didn’t feel complete. She grew up dancing—she was a strong tapper who also competed in jazz, ballet, lyrical and musical theater—but stopped after high school to work in hospitality and human resources. In 2008,
Read MoreWow Alley opens in Coconut Creek The classic bowling alley aesthetic is steeped in nostalgia with decor to match. But the new Wow Alley, which opened in September at the Wow Factory, is what owner Thomas Head calls “upscale retro.” With 10 lanes split by a bar where patrons can get food, craft beer and
Read MoreThe faux leather bags launched by a mother-daughter team in Parkland have become must-haves for fashionistas The origin of a durable-yet-fashionable tote that’s made its way from Parkland to the streets of Beverly Hills is rooted in necessity. Brit Ankari, the co-founder, CEO and creative director of what would become Leni Penn tote bags, found
Read MoreAfter leading the Chicago Cubs to a championship, Anthony Rizzo returns home to make a difference with his annual fundraiser It’s been good to be Anthony Rizzo the past month. Not only did the first baseman hit .360 for the Chicago Cubs in the 2016 World Series against the Cleveland Indians—with three doubles and seven
Read MoreGreetings Neighbors: You may have noticed a few new enhancements to your magazine, including a new name: Coconut Creek Lifestyle. We still have the same great in-depth city coverage, with an enhanced look and feel. As part of Lifestyle Media Group, our family of 12 regional lifestyle and business magazines, our readers and advertisers will
Read More1 What is your artistic background? I am an artist, musician, poet, songwriter and bon vivant, but I am best known as the founder and band leader of Tobacco Road’s legendary house band, Iko-Iko. My band rocked that house for over 30 years starting in 1980, sharing the stage with a who’s who of the best
Read MoreWhen Grown opened its doors in March, many customers were surprised to see that the person behind the counter taking their order and serving them lunch was none other than professional basketball player Ray Allen, the top 3-point shooter in NBA history. But Shannon Allen says that’s the kind of person her husband, a 10-time
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