The Lifestyle List

What’s the buzz in South Florida?  Friday, Aug. 18 Pinot & Pasta The Atlantic Hotel & Spa is debuting a new event on the 5th floor Oceanfront Terrace that will feature a pasta buffet, two glasses of wine and live music by DJ Zach. Complimentary valet is included. When: 6–8 p.m. Where: 601 N. Fort Lauderdale

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Bayside Beauty

Where: 1770 N. Bayshore Drive, Miami Floor size: 2,362 square feet under air; terrace/balconies, 670 square feet Bedroom/baths: 3 bedrooms plus den, 4 baths Details: The Melo Group is adding something special to the skyline overlooking Biscayne Bay, a soaring 648-unit condominium tower that’s steeped in modern splendor. Though inventory is dwindling, available condos include

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Country Club Chic

Where: 2875 NE 36th St., Fort Lauderdale Floor size: 6,820 square feet under air, 7,556 square feet overall Bedroom/baths: 6 bedrooms, 6 baths Details: Exclusive Coral Ridge County Club is the backdrop for a recently renovated property along the Intracoastal Waterway that dazzles with contemporary, clean-lined elegance. Interior details include a cathedral ceiling in the

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The Back Necklace: A Hot Style for the Summer Heat

We’re in the heart of summer and the hot temperatures are in effect, meaning you’ll be wanting to stay as cool as possible. Dresses and tops featuring low cut backs are especially stunning accented with a necklace…a backwards necklace, that is.    Longer necklaces and lariats are stunning in and of themselves, but when turned

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The Lifestyle List

Friday, Aug. 11 Eats ‘n’ Beats Singer-songwriter and Parkland local Liddy Clark is opening for Tampa Bay alternative indie rock band WD-HAN. The free outdoor concert will also feature a lineup of food trucks. When: 5:30–8:30 p.m. Where: Amphitheater at Pine Trails Park (10555 Trails End, Parkland) Miami Marlins vs. Colorado Rockies When: 7:10 p.m.

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The Lifestyle List

Friday, Aug. 4 Miami Dolphins Training Camp Practice Watch the open practice sessions, which include food trucks, inflatables and games. There will be an area for kids under 12 to get autographs. Seating is limited and parking is at the Nova Southeastern University garage. Times are subject to change. Tickets must be purchased from the

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East Meets West

Lifestyle magazine, Terra and Botaniko Weston brought together top chefs and restaurateurs from east Broward for a panel discussion and foodie spectacular in Weston. More than 300 people gathered at the Botaniko sales gallery to hear Adrienne Grenier (3030 Ocean), Kim Bokamper (Bokamper’s Sports Bar & Grill), Mike Linder (Silver Lining Catering), Tim Petrillo (The

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Fields of Dreams

Creek’s parks and rec director makes a career out of fun and games When Wayne Tobey says “baseball was good to me,” there’s no irony in his voice even though he’s using the past tense. Having tasted the glory of winning a district championship at Coconut Creek High School, he had dreams of playing in

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Walking in Their Shoes

Harlene Zweig remembers the special gifts her son Jacob possessed. One of his favorite pastimes was volunteering with Parkland Buddy Sports, helping special needs children. “He always treated everyone equally regardless of ability, or whether they were wealthy or not,” she says. “Whoever they were, whatever their status, he always made everyone feel like they

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5 questions with Nancy Lawther, Education Advocate

Born and raised in the college town of State College, Pennsylvania, it’s no surprise Nancy Lawther is a lover of education. Her love of learning began as a child when her father read to her in French. Both her parents had studied the language, and she found herself wanting to learn as well. Lawther eventually

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Night at the Museum

When the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science opened to the public in May, its staff members looked on like proud parents. “It’s incredible—it was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see it come to fruition,” says Alexandra Kuechenberg, the museum’s creative director. Fernando Bretos, curator of ecology and director of Museum Volunteers for the Environment

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Lessons from the Board

Here are more questions from our conversation with Rupert that weren’t included in the print version. Read the original story here. What are the priority issues for District 7? Supporting principals, students, teachers, staff and community members and making sure we have grants to bring in health and social services to neighborhoods. Bringing students and

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