Brew It Yourself

Coffee is more than just a morning pick-me-up for Venezuela natives Roberto and Sonia Azuaje. The beverage has nourished their family tree for four generations, a legacy that started with their great-grandfather, Bernardo Gonzalez. Today, the brother and sister pay homage to that past in Coconut Creek with Cubico Coffee, an online business that allows

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Mission to Succeed

How a Creek student accomplished her lofty goals Kisa Ibrahim was only a fifth-grader when she first felt the thrill of practicing law. During a social sciences class at Quiet Waters Elementary School, she and her classmates put Christopher Columbus on trial—and Kisa acted as the defense attorney. Though she doesn’t remember if she won

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Pack it Up

  Welcome back to the old lunchbox-packing grind. Throw out last year’s trusty (and presumably smelly and stained) bag, and get your shopping list ready. According to Lucille Beseler, the president and owner of Family Nutrition Center of South Florida, you should scribble fruits and vegetables at the top. “That has to be the mindset—that

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Lessons from the Board

Nora Rupert has an office, but as the Broward County School Board representative for District 7, she’s more likely to be somewhere in Coconut Creek, Deerfield Beach and parts of Pompano Beach and Margate. While traveling around the community, she holds panels, meets students and parents, and speaks to local clubs, PTAs and civic groups.

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Robert W. Kelley

Fort Lauderdale trial lawyer Robert W. Kelley, the founding partner in Kelley Uustal, is often in the spotlight for high-profile cases—including the well-documented $33 million victory in a wrongful death and personal injury judgment against General Motors in 1998, one of the largest jury verdicts in U.S. history. He paid his way through law school

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They Still Call It Home

The music is loud, and the crowd is languid on an early afternoon at the Elbo Room. Many of the regulars at the most-renowned corner bar in South Florida already have assembled. People such as Pete Wood, whose bottle of Chandon Brut Classic chills next to his barstool in a metal bucket typically used for

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Star of stage and screen

Of the shows over the past decade that have helped to make Sabrina Soto a household name on HGTV, perhaps none rings truer for the home-staging star than “The High/Low Project.” It’s there that Soto, born in Miami, has made over-the-top interior design dreams come true on a pedestrian budget. By her own admission, she

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The Lifestyle List

Friday, July 28 Florida Supercon Geek out at the largest comic convention in South Florida. Dress to impress in costume and cosplay contests, snap a photo with celebrity guests, watch films and shorts, listen in on writers’ and artists’ panels, show off your video game skills, and more.   When: Through July 30 Where: Broward

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Friday, July 21 Cellar 1954 dinner series In honor of the Fontainebleau Miami Beach’s beginnings in 1954, the monthly dinner series highlights and pairs the world’s most prestigious wines and spirits with the award-winning cuisine of the restaurant’s signature dining spots. This month, StripSteak by Michael Mina will host an exclusive Pappy Van Winkle dinner

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The Listing: Private Paradise

Where: 12640 N. Stonebrook Circle, Davie Floor size: 5,537 square feet Bedrooms/baths: 6 bedrooms, 5 baths, 1 half bath Details: This spacious lakefront property in exclusive Stonebrook Estates is brimming with enticing details. The resort-style saline pool, for example, is heated and features a separate hot tub; the master suite features two walk-in closets and

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Friday, July 14 Bastille Day at La Côte Fontainebleau Miami Beach’s chic, Mediterranean oceanfront restaurant is hosting a Bastille Day celebration with French Djs, dancers and musicians. There will be  rosé and champagne  from the rolling champagne cart featuring Veuve Clicquot Champagne  and Bertaud Belieu  Rosé along with two specialty cocktails: French Press (made with

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Lip Service

Aesthetica Long-Lasting Matte Liquid Lipstick Aesthetica has made a name for itself with its contouring and highlighting kits, but we’re just as sold on these liquid lipsticks. They can be worn day or night and are formulated to last for hours without drying out. Readers can receive 50 percent off all items using the promotional

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