The Lifestyle List

Friday, July 7 MLB All Star FanFest Enjoy five days of FanFest fun, featuring All-Star legends, autograph sessions and hands-on activities. When: Begins at 9 a.m. Where: Miami Beach Convention Center (1901 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach) Paul McCartney The legendary singer-songwriter’s “One On One” tour will feature dozens of classics spanning his career as

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The Lifestyle List

Friday, June 30 Chicago – The Band & The Doobie Brothers The two multi-platinum-selling, Grammy Award-winning rock bands have teamed up to co-headline a summer tour. When: 7:30 p.m. Where: Perfect Vodka Amphitheatre (601-7 Sansbury’s Way, West Palm Beach) The Rock Pack Classic rockers John Payne, former lead singer of ASIA and founder of The

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Breaking Records, Living Strong

Chris Ruden looks like a tough guy, a bodybuilder with a physique that makes you embarrassed that you don’t work out more. When he tells you he’s on target for getting into the Guinness Book of World Records for breaking a weightlifting record—640 pounds at the Arnold Sports Festival in Columbus, Ohio, held in March—it

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A World of Wonder

Mary Jane VandenBerge’s family couldn’t go on road trips without her father, Ronald Boender, making several stops to explore nature. “When we rode through the Everglades,” she recalls, “the station wagon would come to a screeching halt because he saw a moth or a spider on a pole and we had to collect it.” Though

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Thank You for the Music

As a music teacher at Arch Creek Elementary School in North Miami, Jimmy Michel witnessed firsthand the needy children who weren’t able to pay for music lessons outside of school. Over his 11 years as a music teacher, the Florida Memorial University graduate met talented children whose parents couldn’t afford to pay $50 or more

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Calming Influence

Aside from nearly three years in the U.S. Air Force, Miguel Arbesu always has lived in Miami. He used to live in Pinecrest, attending Miami Palmetto Senior High School. He went to the University of Miami for a bit and then graduated from Florida International University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in economics. After

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5 Questions with Pete Skumanich, Former Deputy Police Chief

During his tenure on Pinecrest’s police force, Pete Skumanich helped to build the department by interviewing applicants for stability, education, professionalism and ethical standards. As a Pinecrest police officer since June 1997, and for 27 years with the city of Miami before that, Skumanich represented all these qualities—and much more. After 47 years in law

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Bo Knows Business

Two years ago, Kim Bokamper was sitting with a small group of high school students before an event on the west coast of Florida. The students, each of whom would receive a college scholarship that night from the host charity, were given time prior to the ceremony to chat with the former Miami Dolphins defensive

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Truth to Power

It’s hard to say for certain whether the confession alone redirected the future of their relationship. Whether the unburdening of one soul began to stir another. What is clear is that everything would change for Karen Hansen and Laura Rachlin. Eight years ago, they were (and still are) successfully running a commercial interior design firm,

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Gary Bailey and Michelle McLean-Bailey

Michelle McLean-Bailey and Gary Bailey had plenty in common long before they started showing businesses how to reduce stress and increase profits. They were both international superstars. She was a bona fide beauty queen, Miss Universe 1992, and the first from Namibia to win the title. She was 19. He was born in Ipswich, England,

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The Top 10 Jewelry Styles and Trends You Need to Know

Layer & Stack When it comes to layering and stacking pieces, the more the merrier! Combining stacks of rings, bracelets, necklaces, and even earrings are increasingly sought after. This look is not only for women, but also wears well for men. Incorporate dainty pieces among bolder bangles, having fun with textural differences for a flawless,

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Better Bites for Your Pet

A Coconut Creek store takes a healthy approach to pet food Loving pet owners know that having a sick dog or cat can result in more than just heartache. Vet appointments, medications and follow-up visits can be draining—financially and emotionally. Adrian Archie, owner and founder of Coconut Creek’s PetNmind, has a suggestion: Re-examine your pet’s

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