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A 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,

Wow 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

The 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

After 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

Greetings 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

1 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

When 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

Vanessa Cole swears she’s never posed for a magazine fashion photographer, but you wouldn’t know it by the way the Plantation resident is seducing the camera (and enchanting much of the crew) like a seasoned supermodel during an all-day shoot aboard a 164-foot custom yacht. While the photographer snaps image after striking image of the

Retired Staff Sgt. Geovanny Arroyo spent five years in active duty with the U.S. Army, first with the 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment (part of the 82nd Airborne Division) and then in Iraq with the 124th Infantry. When he returned to Florida, he remained with the U.S. Army Reserves until 2012. For a few years after

Some things about Teresa Giudice never will change. One of the breakout stars of Bravo’s “The Real Housewives of New Jersey” since its 2009 debut, the 44-year-old mother of four daughters (Gia, Gabriella, Milania and Audriana) with husband Joe remains a devoted family woman. The author of four cookbooks also is as passionate as ever

From field to table, The Parkland Farmers Market is a favorite local source for produce & much more Beginning this month, a former cow pasture in Parkland will be bustling with tote-carrying locals and visitors bringing home fresh produce and so much more. “You can pick up anything,” says Gayle Vasile, scanning the Parkland Farmers

A community tradition grows to support the police department Among the 5Ks and triathlons that Walter Jominy participates in—including an Ironman last year—there’s one race the North Creek Presbyterian Church elder would never miss: North Creek’s Explorer 5K Run/Walk. That’s because, beyond bringing the community together, it gives back to Coconut Creek by raising money