Exercising isn’t a solo sport for Barbara Fleming. In fact, the owner of the recently opened CycleBar in Fort Lauderdale believes that the energy and positive vibe she feels before, during and after pushing her body to the limit should be a shared experience. For years, she looked for the perfect platform to drive that
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Something has gone horribly wrong. A science experiment has taken an unexpected turn—and, now, you’re locked inside a laboratory. Worse still, the lights are out. What happens next is up to you. No, this isn’t a scene from a PlayStation virtual reality game. It’s a storyline from a live-action escape room, the popular form of
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Ron Lennen has been selling ultra-luxury properties in the South Florida market, specifically in the Fort Lauderdale area, for 24 years, so he’s seen his share of trends come and go. This year, he’ll serve as president of Greater Fort Lauderdale Realtors, so who better to ask about the real estate market for 2017—especially with
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1 Why did you decide to run for mayor of Pinecrest? Pinecrest is one of the best places to live and raise a family in Florida. I love working with our neighbors to solve the day-to-day and long-term issues that come up. I decided to run for mayor because I feel I can make a positive
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The Rotary Club of Coconut Creek sets its sights on the future While 2016 was a tumultuous year for many, members of the Rotary Club of Coconut Creek were focused on giving their community a helping hand. The club’s 19 members helped build a house for 4KIDS of South Florida and participated in Steps for
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When Tiffany Advincula gave her name and telephone number to Bella’s Quinces, a one-stop shop for all things quinceañera in South Miami, she never thought it would lead her to national television. A few months later, Advincula and her mother, Rosie, received a call from TLC. “All I was looking for was a dress,” Advincula
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Among our new year’s resolutions for 2017, living a healthy lifestyle and exercising more probably rank in the top 10 for the majority of us. However, with the hustle and bustle of daily life—kids, work, errands, travel schedules—it doesn’t take long for our fitness goals to make their way down our list of to-dos that
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Despite the daylong drizzle that had turned its famed dirt track to mud, Pimlico Race Course, just outside of Baltimore, was abuzz last May 21. A record crowd of more than 135,000 awaited the 141st running of the Preakness Stakes, the second leg in thoroughbred racing’s annual Triple Crown. Appropriately enough, the honor that day
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Happy New Year! Did you know that Julius Caesar instituted Jan. 1 as the first day of the year, partly to honor the month’s namesake, Janus? The Roman god of beginnings had two faces that allowed him to look back into the past and forward into the future. I hope you had the opportunity to
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The city takes great pride in being an environmental leader in Broward County. In addition to participating in regional climate change issues, the city works closely with the county on a number of environmental data collection and reporting programs related to the environment, climate change and greenhouse gas emissions. Coconut Creek was one of the
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Happy New Year, Coconut Creek! On behalf of the entire staff of the City of Coconut Creek, I wish you and your families a very happy, healthy and successful 2017. This year, we recognized eight outstanding employees who serve and protect our residents every day. The following team members received the Coconut Creek’s Annual 2016
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Monarch High principal James Neer advocates for his students For the principal of Monarch High School, the highlight of last school year actually happened during the summer break. Each year, James Neer follows up with students who didn’t graduate in June. This time, a student came to him. He showed the principal his ACT scores,
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