Couture for a Cause Internationally recognized designer and Las Olas retailer, Zola Keller, presents “Couture for a Cause,” benefiting The Pantry of Broward, on Saturday, Sept, 20 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at ArtServe (1350 E. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale). This first-of-its-kind, one-day sale of hundreds of evening gowns, cocktail dresses, bridal gowns and
As a result of installing a 10kW solar panel array in her home in March, Mayor Lerner has saved 5,420 lbs of Co2 and generated 3,185 kilowatt hours of energy from the sun. Check out www.pinecrest-fl.gov to find ways for your home and business to go green!
With peak hurricane season upon us it’s more important than ever to keep up with our preparations, and, as most of us know, kids can be great motivators… and great teachers. Enter longtime Pinecrest resident Bay Proby. After working closely with the Weather Channel for more than five years, Proby launched StormZone, a school-based multidisciplinary
85%: The percentage of support indicated for the Downtown district initiative in Palmetto Bay as per a survey by the Downtown Task Force.
Want to stay informed about community alerts and crime information? The Pinecrest Police Department is encouraging all residents to subscribe online to two helpful mobile apps. Nixle (nixle.com) allows residents to input their zip code and receive alerts via text or email from the police department. Crime Mapping (crimemapping.com) gives residents options on how much
The Village of Pinecrest has been awarded silver and bronze medals by the National League of Cities through Let’s Move! Cities, Towns and Counties. The silver medal was awarded for completing the Smart Servings for Students goal, requiring that at least two actions were taken to expand access to programs that offer healthy food before,
Each summer, South Florida becomes the epicenter of the fashion world when Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week descends upon us. More commonly known as “Swim Week.” The event fills our sunny locale with fashion designers, magazine editors, celebs, models and buyers from around the world – all previewing the upcoming swim trends. We caught up with two Broward-based designers who showed
It may be an official Tree City USA, but the Village of Pinecrest isn’t resting on its laurels. With more than 10,000 trees planted since 1997, the Village hopes to keep its green growing by offering a free tree to those who ask. Simply call the Public Works Department and speak with the Village Arborist
Palmetto Bay may be getting a new fire station as Miami-Dade Fire Rescue eyes a 1.4 acre parcel of land at 142nd street and Old Cutler Road. Seeing the location as ideal for faster coverage of northeastern Palmetto Bay and southern Pinecrest, the department is looking into zoning and site-plan approvals, which will go before
Pinecrest Gardens has launched a smartphone app, available for free on both Apple and Android devices. Featuring images of the Gardens, visitor information, access to tours and a calendar of events, the app also offers users an interactive map of the property.
