South African-born Johann Zietsman remembers growing up around his mother’s singalongs, where friends and family—musical or not—would stand around a piano and sing together, sometimes for hours at a time. Zietsman found his own musical niche by high school, becoming a drummer in the school’s marching band. He later transitioned to the trumpet and French
When the tropical temperatures and humidity become too much, there’s a place in Coconut Creek to cool off with some cold treats. Jadyn’s Ice Cream Emporium, which opened in July, transports patrons to Artic climates with wall art featuring a vast snowscape with penguins. At the family business run by Lenore Green with her daughter,
Press & Grind Café 474 N Federal Hwy Ft Lauderdale Coffee lovers can celebrate the best day of the year at Press & Grind in Fort Lauderdale with $1 drip coffee all-day. W Miami 474 N Federal Hwy Ft Lauderdale Guests and visitors alike can enjoy one free cup of coffee at the on-property
Jennifer Koutsodontis knows that wellness means more than eating well and exercising. That’s why her new Boca Raton medical wellness boutique, 5th & Wellness, takes a holistic approach to integrated medicine. “Today’s wellness is a blend of integrating aesthetics and wellness together rather than simply looking or feeling great, we should have the best of
Friday, September 27 Scott Stapp When: Sept. 27, 8 p.m. Where: Broward Center What: The Grammy-winning frontman of Creed, which has sold more than 50 million albums worldwide, also is known for his solo work, including his platinum 2005 album, “The Great Divide.” He performs songs from his new album “The Space Between the Shadows,”
While some top-level athletes focus on crushing the competition, acclaimed equestrian Carly Dvorkin can attest to the power of shifting her focus inward. The 18-year-old Parkland native, who admits that she sometimes “psychs [herself] out” during equestrian events, has had to learn to let her passion and confidence be her guide. “Once you overthink
One of South Florida’s largest entertainment events, the Walgreens Gridiron Grill-Off Food, Wine and Music Festival returns for a tenth year on Saturday, November 9. The event will be hosted at the Pompano Beach Amphitheater and will feature live music by country singer Brett Young. Guests can enjoy events throughout the day on November 9th
When Betty Alonso’s colleague and Neighbors 4 Neighbors creator Nelly Rubio nominated Alonso for a leadership award, the president and CEO of ConnectFamilias was working too hard to think much about it. It wasn’t until Alonso got a call informing her she was selected as one of 13 Hispanic Women of Distinction that the honor
When online pet supply retailer Chewy had its opening day on the stock market in June, CNBC host Jim Cramer held up paintings of his two dogs, Nvidia and Marley, on his investment/finance show, “Mad Money.” It just so happens those two paintings were the work of Coconut Creek artist Josh Lawson, whose custom pet
Florida has helped to promote its share of inventions out of necessity, like sunscreen and air conditioning. But another phenomenon for which the Sunshine State can be thanked is all about desire—culinary desire. “Florida [kitchens] are the pioneers of small plates,” says Mike Mayo, the award-winning local food critic who writes for Fort Lauderdale’s Sun-Sentinel,
