When the Village of Pinecrest purchased Parrott Jungle in 2002, the idea was to make it the central park of Pinecrest. After all, Pinecrest didn’t (and still doesn’t) have a downtown, or even a cozy village square where citizens can gather in a public space. At first the Jungle, renamed Pinecrest Gardens, was used for
Independent plant nurseries were once a common sight in South Florida, back when land was less expensive. Some were just an open lot stacked with bags of mulch and rows of potted plants, others more complex, enclosed compounds with exotic palms and flowering shrubs. Every weekend gardener had his or her favorite. Today, local gardeners have basically
What strikes you first about Zoo Miami is its size: 340 developed acres on a 740-acre parcel, with 2,000 wild animal inhabitants. Its newest exhibit, Amazon and Beyond, is by itself 27 acres, larger than the average U.S. zoo. Zoo Miami is so large that multi-modal transportation systems are required to shuttle people around: It
THE EVENT A Taste of the Mediterranean 2014 will visit three new countries this year with food, dance, décor and surprises at Brion Park, just off Las Olas Boulevard in downtown Fort Lauderdale. Guests will enjoy an evening outdoors at this stunning park along the New River while raising funds to support a much-needed service in
THE EVENT Each year the Prestige Club honors individuals or couples whose Community Service helps families in Broward County and helps make Broward County a better place to live. This year’s Honorees are Lauren Book of Lauren’s Kids Foundation, James Donnelly of Castle Group and past president of the Boy’s & Girl’s Club of Broward County,
THE EVENT Reidel Anthony, Cornelius Bennett, Ki-Jana Carter, Anthony Muñoz, Bob Griese, OJ McDuffie, Dwight Stephenson, John Randle, Andre Reed, Duane Starks, Mel Blount Derrick Rodgers and Jack Youngblood are just some of the pro football legends who will be in town January 20 – 22 to participate in the Pro Football Legends Classic, benefiting the
THE EVENT The annual Community Campaign Celebration (CCC) recognizes and thanks donors of the Jewish Federation of Broward County who make an annual gift of $1,000 or more. This year’s event features Jerry Greenfield, co-founder of Ben & Jerry’s Homemade. Greenfield helped build a store-front venture into a $300 million ice cream empire by making social
THE EVENT The fourth annual “Fork & Cork Affair” hosted by Junior Achievement of South Florida’s Circle of Wise Women will create a culinary showcase where guests sample gourmet bites by leading South Florida chefs and savor premier wines, spirits and intriguing craft beers. VIP sponsors will be treated to Club Red @Uncorked! sponsored by
THE EVENT The Fourth Annual Dan Marino Foundation WalkAbout Autism & Expo, brought to you by Walgreens. This exciting and unique event will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Sun Life Stadium, home of the Miami Dolphins. Motivated by individuals with autism, their families and friends, this historic fundraising effort generates awareness
THE EVENT Bet On Imagine Casino Night Gala and Auction is the first annual adult-only event hosted by Imagine Charter School at Weston. Guests will enjoy a fabulous evening of dancing, dining, and gaming entertainment with a wonderful silent and exciting live auction at the Weston Hills Country Club. The casino chic themed gala is
