A tuition-free public charter school has been recognized by the U.S. Department of Education – it’s a 2012 National Blue Ribbon School. What’s that mean? Well, the DoE recognizes these schools “based on their overall academic excellence, or for making progress in improving student academic achievement levels.” While 269 schools won these honors, only nine
Broward College Early Childhood Laboratory School introduces: The Lab School BRIDGES Summer Camp Program!!
Did you know that your child can lose up to three months of learning every summer? Research shows that children lose approximately 22% of what they learn during the school year over the summer months. As your child’s first and most valuable teacher, you can prevent the “summer slide” by engaging your child in simple
Modern Mansions
Take a drive through many of South Florida’s most upscale neighborhoods and you’ll notice a change in how they look. Where there once was a sea of Mediterranean style mansions and condominiums, instead you’ll find a new aesthetic – a clean, fresh modern style that many in our real estate industry say will come to
Concierge Couture
You don’t have to check-in to the swanky Ritz-Carlton Bal Harbour, Miami to gain access to their newest, lavish amenity. The ritzy resort just launched the Couture Concierge program, and just like a hotel concierge can tell you where to eat or what to see, their in-house concierge will guide you on where to shop and
South Florida’s Power Women
Amy Ballon Partner Hemisphere Sales Group 401 E. Las Olas Blvd., 14th Fl. Fort Lauderdale 305.788.3885 www.hemispheresalesgroup.com Decide what is most important to you and follow through with it, advises Amy Ballon, an experienced luxury real estate development professional. The sales and marketing guru, who is also an accomplished musician, recalls a particular commitment she
A View from the Top
Mother’s Day will be celebrated on May 10th this year. Mother’s Day was first celebrated in 1870 by Julia Ward Howe. However, it was not until 1914 that President Woodrow Wilson made the first official announcement proclaiming Mother’s Day as a national holiday that was to be celebrated each year on the second Sunday in
Around Town
Dancing with the Stars of Broward
With attitude, glamour and too-fast-to-follow footwork, five Broward business and community leaders will face off at the fifth annual “Dancing with the Stars of Broward” on May 4 at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood. Modeled after the popular national TV show, Dancing with the Stars of Broward pairs each local celebrity
The Signature Chefs Auction
THE EVENT The Signature Chefs Auction is the annual gourmet extravaganza for the Broward March of Dimes. Now in its 17th year, regulars know the routine: Sample scrumptious fare from 15 handpicked chefs from Greater Fort Lauderdale’s finest restaurants, who prepare samples of their signature dishes and showcase the latest food trends. As in the
First Annual Women’s Conference
THE EVENT The First Annual Women’s Conference “Extraordinary Women Leading Change” – Instill Faith, Influence and Inspire Action is presented by GCI Worldwide Corporation in partnership with the American Heart Association. A portion of the proceeds will go towards the 2013 Go Red for Women Campaign with the American Heart Association. The Extraordinary Women Leading