Neil Eisner, managing director of Encore Resort at Reunion, calls his property the “best secret” in and around Orlando. But it might not stay that way for long. Though the hassle of booking multiple hotel rooms is driving more families and groups toward house rentals—vacation rentals have more than tripled since 2010, according to the
On the days when she dons her traditional white chef’s coat, it can be said that Paula DaSilva wears her heart under her sleeves instead of on them. That’s because the Coconut Creek resident and chef de cuisine at Burlock Coast on Fort Lauderdale Beach has three (visible) tattoos on her arms that give glimpses
Though her arc on the reality-competition show may not have ended the way she had hoped, Brooke Simpson found nothing unlucky about Season 13 of NBC’s “The Voice.” Her journey to the finals (she finished third) resulted in two No. 1 recordings on Billboard’s Hot Christian Songs chart (“O Holy Night” and “Amazing Grace”), nearly
Friday, Jan. 26 For the Foodies Happy Hour at Brimstone Woodfire Grill Sunday to Friday: Happy hour from 4–7 p.m., which includes half-off select cocktails, bar bites menu, flatbreads and sushi. Saturday: Brunch with live music—and $15 bottomless mimosas. Where: The Shops at Pembroke Pines (pictured) [tw-divider][/tw-divider] Saturday, Jan. 27 Party Time Experience LIV
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1. Taste of Athens: Authentic Greek cuisine finds a modern translation at the recently opened Oliv Pit Athenian Grille. The casual restaurant inside the Shoppes at Village Pointe is the brainchild of Emmanuel Vlahos, the son of Greek immigrants, and Marcos Alexandridis, a Greek native who played soccer for the Costa Rican team Saprissa. 2.
Where: 7897 Blue Sage Way, Parkland Floor size: 6,222 square feet Bedrooms/baths: 6 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 1 half bath Details: Prestigious Parkland Golf & Country Club serves as the gated backdrop for this sprawling two-story estate that’s built with entertainment in mind. Look no further than the movie room, two bars, game room, exquisite pool
Where: 2431 NE 32nd Court, Lighthouse Point Floor size: 5,521 square feet under air; 7,334 square feet overall Bedrooms/baths: 6 bedrooms, 5 full baths, 1 half bath Details: This contemporary jewel gives boaters more than 100 feet of frontage along the canal—and gives residents panoramic views from the oversized balconies and rooms throughout the sprawling
People should not go hungry. We take a lot of things for granted. Food. Fuel. The clothes on our back. The roof over our heads. When you’re stuck in your bubble, you don’t see what ails our community. And then you make assumptions that aren’t accurate. There are people who believe that we help individuals
1. That’s Italian: The recently opened restaurant at The Atlantic overlooks Fort Lauderdale Beach, but expect to be transported to the Amalfi Coast by executive chef Rocco Honig’s Italian/Mediterranean creations. The graduate of the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale has infused the menus with several seafood-inspired twists on Italian dishes. 2. Something’s fishy: In addition
