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Driven to succeed

Donna Giannoccoli becomes the first female president of Al Hendrickson Toyota The automotive industry long has been known as a man’s world, despite evidence that 80 percent of all car-buying decisions are influenced by women. But these days, its leadership is no longer an exclusively male domain. Indeed, women lead some of the world’s largest

A Chance to Dance

A recreational dance company expands to Parkland to let more kids express themselves Without dance in her life, Cara Pitch Gregg didn’t feel complete. She grew up dancing—she was a strong tapper who also competed in jazz, ballet, lyrical and musical theater—but stopped after high school to work in hospitality and human resources. In 2008,

Strike!

Wow Alley opens in Coconut Creek The classic bowling alley aesthetic is steeped in nostalgia with decor to match. But the new Wow Alley, which opened in September at the Wow Factory, is what owner Thomas Head calls “upscale retro.” With 10 lanes split by a bar where patrons can get food, craft beer and

In the Bag

The faux leather bags launched by a mother-daughter team in Parkland have become must-haves for fashionistas The origin of a durable-yet-fashionable tote that’s made its way from Parkland to the streets of Beverly Hills is rooted in necessity. Brit Ankari, the co-founder, CEO and creative director of what would become Leni Penn tote bags, found

Musical Paradise

While many teenagers form bands with dreams of making it big, only a few manage to make a lifelong career out of music. South Florida resident Jimmy Stowe is one of those few. As a teenager, he joined a band named Horse and found success performing throughout New England in the 1970s, opening for big-name

Living the dream

After leading the Chicago Cubs to a championship, Anthony Rizzo returns home to make a difference with his annual fundraiser It’s been good to be Anthony Rizzo the past month. Not only did the first baseman hit .360 for the Chicago Cubs in the 2016 World Series against the Cleveland Indians—with three doubles and seven

The best is yet to come

Greetings Neighbors: You may have noticed a few new enhancements to your magazine, including a new name: Coconut Creek Lifestyle. We still have the same great in-depth city coverage, with an enhanced look and feel. As part of Lifestyle Media Group, our family of 12 regional lifestyle and business magazines, our readers and advertisers will

7 questions with Graham Wood Drout, Musician

1 What is your artistic background? I am an artist, musician, poet, songwriter and bon vivant, but I am best known as the founder and band leader of Tobacco Road’s legendary house band, Iko-Iko. My band rocked that house for over 30 years starting in 1980, sharing the stage with a who’s who of the best

Continental Christmas

What you need to know about European holiday markets Sparkling ornaments. Christmas carols. Gingerbread. Spiced hot wine. If you love the sights, sounds and fragrances of Christmas, add a European Christmas market trip to your bucket list. Markets vary by theme, size and style, ranging from the spectacular to the historic. Larger cities often have