Local Business

It’s been more than 20 years since Jeff Sandler and Vinny Munno, then mobile DJs living in Boca Raton, were searching for a place to call their own in South Florida. They made it a habit to check out large, empty buildings that were available for rent, look inside, and maybe even call the agent

Chris Green started as a typical car-obsessed teenage boy, eager to make his car cool. Soon, he found his way into the automotive industry, growing his youthful hobby into a multimillion-dollar business. When Green was 15, his mother bought him his first car, a 1995 Volkswagen Jetta. He tinkered with it and its speakers, and

It’s the festive time of year again, and with it come shopping lists, family visits and holiday social calendars in full swing. Entertaining can be a daunting task during any season, but toss in out-of-town guests and tightened schedules, and it’s tempting to forgo the effort altogether. Amy Peskin has seen plenty of parties. As

The holidays are a time for gatherings— community gatherings to raise funds for worthy causes; gatherings of friends and co-workers, who toast the season at holiday parties. And, of course, gatherings of family. Trimming the Christmas tree or finding just the right menorah is the fun part, but the real work takes place around the

When asked what it is about comic books and graphic novels that attract people of all ages and from all walks of life into the store that he and his wife, Cristina, opened in June 2016, Stacey Giulianti points to the real-life plotlines that play out around the world. “It feels like there’s this need

If your ship hasn’t already come in, give it time. Cruise lines such as Celebrity and MSC are responding to the industry’s moment in the sun by expanding their fleets and adding more things to do. The numbers tell the story. Approximately 26 million passengers are expected to set sail globally in 2018, nearly double

Something didn’t quite fit for Sebastian Garcia when it came to wedding-day attire for his male clients. Unlike suits, tuxedos have two lapels—slick, razor-edged flaps of fabric that line both sides of a jacket. That excess material can result in hundreds or even thousands of dollars added onto a price tag. “A tuxedo is so

If there’s anything that South Floridians love as much as our tropical weather and sunshine, it’s a party. The problem, for groups looking to stage such an event, is where to host it. Enter Patty Leon, who gives her clients a place to let good times roll at Slice, an event venue in Weston. Along

Though Alan Feuerman admits he’s not the best at planning, the founder and president of South Florida Business Connections organizes networking events for South Florida professionals to meet and get to know one another. Nearly 10 years ago, working as a life insurance agent, Feuerman struggled to find a place in local chambers of commerce,

Living Alfresco turns outdoor locations into livable spaces Betsy Fantis loves the outdoors. Not the woodsy, rustic type—something more chic and planned-out. She dreams of practical, open-air spaces, perfect for lounging and conducive for entertaining. “It’s time for people in South Florida to finally take advantage of the beautiful outdoor spaces we have here,” she

The civil litigation firm started by sisters Caroline Johnson and Christen Ritchey specializes in family and divorce law, but its cases don’t necessarily end up in a courtroom battle. In fact, when it comes to divorce cases, Johnson and Ritchey do some of their most important work within the comfort of their tranquil Boca Raton

Tips to stop online crooks from stealing your information Curiosity helps drive online interest in prime real estate markets throughout South Florida. But once potential buyers become serious about a property, how safe is it to exchange information over the internet? Veteran real estate agent Tom Carroll, who’s been selling homes in the Sunshine State