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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

What happens when a husband and wife with corporate backgrounds—he’s a marketing and operations specialist who cut his business teeth at the Boca Raton-based headquarters for Office Depot; she’s an accountant who helped Spirit Airlines during its initial public offering—decide to start a family and take an entrepreneurial leap at the same time? If you’re

A sense of pride washes over Jen Hellman as she explains to customers at Boca Raton’s Farmer’s Table that she just graduated at the top of her class. “I didn’t know there was a valedictorian for DUI school,” she says. It’s not exactly the type of quip you expect to hear at a farm-to-table restaurant

Perched on the leather couch in her all-white retail showroom, surrounded by mannequins modeling vibrant, flowing eveningwear, Joan Lamonica dramatically clasps her hands and laughs.  “I basically started this by accident,” she says. “It’s a long story.” Nevertheless, she launches into it. Her fashion line, Sara Mique, which has been designed, created and sold out

Why would someone accustomed to the finer things in life have to live without them in their twilight years? With the growth of luxury senior living communities in South Florida, there’s no reason to sacrifice. Life expectancy and overall health are increasing, and luxury senior living communities are adding amenities that reflect that trend. Residents

Coffee is more than just a morning pick-me-up for Venezuela natives Roberto and Sonia Azuaje. The beverage has nourished their family tree for four generations, a legacy that started with their great-grandfather, Bernardo Gonzalez. Today, the brother and sister pay homage to that past in Coconut Creek with Cubico Coffee, an online business that allows

  Welcome back to the old lunchbox-packing grind. Throw out last year’s trusty (and presumably smelly and stained) bag, and get your shopping list ready. According to Lucille Beseler, the president and owner of Family Nutrition Center of South Florida, you should scribble fruits and vegetables at the top. “That has to be the mindset—that

When the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science opened to the public in May, its staff members looked on like proud parents. “It’s incredible—it was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see it come to fruition,” says Alexandra Kuechenberg, the museum’s creative director. Fernando Bretos, curator of ecology and director of Museum Volunteers for the Environment

The music is loud, and the crowd is languid on an early afternoon at the Elbo Room. Many of the regulars at the most-renowned corner bar in South Florida already have assembled. People such as Pete Wood, whose bottle of Chandon Brut Classic chills next to his barstool in a metal bucket typically used for

A Coconut Creek store takes a healthy approach to pet food Loving pet owners know that having a sick dog or cat can result in more than just heartache. Vet appointments, medications and follow-up visits can be draining—financially and emotionally. Adrian Archie, owner and founder of Coconut Creek’s PetNmind, has a suggestion: Re-examine your pet’s