When it comes to interior renovations, everything, it seems, is at the touch of a fingertip. The do-it-yourself market has exploded, with socially driven platforms bringing homeowners easy access to design ideas. Pinterest, for example, has revolutionized the concept of visual bookmarking, while Houzz inspires with photos of finished spaces and then sells the
Read MoreBefore Glenn Sime started working for Coconut Creek 17 years ago, he worked for six other municipalities—some bigger and some smaller. But the code compliance supervisor agrees that, of all the cities for which he’s worked, Creek’s government tries to do everything it can to make the city a good place for residents. One way
Read MoreButterfly World has had a steady stream of visitors for the past 30 years, including as many as 15 school groups a day. Twelve guides provide hour-long tours, showcasing different species and their life cycles, and teaching people how to create inviting butterfly environments in their own backyards. Butterfly World employee Natalie Carbonell inspires visitors
Read MoreLesley Visser had her armband. It was Jan. 1, 1980, the dawn of a new decade and, so it seemed, a new era. After being denied postgame access to locker rooms for player interviews early in her career as a sports writer for The Boston Globe, the armband meant that Visser—already the first woman to
Read MoreEight months after Hurricane Irma battered the southernmost stretch of Florida, the biggest problem for businesses in the Florida Keys has less to do with the damage caused by the Category 4 storm. Much of that has been fixed. What’s still being repaired is public perception about the 125-mile island chain, which counts tourism as
Read MoreWhere: 6235 SW 135 St., Pinecrest Floor size: 7,620 square feet Bedrooms/baths: 7 bedrooms, 6 full bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms Details: Lush oak trees frame the gated entryway of this European-inspired home, creating an enclosed paradise of comfort. The luxurious grand master suite is complemented by an elegant, custom-built office and classically designed bathrooms. Intimate
Read MoreWhere: 2965 Surrey Lane, Windmill Ranch Estates, Weston Floor size: 8,949 square feet under air; 11,843 square feet overall Bedrooms/baths: 6 bedrooms, 6 full baths, 3 half-baths Details: This sprawling, award-winning masterpiece, inspired by architect Frank Lloyd Wright, earned House of the Year honors for outstanding craftsmanship by the Construction Association of South Florida. And
Read MoreWhere: 12024 NW Ninth Place, Coral Springs Floor size: 4,248 square feet under air; 6,249 square feet overall Bedrooms/baths: 5 bedrooms, 4 full baths, 1 half-bath Details: This sprawling custom estate overlooking Lake Coral Springs is set on point in a cul de sac lot. In addition to the breathtaking views, outdoor highlights include a
Read MoreRegenerative medicine sounds like a concept that could only exist in science fiction films, but American Stem Cell Centers of Excellence proves otherwise. The center provides comprehensive stem cell treatment and other treatments that use the power of the body’s own healing potential. The center provides regenerative medicine solutions that allow the body’s healing potential
Read MoreBonus: Thursday, April 19 Comedy night at Farmer’s Table Lettuce Laugh The last installment of the season of Farmer’s Table comedy series features local comedian Jen Hellman and headliner Dean Napolitano, known for his appearances on “Good Morning America,” “Army Wives,” and “Burn Notice.” When: April 18-22 Where: The Oak Room at Farmer’s Table, 1901 North
Read MoreAbove Chillbo Baggins: $54.90; chillbo.com Outdoors 2. Nanopresso and case: $79.70; wacaco.com 3. Penn Rampage boat casting rod: $49.95-$99.95; pennfishing.com 4. Sustain Supply co. Essential2 bag: $99; sustain.com 5. Yeti CAMINO CARRYALL 35 $149.99; yeti.com Gadgets 1. Blast Motion: Blast Golf: $149.95; blastmotion.com, bestbuy.com 2. Smartphone-powered VR Headset by VR Kix $29.95; thegrommet.com 3. Oco 1 Home Monitoring Camera:
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