In the weeks following the deadliest high school shooting in United States history, editors and reporters for Lifestyle reached out to dozens of people whose lives were forever altered by what happened inside Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on Feb. 14. We interviewed the officer who made the arrest and the sheriff who’s under fire.
Read MoreOn the last Saturday of each April, David Poplawski is usually the first one to arrive at City Hall to start working the city’s annual Arbor Day Free Tree Giveaway. A landscape inspector with the city for 15 years, he’s seen the event grow along with public anticipation for the early-morning tradition. “I’m the first
Read MoreIn the weeks following the Feb. 14 shooting in Parkland, the words and actions of students from Marjory Stoneman Douglas resonated from coast to coast, prompting a nationwide discussion and, at the state level, legislative change to Florida’s gun laws. But it’s the future of students at Stoneman Douglas that prompted action by a Boca
Read MoreFriday, March 30 and Saturday, March 31 Passover Seder Farmer’s Table A cantor leads a 30-minute service before the meal and haggadahs are provided. Shareable dishes include a Traditional Seder Plate consisting of lamb bone, romaine, charoset, curly parsley, horseradish, burnt egg and salt water; Gefilte Fish accompanied by beet horseradish and marinated carrots; Chopped Chicken Liver with caramelized onions
Read MoreNot only will the Miami Marlins start the 2018 Major League Baseball season with new ownership and a revamped roster, but fans also will be dancing to a different tune. As part of Opening Day festivities at Marlins Park on Thursday, DJ Khaled, Nicky Jam, Kent Jones and Grammy award-winning artist Jason “Poo Bear” Boyd
Read MoreFriday, March 23 Broadway and Burgers Emerson Hart of Tonic with special guest Jesse Young In this intimate performance, former front man for alt-rock band Tonic sings the band’s hits and songs from his solo album “Beauty in Despair.” He’s joined by special guest Jesse Young. When: 8 p.m. Where: Abdo New River Room at The Broward
Read MoreYoung at Art Museum Children explore daily themes through art activities and museum exploration. Ages: 3-4; 5-12 Where: 751 SW 121st Ave., Davie When: March 23, 26-30; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Fee: $60 a day; fees for extended care and lunch Info: youngatartmuseum.org; 954.424.5031 Camp Wild This environmental camp teaches children about South Florida’s wildlife
Read MoreFrom the moment he first addressed reporters at Marjory Stoneman Douglas on Feb. 14, Scott Israel has been an integral and often-compelling figure in the continuing storyline connected to the deadliest high school shooting in U.S. history. At a CNN-organized town hall meeting a week after the shooting, the Broward County sheriff drew several standing
Read MoreFriday, March 16 Tastes of South Florida Snail of Approval Tasting Party Slow Food Miami hosts its seventh annual tasting party, known as Miami’s Freshest Night Out. The tasting party unites Miami’s top chefs, local growers and producers for a night of tasting and honoring Miami’s food scene. The event benefits Slow Food Miami’s Edible
Read MoreSimon Kornberg remembers his first encounter with a small, light- and dark-colored Jack Russell terrier like it was yesterday. The 10-year-old dog was paralyzed from the neck down. After an extensive evaluation, the veterinary neurologist discovered the problem. Testing revealed a large benign tumor that was compressing the terrier’s spinal cord. Kornberg’s suggested treatment to
Read MoreWhere: 5845 SW 129th Terrace, Pinecrest Floor size: 7,290 square feet Bedrooms/baths: 6 bedrooms, 7 full baths, 1 half bath Details: Clean lines and marble floors make this three-story home aesthetically unique. Vaulted ceilings, balcony, a laundry room, custom kitchen with hidden walk-in pantry and butler’s pantry are just a few of the home comforts,
Read MoreLifestyle’s Picks This weekend, check out a new opening and a fishing tournament hosted by this month’s cover star, Jimmy Johnson. Sunrise Pincho Factory Miami-based Pincho Factory opens its new Sunrise location today. Menu items include the toston burger, sweet potato tator tots and signature kababs. Where: 133 NW 136th Ave, Sunrise Info: pinchofactory.com Quest for
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