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Polo player Nic Roldan’s quest for perfect 10
By Elizabeth Rahe Nic Roldan knows well the cliché of polo as “the sport of kings” – the high-dollar horses, the high-life sponsors, the high-society spectators. Indeed, the Wellington polo player seems to live it. One [...]
Why these five rooms are designer favorites
By Charlyne Varkonyi Schaub Interior designers and architects rarely get a chance to create rooms exactly the way they envision. Clients may reject their ideas because they are too different, or too expensive The exceptions come [...]
Cool change: Winter breaks from S. Florida
There are trips you take – and then there are trips that take you. From Switzerland’s ski-elite slopes to Hawaii’s island sanctuary, these five über-desirable destinations offer great escapes from our sodden flatlands – their [...]
Dining out with family for the holidays
Forget the folding chairs this year and gather family and friends to celebrate the holidays in style at one of these flavorful local venues. Each one offers a private dining space to make your holiday gathering all [...]
Day, and entertaining nights, in Delray Beach
By Eric Barton Happy hour is almost over at Delray Beach’s Cut 432 when a woman pulls out a chair at the end of the bar. She’s in a red cocktail dress, the low neckline embroidered [...]
The Masterpiece Theater of Michael Israel
By Jonathon King Music — chosen as inspiration, and turned up perhaps a few decibels too loud, meant to envelope you, raise your pulse a few beats, focus your attention. Paint — vivid in color, and [...]
Critic pick: Where to dine before, after shows
Looking for a spot to grab a bite pre or post show? Here are suggestions near South Florida’s most popular entertainment venues — some that provide the entertainment themselves. By John Tanasychuk & Rebecca Cahilly [...]
Critic picks: The Must-see shows of the season
Sit back and let our writers be your GPS to the must-sees of the season Ah, where to go, what to see? The South Florida arts season is about to hit high gear and the cultural [...]
How to Decorate a home, room around art
By Charlyne Varkonyi Schaub Art is the ultimate accessory in any room. It can be the focal point that draws your eye. It can establish a color scheme. It can provide insight into the owners’ inner [...]
Stepping out against breast cancer, in heels and sarongs
Esplanade Park was transformed into a sea of pink this past weekend, as downtown Fort Lauderdale welcomed the Glam Doll Strut for the seventh consecutive year. Hundreds of women, men, kids — and some elaborately [...]
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- Winterfest 2013: Tracy Morgan replaces Tori Spelling as grand marshalEx “90210” star Tori Spelling is out and “30 Rock” laugh-riot Tracy Morgan is in as co-grand marshal of Saturday's Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade in Fort Lauderdale.
- Winterfest 2013: Pomp, circumstance and Capt. MorganTickets remain for some of the best spots to watch Saturday night's annual Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade, with grand marshals Tracy Morgan of 30 Rock and IndyCar racer Ryan Hunter-Reay.The Winterfest Boat Parade may be the social event of the season, with restaurants and hotels, caterers and party hosts in a frenzy over last-minute logistics […]
Food & Dining
- Palm Beach Food & Wine Fest Dec. 13-17What started in 2007 with a three-hour walk-around restaurant tasting, has now grown into the five day Palm Beach Food & Wine Festival Dec. 13-17. […]
- Martha Stewart comes to Macy's Aventura SaturdayMartha Stewart is coming to Macy’s Aventura at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 to give a free cooking demonstration and offer tips for a perfect holiday brunch celebration. […]
fashion & Style
- Queen jukebox musical is too much of a good thingThe jukebox musical “We Will Rock You” -- now at Miami’s Arsht Center -- has three things going for it: a songbook from legendary rock band Queen and two leads who can belt like no one’s business. […]
- Q&A with Broadway icon Bernadette PetersWhen Bernadette Peters returns in concert to West Palm Beach’s Kravis Center this Saturday, Dec. 14, she’s bringing Stephen Sondheim, Rodgers & Hammerstein and most of the Broadway songbook with her. […]
Shopping & Beauty
- Free lab-quality photo prints with purchase from Dale LaboratoriesI love giving photographs as holiday gifts, especially when they are from a high-quality photo lab. […]
- Free Starbucks coffee for a month with tumbler purchaseHere's a gift that keeps on giving through 2014. […]
Sun Sentinel Breaking News
- West Palm man accused of peeping at women in restroomA West Palm Beach man wearing a GPS tracking monitor from previous arrests is accused of peeping at a woman in a restroom stall, according to a West Palm Beach police probable cause affidavit.
- Smugglers lure Haitians to dangerous sea crossing, US saysFraught with tricky currents, rough surf and rocky cliffs towering 200 feet above the sea, the Mona Passage has long been known as among the most treacherous stretches of ocean in the world.
- Two bodies found in Lake Worth canalSheriff's Office investigating corpses in canal near John Prince ParkTwo corpses were found in a Lake Worth canal Thursday morning, a Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office spokeswoman said. […]
