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How to see Boca, Delray from a stretch limo
By Eric Barton Out in front of the Delray Beach restaurant and bar Boston’s not a single parking spot is available. They’ve long ago been claimed by sunbathers who spent the day on the sand and [...]
Meet Frank Stronach, the man behind Gulfstream: ‘This was my big gamble’
By Eric Barton A man in a graphite suit and hair the color of white gold walks through the front door, and there’s a distinct feeling that something important has just occurred. The manager, who was [...]
A worldly travel editor’s road trip to the ‘nooks and crannies’ of Boca Raton
By Thomas Swick “Nooks and crannies,” my friend Don said, in the tone of someone imparting a secret. “Boca is all about nooks and crannies.” It certainly sounded revelatory, if not revolutionary, to me, who had [...]
The better way in Boca Raton, Delray Beach
Towns once known for retirees, and a retiring nightlife, find a healthier, beating heart By Eric Barton As you might expect from a nutritionist, Michelle Kaplan is holding a plate of vegetables: cauliflower, red peppers, a cherry [...]
Merits of cosmetic surgery vs. going natural
The world buzzed at the Oscars last month when some familiar faces on the red carpet appeared so, well, unfamiliar. Can cosmetic surgery help you look younger without looking unnatural? By Robyn A. Friedman Ruth Voluck [...]
Where everything works the way it should
Weston, Broward’s western-most suburb, is a clash of cultures that turns out beautifully By Eric Barton You have to understand something about the gas station at the east entrance to Weston. It’s called Panna Cafe Express, [...]
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 [...]
How Ft Lauderdale got its beach, blvd. back
By Eric Barton It’s Friday night happy hour at American Social on Las Olas Boulevard, and the end of the bar has become something of a pre-concert party. A group of friends agreed to meet here before [...]
Bright nights: Way after hours, in Boca Raton
By Eric Barton There’s a sea of empty valet parking spots outside City Fish Market a few minutes to five on a Thursday. Inside, the bar is equally empty. But the bartender, the one with the [...]
A travel writer’s journey to Palm Beach
BY THOMAS SWICK Almost immediately after I took a seat at the bar at būccan the young man to my left introduced himself, recommended the pizzas, gave me the name of his wealth management firm, and [...]
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- Italian oasis debuts in HollywoodPortico features small plates, pizza and cocktails.
- Updated: National IPA Day hits South Florida bars and breweriesDue South, Funky Buddha and others will serve various styles of the craft beer on Aug. 4.
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- Celeb-spotting in South FloridaFrom Justin Beiber to Sofia Vergara, celebrities like partying in South Florida.
- On the hunt for a four-star restaurantPerfection is hard to find. I just want all-around excellence.
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- Free entry at museums on Saturday for Smithsonian Museum Day Live!Get in free at South Florida museums on Saturday, Sept. 24, for the 12th annual Smithsonian Museum Day Live! Tickets allow two people free entry at more than 1,000 national venues. Pick the participating museum you'd like to visit, print the tickets and have fun. Participating Florida venues include:...
- Christensen: Shipt delivers alcohol, Walmart expands free curb-side pickup | CommentaryYou may never need to leave home again. Shipt is now bringing booze to South Florida doorsteps. The on-demand personal shopping service on Thursday joined Drizly, Instacart, Dropoff and Delivery Dudes in delivering food, alcohol, office products and even pet food to homes and offices. Fees typically...
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- Authorities search for stolen SUV with baby insideAuthorities are searching for a burgundy Nissan Murano stolen from North Lauderdale with a two-month-old baby boy inside. The Broward Sheriff's Office said the SUV was stolen Saturday morning from a plaza in the 900 block of Rock Island Road. Inside the vehicle was baby Jeremiah.The Nissan Murano's...
- Police hunt gunman who killed 5 at Washington state mallA gunman police said killed five people in a Washington state mall remained at large Saturday as authorities appealed for help in identifying the suspect but said there were no indications the slayings north of Seattle were a terrorist act. People fled, customers hid in dressing rooms and employees...
- Chris Bosh: 'Little setbacks happen,' remains hopeful of returnMiami Heat forward Chris Bosh has acknowledged the latest setback in his attempt to return from a pair of season-ending bouts with blood clots, while not necessarily giving up hope of returning to the NBA. In the wake of the Heat announcing that Bosh had failed his preseason physical, the All-Star...
