Mother’s Day is just around the corner, but there’s no need to fret about where to go to get her that special something because Gift Chixx has got you covered. No matter what your budget is, owners Shelly Brodie and Karen Sklawer guarantee to have you leaving their one-stop gift shopping destination satisfied with your [...]
On a clear and cool April 11th evening, the second annual Swim for Jenny Memorial Fund gala was held at the historical Deering Estate. The tributary affair honored donors and supporters of the water safety, drowning prevention and swimming education cause which, to date, has raised over $100,000 for the community. Honorees included NFL Hall [...]
When Dan Sheehy opened the Sub Shack at 8269 SW 124 St., it was the realization of a 22-year dream. As a college senior, he created “Pudge,” the mascot of the shop, and has dreamed about opening his own place ever since. He never lost sight of his ambition and when the opportunity to realize [...]
The Original Lots of Lox delicatessen recently marked 35 years as one of the most popular dining spots in South Miami-Dade County. Over the last five years, owner-brothers Nick and Steve Poulos and their cousin, Jimmy Poulos, have made improvements to the restaurant that include subtle dining room renovations, better food and an all-new dinner [...]
On an evening in March, about 150 welldressed guests attended the grand opening of Turley Jewelers’ new boutique hosted by owners Eddie and Charlotte De Paula. As a harpist played tasteful selections both classical and contemporary, partygoers enjoyed light hors d’oeuvres and cocktails while admiring the elegant new interior of the jewelry boutique, which is [...]
By Jesse Scheckner On an evening in March, about 150 well-dressed guests attended the grand opening of Turley Jewelers’ new boutique hosted by owners Eddie and Charlotte De Paula. As a harpist played tasteful selections both classical and contemporary, partygoers enjoyed light hors d’oeuvres and cocktails while admiring the elegant new interior of [...]
There’s just something about a great delicatessen, and when Mitch Shidlofsky bid farewell to New York in 1993 and moved to South Florida seeking more opportunities and a better life for his son Jordan, he immediately dove into the world of entrepreneurialism, purchasing an existing deli in Sunrise. He spent the next nine years honing [...]
Former tennis pro Cary Sochin has always been drawn to physical excellence, so when his career came to a close in 1992, he made a near seamless transition into the fitness industry. He found that it fit his drive, personality and athleticism almost perfectly. Today, Sochin is finally combining his passion for corporeal accomplishment with [...]
Jessica Alier always loved to dance. With a professional history that includes a stint as an Orlando Magic dancer and appearances in music videos and on MTV, her natural knack for the graceful art was one that drew her back after she graduated with a bachelor’s degree in business from the University of Florida and [...]
Village residents will gather in the Banyan Bowl at Pinecrest Gardens on Sunday, Feb. 17, for a free screening of the film Bully. The 2011 documentary follows five students from across the country as they endure varying torment at the hands of bullies. The 6:30 p.m. screening, which serves as the conclusion of A Billion [...]
Residents and neighbors of Pinecrest should mark April 7 on their calendars because that’s the date of the 11th annual Taste of Pinecrest and it is shaping up to be the biggest and best one ever. The Pinecrest Business Association and the South Dade YMCA Family Center, at 9355 SW 134th St., are pooling their [...]
A brand new baseball season is here and the Palmetto High School Panthers will begin it with the annual Blue and White Game on Feb. 2. The scrimmage, which combines the varsity, junior varsity and under-16 players, is free to the public and starts at 11 a.m. at Coral Reef Park. “We are very excited [...]
Although the Armin Salon and Spa in South Miami will celebrate its second anniversary in January, owner Armin Khavari says the business has only just begun to take shape and there are big plans for 2013. Khavari intends to expand the operation to the second floor of the building where his salon is located. The [...]
A national home-care chain with over 400 locations across the U.S. and Canada, the Miami branch of Visiting Angels Living Assistance Services has just celebrated its seventh year in business under the ownership and direction of business partners Anthony Acevedo and Mirian Montano. Although Montano’s family worked in the home health care profession and she [...]
