Starting back in 1993 as the Red Clay Championships in Plantation, Florida, the Delray Beach Open is the only event in the world to host the ATP Champions Tour event and the ATP World Tour event in the same venue the same week February 14-23, 2014. Mark Baron, tournament founder and director, has made changes to the structure of its five-year-old ATP Champions Tour event, rebranding it as the ATP Champions Cup and adopting a format similar to the Davis Cup competition. Featuring former world No. 1 Andy Roddick among a field of six players, the event will be held […]

With the New Year upon us, it is a great time to reflect on changing and improving our lives. For many people, improving negative behaviors, overcoming internal struggles and being more positive can be somewhat attainable goals. But what if you struggle with all of the above along with some sort of addiction? For many people struggling with addiction, the biggest and toughest step toward recovery is the very first one: deciding to make a change. Change is never easy – and committing to sobriety involves making necessary changes that can be a difficult to do alone. One organization in […]

They say, “Love is all you need.” However, when planning that perfect and long-awaited day, there’s one more thing you will need… the perfect wedding venue. Choosing a special place to tie the knot is one of the most important decisions you will make in the planning process. If you’re anticipating a wedding day in the future, it’s safe to say South Florida is just the place to be. The array of scenic outdoor spaces is wide in range and vast in variety. With our peaceful beaches and warm air, our vibrant flowers, and natural beauty, South Florida has become […]

By: Sheriff Scott Israel As we enter the holiday season, the Broward Sheriff’s Office reminds you of a few important safety tips to help protect your identity and keep you safe now and throughout the year. Usually a festive time of celebration, the holidays are also a time when people become vulnerable to identity theft and other crimes. Too often, opportunistic criminals prey on holiday shoppers – both online and in retail stores. When making purchases this holiday season, BSO reminds you to follow these important safety tips. REMEMBER – To protect your identity: • Pay for purchases with a […]

It started out as another normal day at the golf course back in 1993 for PGA Professional Russ Holden, who was still pursuing a dream of one day playing on tour as he worked at Woodfield Country Club in Boca Raton, Florida, as the head golf teaching professional. Chris Collins, a former Major League Baseball pitcher for the California Angels, who had recently undergone double Tommy John arm surgery ending his pitching career, stopped in to ask Holden if he knew of any jobs in the golf industry. He said he didn’t need much money but just wanted to start […]

For us Floridians, there may be no snow in sight, but, nevertheless, the sights and sounds of Christmas are in the air. Last December, over 2,500 people visited the Arts Park* in Downtown Hollywood for the holiday spectacular, “Christmas Near the Beach” (CNTB). This year, things are looking even grander for Event Director Deena McDaniel and her team as they look to celebrate a “Hometown Christmas” with family and friends. McDaniel shares, “As we grow each year we see a bigger and bigger crowd! Christmas Near the Beach attracts a family audience, and 2013’s ‘Hometown Christmas’ will have that wholesome, […]

I remember the moment I first read my favorite expression about the dreams that God gives. I had just walked into a friend’s house on New Years’ Eve and there it was, hand painted on a canvas: “If your dream doesn’t scare you, it isn’t big enough.” The moment I read it, I felt this great sense of conviction. Maybe it was the adrenaline of a New Year’s promise, maybe it was a realization that I had “dumbed-down” my dream to make it fit the limited resources I saw around me. Maybe it was an acknowledgement that I had simply […]