This is the first of three excerpts from the book ‘Live Right and Find Happiness (Although Beer Is Much Faster)’ by Dave Barry, to be released by Putnam on March 3.
Furniture skillfully woven from wicker, rattan, willow, rush, raffia or palm has been around for a very long time. It is said that the ancient Egyptians made chairs and tables from this material, and the Romans used it to craft sofas and baskets.
To launch Women’s History Month, 10 women are being celebrated as influential trailblazers in South Florida. They’ll be honored at Miami-Dade’s Parks and Recreation 27th annual In the Company of Women Awards Ceremony on Thursday.
Downtown Jacksonville is no longer just a place to work, but a place to play. And unlike many hipster hotspots, it’s affordable, attitude-free and can be enjoyed on foot, from Hemming Park to breezy St. Johns River.
Generous donations helped grant the wishes of more than 150 South Florida families in need in the 2014 Miami Herald Wish Book campaign. Donations were up 8 percent over last year at this date.
Downtown Jacksonville is no longer just a place to work, but a place to play. And unlike many hipster hotspots, it’s affordable, attitude-free and can be enjoyed on foot, from Hemming Park to breezy St. Johns River.
Generous donations helped grant the wishes of more than 150 South Florida families in need in the 2014 Miami Herald Wish Book campaign. Donations were up 8 percent over last year at this date.
Who are the South Florida Food 50? They’re the chefs, restaurateurs, farmers, brewers, bakers, bloggers, sommeliers, spirits-slingers, artisans and innovators who are shaping the way we eat and drink.
