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Chloe Dolandis brings the fever

In 2006, Amy Winehouse came to American’s attention with her sophomore disc, Back to Black. She blended Jazz vocals with pop, R&B and old soul influences. Her recent passing left a void for fans...

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Local author gives back

A few short years ago, Andrea Nugent’s life was changed forever. A doctor’s visit led to a diagnosis of Breast Cancer, sending her on the long road to recovery. Now a two-year survivor, the...

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Local talent goes national

Not long ago, NBC premiered the latest entry into the talent show genre, The Voice. The series, which features several of the most recognizable names in music, puts a unique spin on the genre. The...

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Broadway hits the sunshine state

The final curtain will fall on a Broadway experience for the whole family this weekend. May 26th, 2012 will mark the final performance of the Broadway Rocks! musical revue. The show takes the audience...

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Floridian hit makers: their top tracks

The Sunshine State has produced many famous faces. Here are some of the best (and best guilty pleasures) by some of the most notable artists to call Florida home1) “Coming Out of the Dark”, Gloria...

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Dining with a twist at Mickey Byrnes

Popular culture portrays South Florida as a place where the only thing to do is either hang at the beach or go to the clubs on South Beach on the weekends. There is an alternative out there for some...

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Creativity squared

Talent comes in many forms and the city of Pembroke Pines wants to test the creative limits of its residents. For a limited time in July, locals will be able to pick up a wooden square at certain...

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War of the corporations

South Florida DirecTV subscribers were once again left wanting due to a dispute between the cable provider and Viacom. When contract negotiations between the companies didn’t produce an agreement by...

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Hiaasen exposes the dark side of the sunshine

It's not all sunny in the Sunshine State, and local columnist turned author Carl Hiaasen knows that better than most. In his columns, he takes aim at corrupt local officials, Big Sugar and over...

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The CW is "next" in line

Since the debut of American Idol, several networks have tried to duplicate its success. Until The Voice came along, it seemed no one would be able to touch the FOX series. That success has inspired...

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Tayler Buono exposes her 'secrets'

Four local artists were recently featured on the CW series, The Next. The first one to get the spotlight was Tayler Buono. Coach Joe Jonas took Buono out of her comfort zone by convincing her to sing...

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Cori Yarckin is on the edge of glory

Imagine having a boat waving you down and seeing Gloria Estefan step out, ready to spend three days mentoring you. That’s what local artist Cori Yarckin experienced recently when she was chosen to be...

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West Regional brings authors and readers together (Photos)

Local writers got a chance to shine at a recent showcase sponsored by the Friends of West Regional Library. The first of a series of events at the West Regional Branch of Broward’s library system took...

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The best of Cassadee Pope

This season, another Florida native made it to the finals on The Voice. Pop/Rock artist Casadee Pope earned a spot on Team Blake during the blind auditions and is one of two artists from the team left...

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Locals rally in support of Arts Garage (Photos)

Musicians and residents stood up to support the arts in Delray Beach this week. A meeting to determine the fate of the Arts Garage drew not only residents of the city, but musicians as well. The city...

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Does Florida Have 'The Voice'?

The Voice is back, and a trio of Floridians will vie to see if the Sunshine State can claim the season four title. Karina Iglesias and Amy Whitcomb of Team Adam, and Monique Abbadie of Team Shakira...

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Did Florida Have 'The Voice'

This season was rough for Floridians on The Voice. Only three contestants made it on to the show this season, and none made it to the top 10 round.Amy Whitcomb had a particularly rough stint on the...

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And The Giraffe: On long-distance recording and hitting the road (Video)

I recently got the chance to interview the band And the Giraffe. They not only opened up about their meeting in a local college and the challenges distance has placed on them, they also shared their...

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Taking the road less traveled (Photos)

“I love to hop off on the road less traveled, for it usually leads to grand estates with whispered secrets, spooky mansions with dark tales they could tell...at least in my imagination.” This simple...

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Light in the dark

In this book, Marni Mann tells the story of a young heroin addict named Nicole Brown. Once a relatively good girl who would experiment with different substances at parties, a traumatic event plunges...

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