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72 BACK WHERE SHE BELONGS AFTER A MEDICAL MYSTERY LEFT HER SPIRALING, SONALI IS READY TO REALIZE HER MUSIC DREAMS. 76 STAR BRIGHT WITH HELP FROM A MIAMI MUSIC LEGEND, BOCA’S HAVEN STAR IS POISED FOR A BREAKOUT MOMENT. 80 LET THE SUN SHINE SUNGHOSTS ADD TO THEIR LEGEND AS MIAMI’S TOP ROCKERS.
ALSO IN LIFESTYLE 16 EDITOR’S LETTER 20 CAMERA READY 26 LIFESTYLE LIVE 28 THE LISTING 30 WHAT’S HAPPENING 42 THE GOODS: BBQ ESSENTIALS 51 LIFESTYLE 20 56 GOOD TIMES: BOWLING 58 BAR TALK: DEATH OR GLORY 60 THE DISH: COCO ASIAN BISTRO 62 WHAT’S COOKING: BEACH HOUSE 64 HEALTHY LIVING 66 BIZ BEAT: BODY DETAILS 82 WHERE TO SEE LIVE MUSIC 90 LIFESTYLE Q&A
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outh Florida has too much history in too Smany categories to be pigeonholed musically. How can we claim a relationship with one genre—like the blues to Memphis or jazz to New Orleans or surf sounds to Southern California— when our greatest hits span categories from rock and rap to disco and emo? Master chef, accomplished on both land and sea On the one hand, we introduced featured on Bravo’s hit television series, Below Deck. the country to the Latin grooves that powered Gloria Estefan and For private events, private instructions and appearances visit: Miami Sound Machine. On the www.chefbenrobinson.com other, we gave the world 2 Live Crew and a hip-hop album (“As Nasty As They Wanna Be”) with lyrics so explicit that a U.S. district court judge ruled it obscene. Miami brought us Mr. 305 himself, Pitbull. Carol City produced rapper Flo-Rida. Hialeah launched the career of KC and the Sunshine Band, which delivered disco to the masses throughout the 1970s with fi ve No. 1 singles. And Boca Raton gave us I’m-wearing-my-heart-on-my-sleeve emo heartthrob Chris Carrabba of Dashboard Confessional and doughnut-licking pop diva Ariana Grande. South Florida is where Elvis and Sinatra once fi lmed a If your walls TV special (at the Fontainebleau), where Justin Bieber was arrested (Miami Beach) and where Jim Morrison could talk, of The Doors exposed himself on stage (in Coconut Grove)—or did he? they’d That’s still the beauty of our part of the Sunshine State when it comes to making music. As evidenced by the thank you. region’s live music scene from West Palm Beach to Miami Beach, we offer a little something on stage for everyone. It also should come as no surprise that some of that local talent is generating buzz beyond the tri-county borders. The Frank Walker Ins Agcy Inc Great home insurance. July issue of Lifestyle celebrates three such performers: Frank Walker, Agent Protect your home with the a soulful teen artist out of Boca (Haven Star), a Parkland- 12330 SW 53rd Street based pop singer (Sonali) whose career nearly was derailed Cooper City, FL 33330 best. And do it at a price that Bus: 855-985-0532 will have your wallet saying by a mystery illness, and arguably the best band in Miami Hablamos Español “thanks” too. (SunGhosts). Like a good neighbor, At a time when words fail to do justice to some of the State Farm is there.® news we see on a day-to-day basis, it’s comforting to know CALL ME TODAY. that music still has a way of elevating our spirits. Enjoy the July issue.
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outh Florida has too much history in too Smany categories to be pigeonholed musically. How can we claim a relationship with one genre—like the blues to Memphis or jazz to New Orleans or surf sounds to Southern California— when our greatest hits span categories from rock and rap to disco and emo? On the one hand, we introduced the country to the Latin grooves that powered Gloria Estefan and Miami Sound Machine. On the other, we gave the world 2 Live Crew and a hip-hop album (“As Nasty As They Wanna Be”) with lyrics so explicit that a U.S. district court judge ruled it obscene. Miami brought us Mr. 305 himself, Pitbull. Carol City produced rapper Flo-Rida. Hialeah launched the career of KC and the Sunshine Band, which delivered disco to the masses throughout the 1970s with fi ve No. 1 singles. And Boca Raton gave us I’m-wearing-my-heart-on-my-sleeve emo heartthrob Chris Carrabba of Dashboard Confessional and doughnut-licking pop diva Ariana Grande. South Florida is where Elvis and Sinatra once fi lmed a TV special (at the Fontainebleau), where Justin Bieber We Mean Business. was arrested (Miami Beach) and where Jim Morrison of The Doors exposed himself on stage (in Coconut Grove)—or did he? That’s still the beauty of our part of the Sunshine State when it comes to making music. As evidenced by the There’s no better way to get your team on track than on our indoor race track! With over region’s live music scene from West Palm Beach to Miami 200,000 sq. ft. of Attractions, Entertainment & Meeting Rooms, Xtreme Action Park is the perfect Beach, we offer a little something on stage for everyone. place for your next team building event. We offer Go Kart Racing, Bowling, Arcade, a Ropes It also should come as no surprise that some of that local Course Adventure, Blacklight Bazooka Blast, Roller Skating Rink, Escape Rooms, All American talent is generating buzz beyond the tri-county borders. The Café, Hershey’s Ice Cream Shake Shoppe, and a full Liquor Sports Bar! July issue of Lifestyle celebrates three such performers: a soulful teen artist out of Boca (Haven Star), a Parkland- * based pop singer (Sonali) whose career nearly was derailed Activity Packages start at $30 per person by a mystery illness, and arguably the best band in Miami *Applicable service charges and taxes apply. Call Event Planner for complete details. (SunGhosts). At a time when words fail to do justice to some of the news we see on a day-to-day basis, it’s comforting to know that music still has a way of elevating our spirits. Enjoy the July issue.
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