Italian American Club embarking on a new era
Founded in 1966, the Cape Coral Italian American Club is breathing new life into its membership with more weekly activities and an executive chef. President Cathy Sangiovanni explained that the club was on the verge of closing last year due to financial challenges. Elected in November, she hopes to turn things around for the group, saving what her...
New Panthers owner 'committed to winning' and ready to ante up
By Craig Davis New Florida Panthers owner Vincent "Vinnie" Viola said he has one objective in mind and is willing to do what it takes to make it happen. "We are committed to provide the resources to the Florida Panthers necessary to win the Stanley Cup." Viola, a Brooklyn native who rooted for the Rangers since 1963, pointed to Thursday's signin...
Figurella USA celebrates 2 years in Gables, opens location in Pinecrest
by Gloria Burns Figurella USA, the unique body reshaping center from Italy, recently celebrated its second anniversary in Coral Gables, 1600 Ponce de Leon Blvd., and opened a new location in Pinecrest, 12693 S. Dixie Hwy. A cocktail reception at Segundo Muelle Restaurant inside the landmark Hotel St. Michel provided a beautiful settin...
Joseph Ferrino honored by Freedoms Foundation
At the recent award ceremony of the Freedoms Foundation's Bay State chapter, retired Judge Joseph V. Ferrino was honored with the foundation's national award. "Since 1949, the Freedoms Foundation has recognized good citizenship through our George Washington Honor Medal," said national President and CEO Michael DiYeso. "Each year, our 30 vo...
Rita's Italian Ice Expands with New Locations Across Florida
Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard has announced a new 50 store development agreement to expand the fast growing frozen treat brand into North and South Florida. Sunshine State Ice Empire, LLC, partners Matt Rasmussen and Harry and Helen Dong will be working to establish 50 new Rita's locations in sunny Florida. Sunshine State Ice Empire signe...
Announcing: Nonna's Healthy Corner
My Dear Friends, It gives me great pleasure to announce the opening of the Cooking with Nonna - Healthy Corner!When I started my Cooking with Nonna adventure I quickly realized the truth of the old adage that we are what we eat! Food is a universal need that binds us all together, because we need it every day. Paying attention to the quality and v...
Nuovo Cinema Italiano Film Festival hosts an Italian-themed evening
by Melissa Tunstall The Nuovo Cinema Italiano Film Festival may still be six months away (Nov. 6-9), but the annual four-day festival salute to Italian cinema hosts a fundraiser to give us a preview of what to expect on Thurs. May 8. for La Grande Bellezza. The event — an evening of food and film — takes its name from the 2014 Oscar Best...
Festa Italiana serves up fun in Greenbrook
by Jay Heater As Patrick Tobin did his best Frank Sinatra to "My Way," a line of people waited patiently in front of a booth serving up spaghetti and clam sauce, sausage and peppers and meatball sandwiches. Right next door at Festa Italiana in Greenbrook on Saturday was Nino Ledi, a sixth-generation baker who was selling a selection o...
Missoni Baia To Open In Miami; Italian Brand Plans 57-Story Luxury Condo, Debut Branded Residences
Italian label Missoni is venturing into Miami real estate. The luxury fashion company has teamed up with development company OKO Group to build a 57-story luxury condominium building — its first-ever residence — called Missoni Baia. "Over three decades ago, on my first business trip to the US and just before setting up real estate company, Capital...
Chef Michael Toscano serves near-perfect food at Le Farfalle
If Le Farfalle were a person, you'd want to be seen with her. Soundtrack by Alabama Shakes, wardrobe by Ralph Lauren: She's effortlessly cool and unquestionably popular, yet exerts a polished restraint. And then there's the food. You see it and your heart sinks. Just look and you'll understand. It's not just friendship or even a girl crush...
Antichità, Teatro, Magnificenza: Renaissance and Baroque Images of Rome
August 24 -- November 17, 2013 An exciting temporary exhibition on the representations of the eternal city includes maps, views, and books on Rome from the sixteenth, seventeenth, and eighteenth centuries. Maps are a focus for each period, while the title refers to the individual themes or attitudes that characterized each era. The Antiqu...
Ferretti CEO touts brand’s progress
The Ferretti Group's annual press conference at the Yacht & Brokerage Show in Miami Beach sent the message that three years after a Chinese commercial machinery company acquired the Italian yacht builder, it is emerging on an equal footing with competitors. "We are here to stay. The group is alive and kicking as never before," a defian...