«Il load factor cresce costantemente, direi che l'andamento del booking sta superando le nostre aspettative»: così Roberto Antonucci, direttore commerciale per il Sud Europa e legale rappresentante per American Airlines Italia, commenta il trend delle prenotazioni sulla nuova rotta che dal prossimo 22 novembre collegherà Milano Malpensa a Miami. «L...

Joseph Petracca made his name as a residential and commercial developer, helping to transform Akron's Merriman Valley into a commercial center and building dozens of other properties.  Family members, however, say his earlier focus of coaching remained his great passion. "As much as he loved building," his son Mark said Thursday, "I thin...

by Nicole Danna   When you enter Cafe Vico in Fort Lauderdale, a handsome older gentleman with a slick of jet-black hair in a crisp starched chef's coat will no doubt greet you at the door.   With a soft accent and a kind smile that creases his eyes behind black-rimmed glasses, he'll take each lady's hand, give it a quick kiss, and tu...

Italian singer, pianist and songwriter Chiara Civello announces her return to the US this October with an East Coast tour in support of the album release of "Canzoni" (Songs). Available October 9th on Quarter Moon via SonyMusic Independent Network (SIN), "Canzoni" is the contemporary Italian songbook as never heard before. Drawing on repertoire fro...

If you're going to lay claim to the terms "authentic" and "Italian" when talking cuisine, it helps when your bloodstock is bona fide, too. That's the case with Sicilian-born Davide Valenti, who has been at the helm of Davide Italian Café for the past five years after previously working for more than a decade at other Marco restaurants.  ...

Italy is expanding its trade representation in Miami. The European nation of nearly 61 million people will open a a full-fledged office of the Italian Trade Commission at the Italian consulate in Miami starting in September, Italian officials said.   The move comes as Italy posts record trade with the United States: $52 billion last yea...

Ca' d'Oro, the gallery that made their grand appearance in 2010 with the iconic larger than life pink snails during Art Basel Miami Beach, has recently relocated from Coral Gables to the epicenter of luxury, the 4141 Building in the Design District.   In conjunction with Giuseppe Verdi's Bicentennial and as a celebration, Ca' d'Oro Gallery w...

St. Francis Xavier School, the first Catholic school in Southwest Florida, will hold its End of the Year Celebration on Friday, May 1, from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the school. Tickets and a range of sponsorships and donation opportunities are available for the event. Admission is $50 each or $90 for two guests.   Attendees will enjoy music by L...

The Italian Club at The Plantation at Leesburg had their third annual Italian Festival Sunday, and I was invited to judge the meatball competition. First-place winner Donna Hoffman received a golden spoon trophy and the satisfaction of knowing that she perfected her recipe. Second-place winner and recipient of the silver spoon went to She...

Italian giants Juventus and Inter have confirmed that they will take part in the Guinness International Champions Cup, a European-style knockout tournament that will also include Real Madrid. Organizers plan for the tournament to become an annual event. It'll begin open on July 27. Opening-round games also are planned in the Phoenix area, San Fran...