Learn to cook like Lillo; mark your calendars for Boca Festival Days
By Douglas Heizer There never seems to be a dull moment here at the Boca Raton Tribune. Even in the slow and hot days of summer, we’ve been busy. We have a major announcement to make involving Lillo Teodosi, owner (with his wife, Gina) of Caruso Ristorante on SE Mizner Boulevard. Lillo will soon be writing a culinary column for the Tribune. More...
Tragedy on the highway has personal touch – for second time
By: Douglas Heizer It was just a few months ago – in April — that I shared with you some thoughts about a highway tragedy that, for my family and me, hit very close to home. It was a difficult thing to do, More...
Tribune wishes TransMedia ‘bonne chance’ at its new Paris venue
By: Douglas Heizer We here at the Tribune are wishing “good luck” to Tom Madden and our friends at the PR firm, TransMedia Group, which has just opened an office in Paris and has signed up its first overseas More...
Oh, Maggie, the Tribune’s got something to say to you
The Boca Raton Tribune is known for covering news and events. Now, the Tribune is planning an event of its own. We’re picking up on a current trend in entertainment — tribute acts. It started with More...
Patriotism is running high. Let’s get ready for Fourth of July
BOCA RATON – This is a very patriotic time of year in America. First, there was Memorial Day when we prayed and remembered the soldiers who gave their lives to keep the United States free. Then came June 6, the More...
Hot enough for ya? Let’s keep cool in Boca Raton
This past week was one of the hottest I’ve experienced since coming to South Florida. Gov. Rick Scott has declared a fire emergency because of the drought, but every time I walk outside, I feel like I’m on More...
Jimmy and Simon – and the American Dream
By: Douglas Heizer Let me tell you about Jimmy and Simon. They are cousins, both from the Bahamas, but have lived in the United States for more than 20 years. Jimmy is 27, Simon, 26. Both have two young children. The More...
Memorial Day drew a lot more attention this year
Memorial Day seemed to have a lot more meaning this year. Nothing specific, but, in general, people seemed more aware of the fact that Monday was a day to remember the troops who have fought to make and keep this More...
There are reasons to be positive and stay motivated in these difficult times
By: Douglas Heizer I’ve spent a lot of time this past week meeting with business owners in Boca Raton, and I’ve seen that the retail market is still not up where it should be. It’s sad to see people who are More...
Summer is coming, but the Boca Raton Tribune staff will be keeping busy
By: Douglas Heizer Memorial Day – the traditional gateway into summer – is coming up in just a couple of weeks. Summer is usually the time when people kick back a little and think about the beach, vacations, More...
