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Village complex to open with ‘Carnivalia’ events(0)

December 9, 2009

A four-day ‘Carnivalia’ will celebrate the grand opening of The Village at Gulfstream Park Feb. 11 -14.
The plans were announced Dec. 9 by officials of Forest City, the retail center’s developer, and Gulfstream Park race track and casino.
Plans call for Hallandale Beach Mayor Joy Cooper to cut the ceremonial ribbon opening the complex at 10 [...]

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Aventura investors end famed Lacroix fashion line

Christian Lacroix’s design flair and rich colors made his gowns the toast of the Paris runways but his brand is having a near-death experience at the hands of Aventura investors.
To be fair, Lacroix hadn’t turned a profit in the company’s 20-plus years in business. And The Falic Group – CEO Simon Falic along with brothers [...]

Pritikin Center says goodbye to Aventura

One of Aventura’s most famous residents is moving out.
The Pritikin Longevity Center and Spa is leaving its home at the Turnberry Yacht Club this week for new digs at the Doral Golf Resort and Spa.
During its decade in Aventura, the Pritikin Center has served more than 25,000 guests with its regimen of healthy eating, exercise [...]

Psst! Aventura agent selling space travel — really

An Aventura travel advisor has won an honor that’s out of this world — quite literally.
On Dec. 7, Beverly Rother of Forest Travel Agency on 186th Street will be among a hand-picked audience in California’s Mojave Desert for the debut of SpaceShipTwo, the craft designed to carry commercial passengers into space. Virgin Founder and Chairman [...]


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