By Charles BaranPurchasing a new home is never easy, even in the best of times. And these days, with rising property taxes, fewer insurance companies to choose from, mortgage rates…
Trailblazer, Visionary, PreservationistBy Charles Baran A trailblazer is someone who can see into the future and take the necessary steps to make his or her vision a reality. However,…
By Charles BaranSinger. Dancer. Actor. Triple-threat Florida native Brian Piedra is back in town after a two-year cross-country tour in PAW Patrol Live! The Great Pirate Adventure where he played,…
By Charles Baran Something exciting is happening right here in our own backyard. And it’s something to sing about. On Saturday, June 29th at The Parker, the Gay Men’s…
By Charles Baran Each year, more and more people are deciding to increase their income by renting out a property they own but do not use full time. In 2021,…
By Charles Baran In 1976, retiring Fort Lauderdale high school music teacher Peggy Joyce Barber had a dream—to start an organization that would keep choral music alive in Broward County…
By Charles Baran Rio, LA, New York, Aspen, Ibiza, Las Vegas. Superstar DJ Hector Fonseca gets around. In his own estimation he’s racked up almost two million miles on…
By Charles BaranWhen describing South Florida theater impresario Ronnie Larsen, the word “zen” doesn’t usually come to mind. Yet, backstage at The Foundry, amid the hustle and bustle of the…
By Charles BaranThe South Florida Theater community has enjoyed tremendous growth over the past decade. There are lots of options for a wide variety of audience members. Contributing heavily to…
Start the new year with a song and a smile! Island City Stage presents Curtain Up with the Amazing Charles Baran. South Florida theatre aficionados are invited to an entertaining evening featuring…
February 11, 2024Sunshine Cathedral | www.SunshineCathedral.orgBy Charles Baran Composer Mark Hayes began his musical career rather unexpectedly. At age 10, he was confronted with a tough grade school decision to…
By Charles Baran DJ-ing is a rarefied calling. Not many can do it and those that can require exceptional talent to stand out. A great DJ knows how to read…
January 20, 2024Fort Lauderdale Marriott North | www.ISCOAF.orgBy Charles Baran What has more fabulous gowns than an Oscar’s red carpet, raises substantial money for LGBTQ charities and is ruled by…