Jan Engoren

Boca Raton

Health and Harmony Columnist at The Coastal Star

Freelance Writer at Miami Art Magazine

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Articles

Fast action, expert surgeon empower nurse's recovery from stroke

2 weeks ago | thecoastalstar.com | Jan Engoren

Julie Knichel is an ICU nurse with Marcus Neuroscience Institute, part of Baptist Health at Boca Raton Regional Hospital. She suffered a stroke early last year and credits her colleague Dr. Brian Snelling with saving her life. Photo providedBy Jan EngorenWhat happened to Wonder Woman could happen to you.
A Palm Beach Palette

3 weeks ago | palmbeach.floridaweekly.com | Jan Engoren

For artist Rande May, Palm Beach is more than just a winter retreat—it’s her muse. The accomplished dancer, sculptor, jewelry designer, and “en plein air” painter is inspired by the Island’s quaint charm and tropical beauty. Her artistic journey began in North White Plains, N.Y., where a high school art class ignited her passion for creativity. “I was good at it and enjoyed it,” she recalls, reflecting on the moment that set her path toward a career in art.
From Inspiration to Exhibition

1 month ago | palmbeach.floridaweekly.com | Jan Engoren

With more than 500 submissions, choosing 30 to include in the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County’s 10th anniversary Biennial 2025 exhibit was no easy task. With so much talent evident in Palm Beach County and different styles, techniques and narratives to consider, curator Tim Hawkinson says choosing which art pieces to select has more to do with the emotions they evoke and the conversations they spark.
3 South Florida theaters join forces to present ‘Fat Ham,’ a topical version of ‘Hamlet’

1 month ago | sun-sentinel.com | Jan Engoren

There’s a method to the madness, as Hamlet himself might say, in the collaboration between Island City Stage, Brévo Theatre and GableStage for their production of James Ijames’s 2022 Pulitzer prize-winning play, “Fat Ham.”The show, which ran on Broadway in 2023, tells the story of Hamlet if he were a Southern Black gay man in his 20s named Juicy from North Carolina.
'Fat Ham' Sizzles at Island City Stage

1 month ago | outsfl.com | Jan Engoren

'Fat Ham' Sizzles at Island City StageThere's a method to the madness, as Hamlet himself might say, in the collaboration between Island City Stage, Brévo Theatre and Miami's GableStage's production of James Ijames's (pronounced Iamz) 2022 Pulitzer prize-winning play, "Fat Ham."The show ran on Broadway in 2023 and tells the story of Hamlet, if he were a Southern, Black, gay man in his 20s named Juicy from North Carolina.
Boynton Woman's Club celebrates building's centennial

1 month ago | thecoastalstar.com | Jan Engoren

L-R: Lynne Freeman, Michele Walter, Janet DeVries Naughton and Donna Artes look through photos of past gatherings at the Boynton Woman's Club. Tim Stepien/The Coastal StarBy Jan EngorenA full, festive day of activities took place March 22 at the Boynton Woman's Club as the club marked the 100th anniversary of its recently refurbished 1925 Addison Mizner building at 1010 S. Federal Highway.
Miami Farmers Markets: MiamiCurated

1 month ago | miamicurated.com | Jan Engoren |Karen Escalera

By Jan Engoren and Yours TrulyUrban Oasis Project “Making Fresh Local Food Accessible & Available to All.”In line with this philosophy, they run Farmers’ Markets Miami, aggregate produce from numerous small and large farms, manage and curate farmers’ markets with an emphasis on locally producers and artisans, double the value of SNAP dollars at markets, plant gardens on a sliding scale basis, and give food support through their Almost Free Food Box Program.
City of Boca Raton Names Tiffany Beasi Winner of Inaugural Seafood Festival Art Contest

2 months ago | lmgfl.com | Michelle Solomon |Jan Engoren |Madelaine Boyer

The City of Boca Raton has named local artist Tiffany Beasi the winner of the inaugural Boca Raton Seafood Festival Art Contest. Beasi’s vibrant artwork will be featured on commemorative posters, on-site displays, and festival merchandise, capturing the spirit of the festival while celebrating Boca Raton’s coastal charm. The contest attracted over a dozen submissions from talented artists across South Florida, with strong participation from the Boca Raton community.
Miami Dade Farmers Markets: Miamicurated

2 months ago | miamicurated.com | Jan Engoren |Karen Escalera

The Miami Lakes Farmers’ Market is a popular year-round gem, with tented vendors and food trucks lining New Barn Road and Main Street in Miami Lakes. Scoop up a variety of fresh produce along with bundles of fresh flowers and potted plants. Come hungry and devour prepared foods, baked goods, juices and international delicacies. You can also shop for home decor, handmade soaps, jewelry and unique gifts for kids.
Things to Do in South Florida March

2 months ago | miamicurated.com | Jan Engoren |Karen Escalera

Here’s Part 2, more Things to Do in South Florida in March, 2025, for all tastes (seven of them!). If you missed Part 1, click here. By Jan Engoren and Yours TrulyPremier Padel, the world’s leading professional padel tour, is making its long-awaited U.S. debut in Miami Beach this March.