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Sapphire Laguna Celebrates 12 Years With $12 Specials

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By Greer Wylder
February 26, 2019

This month marks 12 years of culinary excellence at Sapphire Laguna, where comfort cuisine meets exotic innovation, and through March 3, chef Azmin Ghahreman will host a weeklong anniversary celebration! Anniversary Lunch -- $12 Lunch Entrées – Guests are invited to enjoy any entrée on the Sapphire Laguna Lunch Menu for $12. Not only is the weather perfect for dining al fresco, but the lunch menu is filled with mouth-watering dishes like their Chicken & Kimchi Stir-Fry Noodle, Sautéed Shrimp Pasta, and signature Kobe Beef Havarti Cheeseburger! Lunch is offered Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. View Sapphire’s Lunch…

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Spring Floral Workshop with Alison Whiteman

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By Greer Wylder
February 25, 2019

Learn to make a vibrant spring colored floral arrangement with Roger’s Gardens talented Floral Designer, Alison Whiteman on Wednesday, March 27 at 5 p.m.  In addition to fresh cut stems, each participant will be able to cut flowers from their own SunBelievable plant, a new flowering plant that will produce over 1,000 blooms per season.  Alison will guide you through the steps and provide tips on how to care for your plant and arrangement.  Registration fee is $125 per person/arrangement; includes a SunBelievable plant, fresh floral stems, a rustic metal container and step-by-step instructions. Additional supplies or plant materials are…

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OC-Based IVI Vision, Nominated CSU Fullerton’s 5th Annual Family Business Hall of Fame Awards

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By Greer Wylder
February 25, 2019

Orange County-based IVI Vision is nominated for California State University Fullerton’s 5th Annual Family Business Hall of Fame Awards. The award is provided by the Center for Family Business, an educational forum under the direction of The Mihaylo College of Business and Economics. The event will be Tuesday, March 19 from 4:30 to 8 p.m. at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum and includes keynote speaker Andrew Taylor, who is a 2nd generation owner and Executive Chairman of Enterprise Holdings. The Center’s mission is to help educate business families in Southern California so that they can continue to grow and…

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Write the Perfect College Essay at Essay Sanctuary

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By Greer Wylder
February 25, 2019

Newport Beach-based THE KEY Academic Advising offers students expert advice with college admissions. It’s a comprehensive and individualized resource to navigating high school academics and tackling the complicated college admissions process. And now, its founder Eva Scalzo has created Essay Sanctuary, a weekend retreat May 17-19 at Korakia Pensione in Palm Springs where high school junior can learn all the secrets to writing the perfect college essay to gain admissions to their dream school. Students will be able to get live feedback while writing their Common Application Essay months in advance of the application deadline. High school juniors and a…

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Cafe Sevilla at Dine Out Long Beach Restaurant Week

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By Greer Wylder
February 22, 2019

With Dine Out Long Beach Restaurant Week kicking off on Sunday, Feb. 24 through Saturday, March 2, you’ll want to get into Café Sevilla, a favorite Spanish eatery providing culture, live music, and food since 1987. Located in the heart of downtown Long Beach, Cafe Sevilla offers the most authentic Spanish ambiance in their tapas bar, restaurant, and nightclub. Choose any three courses from the five-course menu for $45 dinner for two. Plus, enjoy ½ off a wine bottle or sangria pitcher with purchase. First Course –choose one-- Albondigas al Jerez, Halibut Ceviche, Tortilla Espanola, Croqueta de Queso. Second Course…

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