The walls of Angelo Mela's cramped office at the Italian American Club of Tamarac are covered with certificates, plaques and awards - tributes to the work he and fellow club members have done for the community.An official document from the city of Tamarac proclaims October to be Italian Heritage and Culture Month. Another proclamation recognizes April 3-10 as Angelo Mela Week."Angelo Mela works harder for the community than anybody I know," Tamarac...
After spending a busy day enjoying the activities offered at The American Club -- and sometimes having fun can be so-o-o-o exhausting -- you'll be primed to indulge in the luxury and service that's at the heart of this award-winning resort Without even leaving the scenic grounds, you can fill hours golfing, shopping, swimming or canoeing, touring historic buildings, hiking or horseback riding -- and those are only some of the options.But when you reach your room at...
No red, white and blue bunting decorates the doorway. No football-field- sized American flags beckon the visitor. And certainly no neon or flashing lights mark the spot. Nothing more than a small sign on the exterior of one of London's grand old buildings designates the entrance to the American Club.The private dining club, celebrating its 70th anniversary this year, may be a home away from home for displaced Americans, but in many ways it's quintessentially...