Kari Barnett is a Features Reporter at Sun Sentinel, where she has dedicated over 20 years to journalism, primarily as the Community News editor. Her work encompasses a variety of themes, including food and beverages, consumer packaged goods, and local events, with a focus on highlighting dining experiences and community happenings in South Florida. Kari's insights and reporting have been featured in notable publications such as Yahoo Sports, Orlando Sentinel, and Tampa Bay Times.
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Kari Barnett's coverage primarily focuses on local events, seasonal activities, and community announcements in South Florida, particularly Delray Beach. She often covers entertainment news, house & home topics, as well as family and relationships. When reaching out to Kari for potential coverage or story pitches, consider offering information about upcoming local events such as festivals, parades, community service opportunities or newsworthy cultural developments within the area. Additionally, providing insights into eye-catching art installations or free activities that cater to families may also be of interest to her readership.
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By: Kari Barnett
It starts with the crack of a sugar shell paved with a constellation of rainbow nonpareils, revealing layers of rich frosting and moist, fluffy cake beneath the surface. Visualize, if you will, a cupcake condensed into a ramekin with a little something extra — a satisfying, ASMR-worthy tap and scrape on the tiny spherical sprinkle-coated top.
By: Kari Barnett
They've got a long stretch of coastline to cover. For example, did you know there was a surfing ban in certain areas of Palm Beach County in the late 1960s?
By: Kari Barnett
Flies landing on pans of baked cake, dozens of rodent droppings seen in dry storage and Clorox wipes stored next to sauces were just some of the violations reported at South Florida restaurants last week.
By: Kari Barnett
It’s been temporarily hosting shows at the Kravis Center in West Palm Beach for the past three years, after redevelopment plans closed its longtime location at nearby CityPlace.
By: Kari Barnett
Any restaurant that fails a state inspection must stay closed until it passes a follow-up. If you spot a possible violation and wish to file a complaint, visit
By: Kari Barnett
For our inaugural edition, we’ve got the three Rs: relaxation, rum and rock!
By: Kari Barnett
“Some shoppers are motivated by affordability, while others value the sustainability of buying secondhand, the opportunity to discover one-of-a-kind items, or simply the experience and excitement of the search,” she said.
By: Kari Barnett
With this in mind, this weekend's Top 10 brings you a balance of open-air action (make sure to hydrate!) and indoor comfort (foods too!) throughout South Florida. We've also got a mix of music, some backyard science, and pilates with a side of brunch.
By: Kari Barnett
At one burger joint, the inspection report cited: “Employee wiped nose with hand and after, without washing hands, employee handled containers of raw hamburger meat and sliced cheese.”
By: Kari Barnett
Kari Barnett, South Florida Sun Sentinel Eight of 10 South Florida restaurants temporarily closed by the state last week had issues with live or dead roaches — sometimes both.
