The Sensei of Surf
If you surf in Fort Lauderdale, there’s a good chance you’ve heard of Dutch Schorn. And if you’re a kid in Fort Lauderdale who wants to learn how to surf,…
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Erik Petersen
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Gateway at the Crossroads
Fort Lauderdale’s historic Classic Gateway Cinema has a new owner and a refreshed look. On many nights, Armand Daiguillon was a renovation staff of one. Daiguillon, whose Paradigm Cinemas took…
The Smile Finder
One local doctor is changing faces one smile at a time. Cindy Myers found Dr. Leslie Sultan on the internet. The Atlanta teenager had a condition called Idiopathic Condylar Resorption…
Welcome to Tomorrowland
In 1962, visitors to Seattle could see an optimistic vision of the future. Today, it offers something complicated and fascinating. Sixty years ago, tourists descended on a remote, provincial American…
Yellowstone and Beyond
Yellowstone National Park’s magnificence needs little introduction. But the area just north of it, better known for winter sports, can also make a great part of any summer vacation. It…
A Restaurant Looks at 40
Shooters Waterfront has changed as Fort Lauderdale has changed. Greg Jackson turned up at Shooters in July of 1982, not long after the place opened. He was a kid from…
Moving Forward
Nearly three decades ago, Corey Edwards’ life almost ended, and was changed forever. But the story he wants to tell today is one of success and perseverance. Corey Edwards wasn’t…
New Passages
What inspires a father and son to move from Pittsburgh and take over one of Fort Lauderdale’s oldest marinas? In the case of the Kellys, it’s part love of the…
Paths to Wellness
There’s no gimmick workout, no secret diet, that’s the one great trick to being healthy. It’s about following proven methods, being consistent and setting yourself up for success. We spoke…