The Sea Savers
Our oceans are in trouble. But in South Florida and around the world, people and organizations are working, researching and educating in the hopes of making things right. It’s getting…
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Erik Petersen
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The Hustle
Coming off 15 months like no other, we went to four uniquely Fort Lauderdale restaurants and restaurateurs to find out what this has been like and where they’re going. The…
On the Road Again
The camping and RVing industry has seen the boom that’s partially pandemic-related but partly down to some longer-term trends. For several generations of South Floridians, River Ranch has been a…
Galey’s Home
She has millions of social media followers and a thriving home design business that’s not even her primary job. But for Galey Alix, giving people the homes they dream of…
Water Boom
The industry that provides so many jobs for Fort Lauderdale has, in recent months, been on a record‑breaking pace. Now boating and yachting industry leaders want to keep the momentum…
Spooky but Safe
Ideas for a fun Halloween during COVID-19. 1. Reverse Trick-or-Treat Kids dress up and stand in their front yards. Then get a few grown-ups together to drive by and chuck…
Over the Rainbow
Magic Playhouse owner Alexandra Ventura has come up with a number of fun, sensory‑based projects for young children. Here’s one that you can do with not too many supplies –…
Crash Course
In recent weeks and months, parents and caregivers have had to make decisions and face unprecedented choices about how their kids get educated. These are challenging times – but they’re…
Honor & Craft
Sergio Mendoza makes rings to honor the women in his life – and everywhere else. Sergio Mendoza has sold many rings to women. But, he says, he’s never selected a…
Cooking up a Plan
The past few months have offered up unprecedented challenges for the restaurant industry. But restaurant folks are a tough, creative bunch; they don’t quit easily. Stephen Brown picked a heck…