Between Land & Sea
Mangroves and other natural barriers have long been what separates Florida from the surrounding seas. They could also be useful allies against some of our biggest problems. Laura Geselbracht’s home…
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Erik Petersen
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Together We Will
The past several months have been so hard. They have also taught us about ourselves. In Fort Lauderdale, people showed up, looked out for one another and demonstrated what community…
Locals Only
For years, many native Florida plants were written off as weeds, or at least things you wouldn’t bother planting on purpose. Now though, the movement to understand and embrace our…
British Luxury on Sunrise
Wonder what’s going on inside that fancy new Holman Motorcars facility by Holiday Park? Let’s take a look inside. Let’s say you buy a car from the new Holman Motorcars…
Taje Warrick: Born to Ride
Taje Warrick is one of the US’ top teenage equestrian competitors. But no matter how she does in competitions, she’s already won her biggest battle. Photography: Corey Grenier Wardrobe stylist:…
Standing Up for the Seas
Educator, activist and avid stand‑up paddleboarder Catherine Uden has become one of South Florida’s most high‑profile ocean advocates. She’s also someone who tries to live the values she speaks out…
Parker’s Third Act
Fort Lauderdale’s grand playhouse will soon close for a time. But the people behind it think you’ll like what you see when it reopens. Like many people who grew up…
Midcentury Masterpiece
Much of Fort Lauderdale’s most robust growth coincided with an architecture and design style that was modern, for-the-people and unapologetically fun. We’re not just modern, we’re Midcentury Modern. Johnny Carson…
Lisa Emmott Wants Your Kidney
When Lisa Emmott’s husband needed a kidney transplant, she knew going public was the only option. Now she wants to help others. Not long ago, Lisa Emmott and her husband,…
Our New, Old City
In sites around the city and at the Fort Lauderdale Historical Society, a new understanding of our history – and our present – is taking shape. The timeline sits buried…