Adapt & Thrive
Editor’s Letter: May 2020 Like so many other things right now, the May issue of Fort Lauderdale Magazine was an exercise in improvisation. Monthly magazines get planned out well in…
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Erik Petersen
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In 11 years working in US and UK print media, Erik has sparked debate, built relationships and delivered quality journalism. His work was shortlisted several times in Britain's primary newspaper awards. In 2009, Erik was named columnist of the year.
Developing Trends
Editor’s Letter: April 2020 People keep moving here. The cranes keep going up, neighborhoods keep changing and natives like me occasionally get turned around on streets that we could swear…
The Tropical Sage
Editor’s Letter: March 2020 Tropical sage is my kind of plant, largely because it’s called “tropical sage.” It’s a strong name. I looked into getting it on my business cards,…
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…
Going Bowling
Editor’s Letter: January 2020 They’re going to have Super Bowl Live at Bayfront Park in Miami. However that’s not to be confused with the Super Bowl Experience, which is going…
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…
Santa’s Keys and Other Tales
Editor’s Letter: December 2019 It’s that magical time of year in Fort Lauderdale – the time when we attempt to explain to children why it’s 74 and yet we’re making…
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:…
Kiss Kiss
Editor’s Letter: November 2019 I hate the semi-professional cheek kiss. Hate it. It’s terrible, and it makes me nervous. You know the one. This is the thing where, at a…
Bouncer’s Tale
Editor’s Letter: October 2019 If you had to rely on me catching a fish for your dinner, you’d discover the joys of dieting really quick. It’s just not my skill…