To Whom Much Is Given
The yachting industry needs the water. When the water is in trouble, what’s the industry’s responsibility to it? You can see plenty of fancy boats parked at the Pier Sixty-Six…
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Oceans 4 Ever
A South Florida company is committed to cleaning up as much of the world’s oceans and coasts as they can – and paying for it one bracelet at a time.…
The Café for Cool Cats
At the Good Luck Cat Café, you can hang out with feline friends – and maybe even bring one or two home. One of the really endearing things about shopping…
On a High Note
The Fort Lauderdale area’s two symphony orchestras are part of a wider classical music community that has seen changes over the years, and that strives to provide music and culture…
Nourishment & Knowledge
Poverello has served the community for three decades. Over the years its mission has expanded – but a few core tenets remain as strong as ever. In the professional-grade kitchen…
Mariner 101
Training at crew schools is an overlooked current propelling Fort Lauderdale’s status as a leading hub of the yachting industry. The yachting industry in Fort Lauderdale has gained a reputation…
Irma Remembered
We filled bathtubs with water and dug out old radios. When phones blasted out tornado warnings, we huddled in closets and bathrooms. It will be fine, we told the children,…
Style & History
The Needham Estate isn’t your usual Fort Lauderdale house on the market. It’s a genuine and important piece of Fort Lauderdale history. Viewed from the New River, the Needham Estate…
Captain and the Kids
A new ocean education center aims to teach youngsters – and grownups – about the sea. And its star attraction is ready to help. It’s midmorning, and Amy Hupp is…
Trashing the Beach
Beach and ocean pollution is a major issue, with plastic bags and polystyrene cited as two of the biggest culprits. Now though, cities and residents are finding ways to fight…