Vincent’s Gamble
More than a decade ago, Vincent Foti reckoned Fort Lauderdale restaurant patrons were ready for something a little different. Today his advice for restaurateurs weighing similar options is: Go for…
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Sirens of the Wreck
In the B Ocean (or Yankee Clipper) Wreck Bar, Marina Anderson and her band of underwater performers are keeping the tradition of swim shows alive. Just don’t call them mermaids.…
Wood of Ages
Thanks to expertise honed over the years, Old Florida Lumber Company gives new life to old wood. Warehouse office lobbies don’t normally smell this good. Walk through the front door…
Making the Show Float
Countless details go into bringing together the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. We talked to a boat show veteran who knows all about it. Andrew Doole first worked the Fort…
Untamed Color
With her bold, studied depictions of wild Florida, Mary O’Hara is making a mark on the Fort Lauderdale arts scene. The flamingoes look darker than they’re often portrayed – more…
Healing & Joy
Anne Woods understands grief, loss – and renewed joy. In her new book, The Mothers’ Club, which she co-authored with several other members of the club in the title, she…
American Cricketer
When Caribbean Premier League cricket rolls into town at the end of July, it brings one of the best South Florida‑produced athletes that South Florida’s never heard of. Steven Taylor…
Hometown Hero
The Fort Lauderdale Strikers’ roster is stocked with international players – and one hard-working midfielder who went to Northeast. Heading home from a community appearance with a local youth soccer…
Precious Cargo
Some people get into a particular line of work to travel the world. Eric Eife of Cargo Imported Furniture travels because that’s where the business takes him. It was close…