Chief Operating Officer, City Furniture Charitable involvements: Covenant House, American Cancer Society/Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, Habitat for Humanity, American Heart Association, Junior Achievement of South Florida, and more Why it’s personal: “Watching my mom [Doreen] fight her battle with breast cancer for two years [she died in July 2015 at age 62] was the
How Sweet It Is at The Ritz-Carlton Fort Lauderdale
As part of this season’s holiday festivities at the Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale, pastry chef Carlos Salazar and his team are preparing a gingerbread house for the hotel lobby that’s destined to become a social media sensation. Given the philosophy that’s guided his culinary career, it’s no surprise that Salazar is looking forward to erecting the
Major South Florida company giving 5 percent of profits to charity
City Furniture has a reputation for innovation, including a green delivery fleet and same day delivery. Recently, it was in the news for bringing back water beds. Now, it’s doubling down on its already extensive charitable activities. The company is pledging to donate at least 5 percent of profits back to the community during 2019.
The Lifestyle List
Throughout the Month Happening throughout December “The Wiz” When: Dec. 7-31 Where: Lauderhill Performing Arts Center, 3800 NW 11th Place, Lauderhill What: The Tony Award-winning musical retells the story of Dorothy and her adventures in Oz with catchy melodies that have made it a modern-day classic. Info: stagedoorfl.org Friday, Dec. 28 Here’s
The Benevolent Ones: William H. Kennedy III and Bob Birdsong
Founder/Managing Member, Kennedy Legal Team Sergeant, Florida Highway Patrol Auxiliary Charitable involvements: Florida Highway Patrol Advisory Council and Education Advisory Board for the city of Parkland Why it’s personal: “From the age of 11, I began working as a busboy at a seafood restaurant and was raised by my mother and three older sisters after
The Lifestyle List
Just in Time for Christmas Seaside Santa Brunch (pictured above) When: Throughout December Where: Shooters Waterfront What: Indult in Shooters’ new menu, which includes Maine lobster boil and stone crab. Plus, take photos with Santa on the waterfront! Dates are Dec. 8, 15, and 22, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Info: Shooters Waterfront “The Wiz” When: Dec. 7-31 Where:
What is PCOS?
Lina Echavarria, MD, MPH Prestige OB/GYN Miramar 1951 SW 172nd Ave. Ste. 405 Miramar, FL 33029 954-538-1300 Many women have abnormal, irregular periods. One common diagnosis is polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). This is characterized by ovulatory dysfunction where the most common symptom is to endure months either without a period or have heavy, prolonged
Aging is Global
José K. Fuentes Senior Government Relations Consultant Becker & Poliakoff United HomeCare® Board Member 305.716.0710 or visit unitedhomecare.com theresidendesuhc.com There is certainly no shortage of articles, publications, and studies describing how individuals are living longer. Every indication is that older adults will outnumber younger adults by the end of this century. According to The Columbia
Planning a Holiday Vacation with a Child on the Spectrum
Are you having second thoughts about planning a vacation? Do you wonder if your child will have everything they need from activities or meals to safety? How about concerns about overstimulation with lighting, sounds or textures? Parents, I have wonderful news for you! There are places you can visit now that have tailored their services
Changes in the Market and the Flexible Home
Mark Kravitz, Global Real Estate Advisor ONE Sotheby’s International Realty [email protected] 954.739.7653 kravitzhomes.com As millennials come of home buying age, different paths to ownership and a shift in what buyers want means that today, an ideal home should be flexible, with interior and exterior spaces that can wear many hats. Raised in a time of instability