• A week before my interview at the University of Chicago for a plastic-surgery residency, I received an email saying I needed to prepare a five-minute presentation about myself. One of my slides showed a photo of me as a child, holding a stethoscope and listening to my dad’s heart. That was the picture that
The open showroom at Jay Feder Jewelers in Boca Raton smells like lavender, with crystals hanging from the ceiling and more than 30 seahorses lingering inside a 300-gallon saltwater tank. The pieces for sale are as exquisite as the store design, yet the atmosphere feels warm and familiar. Aptly described as a hybrid between an
Get Ready for Grand Ghoul The 17th annual Signature Grand Ghoul promises a spook-tacular evening to benefit 2-1-1 Broward. The event, slated for Oct. 29 at Signature Grand in Davie, will be hosted by former Miami Dolphins wideout O.J. McDuffie and Seth Levit, CEO of the Jason Taylor Foundation. Guests can mingle with NFL alumni
Most women with early-stage breast cancer do not need chemotherapy to beat it, a 10-year federally funded study has concluded. Conducted at 1,200 sites in the United States and five other countries, TAILORx reflects a diverse population of 10,273 women between the ages of 18 and 75. “This is a practice-changing study. To know that
The original idea, Jason Bonham says, was to keep a house in England and buy something quaint in South Florida to see if he and Jan, his wife of now 28 years, liked living in America. “Fourteen years later, we’re still here,” says Bonham of his family, which includes daughter Jaz and son Jager, both
In the wake of the February 14 shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, students, parents and others in the community have united to enact change and promote healing. Organizations that formed in the aftermath included Shine MSD and Change The Ref. Now, Shine MSD and Change The Ref are uniting to continue to make their
Throughout the Month Miami Spice and more fun through the month of September Lifestyle’s Pick: Bokamper’s 10th Anniversary Info: bokampers.com When: Sept. 26-Oct. 5 Where: All Bokamper’s Sports Bar & Grill locations What: To celebrate the 10th anniversary of Bokamper’s, all locations offer food and drink specials as well as a bonus card offer. Best
In South Florida, now more than ever, an upscale meal can be just steps away from a pillow-top mattress and free, fancy toiletries. Whether you chalk it up to quality, service or sheer convenience, the fact of the matter is that hotel dining is on the rise. An industry study from earlier this year noted
When asked about his run on “Saturday Night Live” during the early 1990s, Rob Schneider quips that “all I remember about those days is everyone telling us we weren’t as good as the original cast.” Some three decades later, the SNL era that produced Schneider, Adam Sandler, Chris Farley, David Spade and Chris Rock stands
Throughout the Month Miami Spice and more fun through the month of September Miami Spice The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau presents the 17th Miami Spice, showcasing Greater Miami’s diverse culinary scene. Fine dining restaurants will offer three-course prix-fixe Miami Spice menus at reduced prices ($23 per person for lunch and brunch
