Jamie Katz knows what it feels like to be frantic over the loss of a pet. When she was a child, her beloved cat Blackjack escaped from her home near Boston. Katz rode her bike across town for days but came up empty-handed. Blackjack was gone. The feelings of helplessness that follow the realization that
There’s a unique way to experience the fascination and luxury tucked inside Gianni Versace’s former Ocean Drive mansion, now called Villa Casa Casuarina. It doesn’t involve spending upward of $2,000 for a hotel room. It also doesn’t involve tuning into the newest season of “American Crime Story: The Assassination of Gianni Versace.” Versace’s former kitchen
Get in the Spirit: Thanks to Old School Hospitality partners Paul Flanigan, and Frank and Kimberly Zaffere, Fort Lauderdale’s Victoria Park has the kind of retro-hip neighborhood hangout that can send spirits soaring for a variety of reasons. The vibe at Good Spirits Fifth & Fed (476 N. Federal Highway) is crooner-cool, the kind of
Near the center of downtown Miami, Braman Enterprises is hard to miss. One of Florida’s largest car dealership companies, it commands a large portion of 20th Street. But this facility does more than sell cars. After a major expansion about five years ago, Braman created a wing dedicated to education, in which dozens of young
Diamond Strike Lanes Number of lanes: 32 What’s striking: It’s been around since 1958, and it’s still going strong. Diamond Strike has a nostalgic and casual vibe that’s complemented by something you don’t see every day at a bowling center—live music. Singers and bands take the stage at Rip’s Sports Bar & Grill (check the
Starting Today Politics and laughs? It’s possible. The Capitol Steps Former congressional staffers turn their political experience into laugh-out-loud satire that pokes fun at both sides of the political spectrum. When: Through 29 Where: Broward Center Contact: browardcenter.org Plus: Give back for back to school The Hopkins Team (Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate
He’s Got Game: The name Mike Ponluang doesn’t have Gordon Ramsay-like recognition nationally, but the Thailand native has serious culinary cred in local circles after pulling off the rarest of restaurant feats—back-to-back prolific runs at Thai Pepper in Coral Springs (1991 to 2006) and Coco Asian Bistro (2006 to present). Only the Best: Coco has
Starting this weekend Cirque Du Soleil’s first ice show comes to South Florida Cirque du Soleil: Crystal The entertainment company presents its first ice show, which combines skating with the famous acrobatic stunts that have delighted millions around the world. Gymnasts and skaters perform both on the ice and in air in the company’s 42nd
Starting Today Get your geek on Florida Supercon Get your geek on with a variety of events and appearances by celebrities, animators and popular personalities from favorite shows and movies, including William Shatner, Tara Reid, Mike Colter and Lou Ferrigno. When: July 12-15 Where: Broward County Convention Center, 1950 Eisenhower Blvd., Fort Lauderdale
Where: 1601 SE Eighth St., Fort Lauderdale Floor size: 7,726 square feet (living area); 9,094 square feet (overall) Bedrooms/baths: 6 bedrooms, 6 full baths, 1 half bath Details: Nestled amid a uniquely positioned point lot along the Intracoastal, this sprawling estate raises the bar on luxury waterfront living. Covered loggias and balconies, as well as
