Jane Bark Barrellier is living proof that the world is becoming smaller—figuratively speaking, anyway. Born to an American-Lebanese mother and a Danish-German father, she lived in Paris, where she was born, for 35 years and visited her godmother in Pinecrest during the summers. Bark Barrellier’s job gave her even more exposure to world cultures. In
Friendly Foundation
A chance encounter about 30 years ago rippled to affect lives today. When Scott Mishner and physician Stuart Bederman met at a movie theater, they realized their families had something in common: their children “fell between the cracks,” as they were highly functioning and motivated but in need of structured help. From this friendship, they founded
Body Talk
Though we all notice body language, few people are as attuned to it as Coconut Creek resident Daniela Wancier. In fact, she is one of only 35 people in the world certified in a specific type of movement pattern analysis. Delving into the academic side of dance was the ideal career track for Wancier. Though
Just Do It
Photography by James Woodley Creative Direction by Melanie Smit Art Direction by Evelyn Suarez Shot on location at Margaritaville Beach Resort, Hollywood Beach Anais Zanotti Certified trainer/Weight loss expert, Miami Website: anaisfit.com / Instagram: @anaiszanotti / Facebook: @anaiszanottifit Why is fitness so important in your life? I’ve always been fascinated by health and fitness; I
Taste of New Orleans
With each rung that Simon Porter climbed, he added another benchmark to a distinguished culinary run that started in England. Along the way, he gained experience at Michelin-star restaurants in Switzerland and Belgium, and ports around the world while working for luxury cruise lines Cunard and Seabourn. But at some point during his last stop
Serve & Protect
In the nearly six months since 17 people were killed in the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, consensus has been hard to find. Gun-reform issues have sent people to their respective corners. The work of student advocates has been equally polarizing. And lawmakers at the national level have been unable to advance game-changing
Celeste Bonin
Even as a youngster growing up in Houston, I knew I wanted to be a professional athlete. I didn’t know what avenue it was going take, but that was my goal. Never in a million years did I think it would be in professional wrestling. The overall confidence that I’ve always had came from playing
Time to Immunize
Noting measles outbreaks and high incidents of vaccine-preventable cancer, the Florida medical community is urging parents to adhere to immunization schedules as part of National Immunization Awareness Month. Florida health officials confirmed four cases of measles in June, according to Deborah Ann Mulligan, professor of pediatrics at the Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic
Fun and Games
Xtreme Action Park High score: Xtreme positions itself as an entertainment complex, but even that description fails to do justice to the activities and adventures inside this sprawling facility. To be sure, there are plenty of arcade attractions—more than 100 popular and cutting-edge entries, including the XD Dark Ride Theater, an interactive 7D movie where
2018 Buick Enclave
Overview: The three-row crossover is no longer a novelty in the automotive industry, but Buick’s new model (and new sub-brand) certainly feels like a revelation. It offers all of the cutting-edge technology and premium materials that one would expect from a luxury ride amid an interior setting that manages to balance high style and you’ll-feel-right-at-home