Lasting Impressions

When Bonnie Clearwater left North Miami’s Museum of Contemporary Art in 2013 to join Nova Southeastern University Art Museum Fort Lauderdale, she knew in due time that she’d be running an art institution that would hold its own against any other city’s museum. At the time, Clearwater was quoted as saying that Fort Lauderdale was

Art Brings Life

When artist Carola Bravo moved from Venezuela to Pinecrest in 2012, the former art professor and department head for 20 years at Simón Bolivar University in Caracas was looking for a way to continue her passion for teaching. She began programs in her home that were equal parts education and art appreciation, and they also

Design in the Digital Age

  When it comes to interior renovations, everything, it seems, is at the touch of a fingertip. The do-it-yourself market has exploded, with socially driven platforms bringing homeowners easy access to design ideas. Pinterest, for example, has revolutionized the concept of visual bookmarking, while Houzz inspires with photos of finished spaces and then sells the

Running Repairs

Before Glenn Sime started working for Coconut Creek 17 years ago, he worked for six other municipalities—some bigger and some smaller. But the code compliance supervisor agrees that, of all the cities for which he’s worked, Creek’s government tries to do everything it can to make the city a good place for residents. One way

Learning to Fly

Butterfly World has had a steady stream of visitors for the past 30 years, including as many as 15 school groups a day. Twelve guides provide hour-long tours, showcasing different species and their life cycles, and teaching people how to create inviting butterfly environments in their own backyards. Butterfly World employee Natalie Carbonell inspires visitors

The Lifestyle List

Through the Weekend Flower Power Lilac and Lilies Ninth Anniversary The fashion boutique–which carries items from up-and-coming designers from New York, Los Angeles and overseas–celebrates its anniversary all weekend with shopping, panels and more. April 27: Lips and Sips pop up–makeup for guests by Beauty For Real accompanied by rosé from Villa Riviera. (4-7 p.m.) April

Local Getaway

Where: 6235 SW 135 St., Pinecrest Floor size: 7,620 square feet Bedrooms/baths: 7 bedrooms, 6 full bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms Details: Lush oak trees frame the gated entryway of this European-inspired home, creating an enclosed paradise of comfort. The luxurious grand master suite is complemented by an elegant, custom-built office and classically designed bathrooms. Intimate

Larger Than Life

Where: 2965 Surrey Lane, Windmill Ranch Estates, Weston Floor size: 8,949 square feet under air; 11,843 square feet overall Bedrooms/baths: 6 bedrooms, 6 full baths, 3 half-baths Details: This sprawling, award-winning masterpiece, inspired by architect Frank Lloyd Wright, earned House of the Year honors for outstanding craftsmanship by the Construction Association of South Florida. And

Lakeside Splendor

Where: 12024 NW Ninth Place, Coral Springs Floor size: 4,248 square feet under air; 6,249 square feet overall Bedrooms/baths: 5 bedrooms, 4 full baths, 1 half-bath Details: This sprawling custom estate overlooking Lake Coral Springs is set on point in a cul de sac lot. In addition to the breathtaking views, outdoor highlights include a

The Future of Wellness

Regenerative medicine sounds like a concept that could only exist in science fiction films, but American Stem Cell Centers of Excellence proves otherwise. The center provides comprehensive stem cell treatment and other treatments that use the power of the body’s own healing potential. The center provides regenerative medicine solutions that allow the body’s healing potential