? I wouldn’t say [working as a firefighter is] scary. It’s OK to be concerned, and it’s OK to be cautious, because that will only bring alertness. ? I remember my first real dive call. It was an airplane that had crashed into a lake. … I was the first diver on scene. I had
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? When I was 15, I detailed cars for my dad at our Mazda store in Coconut Creek. I didn’t even get to clean the new cars coming off the truck; I had to detail cars that were coming out of the body shop that had overspray on them. I’m out there with a 40-pound
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? Breaking news is my thing. It gives me an adrenaline rush. ? You have to be super-confident [to be on television]. And know that it’s OK to stutter or mess up and let your emotion shine through. ? I find myself asking more and more: Why? [News] can be so heavy, so emotional, so
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Canes in hand, Phil and Orianne Collins take their places on the Faena Theater stage, undeterred. Each in physical recovery—the Grammy Award-winning musician from a foot injury, and his significant other, a philanthropist and jewelry designer, from paralysis after neck surgery—they move forward, embracing the mission they set for the Little Dreams Foundation: Never give
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Where: 236 Fifth Ave., Delray Beach Floor size: 1,646 square feet of living space; 1,894 square feet with balcony Bedrooms/baths: 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths Details: New York-based hotel developer Samar Hospitality is helping to change the face of Delray Beach with 236 Fifth Avenue, a 35-unit luxury condominium project. 236 Fifth Avenue residents will share
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Where: 100 E. Las Olas Blvd., Unit 1903, Fort Lauderdale Floor size: 2,964 square feet of living space; 504-square-foot terrace Bedrooms/baths: 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms Details: Towering above the downtown area at 46 stories, 100 Las Olas stands to become the tallest building in Fort Lauderdale. The luxury property, which has 121 high-end condominiums and
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Where: 375 Idlewyld Drive, Fort Lauderdale Floor size: 5,976 square feet Bedrooms/baths: 6 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms Details: This waterfront gem in the exclusive Idlewyld neighborhood of east Fort Lauderdale dazzles with unparalleled Intracoastal Waterway views, direct ocean access and deep-water dockage that will accommodate a 135-foot yacht (or two smaller boats). The two-story property further
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Where: 2972 Westbrook, Weston Floor size: Approximately 4,400 square feet under air Bedrooms/baths: 5 bedrooms, 4 full baths, 2 half baths Details: The beauty of this sprawling single-family home, set on a cul-de-sac, is in the expansive, open floor plan with soaring ceilings and spectacular views. Aesthetic splendor abounds, starting with a stunning travertine marble
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The greatest quarterback in New York Jets history had one question for his son-in-law, artist Edwin Baker III, before making the drive from his home in Tequesta to an event in progress at Coral Springs Museum of Art earlier this summer. He was happy to attend a permanent collection exhibit that featured work by his
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On a typical day, Mia Moore can be seen strutting her stuff down the streets of South Florida, rocking her latest outfit or volunteering at Broward Health North and cheering up child patients. Earlier this year, however, she traveled to California for an appearance on the NBC show “America’s Got Talent,” where Mia debuted her
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When sculpture artist Sean Garman opened his studio and gallery a few years ago, it wasn’t for the sole purpose of tightening family bonds. But his specialty—works that focus on the human body, especially hands—has done just that. The intimate, detail-rich pieces produced at Garman Sculpture Works (1041 NE 45th St., Oakland Park; 954.789.5001) have
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When James McDonald was elected to the Pinecrest village council, he already was a familiar face in the community. He was president of the Downtown Miami Business Association and the chairman of Pinecrest’s Transportation Advisory Committee. McDonald, a Pinecrest resident since 1976, partly credits his service-emphasized Jesuit education at Fairfield University for his involvement with
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