? 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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Something different: Delray’s thriving cultural scene finds a culinary complement with the arrival of Avant, a collaboration between Society 8 Hospitality Group and Nxt Big Thing. The 4,600-square-foot space, formerly home to SoLita and Mastino, has been reimagined as a hip, inviting ode to the social aspect of dining—and a celebration of art in its
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A Diverse Palate: The European-style restaurant, café and lounge features a multi-ethnic menu, highlighting cuisine found in Italy, France, Greece, North Africa and the Middle East. “The recipes are very much authentic to their origin,” says co-owner Sabrina Cozzolino. “We don’t want to be identified as a Greek place or an Italian place or a
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Take the plunge: The third and final foodie venue at Plunge Beach Hotel, Octopus gives the property a gourmet gastropub to go with its other offerings: Bean & Barnacle (artisan sandwiches, coffee, gelato) and Backflip (Latin- and food truck-inspired beach bar fare). The price is right: Along the way, food and beverage director Will Sibernagel
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The Business of Food: Co-founders Levin de Grazia and César González are Venezuelan businessmen; de Grazia’s family has more than 30 years of experience managing restaurants, and González is a cook who started posting his creations on his Instagram account, @co_cinero, which has garnered more than 1.5 million followers. Options Galore: Among the most-requested dishes are the
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