A Creek mom spreads positivity with painted rocks When her 8-year-old son picked up a colorfully painted rock on the way to his weekly tennis lesson in Coral Springs, she told him to put it back. Less than an hour later, the boy found another rock with the words “Coral Springs Rocks” and a link
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To describe John Coburn’s garden, a friend recently said, “You could charge $5 admission.” It’s lush and beautifully manicured, with Zen fixtures and butterflies fluttering about. The design came to him and his girlfriend, Dori Brenes, after a therapeutic day at Butterfly World. They turned the space, which a year ago had not one plant,
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Why would someone accustomed to the finer things in life have to live without them in their twilight years? With the growth of luxury senior living communities in South Florida, there’s no reason to sacrifice. Life expectancy and overall health are increasing, and luxury senior living communities are adding amenities that reflect that trend. Residents
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By 6:25 p.m., the restaurant was nearly full—the crowd must not be on Cuban time, Laura Padrino Corredoira muses. “Even in the rain,” she continues, breaking into a smile. “You’ve got to love Americans.” From a tufted taupe booth, she fixates on the door, eagerly pointing out the friends and city commissioners and property managers
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After 21 years as CEO at Henderson Behavioral Health, Steven Ronik knows all about the give and take that comes with providing care, housing, and crisis and recovery services for people with mental illnesses and substance abuse disorders. Especially when it comes to funding. When Henderson outbid 12 competitors for a multimillion-dollar state grant last
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Manuel “Manny” Mair, a local personal training guru with a celebrity following, has been a fixture in South Florida for more than 25 years as founder of One to One Fitness based in Coral Springs. The former Men’s Fitness model is focusing on his other passion: advocating for veterans. On Nov. 11, Mair will host
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Tammy Gail remembers the moment in 2003 like it was yesterday. She had just undergone a six-hour lumpectomy to remove an aggressive form of breast cancer. Two days later, because the cancer had spread, she underwent a procedure to remove her second breast. Lying in her hospital bed, Gail struck a silent deal. “I said
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Despite launching more than 200 restaurants, and becoming one of his country’s undisputed kings of franchising, Stavros Florias didn’t see a future in South Africa. The CEO of Fournews Developments had spent two decades developing popular brands, including News Café, the coffee bar/cocktail venue/restaurant that populates the country and neighboring regions. (It’s unrelated to the
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445 Solano Prado, Coral Gables Listing price: $14 million Listing agent: Danny Hertzberg, The Jills Team, Coldwell Banker; 305.505.1950; [email protected] Specs: 7,398 square feet • 7 bedrooms / 7 bathrooms / 1 half-bathroom The details: Global tastes (Ecuadorian wood doors, Spanish stone exteriors and Italian walk-in closets) and South Florida drama come together at this
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Where: 709 Idlewyld Drive, Fort Lauderdale Floor size: 22,584 square feet Bedroom/baths: 9 bedrooms, 14 baths Details: One of the largest private estates in Fort Lauderdale, this jaw-dropping masterpiece in the exclusive Idlewyld neighborhood proves that you can go big and go home at the same time. The sprawling property along the Intracoastal Waterway features
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Where: 6500 NW 62nd Terrace, Parkland Floor size: 4,742 square feet under air; 5,957 square feet overall Bedroom/baths: 4 bedrooms, 4 full baths, 1 half bath Details: Pine Tree Estates serves as the prestigious backdrop for this custom-built estate with a mix of Mediterranean style and Santa Barbara inspiration. The 1.6-acre property, brimming with soaring
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Where: 1770 N. Bayshore Drive, Miami Floor size: 2,362 square feet under air; terrace/balconies, 670 square feet Bedroom/baths: 3 bedrooms plus den, 4 baths Details: The Melo Group is adding something special to the skyline overlooking Biscayne Bay, a soaring 648-unit condominium tower that’s steeped in modern splendor. Though inventory is dwindling, available condos include
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