As rising housing costs continue to squeeze South Florida buyers, some are looking across the state for a more affordable path to homeownership. Ave Maria, a master-planned community in Collier County, says more than 40% of its homebuyers come from Florida’s east coast, attracted by homes starting in the low $200,000s and a small-town lifestyle.
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Viva Fort Lauderdale Showcases South Florida Artists History Fort Lauderdale will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with the fifth anniversary of “Viva Fort Lauderdale: Celebrating Hispanic Art & Culture,” a free exhibition showcasing the work of South Florida artists. The exhibit runs Sept. 17 through Oct. 25 at the New River Inn, 231 SW Second Ave.,
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Five Florida dogs are among 25 semifinalists competing for national recognition in the American Humane Society’s 16th annual Hero Dog Awards. The nationwide competition recognizes dogs whose service, courage and companionship have made an extraordinary impact. This year’s semifinalists compete in five categories: law enforcement and first-responder dogs, service and guide/hearing dogs, therapy dogs, military
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Dr. Andrea Bretal, MDMedical Director | Weston Medical Health and Wellness1605 Town Center Blvd., Ste. D, Weston, Fl 33326 | 954-389-1800 | www.westondiet.com What excites you the most about recent developments in health care? The shift from treating disease to preventing it. Today we can identify risks much earlier through advanced diagnostics, biomarkers, and personalized medicine,
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United Way Broward’s Coalition on Behavioral Health & Drug PreventionEmilia Vilaire-Monchery, VP, Community Impact, Youth Opportunity Maria Hernandez, LCSW, Chief Impact OfficerAisha McDonald, LMHC, Director, Training InitiativesMargaret Borges, Director, Youth OpportunityJanine Ribeiro, LMHC-QS, VP, Healthy CommunityAngela Ventura, Director, Community Based Strategies954-462-4850 | UnitedWayBroward.org | DrugFreeBroward.org | UnitedForSeniors.org Who is affected by behavioral health and substance misuse?
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Alan Mendelsohn, M.D., F.A.C.S.Expert Laser Cataract & Laser Glaucoma Surgeon | Eye Surgeon & Consultants4651 Sheridan Street, Suite 100, Hollywood, FL 33021 | 954-894-1500 | myeyesurgeons.com What was the most rewarding experience in your profession? I am considered a pioneer of laser cataract surgery and recognized by physicians as a preeminent expert in eye laser
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Kevin Mosca, DOMosca Plastic Surgery1010 S Federal Hwy; Suite 101, Delray Beach, FL 33483 | 561-213-9693 | [email protected]@drbocaraton How are AI and other technologies changing your field? Modern technology advances with photoshopping, editing, and even AI have made the field of plastic surgery incredibly challenging. Patients coming in are showing “wish pictures” or aspiring to
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Michael Funk, MD, FACC, FACPNatasha Tate, ARNP, FNP-CMultimed VIP Concierge Internal Medicine and Cardiology1881 N University Drive, Suite 110, Coral Springs, FL 33071 | 954-710-0107 What is the biggest misconception patients/clients have when they first meet you? Many people expect a quick fix or immediate answers during their first visit. They often assume that a
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Dr. Natalia AlvaradoFounder | Cosmetic & Restorative DentistAll Smiles Dental | Advanced Cosmetic & Restorative DentistryFort Lauderdale, FL | 954-564-2273 | www.allsmilesfl.com How are AI and other technologies changing your field? Technology is transforming dentistry by making diagnosis and treatment more precise than ever. Digital smile design, CBCT imaging, AI-assisted diagnostics, digital treatment planning, intraoral scanning,
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A new restaurant is raising the bar for dining in South Miami. Flight West Miami has opened at 5984 Sunset Drive, bringing live-fire cooking, globally inspired cuisine, and one of the area’s largest whiskey collections to the neighborhood. The restaurant centers its menu around a Mibrasa charcoal oven, which imparts a subtle smoky flavor to
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Style Saves is turning back-to-school into a celebration as its annual giveaway returns to the Miami Beach Convention Center Aug. 8-9, providing thousands of South Florida students with the supplies they need to start the school year with confidence. Now in its 16th year, the Miami-based nonprofit has helped more than 250,000 students and families
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Weston Jewelers has become one of the select retailers in South Florida to offer the Rolex certified pre-owned program, expanding its partnership with the iconic Swiss watchmaker and giving customers a new way to purchase authenticated pre-owned Rolex timepieces. The family-owned jeweler, which has served South Florida for more than 25 years, recently introduced the
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