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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

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,

Rory A. Cooksey Vice President of Brand & Business Development | WheelHouse IT Fort Lauderdale | New York | Orlando | wheelhouseit.com Gizmo Shih Tzu Toy Poodle | Chief Happiness Officer Tell us about your dog and what makes them special to you. Gizmo is a Shih Tzu Toy Poodle with a personality all his own.

Austin Graham Owner/Operator | Haulin’ Assets Moving & Storage Direct: 954-580-6358  | Office: 954-233-2668  How did your dog come into your life, and how has your relationship grown over time? Coco literally picked me. On my way to a move, there she was—this tiny little pup on the street. I was late to a client,

Stacy Ritter  Visit Lauderdale | [email protected] Russ Klenet  PARK&K LLC PUBLIC AFFAIRS | [email protected] Tell us about your dog and what makes them special to you. We have four – Frasier (12), Augie (9), Poppy (6) and Dash (4 months.). All are Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, and all are rescues.  How did your dogs come into

Susan Renneisen VP Community Affairs and Special Events | Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood seminolehardrockhollywood.com [email protected] | 954.797.5525 Tell us about your dogs and how they came into your life. King Leo is a 13-year-old apricot Standard Poodle, and Sir Walter is an 8-year-old parti Standard Poodle. Although they aren’t related, they are

John Cotter COO | American Meetings, Inc. Bob Swindell President and CEO | Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance How did your dogs come into your life, and how has your relationship grown over time? We currently share our home with three Labradors: Bella, Sadie, and Choco. Bella and Choco came to us through Sunshine State Labrador

Randi Aileen Press Lifestyle Magazine Ambassador | Licensed Real Estate Agent 704.799.5184 | [email protected] A lot is in a name. How did you decide on your dog’s name? Luna is a 4-year-old miniature schnauzer who was named after the two full moons in October 2020 that was an unusual happening. A harvest moon was the

Melanie Montenegro  PEOPayGo | [email protected]  Oscar Montenegro  OCMI Workers Comp & Professional Services | [email protected] Tell us about your dog. Sunshine:  She started as the runt of the litter, and 10 years later, she runs our office. Sunshine is a 10-year-old chocolate Lab and our Chief Happiness Officer. She works double duty. She has a

Melanie Geronemus Smit Creative Director | Lifestyle Media Group Tell us about your dog: This is Scout — my 3-year-old Chocolate Lab, named after my favorite boat (not the Boy Scout). As a South Florida native who lives for boating and fishing, I figured a ‘water dog’ was the perfect fit. Plot twist: I adopted

Laine Doss | Editor-in-Chief Lifestyle Media Group | Fort Lauderdale  Tell us about your dogs and what makes them special to you. Dora is a Chihuahua who was rescued from Tri-County Animal Rescue – a woman was hoarding 70 Chihuahuas in a warehouse facility, and Dora was one of them.  When I adopted her she

Mike De Lucca | President & CEO Broward Regional Health Planning Council [email protected] Laurie Sallarulo | President & CEO Junior Achievement of South Florida [email protected] Patrick Sallarulo | Rockstar Tell us about your dog and what makes them special to you. Frankie is a pure Biewer Terrier, a small, long haired toy breed from Germany.