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5701 SW 91st St, Listing price: $2,495,000 Listing agent: Miriam Rodriguez-Alvarez; 305.333.5683 Specs: 6,053 square feet • 5 bedrooms / 5 full bathrooms; 1 half bathroom This home is a part of St. Bernard de Clairvaux, the Spanish monastery built in the 12th century and relocated to Florida in the mid-1900s for use by the

Beware: This is a weekend of horrors and haunts—and lots of candy. Friday, Oct. 27 Boo! Celebrate Halloween Spirits of Stranahan House Halloween Tours The evening tour—guided by authentic Victorian Mourners—will divulge the dark secrets of the spirits who linger within the confines of Stranahan House. The Grave Keeper also will tell tales of countless

It’s fall, ya’ll — and this weekend is all about festivals! Friday, Oct. 20 Festivals Fright Nights at the South Florida Fairgrounds Brave four haunted houses, embrace carnival rides and enjoy live music, food and more entertainment at the South Florida Fairgrounds and Expo Center. When: 6 p.m.–midnight (continues Saturday)  Where: 9067 Southern Blvd., West Palm

What’s the buzz in South Florida? Friday, Oct. 13 Fright Nights at the South Florida Fairgrounds Brave four haunted houses, embrace carnival rides and enjoy live music, food and more entertainment. Where: South Florida Fairgrounds and Expo Center (9067 Southern Blvd., West Palm Beach) When: 6 p.m.–midnight (Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings through Oct. 28)

The Women Empower Expo takes place Oct. 7, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Fort Lauderdale Convention Center and features panels, a networking lounge, breakout sessions and more. To learn more, visit womenempowerexpo.com. ? Among the thousands of people who attended the first South Florida Women Empower Expo in mid-October at the Broward County

What’s the buzz in South Florida? Friday, Oct. 6 Dive-In Movie & Dinner The Atlantic Hotel & Spa will host a dinner and movie event on the fifth floor pool deck. The ticket includes a hamburger or hot dog served with chips and fountain drink, pool access and three-hour valet. A full bar and candy

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It’s nearly 16 minutes into a phone interview that will go on for well over an hour, and Richard Lewis has yet to answer a single question. “I’m going to try a new tack and hopefully not ramble,” he says later in the one-sided conversation. “How am I doing so far?” It couldn’t be going

Though Xavier Cortada has created art around the world, working at Pinecrest Gardens holds a special appeal to him. He can immerse himself in the nature that inspires his work as the Gardens’ new artist in residence. Cortada, 53, creates paintings, murals, mosaics, installations and more that reflect nature’s beauty and encourage viewers to protect

A Miami breast cancer survivor finds her purpose while encouraging others in the fight to live strong When Kim Heard was diagnosed with breast cancer, she found comfort in befriending survivors. “I wanted to find women who had gone through what I was about to start,” she says. “I wanted to talk and listen without

Living Alfresco turns outdoor locations into livable spaces Betsy Fantis loves the outdoors. Not the woodsy, rustic type—something more chic and planned-out. She dreams of practical, open-air spaces, perfect for lounging and conducive for entertaining. “It’s time for people in South Florida to finally take advantage of the beautiful outdoor spaces we have here,” she

For a little more than 10 years, North Broward Preparatory School quite literally has been a home away from home for international and national students alike—and all homes need some upgrading once in a while. As a boarding school with a focus on inclusivity and diversity, NBPS plans to expand by building new housing, due