When Duty Calls

John DiCintio is something of a local celebrity. Having lived in South Creek for about 30 years, the police captain regularly gets waves and honks from neighbors. His popularity speaks not only to the practice of community policing but also to the fact that, as DiCintio says, officers are never quite off the clock. “It’s

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Rock on

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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Waterfront Majesty

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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The Lifestyle List

What’s the buzz in South Florida? Friday, Sept. 1 The Miami Home Design and Remodeling Show Meet all your home improvement needs and browse exciting product innovations. The 170,000-square-foot exhibition space will showcase than 800 companies touting thousands of products, including an international collection of residential decor. When: 6 p.m.–10:30 p.m. Where: Miami Beach Convention

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Five-Star Senior Living

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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The Drill Master

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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Pink Ladies

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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In Terrorism’s Wake

Art Sotloff remembers the nightly video calls with his son, Steven, as if they were yesterday. “No matter where he was, in Syria or Turkey, in Egypt, we would talk, even if it was 3 or 4 in the morning here.” Steven and Art would chat about their favorite sports teams, the Miami Heat and

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Winds of Change

It’s been 25 years since Bryan Norcross was in the right place at the worst possible time for South Florida. The then-chief meteorologist at WTVJ became a lifeline for the public in August 1992, keeping anxious TV viewers and radio listeners in the know as Hurricane Andrew prepared to unleash its Category 5 fury on

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The Lifestyle List

What’s the buzz in South Florida? Friday, Aug. 25 Chefs Up Front Fort Lauderdale Ten of South Florida’s most celebrated chefs will interact with and cook for tables of 10 guests, preparing a five-course dinner with wine pairings. The seventh annual event is hosted by FLIPANY (Florida Introduces Physical Activity and Nutrition to Youth). Before dinner, there

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Paradise Found

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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Serenity Now

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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