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During his tenure on Pinecrest’s police force, Pete Skumanich helped to build the department by interviewing applicants for stability, education, professionalism and ethical standards. As a Pinecrest police officer since June 1997, and for 27 years with the city of Miami before that, Skumanich represented all these qualities—and much more. After 47 years in law

Two years ago, Kim Bokamper was sitting with a small group of high school students before an event on the west coast of Florida. The students, each of whom would receive a college scholarship that night from the host charity, were given time prior to the ceremony to chat with the former Miami Dolphins defensive

It’s hard to say for certain whether the confession alone redirected the future of their relationship. Whether the unburdening of one soul began to stir another. What is clear is that everything would change for Karen Hansen and Laura Rachlin. Eight years ago, they were (and still are) successfully running a commercial interior design firm,

Michelle McLean-Bailey and Gary Bailey had plenty in common long before they started showing businesses how to reduce stress and increase profits. They were both international superstars. She was a bona fide beauty queen, Miss Universe 1992, and the first from Namibia to win the title. She was 19. He was born in Ipswich, England,

Layer & Stack When it comes to layering and stacking pieces, the more the merrier! Combining stacks of rings, bracelets, necklaces, and even earrings are increasingly sought after. This look is not only for women, but also wears well for men. Incorporate dainty pieces among bolder bangles, having fun with textural differences for a flawless,

A Coconut Creek store takes a healthy approach to pet food Loving pet owners know that having a sick dog or cat can result in more than just heartache. Vet appointments, medications and follow-up visits can be draining—financially and emotionally. Adrian Archie, owner and founder of Coconut Creek’s PetNmind, has a suggestion: Re-examine your pet’s

Thursday, June 22 Miami Spice Mash-Up The Miami Spice Restaurant Program is kicking off its indulgent series, now in its 16th year, that calls on some of the city’s most notable chefs. The first installment will include a three-course family-style meal, featuring selections from chefs Raul Del Pozo of Lightkeepers, Nicolas Mazier of TATEL and

Rebecca Loveless isn’t sure how many tattoos she has, but she guesses about 60. She calls the areas of her skin without them “spots.” “I’m filling the spots,” she says. “It’s not so much as, ‘I want a tattoo on my chest.’ It’s, ‘I need a tattoo on my chest because there’s a giant spot

Turnberry Isle Miami The buzz: Those staying at this resort can be as active as they desire, thanks to two 18-hole championship golf courses (which have hosted PGA and LPGA tournaments) and a professional tennis program with instruction from top coaches. There’s also a 7,500-square-foot pool, 1,600-foot-long lazy river and 35-foot-high waterslide. The newest highlight is

Friday, June 16 Friday Night Sound Waves The free live music series on Fort Lauderdale Beach continues with South Florida reggae band Bushwood. Visit this week to register for the Great Beach Getaway Giveaway, an opportunity to win Southwest Airlines flights. When: 6–9 p.m. Where: The Hub (Las Olas Boulevard and A1A) “The Writer, The

Out of the woods: Made with raw ingredients, Terre d’Hermès connects its wearers back to nature. Inhale the woody, mineral and green notes, which are lightened with a hint of grapefruit (1.6 ounces, $86; sephora.com).  Dive in: Designed for the man who seeks adventure, L’Homme by L’Occitane combines aquatic notes with the bold scents of

Fort Lauderdale calls itself the Venice of America, but how much do we really know about the waterways that spurred the comparison to Italy’s famed city of canals? Local marine biologist Paola Espitia is here to help. In March, she launched the Blue Discovery Tour, a two-hour boat ride aboard the bubblegum-pink Water Shuttle. On