People Profiles

Representing Greater Fort Lauderdale at the recent Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, Abbas Karimi took home a silver medal in the 4×4 Freestyle Swimming Relay. Born without arms in war-torn Afghanistan, Karimi has been training for the competition with the Swim Fort Lauderdale Masters Swim Team at the Fort Lauderdale Aquatic Center. As a resident of Fort Lauderdale,

Insights into the expansion of pediatric care in South Florida.

Painting the town with a Miami art icon and the curator of Wynwood Walls.

The U.S. Paralympics Swim Team member trains at the Fort Lauderdale Aquatic Center.

Former Marine major creates the only veteran and black-owned Scotch brand.

The younger generation joins in as the company celebrates 50 years.

Matthew Carone reflects on a lifetime of creativity and his exhibition at NSU Art Museum.

Maritza Meza Giusti’s children followed in her footsteps, all with a passion for selling luxury real estate.

Koenig family values continue to guide City Furniture’s leaders.

Dr. Lee Mandel provides insight on the leaps and investments needed to make a mark in the medical space.

His emphasis on food quality, exceptional service, and innovative location choices is paying off.

It’s all about design with a purpose for Sherif Ayad and ID & Design International.