Miami entrepreneur and attorney John Ruiz had special plans for the latest addition to his private plane collection. His Boeing 767 luxury airliner, which a Fort Lauderdale company had located for him to purchase and then refurbish to his exact specifications, was ready for takeoff after a complete overhaul. For its maiden voyage with Ruiz
The South Beach Seafood Festival will return for its 10th anniversary this fall with a celebration featuring a $10,000 chef prize and popular live musical guests at one of the country’s leading seafood events. The four-day festival, from Oct. 19 through Oct. 22, is a curated culinary showcase featuring South Florida’s bounty of seafood options
Spin at Quantum, a new monthly street fair at Flagler Quantum Village, will host its first festival from noon to 10 p.m. this Saturday, Aug. 27, at Flagler Quantum Village in Fort Lauderdale. The event is a collaboration with the popular Fort Lauderdale Art Walk and MASS District Art Walk on the last Saturday of
Galleria Fort Lauderdale’s Men of Style event has announced the lineup of honorees for its 16th annual event. The Galleria has hosted the event for the last 15 years to help showcase prominent men positively impacting the South Florida community. Last year’s record-breaking event raised over $203,000 for 12 local charities that affect the quality
Given the 1,000 rooms and suites that comprise its footprint on Hollywood Beach, the Diplomat Beach Resort already stands alone in Broward County when it comes to accommodation options. But legendary resort always is looking to up the ante. As part of an ongoing special, that can mean receiving more than you originally asked for
Criola, one of the most prominent and socially-charged muralists, was chosen to craft the Miami Design District’s (MDD) latest public artwork. Drawing from her Afro-Brazilian heritage, Criola explores the protagonism of Black women and their influence on the world. Her most well-known work outside of Brazil, Interdimensional Portal, is now on display in the Miami
Boca Helping Hands (BHH) is seeking public assistance to help stock its food pantry during September’s Hunger Action Month. Community members can get involved by donating nonperishable items, volunteering and contributing needed funds. Feeding America estimates that over 181,000 Palm Beach County residents suffer from food insecurity, which includes 53,000 children. As inflation makes the cost
The United Way of Broward County is partnering with Celebrity Cruises to offer a cruise on Celebrity Cruise’s newest ship, Celebrity Beyond, from November 6 to 8, 2022. Sales of the two-night cruise out of Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale will benefit the United Way of Broward County and the 100 vital programs and services they create
The Historic Stranahan House Museum in downtown Fort Lauderdale recently received a new air conditioning system courtesy of Sunrise-based Air Around the Clock and Rheem. The installation will not benefit visitors, but having a modern cooling system will help protect timeless artifacts that require a controlled climate to stay preserved. “We try to limit the exposure to
As told to Kevin Kaminski Editor’s note: Specific physicians and hospitals are not mentioned as part of this first-person story. The surgical descriptions involved and views about medical treatment are all based on Lowe’s personal experiences and opinions. This is an abbreviated version of the story that appears in the August issue of Lifestyle. My
