Are You In Couple-Pause?

Carolyn Zaumeyer

Carolyn Zaumeyer Nurse Practitioner LowTE Florida 4540 N. Federal Highway Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308 954.791.4498 lowteflorida.com When long-term couples approach an end to their hormonal honeymoon and the phases of menopause and andropause begin to have a marked negative impact on sexual function and intimacy, the combined disruption can have a significant effect on the

Anti-kickbacks Respa for Beginners

Randy Gilbert

Randy Gilbert, J.D. Chief Happiness Officer Florida’s Title Insurance Company [email protected] (954) 500-Title (8485) Why RESPA was enacted. In the 1970’s the title and mortgage industry asked Congress to step in to stop real estate agent from demanding that they be paid kickbacks in exchange for referring homebuyers. Real estate agents reasoned that referral fees

Visions of Rosana, Part 1

It’s one thing to suffer for your art, but how many painters are willing to bleed for it? Especially to the extent that Rosana Friederichs does. To be fair, the liquid is more accent than primary color. Still, the native of Brazil incorporates enough of her own blood into works she composes on Bristol paper

Save the Date

The only nonprofit organization in Palm Beach County devoted to the educational success of youth in the foster care system has announced plans for its annual fundraiser. Best Foot Forward, co-founded more than a decade ago by Donna Biase and Debbie Ellman, presents the Sole Mates Luncheon on Nov. 9 in Boca Raton. The organization

Freedom Waters Foundation to Host Fundraising Event in Fort Lauderdale

Part of Fort Lauderdale’s vast yachting community will come together at the Freedom Waters Foundation’s “Seas the Night” party on Oct. 6 at the Coral Ridge Yacht Club. The fundraiser will feature sounds by the Shane Duncan Band, a silent auction, appetizers and an open bar. The event will provide proceeds to the organization to

Pérez Art Museum Miami Launches Floating Films on the Bay Movie Series

Ballyhoo Media and Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) are teaming up to offer South Florida residents a unique movie viewing experience. The free, family-friendly movie series at Pérez Art Museum Miami will be featured on a 60-ft floating screen on the water. Movie Series at PAMM: Thursday, Oct. 6 – In the Heights at 6 pm Thursday,

Wine and Design: Fashion Edition Event Aims to Raise Funds for Boca West Children’s Foundation

The Wine and Design: Fashion Edition event will bring local fashionistas and wine enthusiasts together to raise funds for Boca West Children’s Foundation. The fundraiser will be held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 8, at Andre Design District in Delray Beach, 1876 Dr Andres Way. Since its inception in 2010, the Boca

Visions of Rosana, Part 2

Twist of Fate: When Rosana Friederichs signed up for classes in 2019 to attend Miami International University of Art & Design, her intent was to pursue an interior design degree—which, similar to her move from fashion to prop styling, felt like a natural extension of the work she’d been doing. But a Western art history

Hof’s House of Sweets Begins Serving Customers in Fort Lauderdale

South Florida-based Hoffman’s Chocolates recently unveiled its newest dessert destination, Hof’s House of Sweets (Hof’s), at 601 East Las Olas Blvd., next to the planned Las Olas Tunnel Top Park. Formerly called Hoffman’s Chocolate, Hof’s House of Sweets features a broad curation of sweets and confections worldwide but is manufactured at its own Hoffman’s Chocolates factories in

5 Questions: Brie Mazin

In some ways, Brie Mazin was born to follow a path of enlightenment. Her late grandmother, a published author, wrote about meditation and spirituality. And her mother, who she describes as her best friend, raised Brie with principles steeped in mindfulness. But, in 2008, Brie was stuck on the hamster wheel in New York City,