The Restaurant People (TRP) has been creating restaurants and nightlife concepts in South Florida for nearly three decades, but CEO and co-founder Tim Petrillo sees something different happening in the company’s home city of Fort Lauderdale. This fall, the hospitality group will open Naia at 904 E. Las Olas Boulevard, a restaurant that Petrillo believes reflects both
Carolina Herrera has expanded its U.S. retail presence with a new flagship boutique in the Miami Design District, bringing the fashion house’s complete collection under one roof. The nearly 3,000-square-foot boutique opened Aug. 15 at 127 NE 41st St. and marks Carolina Herrera’s sixth U.S. boutique. The opening comes as the New York-based fashion house
The La Concha Hotel celebrates 100 years of elegance in the Conch Republic Few hotels embody the spirit of Key West like La Concha, which celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2026. Opened in January 1926 and located directly on Duval Street, this “Grand Dame” quickly became one of the island’s most luxurious destinations, attracting famous
Tower Club Fort Lauderdale presents Midnight in the Sanctuary: A PAWSh Society Affair on Friday, September 25, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. Set 28 stories above downtown Fort Lauderdale, the immersive evening will bring together South Florida’s business, civic, and philanthropic communities in support of PAWS—Pets Are Worth Saving, an Auxiliary of the Humane Society of
As rising housing costs continue to squeeze South Florida buyers, some are looking across the state for a more affordable path to homeownership. Ave Maria, a master-planned community in Collier County, says more than 40% of its homebuyers come from Florida’s east coast, attracted by homes starting in the low $200,000s and a small-town lifestyle.
Viva Fort Lauderdale Showcases South Florida Artists History Fort Lauderdale will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with the fifth anniversary of “Viva Fort Lauderdale: Celebrating Hispanic Art & Culture,” a free exhibition showcasing the work of South Florida artists. The exhibit runs Sept. 17 through Oct. 25 at the New River Inn, 231 SW Second Ave.,
Five Florida dogs are among 25 semifinalists competing for national recognition in the American Humane Society’s 16th annual Hero Dog Awards. The nationwide competition recognizes dogs whose service, courage and companionship have made an extraordinary impact. This year’s semifinalists compete in five categories: law enforcement and first-responder dogs, service and guide/hearing dogs, therapy dogs, military
When Elena Duni hears the phrase “Pilates princess,” she winces. The founder of SQLPT, a boutique mat-based Pilates studio with locations in Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton and Brickell, wants to dismantle the stereotype that Pilates is simply a fashionable workout for influencers in matching sets. “Pilates is for everybody,” Duni says. “But it’s not for every mindset.” For
For nearly three decades, Mike Linder has watched food trends come and go. The veteran restaurateur and CEO of Silver Lining Inflight Catering has prepared thousands of meals for passengers aboard private jets. Today, he says, one trend stands above the rest: people are eating more mindfully than ever before. “The younger generation has become much
When pharmacist Jean-Yves “Jay” Muller opened Consult Rx Pharmacy in Fort Lauderdale during COVID, he wasn’t simply starting a business. He was creating the kind of independent pharmacy he always wished he could work in. After years with large corporate chains, including Sam’s Club, and experience at independent pharmacies, he says the difference came down
