Cheeca Lodge & Spa Address: 81801 Overseas Highway, Islamorada The allure: An Islamorada mainstay since 1946, this 27-acre private estate continues to enchant travelers with accommodations like its spacious Lodge suites (with open-air balconies and outdoor soaking tubs), its 1,400-square-foot oceanfront Islamorada Suite—and, now, its secluded luxury casitas. The one- and two-bedroom villas (the latter
Innisbrook Address: 36750 U.S. Highway 19 North, Palm Harbor The allure: The scenic property just north of Clearwater, nestled amid 900 wooded acres, provides one of Florida’s great golfing escapes. There are four 18-holes courses—including the rolling, pine tree-lined, and challenging Copperhead tract, home to the PGA Tour’s Valspar Championship. There’s also an award-winning Golf
Ceviche, seviche or cebiche. No matter how you slice it—or, rather, say it—this celebrated South American dish boils down to three simple ingredients: seafood, vegetables, and flavor. Rooted in tradition, the recipe was first discovered more than 2,000 years ago, and it’s remained largely unchanged ever since. Originating among Peru’s Moche civilization—which used fermented citrus
Just because we’re out and about again doesn’t mean that people have stopping thinking about their living spaces. The renovation trend that exploded during the pandemic shows no signs of slowing down, as homeowners continue to reimagine rooms and areas where they spend the most time. For many, that means sprucing up patios, pool decks,
A new online delivery service for groceries will provide more options for residents in the tri-county area looking for fresh, quality ingredients at their convenience. Farmstead is an online-based grocer offering free delivery and competitive prices, which was recently launched in the South Florida area. “We are thrilled to be delivering to the thousands of
Investors aren’t the only ones interested in using digital products as a viable form of value. Art collectors have also begun stepping into the world of digital assets, with the Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami recently receiving a donation to acquire an NFT, also known as a non-fungible token. NFTs consist of a unit of
Since officially joining Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward in January, Malena Mendez, the nonprofit’s new president/CEO, has hit the ground running. She nearly doubled the size of the board, adding 18 community leaders. And an early initiative—the Broward Bigger Better Stronger fundraising campaign—already is nearing its goal of $1 million. It helped that Mendez
W Fort Lauderdale Address: 401 N. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd., Fort Lauderdale The allure: The 27-floor, 517-room resort has been an ode to contemporary cool since it debuted more than a decade ago on Fort Lauderdale Beach. The fifth-floor scene at Wet East—the art deco-inspired pool hub with daybeds, bungalows, and live DJs—brings a slice
The first time Ana Cedeno approached her about working for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County, about 15 years ago, Malena Mendez was flattered. She nearly accepted the position of vice president of development, but ultimately Mendez decided to stay at Broward Center of the Performing Arts, where she would spend the better part
As the opioid crisis continues to wreak havoc on the local community in South Florida, the Hanley Foundation is hosting events to help provide resources to fight against the epidemic. The Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce’s Boca Festival Days will help serve as the foundation for various events throughout August that will raise proceeds for
