fbpx

Life Lessons from Dennis Haas of Arc Broward

Photography by Eduardo Schneider   We changed the language of our mission several years ago. We used to talk about helping people with disabilities achieve their highest potential. It was about what we were doing for them. But it’s bigger than that. Today, one of the major pieces of our mission is to transform the

South Florida Backyard Escapes, Part 3

1 Hotel South Beach (pictured above) 2341 Collins Ave., Miami Beach VIP treatment: Escapes don’t come much greater in South Florida than a getaway to 1 Hotel South Beach, consistently ranked as one of Miami’s premier resorts. In addition to a seemingly endless expanse of private beach, guests have their choice of four different pools,

Comfort Food

Photos by Eduardo Schneider Rick Vashina always answers the telephone by saying, “What’s cooking?” Sure, it’s a phrase that many say, but for this corporate executive chef, it’s who he is. For him, creating a dish comes from the soul. It is an artistic expression. The Coconut Creek resident says what first drew him to

Celebrate National Bourbon Day at this Secret Bar

Seek and Find in Coral Gables boasts a prohibition-inspired bar and lounge tucked away on the second floor of the popular local restaurant. Celebrate National Bourbon Day in style with Room 25’s extensive specialty menu including, of course, the Old Fashioned cocktail with a twist made with Woodford Reserve bourbon and Angostura and Regan’s orange

Better Brews at Veza Sur

Less than a decade ago, Marshall Hendrickson graduated college, packed his bags and jetted off to Colombia. As he worked to become fluent in Spanish, Hendrickson scored a job at Bogota Beer Co., bottling beer and cleaning kegs at the city’s first craft brewery. After a promotion to assistant brewer, Bogota Beer’s founder, Berny Silberwasser,

Father’s Day Gift Guide

Fine jewelry isn’t just for mom. If you’re looking for the perfect gift for dad this Father’s Day, consider a one-of-a-kind watch that suits his unique personality. Whether he’s a lover of sports, cars, or luxury, one of these four styles of pre-owned watches is sure to meet his needs.   Pre-owned rare Audemars Piguet

The Lifestyle List: June 14-16

Throughout the Month “A Bronx Tale” featured image When: June 11-23 Where: Broward Center What: The Broadway adaptation of the Chazz Palminteri story features doo-wop tunes and exciting choreography telling the coming-of-age story of Calogero, who is caught between a mobster and his straight-laced father growing up in the Bronx in the 1960s. Info  

On the Spot: Kate Campbell

Name: Kate Campbell, Ph.D., LMFT Job/title: Founder and president of Bayview Therapy (bayviewtherapy.com) Place of residence: Fort Lauderdale   How does your day-to-day job play into your passion/s? I’m extremely passionate about helping people to experience greater happiness in life and more fulfillment in their relationships. I’ve also fallen in love with entrepreneurship. I really

Local Student on the Power of Activism

Photo by Paul Miller Jonathan Franca is a typical high school senior in many ways. He’s active on social media and preparing to attend college (New York University) in the fall. But he’s also a young man on a mission. Franca is part of an intiative with UNICEF to end violence in schools globally. Working

Trauma and Suicide

The statistics boggle the mind. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, suicide was the 10th leading cause of death in the United States in 2017. The CDC reported 47,173 suicides for that year—more than double the number of homicides. For young people, the statistics become even more troubling: Suicide was the second