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
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
Acqualina Resort & Spa 17875 Collins Ave., Sunny Isles Beach VIP treatment: As if Acqualina wasn’t already paradise found, the five-star resort has added to its luxury reputation with the debut of a grand deluxe three-bedroom oceanfront suite on its 32nd floor. The 2,375-square-foot unit, priced at $6,500 per night, is filled with chic, contemporary
Forget the sleeve of Titleist Pro VI golf balls. Forget the throwback shaving brush kit. And, please, lose the tie. If you have to go all cliché this Father’s Day (June 16), ditch the wrapping paper and give Dad something he can sink his teeth into—like a little USDA Prime. Fortunately, for those of us
Throughout the Month Beyond the Cape! Comics and Contemporary Art When: Through Oct. 6 Where: Boca Raton Museum of Art, 501 Plaza Real, Boca Raton What: Viewers are invited to explore how 40 contemporary artists are influenced by graphic novels and comic books to tackle subjects such as politics, religion, gender and immigration. Info
Name: Niki Wilson Job/title: Vice president of marketing and publicity, Paragon Theaters Place of residence: Boca Raton 1) How does your day-to-day job play into your passion(s)? I love the variety of my work. Every day is just a little bit different. I get to be creative working with my designers on collateral, marketing
Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa (pictured above) 3030 Holiday Drive, Fort Lauderdale VIP treatment: With 650 guest rooms and 11 room categories, Marriott’s Harbor Beach property more than covers the accommodation bases. But that’s hardly the only reason to visit this 16-acre oasis that features South Florida’s largest private beach. There’s award-winning
Photos by Eduardo Schneider As far back as she can remember, Rachel Silverstein has had a passion for the environment. What floats her boat, so to speak, are “all of the creatures and critters that live in the wild, and the unique and intricate ways that they all survive and interact with one another,”
Pictured above: Bo’s shrimp and grits Where: 600 Seabreeze Blvd., Fort Lauderdale Beach Phone: 954.616.8315 Website: bosbeach.com Bo Knows Best: On the heels of launching The Balcony, with its New Orleans-inspired fare, the four partners behind PDKN Restaurant Group (including former Miami Dolphins defensive standout Kim Bokamper) once again are setting up shop
Randy Gilbert, J.D. Chief Happiness Officer Florida’s Title Insurance Company [email protected] (954) 500-Title (8485) Intro. Mom says “Yes,” but Dad said, “No.” That’s what this hot topic is like. Even though Florida legalized medical (not recreational) marijuana use, marijuana businesses precariously operate in violation of Federal laws. As a result, banks and title companies
