I was born without a physical ear, and no ear canal, on my left side. Over the years, I had surgeries meant to replicate the ear structure. They took cartilage out of my rib cage and sculpted it; then they wrapped it in a nice bow with skin grafts. It took eight surgeries—the first one
Throughout the Month The Art of Banksy When: Through Feb. 28 Where: Magic City Studios, 6301 NE Fourth Ave., Miami What: The exhibit features work by the anonymous artist who has fascinated the public and the art world with his distinctive style and political messages. Info: banksyexhibit.com Gratitude and Joy When: Through Jan. 26
Since 2017, the Pegasus World Cup has turned thoroughbred horse racing on its head, due in no small part to its staggering $16 million purse. A-list celebrities always attend, and award-winning recording artists take to the stage. New to this year’s spectacular, set for Jan. 26 at Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach, is The Turf
Jorge Ramos, executive chef at Conrad Fort Lauderdale Beach Paula DaSilva, executive chef at The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale Edgar Beas, executive chef at Dune, Auberge Beach Residences & Spa, Fort Lauderdale Jorlian Rivera, executive chef at S3, Fort Lauderdale Alex Becker, executive chef at Kuro, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Hollywood What’s the
For years, Coconut Creek staff has looked for a way to share current and upcoming projects with residents. They experimented with tables and online portals, but, says Sustainable Development Director Sheila Rose, they were never user-friendly. Recently, the city introduced a solution: a web application from ESRI, a digital mapping company whose software is used
Runners who live in Coconut Creek recognize North Creek Presbyterian Church as the site of the annual North Creek Explorer 5K (pictured above), a race that benefits the Coconut Creek Police Department Explorers. But the church, which has been a Creek staple for more than 20 years, also reaches out to the community through other
From SFBW’s sister publication, Lifestyle magazines It’s a new year, which means it’s time for those all-too familiar resolutions. You know the drill: Eat healthier. Exercise more. Lose the unwanted pounds. Crush the miniskirt. Fortunately, South Florida offers more than its share of no-frills, chain and boutique gyms—as well as some specialized concepts for those
Throughout the Month The Art of Banksy When: Through Feb. 28 Where: Magic City Studios, 6301 NE Fourth Ave., Miami What: The exhibit features work by the anonymous artist who has fascinated the public and the art world with his distinctive style and political messages. Info: banksyexhibit.com Gratitude and Joy When: Through Jan. 26
Photos by John Hartzell Cristian Moreno ran both track and cross country at Monarch High School, and, every year, he and teammate Brandon Flagler would compete in Coconut Creek’s Butterfly Run. “We treated it as a competition race, and we practiced for it together,” he says. They started running together when Moreno was a
Where: 1401 S. Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale Phone: 954.990.6658 Website: barritaftl.com A year after launching Fort Lauderdale-based Tap 42 in 2013, the ownership group—including executive chef Andrew Balick—acquired the land next door and filed permits for a proposed Mexican restaurant. But the plans for what ultimately would become Bar Rita went to the back burner
