It’s the festive time of year again, and with it come shopping lists, family visits and holiday social calendars in full swing. Entertaining can be a daunting task during any season, but toss in out-of-town guests and tightened schedules, and it’s tempting to forgo the effort altogether. Amy Peskin has seen plenty of parties. As
Going Subzero
You might have seen videos of celebrities such as Tony Robbins or athletes such as LeBron James entering a metal, cylindrical chamber that looks like it came from a sci-fi movie. They’re not being cryogenically frozen; they’re undergoing a type of treatment called cryotherapy. Whole-body cryotherapy is a pain treatment that involves stripping down and
Lakeside Elegance
Where: 2972 Westbrook, Weston Floor size: Approximately 4,400 square feet under air Bedrooms/baths: 5 bedrooms, 4 full baths, 2 half baths Details: The beauty of this sprawling single-family home, set on a cul-de-sac, is in the expansive, open floor plan with soaring ceilings and spectacular views. Aesthetic splendor abounds, starting with a stunning travertine marble
Boater’s Paradise
Where: 375 Idlewyld Drive, Fort Lauderdale Floor size: 5,976 square feet Bedrooms/baths: 6 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms Details: This waterfront gem in the exclusive Idlewyld neighborhood of east Fort Lauderdale dazzles with unparalleled Intracoastal Waterway views, direct ocean access and deep-water dockage that will accommodate a 135-foot yacht (or two smaller boats). The two-story property further
Reaching New Heights
Where: 100 E. Las Olas Blvd., Unit 1903, Fort Lauderdale Floor size: 2,964 square feet of living space; 504-square-foot terrace Bedrooms/baths: 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms Details: Towering above the downtown area at 46 stories, 100 Las Olas stands to become the tallest building in Fort Lauderdale. The luxury property, which has 121 high-end condominiums and
Resort-style Living
Where: 236 Fifth Ave., Delray Beach Floor size: 1,646 square feet of living space; 1,894 square feet with balcony Bedrooms/baths: 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths Details: New York-based hotel developer Samar Hospitality is helping to change the face of Delray Beach with 236 Fifth Avenue, a 35-unit luxury condominium project. 236 Fifth Avenue residents will share
Music to Our Ears
This season marks a milestone for Symphony of the Americas and maestro James Brooks-Bruzzese in more ways than one. Not only has the symphony been a vibrant part of the community for 30 years, but it continues to make classical music accessible and inspiring at a time when similar cultural entities around the country struggle.
Long Live Rock
On the eve of his Nov. 1 concert at Hard Rock Live in Hollywood—part of a fall tour during which he was backed by members of The Who, with the notable exception of guitarist Pete Townshend—Roger Daltrey admitted to being apprehensive. “If you ever stop being anxious about [performing] and caring about what you do,
Two Hearts
Canes in hand, Phil and Orianne Collins take their places on the Faena Theater stage, undeterred. Each in physical recovery—the Grammy Award-winning musician from a foot injury, and his significant other, a philanthropist and jewelry designer, from paralysis after neck surgery—they move forward, embracing the mission they set for the Little Dreams Foundation: Never give
Erica Rakow
? Breaking news is my thing. It gives me an adrenaline rush. ? You have to be super-confident [to be on television]. And know that it’s OK to stutter or mess up and let your emotion shine through. ? I find myself asking more and more: Why? [News] can be so heavy, so emotional, so