Art Sotloff remembers the nightly video calls with his son, Steven, as if they were yesterday. “No matter where he was, in Syria or Turkey, in Egypt, we would talk, even if it was 3 or 4 in the morning here.” Steven and Art would chat about their favorite sports teams, the Miami Heat and
Tammy Gail remembers the moment in 2003 like it was yesterday. She had just undergone a six-hour lumpectomy to remove an aggressive form of breast cancer. Two days later, because the cancer had spread, she underwent a procedure to remove her second breast. Lying in her hospital bed, Gail struck a silent deal. “I said
Sure, there are mornings, at age 69, when Sammy Hagar’s iconic voice is a little worse for wear after tearing through an evening of classic rock music that spans the better part of six decades. But one pre-show glimpse at the songs he’s playing with The Circle—guitarist Vic Johnson, former Van Halen band mate and
Manuel “Manny” Mair, a local personal training guru with a celebrity following, has been a fixture in South Florida for more than 25 years as founder of One to One Fitness based in Coral Springs. The former Men’s Fitness model is focusing on his other passion: advocating for veterans. On Nov. 11, Mair will host
After 21 years as CEO at Henderson Behavioral Health, Steven Ronik knows all about the give and take that comes with providing care, housing, and crisis and recovery services for people with mental illnesses and substance abuse disorders. Especially when it comes to funding. When Henderson outbid 12 competitors for a multimillion-dollar state grant last
By 6:25 p.m., the restaurant was nearly full—the crowd must not be on Cuban time, Laura Padrino Corredoira muses. “Even in the rain,” she continues, breaking into a smile. “You’ve got to love Americans.” From a tufted taupe booth, she fixates on the door, eagerly pointing out the friends and city commissioners and property managers
Why would someone accustomed to the finer things in life have to live without them in their twilight years? With the growth of luxury senior living communities in South Florida, there’s no reason to sacrifice. Life expectancy and overall health are increasing, and luxury senior living communities are adding amenities that reflect that trend. Residents
It’s been 25 years since Bryan Norcross was in the right place at the worst possible time for South Florida. The then-chief meteorologist at WTVJ became a lifeline for the public in August 1992, keeping anxious TV viewers and radio listeners in the know as Hurricane Andrew prepared to unleash its Category 5 fury on
What’s the buzz in South Florida? Friday, Aug. 25 Chefs Up Front Fort Lauderdale Ten of South Florida’s most celebrated chefs will interact with and cook for tables of 10 guests, preparing a five-course dinner with wine pairings. The seventh annual event is hosted by FLIPANY (Florida Introduces Physical Activity and Nutrition to Youth). Before dinner, there
Where: 709 Idlewyld Drive, Fort Lauderdale Floor size: 22,584 square feet Bedroom/baths: 9 bedrooms, 14 baths Details: One of the largest private estates in Fort Lauderdale, this jaw-dropping masterpiece in the exclusive Idlewyld neighborhood proves that you can go big and go home at the same time. The sprawling property along the Intracoastal Waterway features
