Fort Lauderdale calls itself the Venice of America, but how much do we really know about the waterways that spurred the comparison to Italy’s famed city of canals? Local marine biologist Paola Espitia is here to help. In March, she launched the Blue Discovery Tour, a two-hour boat ride aboard the bubblegum-pink Water Shuttle. On
Out of the woods: Made with raw ingredients, Terre d’Hermès connects its wearers back to nature. Inhale the woody, mineral and green notes, which are lightened with a hint of grapefruit (1.6 ounces, $86; sephora.com). Dive in: Designed for the man who seeks adventure, L’Homme by L’Occitane combines aquatic notes with the bold scents of
Friday, June 16 Friday Night Sound Waves The free live music series on Fort Lauderdale Beach continues with South Florida reggae band Bushwood. Visit this week to register for the Great Beach Getaway Giveaway, an opportunity to win Southwest Airlines flights. When: 6–9 p.m. Where: The Hub (Las Olas Boulevard and A1A) “The Writer, The
Turnberry Isle Miami The buzz: Those staying at this resort can be as active as they desire, thanks to two 18-hole championship golf courses (which have hosted PGA and LPGA tournaments) and a professional tennis program with instruction from top coaches. There’s also a 7,500-square-foot pool, 1,600-foot-long lazy river and 35-foot-high waterslide. The newest highlight is
Location: Sabbia Beach, Pompano Beach Photographer: James Woodley
Friday, June 9 Sushi & Stroll Summer Walk Series Take a nighttime walk through the Morikami Museum’s 16-acre gardens before settling into the new picnicking area, which features local food trucks and Japanese snacks. Time: 5:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m. Price: $8 for ages 11 and older; $6 for ages 4–10; free for museum members and children
Over the course of my first year at Lifestyle, we’ve had the pleasure of presenting hundreds of stories in our magazines, stories that hopefully have delivered insights into the people and businesses that add to the flavor of South Florida communities from Delray Beach to Miami. We’ve written about chefs, bartenders, restaurateurs and a barbecue
The Diplomat Beach Resort The buzz: What does $100 million buy you these days in the resort industry? If you’re The Diplomat, a mainstay on Hollywood Beach since 1958, it’s a return to glory thanks to a jaw-dropping transformation that manages to find the sweet spot between sophistication and coastal comfort. The face-lift, which started
For all the bootlegging history that awaits those who swing through the wooden saloon doors at Cap’s Place, the story of this Lighthouse Point landmark typically begins on a 27-foot vintage launch boat. That’s the only way to reach the bar/restaurant on Cap’s Island. Once aboard the boat, which leaves the Lighthouse Point Yacht Basin
Art is Sharonda Richardson’s icebreaker. Creating keeps her balanced. Writing is her pipeline to communication—and she has a lot to say. In March, the poet—best known by her stage name, Eccentrich—took her stories to Dallas, where she competed in the international Women of the World Poetry Slam. She placed 14th out of 96 poets representing
