Jed Weaver

? For me to be successful in the NFL, I couldn’t make mistakes. They always say, “Create an opportunity.” I studied all the receiver positions, all the running back positions. So if anyone got hurt, I could jump in and create a chance. Same with real estate. I’m very detail-oriented and focused on finding the

Frank Babinec

? I wouldn’t say [working as a firefighter is] scary. It’s OK to be concerned, and it’s OK to be cautious, because that will only bring alertness. ? I remember my first real dive call. It was an airplane that had crashed into a lake. … I was the first diver on scene. I had

Teddy Morse

? When I was 15, I detailed cars for my dad at our Mazda store in Coconut Creek. I didn’t even get to clean the new cars coming off the truck; I had to detail cars that were coming out of the body shop that had overspray on them. I’m out there with a 40-pound

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

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

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,

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.

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

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

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