In Terrorism’s Wake

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

Out of Africa

Despite launching more than 200 restaurants, and becoming one of his country’s undisputed kings of franchising, Stavros Florias didn’t see a future in South Africa. The CEO of Fournews Developments had spent two decades developing popular brands, including News Café, the coffee bar/cocktail venue/restaurant that populates the country and neighboring regions. (It’s unrelated to the

Waterfront Majesty

445 Solano Prado, Coral Gables Listing price: $14 million Listing agent: Danny Hertzberg, The Jills Team, Coldwell Banker; 305.505.1950; [email protected] Specs: 7,398 square feet • 7 bedrooms / 7 bathrooms / 1 half-bathroom The details: Global tastes (Ecuadorian wood doors, Spanish stone exteriors and Italian walk-in closets) and South Florida drama come together at this

The Lifestyle List

What’s the buzz in South Florida? Friday, Sept. 1 The Miami Home Design and Remodeling Show Meet all your home improvement needs and browse exciting product innovations. The 170,000-square-foot exhibition space will showcase than 800 companies touting thousands of products, including an international collection of residential decor. When: 6 p.m.–10:30 p.m. Where: Miami Beach Convention

Winds of Change

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

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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

Paradise Found

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

Serenity Now

Where: 6500 NW 62nd Terrace, Parkland Floor size: 4,742 square feet under air; 5,957 square feet overall Bedroom/baths: 4 bedrooms, 4 full baths, 1 half bath Details: Pine Tree Estates serves as the prestigious backdrop for this custom-built estate with a mix of Mediterranean style and Santa Barbara inspiration. The 1.6-acre property, brimming with soaring

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What’s the buzz in South Florida?  Friday, Aug. 18 Pinot & Pasta The Atlantic Hotel & Spa is debuting a new event on the 5th floor Oceanfront Terrace that will feature a pasta buffet, two glasses of wine and live music by DJ Zach. Complimentary valet is included. When: 6–8 p.m. Where: 601 N. Fort Lauderdale

Bayside Beauty

Where: 1770 N. Bayshore Drive, Miami Floor size: 2,362 square feet under air; terrace/balconies, 670 square feet Bedroom/baths: 3 bedrooms plus den, 4 baths Details: The Melo Group is adding something special to the skyline overlooking Biscayne Bay, a soaring 648-unit condominium tower that’s steeped in modern splendor. Though inventory is dwindling, available condos include