Photography by James Woodley Shot on location at The Forge, Miami beach Stylist: Jenna DeBrino, Hot Pink Style Assistant stylist: Amanda Miller, Hot Pink Style There was almost no chance Shareef Malnik would have met Gabrielle Anwar, if not for an organic farm and what he calls “the strangest twist of fate.” It was
Local moms and students led a campaign to help victims of the April 16 magnitude-7.8 earthquake in Ecuador. Initiated by Pinecrest residents Laura Munilla and Genny Verdezoto and Gabriela Zenoz, a student from Westminster Christian School, Miami Moms for Ecuador started as a network of mothers coordinating donation drives at 10 private schools in Pinecrest
Students from Palmetto Elementary School’s Class of 2009 reunite with the teacher who helped prepare them for the future By Julia Tesmond Few people expect to attend a fifth-grade reunion. Yet as I held the neatly folded pastel invitation while roaming the halls of Palmetto Elementary School, it felt right. The reunion had been organized
By Karen F. Buchsbaum Once a sleepy mountain town, today’s Asheville boasts an upbeat, creative vibe for every taste. Its highly acclaimed farm-to-table dining scene aside, the city’s burgeoning artistic side is gaining attention on its own. And that doesn’t mean the kinds of crafts you can find in almost every hilly Southern town and
Old Lisbon makes its mark on South Miami By Gail Scott The moment you walk in the door of Old Lisbon, you are transported to a quaint restaurant in Portugal. Gorgeous blue and white tiles (imported, of course) create a ribbon around the room, and a fresco of the Jerónimos Monastery adorns the wall, giving
Pinecrest Veterinary Hospital 1 Why did you decide to become a veterinarian? I think like most veterinarians, it began with a love for animals. I worked in veterinary clinics when I was in high school and college, and I volunteered with wildlife rescue organizations. Those experiences convinced me that veterinary medicine was the path for me.
It’s easy to take a nutritious approach to packing and snacking By Natalie Cacciatore | Photos by Darren Altman Photography It’s 6 a.m. and you’re standing in your kitchen, staring blankly into the fridge, wondering, “What am I going to make for my kids’ lunch today that’s fast, healthy and something they will actually eat?”
Kids Live and Learn at SOS Children’s Villages-Florida By Elyssa Schwartz At age 13, Juliana* received her first A on a school assignment. After earning Cs and Ds throughout elementary school, she was elated. A sixth grader at the time, the achievement came after just recently learning how to read. Thanks to her tutor and
There aren’t many things I can say I have in common with Kim Kardashian. But I can include nutrient IV therapy. Observers fawned over Kardashian’s glowing skin when she walked the red carpet for the Metropolitan Museum of Art Gala in New York in May. A city newspaper reported the reality television star had gotten
North Broward Preparatory School Opens a Global Wellness Center Photos by Downtown Photos In September, North Broward Preparatory School announced the opening of its Global Wellness Center. The 39,691-square-foot building is designed to serve as a place for students to explore health, physical fitness, wellness and mindfulness approaches. “Over the past decade, we have all
