Nearly 50 years after the Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS) began introducing South Florida children to the wonders of science, president and CEO Joe Cox is thinking about what comes next. The answer involves artificial intelligence, climate innovation, and new technology. But it also involves children digging in dirt, building with their hands and,
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Wan’s Mandarin House celebrates its 60th anniversary this fall, a milestone that represents far more than longevity. In an industry where most restaurants never make it past a few years, the Fort Lauderdale institution has survived—and thrived—for six decades by staying true to the values established by its founders: serve delicious food with a generous
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On September 8th, Fort Lauderdale’s leading philanthropists and professionals gathered at Bar Betty, the sultry speakeasy inside Sunness Supper Club, to celebrate the launch of Charitable, Lifestyle Media Group’s newest publication that highlights the city’s charities and organizations. The evening marked another milestone as well, welcoming Ray Chehata and Chehata Family Holdings to the Lifestyle
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Fort Lauderdale is about to get a taste of one of Coconut Grove’s buzziest little bakeries. Ophelia will open in Huizenga Park this fall, serving scratch-made pastries, specialty coffee, and grab-and-go breakfast and lunch along the New River. Husband-and-wife chefs Ana De Sa Martins and Juan Vieira launched Ophelia from a vintage-inspired mobile café in
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As founder and CEO of Falsetto Hospitality, he has a restaurant portfolio that includes Tacocraft, Pizza Craft, and Apothecary 330. In addition, Falsetto is also a partner in the iconic Runway 84. Now, the restaurateur is preparing to open Caviar Club on Las Olas Boulevard this fall. For Falsetto, the ambitious restaurant and nightlife concept represents more than another opening. It is a bet
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When Elena Duni hears the phrase “Pilates princess,” she winces. The founder of SQLPT, a boutique mat-based Pilates studio with locations in Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton and Brickell, wants to dismantle the stereotype that Pilates is simply a fashionable workout for influencers in matching sets. “Pilates is for everybody,” Duni says. “But it’s not for every mindset.” For
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For nearly three decades, Mike Linder has watched food trends come and go. The veteran restaurateur and CEO of Silver Lining Inflight Catering has prepared thousands of meals for passengers aboard private jets. Today, he says, one trend stands above the rest: people are eating more mindfully than ever before. “The younger generation has become much
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When pharmacist Jean-Yves “Jay” Muller opened Consult Rx Pharmacy in Fort Lauderdale during COVID, he wasn’t simply starting a business. He was creating the kind of independent pharmacy he always wished he could work in. After years with large corporate chains, including Sam’s Club, and experience at independent pharmacies, he says the difference came down
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From August 1 through September 30, locals and visitors are invited to explore Greater Fort Lauderdale’s diverse dining scene. Since 2008, Fort Lauderdale’s finest restaurants have offered chef-driven experiences, pre-fixe menus, and more. The annual program allows the opportunity to savor an array of specifically curated, three-course prix fixe menus available at participating restaurants for lunch at
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Color has a way of capturing what words sometimes can’t. For Fort Lauderdale, that now means eight custom Pantone shades. Visit Lauderdale, the official destination marketing organization for Broward County, has partnered with the Pantone Color Institute to develop a custom color palette built around the character of the area. The collection draws from the destination’s most
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Jewelers of America (JA), the national trade association for businesses serving the fine jewelry marketplace, has named Baileigh Daoud-Soricelli as one of the recipients of the 20 Under 40 Program. The national initiative honors exceptional young professionals under 40 who exemplify leadership, innovation, and a commitment to excellence in the fine jewelry industry. “Jewelers of
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For nearly a decade, the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce‘s Summer Soirée has served as the unofficial celebration of summer for the region’s business community—a night where emerging leaders, entrepreneurs, executives, innovators, and community champions come together to connect, celebrate, and strengthen the relationships that power Greater Fort Lauderdale. Now entering its ninth year,
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