Fort Lauderdale

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

  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

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

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

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

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

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,

City Furniture rebrands to provide an all-in-one home shopping experience Home has always meant something. But what we expect from it, and what it takes to put one together, has quietly shifted.  Today, a home has to earn its keep in countless ways. The spare bedroom doubles as an office. The living room acts as a movie

Huizenga Park offers activities for people and dogs alike by Hannah Spence Since its revitalization earlier this year, Fort Lauderdale’s Huizenga Pak has welcomed thousands of visitors of all ages, as well as their furry friends.   From people practicing sunrise yoga to dogs having leisure get-togethers, the recently reopened Huizenga Park has quickly become one of Fort Lauderdale’s busiest communal backyards.  Named

150 Canine Volunteers Provide Comfort to South Floridians in Need  A teenager at a South Florida hospital refused to participate in physical therapy.  Nurses and therapists tried everything they could think of, but the young patient remained withdrawn and uncooperative. Then Rosie, a bearded collie, quietly entered the room and settled beside the teen. Almost by instinct,

 American Humane Society, the country’s first national animal welfare organization,has opened nominations for its 16th Annual American Humane Hero Dog Awards. This nationwide search celebrates the most courageous and inspiring dogs from across the country. Past honorees have been ordinary dogs that do extraordinary things, including serving on the frontlines as working and military dogs, saving lives,

ArtServe will debut its newest exhibition, “The Art of Language: Celebrating the Aesthetic and Intellectual Beauty of Words,” on June 26, 2026. The exhibition runs through August 28, 2026, and opens with a free public reception on Friday, June 26, at 6 p.m. Exploring the intersection of visual art and language, the exhibition highlights the aesthetic and artistic