Driving through Fort Lauderdale, one sees familiar sights: Coconuts restaurant, Broward Health hospitals, the Museum of Discovery and Science, Boatyard restaurant. Not only are they all embedded into the city’s landscape, they’re all projects that builder Grey Marker has had a hand in over the years. As he says, “It’s very rewarding to be a … Continue reading Built Tough
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Core Concepts
On the brink of opening a new wellness facility, trainer Renato Silva is making fitness goals attainable. Fitness trainer Renato Silva, every day is filled with a series of numbers: reps, sets, pounds, time—even the names of his businesses. The owner of 2.2 Fitness and the soon-to-open Gravity 21 chose the numbers for very special … Continue reading Core Concepts
Rising Strong
After using the power of meditation to triumph over tragedy, Pam Butler takes to the air waves, empowering others with her valuable lessons. Pam Butler believes she can lead a blissful life. The yoga and meditation instructor, who will debut her radio show, "Return to Life," this month on VividLife Radio, has reshaped her life's … Continue reading Rising Strong
Taking Notice
Lori Pratico and Elizabeth Sanjuan are breaking barriers with Girl Noticed, a nationwide mural project aimed at spotlighting the role of females in today's society. On the whitewashed wall outside of Beachside Montessori Village in Hollywood is a mural of a young girl sitting cross-legged, looking down at a sign in her hands that reads, … Continue reading Taking Notice
Bon Appetit
What Chef Giovanni Rocchio of Valentino Cucina Italiana once considered his job has become his obsession Just south of downtown Fort Lauderdale is an unassuming white building with a metal sign out front announcing "Valentino." Once inside, it's like falling into a rabbit hole. In the middle of this Italian restaurant is an open kitchen … Continue reading Bon Appetit
Her Building Blocks
Peggy Olin Fucci is bringing a new brand of luxury to Paramount Fort Lauderdale Beach Fort Lauderdale beach is about to welcome a new kid to the block. And if anyone knows about it, it's Peggy Olin Fucci. Paramount Fort Lauderdale Beach, scgeduled to open winter 2016, will be the first condo tower in the … Continue reading Her Building Blocks
An Ocean of Knowledge
When Dr. Richard Dodge came to Nova Southeastern University as a researcher, his office was on a boat. Studying coral reefs, he worked on a houseboat with other scientists, floating in the marina for quick access to the ocean. Today, as dean and professor, his office is two stories above sea level. Natural light floods … Continue reading An Ocean of Knowledge
Clyde’s Pride
Hung up in Clyde Butcher's Ochopee gallery is a massive black-and-white photograph that took 11 years to shoot. He discovered the Cigar Orchid Pond in the Big Cypress National Preserve with friends. A tree in the center had low-lying branches framing the swamp behind it, but there was an empty space that needed to be … Continue reading Clyde’s Pride