The Centers for Disease Control [CDC] is now encouraging Americans to wear homemade cloth masks when they are out performing essential tasks, and local municipalities are advising residents and visitors to do the same. Wilton Manors, Lauderdale-By-The-Sea and Pompano Beach have all regularly updated their websites with news regarding COVID-19 and emergency orders. Recently, information … Continue reading CDC, cities urge face mask use
Think we can’t do cooler-months fashions in South Florida? Think again. We went to some of Fort Lauderdale’s most fashionable shops for tips and trends – and found northern style with Florida flair. As the summer drips away into the fall, stylists, boutiques, and fashion houses are swapping out light, playful fabrics for layers, darker … Continue reading Cool in the Heat
Back in April, Jack and I got engaged and it's been a whirlwind ever since. To celebrate, Tatiana Lora of the Ritz Carlton kindly invited Jack and I to dine at the Fort Lauderdale hotel's new restaurant, Burlock Coast. Open since November, I met her for breakfast there once and was eager to see how … Continue reading A Celebration on the Coast
Packed tightly in the club, worshippers to the rock gods anxiously await the melodies they know by heart: The deep drone of the bass, screeching riffs emanating from electric guitar, the pounding on the snare drum, and, finally, the singer screaming the first notes into the microphone. It’s not a scene from New York, Los … Continue reading The Rockin’ Coast
While the nation thanks its veterans this weekend for their service to the country, many of those veterans are struggling on the streets of South Florida. Cedric Halyard was one of them but he has gone from a homeless drug user to the outreach director of Operation Sacred Trust, which works to get homeless veterans … Continue reading Operation Sacred Trust Combats Veteran Homelessness In South Florida With $1 Million Grant
The Greater Fort Lauderdale area contains more than 300 miles of canals that weave through the area. About 165 miles run through Fort Lauderdale itself, giving it the nickname found on the city seal, “Venice of America.” The canals sport their own South Florida flair with a mix of both romance and edginess and are … Continue reading Fort Lauderdale: Venice of America