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There are dinners you enjoy, and then there are dinners you remember long after the last bite. My recent evening at Sushi by Bou – Boca Raton with my dear friend and former teaching colleague, Crista, was one of those unforgettable experiences, an intimate celebration of incredible food, thoughtful hospitality,…

Succession with a Faustian twist—that is the perfect way to describe Kathryn Foxfield’s fantasy debut, Our Wicked Gifts, arriving July 7. If your ideal young adult novel combines dangerous family secrets, morally complicated characters, dark magic, and just enough chaos to keep you guessing, this may be your next obsession. Inspired…

For two weeks only, the Adrienne Arsht Center is transforming an evening at the theater into something a little more extraordinary. Running through July 19, The Magic Parlour reunites Miami audiences with award-winning magician and mentalist Dennis Watkins, whose unforgettable portrayal of Harry Houdini in the Arsht’s acclaimed productions of Death and Harry Houdini captivated audiences…

There are some stories that become part of who we are. For me, Moana has always been one of them. Growing up on an island, surrounded by family, traditions, and the sea, I connected with Moana long before I ever realized just how much its message would stay with me. It’s a story about…

Sometimes the best story ideas begin with the simplest conversations. For author Dana Swift, the inspiration behind When Dealing with Dragons started while watching television with her mom. “My mom loves contemporary fiction,” Swift said. “She always asks why I can’t write a contemporary novel.” During one of those conversations, while the two…

Some afternoons don’t need an elaborate plan. Sometimes all you need is a close friend, a comfortable bar seat, and a menu filled with flavors that make you want to stay for “just one more.” That was exactly the feeling during my recent visit to Tacocraft Taqueria & Tequila Bar…

Some places don’t simply serve cocktails—they create an experience. Bar Betty is one of those rare finds. Hidden above Sunness Supper Club, this intimate speakeasy feels like a love letter to another era. From the moment you step through the door, the outside world seems to fade away, replaced by…

I sometimes joke that I became a journalist before I even knew how to spell the word. Growing up in a small neighborhood in Trujillo Alto, Puerto Rico, I was the child who always had questions. I wanted to know everyone’s story. I loved listening to conversations, discovering hidden places,…

Finding the Light: How Photographer Sharma Shari Turned Creativity Into Purpose Every entrepreneur has a story. Sometimes that story begins with a dream, a leap of faith, or a career change. Other times, it begins with a challenge no one ever expects to face. For South Florida photographer and artist Sharma…

Meet Brooke: Building a Pet-Sitting Business Rooted in Love, Trust, and Compassion Every successful business begins with a story, and often that story starts with something deeply personal. For Brooke, founder of her pet-sitting business, that story begins with a lifelong love of animals and a desire to provide them…