Norman Reinhard lives in Century Village at Pembroke Pines, an age-restricted active-adult community in southwest Broward County. He’s an unabashed advocate of its lifestyle. Norman and his wife, Maxine, moved to Century Village at P…
A glance at a chart of average temperatures in South Florida during the summer months reveals only that it gets into the 90s during the daytime in July, August and September, and cools off at night. This belies the reality—that this “av…
For seven years, Mira Calton and her husband, Dr. Jayson Calton, owned a floating home, one of the 165 privately-owned residences on The World, a 644-foot yacht that continuously circumnavigates the globe. Owning a home on the yacht, w…
When a celebrity or public figure stands out and charms the public, he or she is said to have charisma—an elusive quality, often described as personality, magnetism, charm or appeal. Whatever you call it, it's highly desirable, thoughtf…
Green truly is the new black in South Florida. As more and more condos and HOAs look to save money as expenses rise, more and more boards and unit owners are exploring ways to incorporate “greening” into their building community. …
For most people, there simply are not enough hours in the day to do everything that needs to be done. We rush to pick the kids up from school, make it to that impromptu work meeting that just got called or even find the time to grab som…
Whether you're in an urban high-rise or a sprawling suburban condo development, it can be hard for a new resident to get to know their neighbors. Do you strike up a conversation in the elevator or the laundry room, or hang around the b…
Local realtors are confident that opportunities await buyers and sellers alike in South Florida’s 2013 residential real-estate market. The doldrums of the 2006-2010 recession may finally be in the rear-view mirror. Although prices are t…
Florida has the highest percentage of seniors in the United States; approaching 20 percent of the state's population is over 55, according to the latest U.S. Census. And because of the large numbers of senior citizens residing here, The…
Despite being surrounded by both salt and fresh water, many cities and towns in South Florida face ongoing water management issues. According to the South Florida Water Management District, more than 7.7 million people—plus the environm…