Category: People

By Eric Newill Portraits by David A. Raccuglia Above all, Purvis Young told stories. For more than 40 years, in thousands upon thousands of works, he depicted the tales of

By Connor Hansen Photography by Bryan Soderlind Steel Lafferty is a self-described “goofball, ” who laughs easily and often, and doesn’t seem to possess fear of anything, which serves him

By Christiana Lilly 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,

By Tina Ashchian Photography by Stacey O’Nell Lucianne Giammattei is mesmerized by the curves of your body. She wants to slowly glide the paintbrush from your chest down to your

With a unique blend of rural and urban appeal, Rep. Katie Edwards is going up against politics’ good ol’ boys club on issues such as Everglades conservation. And she isn’t

By Nila Do Simon Photography by Gary James Why start an urban farm in downtown Fort Lauderdale? As social entrepreneurs, our greatest asset is the community of people who will

By Tina Ashchian Photography by Benjamin Rusnak What is a skinny Buddha? A stuck, puzzled reaction is exactly what Justin Davenport expects to see when someone is introduced to his

By Tina Ashchian Photography by Eduardo Schneider “Are these fake?” Matthew Lang can’t count how many times he’s been asked that question. And no, the plants are real here at

By Connor Hansen Photography By Caesar Lima On a gray Fort Lauderdale day, Leslie Grace Martínez, 19, sips a hot chocolate and ruminates on the artistry of her exciting life,

By Andrea Richard Portrait by Stephan Goettlicher Conversation flows easily when talking to Raymond Jungles. The tall, chiseled man exudes a tranquil vibe like that found in a Zen garden.