University of Florida graduate Bob Swindell has overseen the Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance for more than 11 years, and he’s seen a lot. But the challenges wrought by 2020 have
Ear to the Ground
The Other Sectors
“There are two parts to Miami: hospitality and tourism, a big part of our economic driver; and the key industry sectors that we target,” explains Michael Finney, who, for last
From the Smartphone to the Beach
It’s a big moment when you’re a fledgling swimsuit design company and singer Ricky Martin pops up on Instagram wearing one of your vivid creations. And it’s not one that
Defying Gravity
Istanbul-based global design brand Nude has launched Ahoy, a universal tumbler designed to withstand the swells of life at sea. The crystalline design is reinforced with a nonslip silicone coating
All Relative
The secret to Maritza Meza’s, GianPierre Giusti’s and Gigi Giusti’s success can be summed up in one simple idiom: They live the life. This familial trio represents Fort Lauderdale luxury
Blackstone Doubles Down
The Palm Beach County Food Bank has moved to a new location, with the help of a $500,000 donation from part-time Palm Beach residents Stephen and Christine Schwarzman. The gift
Mr. Clean
Tom Scalera went from working at his dad’s White Plains, New York, gas station, pumping gas, changing tires, training as a mechanic, to owning one of the most successful Stanley
Government Money Matters
The federal government has injected more breathing room into the financial calendar in two key areas: The Senate approved, and President Joe Biden has signed into law, the PPP Extension
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They both grew up worshipping Arnold Schwarzenegger. And their parents wouldn’t let them drink soda. Those commonalities set Carlton Washington and Deniz Duygulu—who otherwise grew up in quite different circumstances—on
Today’s Number: $3.4 billion
According to Unacast, Palm Beach County is the #1 county for both people and income growth by a wide margin compared to counties studied in the state of Florida, welcoming