Marlene Mitchell Gordon grew up in a tiny impoverished community called Round Hill in southeast Jamaica. “We had no electricity and drew water from a tank,” says Gordon, now vice
Inspirational Journey
Symbols of change
If you are looking for the leaders of cutting-edge developments in South Florida, we have an abundance in this issue. One of the hottest trends in South Florida is developers
Clear Concept
Two years ago, Greg Singleton, president of Metro Development Group, a major Florida residential developer, heard about Crystal Lagoons and was intrigued. Then, he saw photos of the massive, man-made
Boho Beachside Thompson: Miami Beach brings a hippy chic style
South Beach’s newest hotel concept has arrived, brimming with style and a striking bohemian-chic vibe that harkens back to the area’s 1950s glamour. Thompson Miami Beach is a 380-room, upscale
Riding the Rails
The morning of Nov. 16 brought the ultimate wake-up call for the need for more rail transit in South Florida. A shooting before dawn caused southbound I-95 near Northwest 95th
Mystery Solved
Tell Carlos Arboleda and Mike Moore that there seems to be an air of mystery about what they do – even after looking at their COI Access website – and
Victory in VC Land
The expansion of Athenian Venture Partners into South Florida shows how the region is building a venture capital ecosystem, although it’s a long way from being Boston or Austin. Karl
Trump South
Donald Trump started his South Florida purchases with the Mar-A-Lago mansion, but has gone on to partner with major developers and become a major force in the region’s golf scene.
The Bright Side of Whiteside
Ask Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside what he likes to do when he’s not on the basketball court and he’ll tell you he’s a huge movie buff. The 26-year-old loves
From Topgun to Seaplanes
It’s no coincidence that Tropic Ocean Airways seems as though it’s organized like a fighter squadron. CEO Rob Ceravolo is a 10-year active duty Navy veteran who flew F-14 Tomcats