If you wanted to talk about the fall and rise of South Florida commercial real estate, BBX Capital would be a good place to start. BBX (NYSE: BBX), which was once known as BankAtlantic Bancorp, in July 2012 took over about $500 million in assets that were criticized by regulators when they were part of
There was a lot more than boats surrounding this year’s Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. In a whirlwind 24 hours: I checked out an exclusive ultra-luxury launch party at Banyan Air Service; learned about major upcoming marine projects at a media kickoff event; walked the show; and attended a hedge fund seminar. Here’s how it
You might call Bianca Diosdado a unicorn hunter – always seeking unique, coveted talent in the field of technology. Not only is finding candidates a competitive process, but there is the added challenge of making sure there’s a good cultural fit between candidates and organizations. There’s also an increasing demand for technology workers to be
SFBW celebrated the 2015 Apogee Awards on Oct. 21 with a festive cocktail reception and awards program at NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale that drew more than 350 guests and honorees. Awards were presented in eight C-suite categories with a total of 24 honorees from South Florida’s three counties. (To see detailed biographies about the
What do cold weather, IRS regulations, high taxes in the Northeast and a change in New York’s mayor have in common? They are all reasons hedge funds are moving to South Florida. What at first seemed a glimmer in the eye of economic development officials seems to be a full-blown trend, as evidenced by the
Most nonprofit board members serve because of a passion for the mission. And while many nonprofit boards carry a certain amount of prestige, status or cachet, most board members would eventually quit if status were the only motivation. Along with passion, fundraising is essential, so most board members are expected to give or get financial
I’m not sure there’s anything more refreshing after a day’s work than snipping a few mint leaves from the backyard garden and then adding some rum, sugar and fresh lime juice to make a mojito. And when it comes to rum, there’s no more of an iconic company than Bacardi, which has its North American
The Bristol, one of the newest condo buildings set to be built in West Palm Beach, will likely set a modern standard for gracious, ultra-luxury living. The groundbreaking for the 25-story waterfront structure is planned for early 2016 by developer Flagler Investors, with completion expected by early 2018. Breathtaking, unobstructed views of the Atlantic Ocean,
Make sure to catch the 27th annual Yacht & Brokerage Show set for Feb. 12-16 along Collins Avenue in Miami Beach, across from the legendary Fontainebleau and Eden Roc hotels. Considered Miami’s premier in-water luxury yacht show, the event attracts thousands of people from around the world to a spectacular display of yachts and marine
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 president and general counsel for Bacardi North America, a subsidiary of Bacardi Ltd., the world’s largest privately owned liquor enterprise. “We cooked on coals, used
