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The Inside Story

City National Bank of Florida has survived a two-and-a-half-year regulatory gauntlet to close on its deal to be acquired by Chile’s Banco de Cr’dito e Inversiones (Bci). While many institutions

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Little Italy on I-75

Rick Case Automotive Group’s I-75 “Auto Row” in Davie, which already includes Alfa Romeo and Fiat dealerships, is getting even more Italian these days with the opening of a Maserati

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Waves of Wealth

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

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Quest for Talent

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

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Apogee Awards

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

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Don’t check your business hat at the door

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

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Achieving and Giving Back

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

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Progressively Palm Beach

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

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Inspirational Journey

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

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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

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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

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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

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