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
Overcoming obstacles
If there’s a major theme in this issue, it’s all about overcoming obstacles. Cover subject Gil Dezer and his family faced 900 condo unit buyers wanting to walk away during
Becoming Boca
One of the great things about South Florida is the dozens of unique cities and communities that help give it a sense of place. This month we feature Boca Raton
The Toughest Customer
When I was about 10 years old, a marketing campaign targeted women with the slogan, “You’ve come a Long Way, Baby.” Unfortunately, 46 years later, it seems businesses still have
Rocketing ahead in VR
I was walking around the exhibitions at eMerge Americas when I encountered the virtual reality world created by Mary Spio. Putting on a pair of VR goggles, I was transported
The Power of People, Culture and Innovation
I’ve interviewed hundreds of CEOs over the last three decades, but I have to say Gerard van Grinsven of Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA), who is on this issue’s
Editor’s Note
Here’s a stunning fact about today’s hyper-connected world: An estimated 30 percent of Americans aren’t connected to the Internet. This digital divide has a major impact on education and ultimately
Editor’s Note
So how does JM Lexus stay on top as the No. 1 Lexus dealer nationally? President Jim Dunn, who is on this issue’s cover, says continually examining the way things
The Millennial Issue
Welcome to the first themed issue of SFBW, which focuses on the millennial generation. What is a millennial? The age bracket is somewhat loosely defined. One definition is they came
South Florida’s banking history takes a good turn
Interviewing Jorge Gonzalez about the continuing success of City National Bank of Florida prompted me to reflect on how banking has been one of the challenging businesses in South Florida
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