Boca Burger Battle | PHOTOS

Waterway Soiree The fifth annual Waterway Soirée on May 11 on the docks of Bahia Mar Marina in Fort Lauderdale raised just over $259,000, the largest ever, to help support Children’s Diagnostic & Treatment Center’s Primary Medical Center, Dental Clinic, and social services for children with special health care needs. Tom Serio Photograph/Courtesy ... Read More

NSU’s Gatens Named ATAF Athletic Trainer of the Year

Story Links MAITLAND, Fla. – Adding more accolades to the stockpile from a highly-successful 2018-19 year for Nova Southeastern Athletics, head athletic trainer Amy Gatens was named the 2019 College/University Athletic Trainer of the Year by The Athletic Trainers Association of Florida (ATAF) during the Annual Meeting Luncheon on Saturday, July 13 in Kissimmee, Fla. “I’m honored and humbled to be selected as the 2019 College/University Athletic Trainer of the Year by the... Read More

Adapting to climate change is going to cost Florida a lot. Who’s going to pay for it?

But so far at least, Tallahassee hasn’t invested much in protecting the most vulnerable state in the nation from rising seas. Gov. Ron DeSantis, who campaigned on a promise to address red tide and harmful algae blooms, has won initial praise from environmentalists for stepping above the low bar set by his fellow Republican predecessor, Rick Scott, a climate change skeptic who is now a U.S. senator. ... Read More

ASK IRA: Has Heat’s developmental program come through again?

A: I’m not sure there necessarily will be room, based on where things stand both against the hard cap and the luxury tax. As it is, the Heat could open the season with as few as 13 players. At the moment, they already have 13, when counting Bam Adebayo, Meyers Leonard, Kelly Olynyk, James Johnson and second-round pick KZ Okpala in the power rotation, with Goran Dragic, Jimmy Butler, Justise Winslow, Tyler Herro, Dion Waiters, Derrick Jones Jr. and possibly Kendrick Nunn and Duncan Robinson... Read More

Goodbye horses, hello jai alai? Isle Casino Pompano looks to revive fast-paced game

A much faster version of racquetball, jai-alai originated in the Basque region of northern Spain centuries ago. To succeed on the court, players need extraordinary hand-eye coordination and quick reflexes. The ball, called a pelota, travels up to 150 mph. Players may not hold the ball, and use a curved basket called a cesta for catching and throwing, which is continuous. ... Read More

The DeSantis record: Bold promises clash with cold reality | Editorial

But lead how? If the 2018 election proved anything, it’s that Florida is more closely divided than ever, and that should translate into a nonpartisan style of governing to lessen the extreme polarization in this deep purple state. It means honoring the public will, respecting all sides and protecting Florida’s fragile environment all the time, not sometimes. ... Read More

Jenni Catron on Women in Leadership and Leadership Burnout, Part 2

“Where I see women in leadership either pull back, step down, or burn out, is when they don’t have peers and mentors.” Ed: As a leader who has served large churches and other organizations, what are the differences and similarities particular to women leaders at higher levels? Do you think there is a different kind of mindset that you take with you as a woman in high levels of leadership? Jenni: One of the dynamics we as women have to navigate in those seats is that we are often the... Read More