KELLY SLATERSurfer Crowned World Surf League Champion a record 11 times, Kelly Slater is both the youngest and oldest person to win the prestigious competition. Born and raised in Cocoa Beach, he also made waves in Hollywood, appearing in several surf films and two seasons of “Baywatch.” These days, he uses his fame to protect […]
Flamingo flew south for the winter—for polo season that is. From the luxurious International Polo Club grandstand to a small square of a picnic blanket, here’s how to enjoy the Sport of Kings Flamingo style.
Loggerhead Key in Dry Tortugas National Park is about as far out as you can go without leaving Florida. It is positioned at the tip of the Florida Reef, the third largest coral barrier reef in the world, and lies between the Gulf of Mexico to the north, the Straits of Florida to the south, […]
ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH SALAD WITH BURRATA AND PISTACHIOS AND BROWN BUTTER VINAIGRETTE Serves 4 ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH 1/2 peeled and scooped-out butternut squash, cubed into 1 inch pieces canola oil to roast salt and black pepper to taste PREPARATION: Heat oven to 400 degrees, while tossing cubed squash with drizzles of canola oil and salt […]
Take a holy rolling ride through Florida’s wacky theme parks of yesteryear and today.
BREKKIE HOT SPOT: Taylor Made Cafe Open weekdays and Sat. at 9 a.m. to start your caffeine drip and grab a healthy, quick parfait, protein ball or egg wrap; 12160 Southshore Blvd., Wellington taylormadecafe.com BRUNCH HOT SPOT: Oli’s For five kinds of eggs benedict and Florida-fresh mimosas; 10610 West Forest Hill Blvd., Wellingtonolisfashioncuisine.com LUNCH HOT SPOT: Franco Italian Bistro Keep it light with a savory salad or […]
He’s big and hairy and smelly, and I think he’s killed a bunch of people,” said Tommy Davenport, dangling from the monkey bars. “He howls through the trees, and his eyes are crazy—like the devil!” “So you’ve really seen him?” I asked in first-grade awe. “Are you kidding?” He dropped to the ground and scraped […]
LEMON CURD AND SHORTBREAD TORTE WITH STRAWBERRIES Serves 4 LEMON CURD PREPARATION: While the gelatin is soaking in water, whisk together the eggs, egg yolks, and sugar. Next, whisk in lemon juice, zest, and salt. Put the mix in a double boiler and gently cook the curd for approximately 7 to 10 minutes while whisking, […]
It started off as just another Wednesday morning. Hurricane Matthew swirled out in the Atlantic, but inside the Flamingo offices, brains were storming, writing headlines and editing copy, paying no mind to the tropical cyclone headed for Florida. We had blown off earlier reports because our area had not been hit by a serious hurricane […]
