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Growing up in Miami in the early 1980s and ’90s, Roderick Chambers never imagined a future for himself on television. Much less one that involved singing for more than 7 million people every Monday night. When Season 18 of The Voice premiered on NBC, that all changed. Chambers first appeared on this season of The

When Brandon Barriera was 4-years-old, he had yet to string together a complete sentence. “He was a late bloomer,” says his father Sergio Barriera. But Sergio will never forget how Brandon’s first full sentence set the course for both of their lives. At their home in Brooklyn, New York, they were huddled around the television

The Leo Goodwin Foundation Teen Center, part of the North Fort Lauderdale campus of Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County, is bustling. It’s 4 p.m. and kids are streaming into the after-school club. They show their membership cards and sign in. Some go to coolers and grab a flavored water; others sift through an

Termed the “Ellis Island of the South,”Freedom Tower is a Miami treasure with both rich history and architectural beauty. Memorializing the story of the Cuban exodus, this landmark in the Magic City recalls the hope brought by democracy amid adversity, the generosity of the American people, and a hopeful beginning that afforded thousands a new

 My father was a [physical education] teacher and football coach at my local high school in Niagara Falls, New York. He was bigger than life. They just knew him as Coach Cale in the city. It’s kind of like if you ever watch those Lifetime movies where the high school football team is everything and

Pictured above: Connor Serrano with his mom, Jessica   On a humid summer evening, Julie, a single mom clad in a blue dress, black blazer and sensible pumps, enters a meeting room at the Boca Raton Community Center. It’s where a transgender support group is about to begin. A mix of transmen, transwomen and nonbinary

After living with her husband Matthew in Chicago for six years, Stefanie Harris was ready to head home to Miami. It wasn’t just about missing her family and the sunshine—it was the community. “The warmth of the people who live here and the sense of culture and community—I just think it’s very unique to Miami

Knives, pots, blow torches, mixers, scorching fires—when you think about it, a kitchen isn’t too different from a scientist’s lab where ingredients are mixed, beaten and boiled to delicious results. Add in the creativity of a great chef and the possibilities are endless. South Florida foodies are looking forward to indulging in those possibilities at

Whether you paint like Picasso, dabble in doodling, keep a journal, play “Chopsticks” on the piano, or help the kids with their art projects, everyone has a creative side worth exploring and nurturing. In and around Coconut Creek, there are plenty of ways to spark your imagination and increase your creativity in both hands-on and

Growing up in an Italian and Colombian household, Valentina Mussi developed a love for international foods, but she never thought she would transform that appreciation into a full-time job. Now 21, Mussi commands the attention of more than 100,000 Instagram users with her hundreds of lavish, over-the-top food-focused photos and videos on her account, @SweetPortfolio.

The Palace at Weston wastes no time making an impression. The entry to the leasing center recalls the lobby of a fine European hotel. Massive crystal chandeliers glitter overhead, ornate furnishings are upholstered in the finest damasks and velvets, and plush area rugs in vibrant Old World patterns embellish gleaming marble inlaid floors. Behind the

After sharing stories about a year that not only altered the trajectory of her life but might change the narrative about her chosen sport for decades to come, the moment of truth has arrived for Cori Gauff. There’s a final question on the table, one that speaks to a road less traveled and one incessantly