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Some kids believe that monsters live under their beds. When Stacey Lewis’ three children were little, and their rooms were messy, they affectionately referred to her as the “monster” in plain sight. “They’d say, ‘Hurry up and clean your room, or the ‘purge monster’ is going to get it,’ ” Lewis remembers with a laugh.

Christine Stiphany Certified Residential Specialist Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices/EWM Realty Her back story: Stiphany was working in the loan department at The Bank of Coral Gables when she received an unsolicited piece of advice from a customer named Ron Shuffield. He had opened a real estate firm and suggested that Stiphany earn her license. “After having

Chip Falkanger Broker Associate Florida Luxurious Properties His back story: Falkanger grew up “roaming the hallways” of his father’s architectural firm in downtown Fort Lauderdale. The years of being immersed in the worlds of architecture, development and contracting engendered in him a passion for real estate that exists to this day. When representing sellers, Falkanger

When Michelle Forman prank-called strangers with friends as a child, bothering them for a laugh was the last thing on her mind. Instead, she shared hope with them. “I would sing ‘Imagine’ to them,” the Miami native says. “I know that’s cheesy and sounds silly, but that’s where my mind and heart was … .”

Photos by John Hartzell   In the Alves’ garage in Coconut Creek sits a 19-year-old YamahaPW50 dirt bike. To Ramyller Alves, the 50cc motorcycle has special significance. You could say, it was the start of his career as a professional supercross and motocross racer. “When I was 2 years old, I got that dirt bike

Lead photo by Eduardo Schneider   While Caryn Lubetsky ran the Boston Marathon in 2013, her husband and three young children eagerly awaited her arrival at the finish line. It was her first race in Massachusetts, and she had spent months training to ensure she would qualify. Once she completed the marathon, her life changed

Shark Week is right around the corner! Celebrate the fun and fright of this week-long Floridian favorite at the Ritz-Carlton in Fort Lauderdale. The hotel recently partnered with Discovery Channel’s “Shark Week” team to raise awareness of shark conservation efforts with fun events and nightly episode screenings through August 4. Guests can enjoy a dive-in

Everything in life is a choice, except death and taxes. If you choose to perceive something negatively, that’s your choice. I choose to see the good. You have one life to live. Why not look at things in a way that propels you instead of stopping you?   For much of my life, I had

Danielle Petrie Yoga director, Sol Yoga, Fort Lauderdale How the past led her to fitness: I’ve always been passionate about movement and dance. When I stepped into my first yoga class, I knew it was meant to be. Growing up with adversity and seeing addiction, I really wanted to create a different life and approach,

Toni Costa Professional ballroom dancer, TV choreographer/actor, international Zumba instructor (including at Midtown Athletic Club in Weston) Familial footsteps: My family has always been linked to ballroom/dance sport; I started dancing at age 5. Dance requires a lot of endurance and flexibility, and dancers need to practice intensively, much like any other athlete. As I

Photos by Eduardo Schneider   In 1982, Larry J. Buck was lucky enough to be in the right place at the right time. The New Jersey native had just graduated from Syracuse University and was looking for a career. Around the same time, the casino business was booming in Atlantic City. New Jersey became the

Jamie Maitland Founder/owner, The Office; Fort Lauderdale What distinguishes her workout: Variety is the spice of life, and my exercise regimen includes variety. Our bodies are capable of being pushed to great limits, and I’ve designed my classes to do just that. At The Office, I offer nine different styles of full-body workouts. Some classes