Fields Of Dreams
Looking to break into those ranks, 101 hopefuls descended upon the Jackie Robinson Training Complex, formerly Historic Dodgertown, at the beginning of the year.
A Red, White and Blue Renewal
The main goal of the renovation was to freshen, brighten and declutter the main lobby, and through the joint vision and efforts of building owner Don Proctor, interior designer Rod Mickley and Moorings sales broker Marsha Sherry, they have achieved it.
Restoring Power
Under the direction of Michael Rechter and his company, Integra Corporations, heavy equipment and teams of workers descended, transforming the historic plant into the American Icon Brewery.
Eagle Eyes
Although many Americans associate the bald eagle with Northern and Western locales, Florida is in fact an important location for the survival and prosperity of this iconic species.
A Field Guide to Fellsmere
At the age of 4, he had begun his “life list” of species seen and identified.
Driven To Design
The story of one cheery yellow Vero Beach residence really begins a thousand miles away and 15 years ago, when homeowner Pamela Harmon was introduced to world-renowned architect Errol M. Adels.
Tea For Two, And For You
Born and raised in Taiwan, Wang grew up immersed in a culture that honors the tea arts and social aspects of tea consumption.
Foote Prints In The Sand
Jon Foote, an established architect, didn’t set out to be a beach artist. It just happened.
Giving Recycling A Green Light
Having just observed Earth Day on April 22, it’s a good time to re-think recycling, that is, why it’s important and how we can improve our recycling habits.
Drawing On Inspiration
Meet ageless artist Barbara (“Everybody calls me Bobby”) Holleman, who has been drawing and painting for as long as she can remember.
Junior Scientists Make Waves
Hanisak leads the Junior Scientist Fellows Program, begun in 2013 to secure research opportunities for exceptional high school students.
Like Mother, Like Daughters
The all-women-owned and operated family business — now three generations deep — thrives today while so many neighboring retail establishments have come and gone in that same period.
Sea-Inspired Respite
The home — built in the Georgian Revival style, the roots of which date back to a look popular in the 18th and 19th centuries — originally sported interior appointments that bent toward the traditional, and understandably so.
Weaving Her Magic
The history of the cherished baskets, including how they got their name, is as fascinating as it is integral to the life of the residents of the former whaling community.
Advantage Mr. Fish
With 32 titles to its credit, the U.S. Davis Cup team has set the standard for team competition for more than a century, its alumni including not only Fish, but Arthur Ashe, John McEnroe, Bill Tilden, Pete Sampras and Andre Agassi.
Yamato’s Legacy
Today, there appears to be no trace of either the beaverboard camel or its antlers. Nevertheless, without either one, Boca Raton has become a thriving, vital community in one of the most developed population centers of the state.
A Boardwalk Shaped Like Florida
It is easy to see why National Geographic magazine named McKee Botanical Garden as one of 22 international secret garden retreats of sanctuary and surprise.
Unbridled Beauty
Unlike the majority of Windsor’s two-story residences that reflect the private community’s signature Anglo-Caribbean architecture, the Evanses’ single-story home bears a distinctive Latin American flavor.
Flower of Chivalry
As VBMA’s director, Brady Roberts, notes, it is a collection that features “a broad range and so many different media — with so many iconic works.”
Pickleball Takeover
The sport’s appeal is instantly apparent: Pickleball is fun.