Building Trust; Building Civic Pride
“Know that change is inevitable.” Words of heartfelt advice to the leaders, residents and visitors to The City of Miami Gardens from the young city’s first... Read more.

South Florida Landlords Beware
We hear it time and again – stories on the news about individuals taking advantage of the high number of foreclosed and/or vacant properties in South Florida... Read more.

On Top of the World
It’s good to have friends in ‘high places.’ One perk of being an avid traveler is my network of friends stretches far and wide. Most of those friends also... Read more.

Mother Nature’s exotic playground welcomes a new fan
South Florida, one of Mother Nature’s most exotic playgrounds, is about to get a new resident determined to bring greater awareness, education and empathy to the... Read more.

Preparing for Success: How one man is helping teens
Remember when we were in High School how administrators would schedule guest speakers to come in and chat with the students (us) about the importance of staying... Read more.

A world with Diabetes
Did you know November 14th is World Diabetes Day? It marks the birthday of Frederick Banting, who along with Charles Best made the discovery of insulin (a life-saving... Read more.

Power and Poise: Similarities of Women and The Dragonfly
Hardly a day goes by living here in South Florida that I am not amazed and in awe of the incredible creations put in front of us, thanks to Mother... Read more.

Melting Pot
For those of us who call South Florida home, it is sometimes easy to take the concept of a cultural melting pot for granted. Here you’ll find almost every nationality,... Read more.

Positivity: How to create light and share
Sometimes people come into your life, and when you meet them, you have no clear idea or understanding WHY they have entered your sphere. That is the case with a... Read more.

Man in the Country Song
Stereotypes come in all forms. Even with music. I can’t tell you how often I get a blank stare when I tell folks I like country music. The other day,... Read more.