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106 Backstage Pass
136 Hometown Hero
Fusty as they may seem today, the courtship rituals of yesteryear resonate with a clarity that is lost in the impersonal haze of dating in the 2020s.
Nicole Perry, South Florida theatre’s most sought-after intimacy director, reflects on how choreography, context and consent factor into performative kissing, touching and more.
Not long after the death of influential colleague Charlie Siemon, Festival of the Arts co-founder Wendy Larsen discusses the formation, legacy and future of their signature Boca event.
By JOHN THOMASON
By MARIE SPEED
By MARIE SPEED
23 The Local An entrepreneurial Boca couple breaks the news on their novel website, the Junior League celebrates a half-century of community improvement, and a Hall of Fame powerboat racer makes a splash in private equity. Plus, locals share Valentine’s Day plans, we follow the thread of luxury linens, and much more.
109 Eat & Drink
By JAMES BIAGIOTTI, MARIE SPEED and
By LYNN KALBER
JOHN THOMASON
34 The Look Bold reds, audacious sparkle and moto magic define our Valentine’s Day palette. Photography by AARON BRISTOL
Our review-driven guide to the finest dining in South Florida spotlights Henry’s at The Breakers and Basilic. Plus, a Master Sommelier on the best dessert wines to sweeten a Valentine’s feast, and local restaurateurs expand meatless options to meet a growing demand.
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130 Social As social gatherings gradually returned this past fall, locals personalized their pumpkins, learned about vaccine safety, and toasted Impact 100 with a Champagne bash at the Town Center Neiman’s. By JAMES BIAGIOTTI
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