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  • Blogs

    May 7, 2012

    Precious Red and Pink Corals Need Protection Under CITES

    In last week's cover story, we looked at why reef-building corals are being plundered from the South Pacific and sent to the shores of Florida. But the curio trade isn't the only industry fueling the death of coral. For centuries, jewelry makers have harvested precious red a ... More >>

  • News

    May 3, 2012

    The World's Coral Reefs Are Being Decimated, All for a Few Gaudy Trinkets

    In last week's cover story, we looked at why reef-building corals are being plundered from the South Pacific and sent to the shores of Florida. But the curio trade isn't the only industry fueling the death of coral. For centuries, jewelry makers have harvested precious red a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 3, 2012

    Seasick and Sunburnt: Throwing Up on Ken Nedimyer's Coral Nursery

    This week's New Times cover story looks at why coral reefs halfway around the world are being decimated for Florida's curio trade. Here's a behind-the-scenes look at one group that's working to reverse the trend.  Ken Nedimyer looked up from his omelet and asked if I get seasick. "Never," ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 2, 2012

    Are Local Shell Shops Fueling the Destruction of the World's Reefs?

    Last week, we told you about how seven species of coral found in Florida's waters are "extremely likely" to go extinct by the end of the century. But coral reefs around the world, not just Florida, are increasingly imperiled.This week's New Times cover story looks at how local shell shops and c ... More >>

  • Calendar

    September 15, 2011

    Broadway Bonanza

    Last week, we told you about how seven species of coral found in Florida's waters are "extremely likely" to go extinct by the end of the century. But coral reefs around the world, not just Florida, are increasingly imperiled.This week's New Times cover story looks at how local shell shops and c ... More >>

  • Film

    February 17, 2011

    Oscar-Nominated Short Films 2011 Provides Showcase for Oscar-Anointed Filmmakers

    Last week, we told you about how seven species of coral found in Florida's waters are "extremely likely" to go extinct by the end of the century. But coral reefs around the world, not just Florida, are increasingly imperiled.This week's New Times cover story looks at how local shell shops and c ... More >>

  • Culture

    October 21, 2010

    Nicholas Berger, Michael Kahn, Jim Rennert, and Yves de Saint-Front: A Nautical Theme Pervades at the Coral Springs Museum of Art

    Last week, we told you about how seven species of coral found in Florida's waters are "extremely likely" to go extinct by the end of the century. But coral reefs around the world, not just Florida, are increasingly imperiled.This week's New Times cover story looks at how local shell shops and c ... More >>

  • Calendar

    February 5, 2009

    Life is Better Down Where It's Wetter

    Last week, we told you about how seven species of coral found in Florida's waters are "extremely likely" to go extinct by the end of the century. But coral reefs around the world, not just Florida, are increasingly imperiled.This week's New Times cover story looks at how local shell shops and c ... More >>

  • Calendar

    July 3, 2008

    The Unsinkable Ship

    Last week, we told you about how seven species of coral found in Florida's waters are "extremely likely" to go extinct by the end of the century. But coral reefs around the world, not just Florida, are increasingly imperiled.This week's New Times cover story looks at how local shell shops and c ... More >>

  • Culture

    March 13, 2008

    On the Lam

    Wifredo Lam's peripatetic life and exotic background combined for a compelling blend of human elements

  • News

    December 13, 2007

    From Here to Eternity

    A bar stool at the Mai-Kai makes the perfect time machine

  • News

    June 28, 2007

    Disaster-Nots

    Getting freaky with tiki at the Hukilau

  • News

    November 23, 2006

    Rebreathe Deep the Gathering Doom

    How did a careful, experienced dive instructor find himself 200 feet underwater off Hallandale Beach with no way to survive?

  • Music

    October 5, 2006

    Friends of Max

    Soulfly's frontman makes nice with a former bandmate — is Sinead O'Connor next?

  • News

    September 7, 2006

    Hard to Swallow

    Getting to the root of a good high.

  • News

    October 20, 2005

    He Dunnit (No, He Dunnit!)

    Michael Ray Roberts has avoided serious prison time by ratting out his partners. So far.

  • Music

    October 13, 2005

    Playin' Huki

    Kitsch is culture for tikiphiles, and Fort Lauderdale is paradise

  • Calendar

    October 6, 2005

    Carrying the Torch

    Uke can do it! Join tiki fanatics at the hukilau!

  • Arts and Entertainment

    May 12, 2005
  • Calendar

    May 12, 2005

    Fire Dance with Me

    The Polynesian Culture Festival hits Broward

  • News

    April 21, 2005

    Go into the Light

    Take a ride on the spirit train with an old séance-leading sharpie named Edward "Red" Duke

  • Calendar

    March 24, 2005

    This Week's Day-by-Day Picks

    Take a ride on the spirit train with an old séance-leading sharpie named Edward "Red" Duke

  • Nightlife

    May 13, 2004

    Best Place to Mellow Out, Man

    The Nakamal Kava Bar

  • Calendar

    April 8, 2004

    This Week's Day-by-Day Picks

    The Nakamal Kava Bar

  • Culture

    November 13, 2003

    Bat Boy:

    A new production of a Broadway musical sparks and sputters but fails to take flight

  • Calendar

    August 14, 2003

    Real Men Drive Trucks

    It's louder than a rock concert and more redneck than a Houston beer joint

  • Music

    July 24, 2003

    Where's the Beef?

    Would you call Neil Hamburger funny ha-ha or funny peculiar?

  • Calendar

    June 26, 2003

    Mercury Rising

    Move over, Charo

  • Calendar

    April 3, 2003
  • News

    January 3, 2002

    Call Me Now! ...And Pay Me Later

    With all the millions Miss Cleo brings in, her Broward-based bosses have little trouble paying their way out of those pesky lawsuits

  • Culture

    August 9, 2001

    Dust to Dust

    Once more, a man calls upon the troops to save The Alamo, before it's gone forever

  • Foodstuffs

    May 17, 2001

    Best Ribs

    Taro's Tahitian Barbecue

  • News

    December 21, 2000

    Bekoff's Bounty

    The feds are preparing to give Broward millions for water taxis. A guy named Bob will surely benefit.

  • News

    November 16, 2000

    Welcome to the Entrada

    Where Hollywood motel culture is alive and well -- the good, the sad, and the funky

  • Music

    November 9, 2000

    Kev Hopper

    Whispering Foils (Drag City)

  • Culture

    February 17, 2000

    Musée Boca

    "Paris 1860-1930: Birthplace of European Modernism"

  • Music

    February 25, 1999

    Strings Attached

    "Paris 1860-1930: Birthplace of European Modernism"

  • Film

    January 14, 1999

    The Waiting Was the Hardest Part

    "Paris 1860-1930: Birthplace of European Modernism"

  • News

    June 18, 1998

    The Straight Dope

    "Paris 1860-1930: Birthplace of European Modernism"

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