LNB Q&A
Ariel
Name:Ariel In what part of town do you live?Palmetto Bay. How long have you lived in the area?Two years. Before that, Brickell. Have you been in Miami for a long time?Born and raised. Did you always think you would stay here?Yes. I love it here. I’ve traveled the world and I’ve never met such beautiful people with intertwining cultures. And obviously the good food and great weather. What keeps you busy during the week?I invest...
Alex
Name:Alexander In what part of town do you live?I’ve lived in Kendall my whole life. I’m 27. When I was really young, since both my parents are from Cuba, I lived around Hialeah for two years. Then, my parents got a house in Kendall, and I’ve been here since. Did you ever think you would leave Miami?Honestly, no. I really like it here. If anything, I would move to Krome. I like being secluded and...
Ryan
Name:Ryan In what part of town do you live?Miami Springs. How long have you lived in the area?Around 10 years. How did you pick Miami Springs?My grandparents grew up in Miami Springs. My grandfather worked for Eastern Airlines and my mom and my uncle grew up around here. When my wife and I got married and started doing the domestic thing, we wanted to pick an area that would be good for a family. So,...
Valerie
Name:Valerie In what part of town do you live?I live in Coral Gables. How long have you lived in the area?Four years in the Gables. I was living in Brickell for a little bit. Did you grow up here as well?Yes, in Pinecrest. Did you always think you’d stay here?No. I thought that when I left to go to Barnard college in New York, that I wasn’t coming back ever. I was about to graduate...
Natalie
Name:Natalie In what part of town do you live?I live in West Kendall. How long have you lived in the area?My entire life. Have you always thought you’d stay in Miami?I’m not going to stay here. My husband and I just bought a house up in Sebastian, Florida, which is a little town in between Vero and Melbourne. I moved away for a year to New York and we also spent a few months in...
Rich
Name:Rich In what part of town do you live?We’re north of the Falls, a little bit west of Pinecrest. How long have you lived in the area?We’ve been here 30 years, in the same house. We bought it after hurricane Andrew. Where are you originally from?I grew up in northern Illinois, in Moline, along the Mississippi river. What brought you to Miami?I had a cousin down here and came down to see him and spend...
Gary
Name:Gary In what part of town do you live?I live in Kendall. How long have you lived in the Miami area?I’ve lived in a Kendall area for about 35 years. I lived here when it was just bushes and rabbits and avocado fields. I’ve lived in Miami for about 42 years. Originally, I’m from Jamaica. My mom and dad moved to New York when I was a little baby and then we moved to Miami....
Joe
Name:Joe In what part of town do you live?I live right across from Miami zoo. How long have you lived in the area?Eight or nice years in this area. But. I was born and raised in Miami. Did you always think you’d stay here?I never thought I would stay here. I always thought I would move on, but I found a good company and have settled deeper roots into Miami. Deeper than what I thought....
Michael
Name:Michael In what part of town do you live?Westchester, Florida. How long have you lived in that area?About 10 years. I’m originally from Miami. Did you always think you’d stay here?I’m not sure I’ll stay here once I graduate from school. Where would you think about moving?Honestly, I don’t know. I’ve gone to other states and I enjoy it. I’ve always thought of leaving for a little bit, getting to experience a new city and...
Joann
Name:Joann In what part of town do you live?I live in South Miami, in the Dadeland Mall area. How long have you lived in the area?The last three years. Before that, we bopped around a few cities, Atlanta, LA. But, I grew up in Miami, in the Kendall area, right by Baptist Hospital. Did you always think you’d stay here or did you expect to come back?I’ve always loved Miami, but I never really thought...
Greg
Name:Greg In what part of town do you live?Westchester How long have you lived in the area?Just over three years. Before that, a couple different places. We rented in South Miami, and then while we were trying to get a place of our own, we stayed at my parents in Kendall, which is where I grew up. Did you always think you’d stay in Miami?I kind of had that inclination because my wife Janell and...
Christiana
Name:Christiana In what part of town do you live?I live in South Miami. How long have you lived in South Miami?About nine years. I lived in various parts of Miami, but I grew up in Columbus, Ohio. What brought you here?I got a job that moved me here, but the real reason is I didn’t want to be cold anymore. What keeps you busy during the week?I have two kids and an amazing husband, so...
Randy
Name:Randy In what part of town do you live?Palmetto Bay How long have you lived in the area?I was born and raised in Miami. We’ve been in Palmetto Bay for eight years. Did you always think you would stay here?I guess so. I went to college in Maryland and then came back. I didn’t love cold weather. I liked warm weather. What keeps you busy during the week?It’s the usual things that people with families...
Lorin
Name:Lorin In what part of town do you live?We’re in Palmetto Bay. We just moved here a year ago. Before that, we were just on the west side of US1, by the Falls. Where are you originally from?I was born and raised in Miami. Did you always think you’d stay here?Yes, it’s always the place I’ve called home and we love living by the water…even though both my parents have left. My husband, Taylor, is...
Robyn
Name:Robyn In what part of town do you live?I right near the Falls. How long have you lived in the area?I grew up in Miami, not far from here. I went to Atlanta for college for a little while, but for most of my life, I’ve been in Miami. Did you always think you’d stay here?Not necessarily. My husband’s from Miami as well, and our families both live here. We wanted to be close to...
Don
Name: Don In what part of town do you live? Cutler Bay. How long have you lived the area? Almost 17 years. Where are you originally from? From a little town called New Windsor, New York. What brought you to Miami? The Navy, I joined in 1997. I went to boot camp. Then I went to ‘A school’ and was stationed in Southcom, in Doral. Did you think you’d stay in Miami after your service?...
Dina
Name:Dina In what part of town do you live?I live in Miami Dade. I was born and raised in the county of Dade. Did you always think you would stay in Miami?No. I recently moved back home because of the pandemic after living in New York for five years. I didn’t think I’d live in New York forever, but definitely in a place where I can have more artistic outlet and opportunities. California had been...
Laura
Name:Laura In what part of town do you live?I live in Cutler Bay. How long have you lived in Cutler Bay?Oh my gosh. 17 years now. We lived in Kendall before. We moved here when I was pregnant with my twin daughters. The condo we were in was not gonna cut it. I’m originally from Brazil, but I moved to Miami when I was three. So, I’m basically a Miami native. What keeps you busy...
Natalie
Name:Natalie In what part of town do you live?Kendall, right around your store. How long have you lived in the area?My whole life. What keeps you busy during the week?During the week, I’m in Wynwood. I work at a yoga studio. I teach and work the desk. If I’m not there, I’m home painting, or I’m at the gallery. I’m represented by a gallery near the yoga studio. And, I go rock climbing during the...
Kate
Name:Kate In what part of town do you live?We live in Pinecrest. We moved down here last February from downtown. Where did you grow up? What brought you to town?I’m from California. I came to South Florida in ’08. My mom’s family are all from Brooklyn and when they get older, normally they moved down here. My grandma was in Margate and I was in community college, back home, and wanted to spend more time...
Prashant
Name:Prashant In what part of town do you live?We live in Kendall. How long have you lived in the area?I was born and raised in Miami. I was here all through primary, secondary, graduate school, and even my internship. I left Miami for the Midwest in 2013. I was in Iowa city for three years, then I was in Cincinnati, Ohio for two years and we got back in the summer of 2019. And we’ve...
Maria
Name:Maria In what part of town do you live?Weston How long have you lived in the area?Five years. Before that, in Caracas, Venezuela. Why did you decide to move to Florida?Many reasons. The most obvious one is the political, economic, and sociological situation. It’s a very complex country to live in and conditions are hard to build a family and run a business. We wanted to find another opportunity to keep doing what we do,...
Kadie
Name:Kadie In what part of town do you live?Unincorporated Dade, South Miami / Coral Gables area. How long have you lived in the area?I was born and raised in Miami. I grew up in Coconut Grove. My husband and I moved to this area in 2010. And then in 2014, we moved to New York for six years and we returned in August 2020 – back to our original house. What keeps you busy during...
Alexandra
Name:Alexandra In what part of town do you live?In the Redland How long have you lived in the Redland?We moved down here in April of 2020. I was born in Miami and I’ve been in Miami off-and-on my whole life. Did you move in reaction to the pandemic?A little bit. We were in the Grove. I came back to Miami fulltime in 2014, and was working at the Frost Science Museum. I left in 2018...
Daniel
Name:Daniel In what part of town do you live?Kendall How long have you lived in the area?For about a year. Before that, Palmetto Bay for 27 years. I was born and raised, did college, law school, the whole shebang here. What keeps you busy during the week?During the week, I am a maritime trial attorney. I get to do various duties which consist of depositions, hearings, mediations, and every once in a while, trials. Does...
Matthew
Name:Matthew In what part of town do you live?I live in Coral Gables. How long have you lived in the area?I’ve been in Miami since 1969, and then West Palm Beach and back to Miami Beach in 1990. What keeps you busy during the week?I am a single dad, so I am highly involved with my children. School pickups and drop offs, teaching them tennis and basketball. I’m involved with all their homework. I’m their...
Norka
Name:Norka In what part of town do you live?Kendall. How long have you lived in the area?I moved in with Chris in 2014, but we met in Daytona Beach. Where are you originally from?I was born in Dominican Republic, and then as a kid, moved to Orlando, and then New Jersey, and then back down to Orlando. And then, Chris convinced me to move to Miami because that was obviously a better choice. How did...
Chris
Name:Christopher In what part of town do you live?Kendall. How long have you lived in Kendall?My whole life. There were periods of college and living on my own in Coral Gables and Broward. I worked in Central Florida for three years for their fire department. Now, we live 10 avenues down from where I grew up. What keeps you busy during the week?Norka and I have the baby now, and we are both arguably a...
Nando
Name:Nando In what part of town do you live?I live in North Miami. How long have you lived in the area?Since 2001. What brought you to town?I was born and raised in Chiclayo, Peru, which is a Northern coastal town in the Lambayeque region. My dad moved here in 1998 and established himself. When he got his own place, my sister and I immigrated. What stands out amongst your first impressions of Miami?The highways. I...
Fernando
Name:Fernando In what part of town do you live?We live in a neighborhood right by Schenley park, called West Miami. How long have you lived in Miami?My whole life born and raised here. What keeps you busy during the week?The kids and work. I’m the store manager at Mayor’s Jewelers in Dadeland. How did you get into jewelry?It started a long time ago when I worked at Montblanc. My father was always big into pens....
Karina
Name:Karina In what part of town do you live?I’ve been in Pinecrest for about 12 years. We moved from Virginia to Miami, but originally, my husband and I are from Brazil. What originally brought you from Virginia to Miami?When we moved to the United States, we went to Atlanta, Georgia first. My husband worked in a multinational company in Brazil that had a headquarters in Atlanta. When we initially moved to there, I went back...
Liz
Name?Liz Abram In what part of town do you live?I live on the Upper East Side, I think it’s also called Bayside historic district. It’s just north of Edgewater. It’s only accessible by one street, Northeast 69th street, and there’s a little park at the end and it’s on the bay. It’s not gated and I love it. As a New Yorker, it’s a great combination of all different ages living together. When did you...
Daniel
Name:Daniel In what part of town do you live?Near Miracle Mile and Coconut Grove. I think the official neighborhood is called The Pines. How long have you lived in Miami?I’ve lived here all my life, I was born and raised here. Growing up here, did you always plan on staying?I wouldn’t exactly say I planned it, but I never really saw myself leaving. But now, I really don’t see myself leaving. I definitely love everything...
Jorge
Name:Jorge In what part of town do you live?By Dadeland Mall How long have you lived in the area?I’ve lived in the area now three years. But, Miami – my whole life minus three years in the military. Would you share about your service in the military?I was in the Navy from right before September 11th until 2004. I was in avionics. I ended up guard duty and shore duty in Coronado Islands, San Diego....
Ben
Name:Ben In what part of town do you live?Coral Gables. How long have you lived in the Gables?16 years, a month ago. Where are you originally from?I’ve lived in Florida my whole life. I moved from Tampa to Miami for Bill Nelson’s reelection campaign in 2005. What were you doing for Bill Nelson?I was his South Florida fundraising director. Are you in still in politics?I’m a political consultant. I no longer really do the fundraising...
Ashley
Name:Ashley In what part of town do you live?I live in Kendall. How long have you lived in the area?25 years. I was born in New York and raised in Miami. You mentioned at the market that you recently moved back to Miami. Where were you living?In July of 2017, I moved to New York to teach. I moved there particularly because their education system is geared towards ‘zip code not determining destiny’ and trying...
Michael
Name:Michael In what part of town do you live?Miami Beach. How long have you lived in the area?12 years. And before that, I was in Deerfield Beach. What brought you to Miami?I moved from New York, May 10th, 1993. A company hired me and moved me to Miami. What kind of a company was it?A rental company for the construction industry. I worked for them for 19 years. A private equity firm bought them. They...
Nina
Name:Nina In what part of town do you live? We live in Coral Gables. How long have you lived in the area?Six years now in the Gables. I grew up in South Miami. I’ve lived in Pinecrest, Kendall, and pretty much all over Miami. Did you always think you’d stay in Miami?I did. I have lots of family here and I love the water. So, I’ve always wanted to be here. Would you share a little about what keeps...
Donna
Name:Donna Ingram In what part of town do you live?In Homestead/ Redland area. How long have you lived in the area?I have lived there since 1954. My parents moved there when I was a year old. And then you married into another longtime Homestead family?Yes, the Ingram family. They moved there in the 1900’s and the Ingram Nursery was started around the 60’s. We built our home on Biscayne right across from the nursery, 42 years ago....
Joel
Name:Joel In what part of town do you live?We live in South Miami. We moved here at the end of 2018, about a year before the pandemic. So, we were new to a place and trying to get used to it right at the moment when we got completely isolated from the place, which is really a tough way to enter a new city in a new context. We were in the Northeast, in Boston,...
Jody
Name:Jody Ellenby Where do you call home?That’s interesting, a year ago, if you had asked me that question, I would have said my home was in DC, but a big part of my heart and my family and my community were in Miami. I moved back to Miami last March, to ride out this pandemic because this is where I felt the most connected to home for my own survival. I’ve been working remotely from...
Diane
Name:Diane Krieger In what part of town do you live?I live in Pinecrest. How long have you lived in the area?We moved to Miami in 1988. My husband says, ‘a wrong turn brought us to town.’ He missed a deadline to apply for a fellowship at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, where he had been promised a position. He didn’t apply, so they gave it to someone else. The only two good places in...
Ricky
Name:Ricky In what part of town do you live?Our street is one of the dividing lines between the unincorporated Miami-Dade and Coral Gables. How long have you lived in the area?I’ve lived in Miami since 1968. Would you share a little bit about yourself?I’m retired now. I just turned 80 a few days ago, which is very surprising. I’m a retired judge. I was a circuit court judge for 26 years and I retired in...
Skip
Name:Skip In what part of town do you live?We are in South Miami. How long have you lived in South Miami?I’ve lived here about 12 years. My wife, Ricky, has been here for over 40 in this house. What brought you to town?Ricky. We met not quite 50 years ago but kept our connection up over several marriages. How did you meet?Well, we have different stories. We’ve been dear friends for so long. After we...
Vanessa
Name:Vanessa In what part of town do you live?We live in Palmetto Bay. How long have you lived in Palmetto Bay?10 years now. Prior to that we were living in Kendall for about eight years. Would you tell us a little bit about yourself?I am born and raised in Miami, Florida. I am a local optometrist in the Pinecrest area. I’ve been practicing for 13 years. My life is dedicated to either optometry or to...
Lauren
Name:Lauren In what part of town do you live?Coconut Grove. I believe this is our sixth winter here. Six months out of the year, we live in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and six months out of the year in Coconut Grove. Once our youngest child graduated high school, we decided to start spending our winters, working and living in Coconut Grove. Over six years, have you found community in Miami, and if so – where?It’s funny because...
Richard
Name:Richard In what part of town do you live?We live in Coral Gables. How long have you lived in the area?Just over five years. Before that, we lived on Miami Beach. Originally, I’m from from Kendall. I grew up right by Calusa golf course and then we moved to (what’s now known as) Pinecrest in 1990. Did you always think you’d stay in Miami?That’s an interesting question. I love being home in Miami, but I...
Jay
Name:Jay In what part of town do you live?We live here in Kendall, not too far from your grove stand. We’ve been here coming up on seven years. Would you share a little bit about what you do during the week?I am a professor of music at the University of Miami. That’s what brought us here to Florida seven years ago. Previously, I was the director of bands and a professor of music at the...
Ruth
Name:Ruth In what part of town do you live?We live in one of the oldest sections. It goes back to the early 20th century called Spring Garden, and it’s on the Miami River. It has beautiful homes and moderate homes. We are trying to keep it the way it is, without the density of buildings. My grandparents moved here in 1922 and bought the house that we’re now living in. Would you tell us a little...
Sandra
Name:Sandra In what part of town do you live?We live on the West side of US1, close to the Falls. How long have you lived in this area?My husband’s been here all his life, Miami born and raised. I was born in Ecuador and came here in 1990. We bought this house about six years ago and prior to that we were closer to Country Walk. Would you tell us a little bit about your...
Sarah
Name:Sarah In what part of town do you live?I live in Pinecrest. We’ve lived here for just over a year now, Where did you move from?We’ve been in Miami since 2014. Before that, it was Columbia, South Carolina. I’m from Columbus, Ohio. How did you and Michael meet?As soon as I realized that I could leave Columbus, I wanted to get out. As soon as I graduated from college, I moved to New York City....
Michael
Name:Michael In what part of town do you live?I live in Pinecrest but I grew up in Germany. What brought you to the US?I went to university in Dusseldorf and started my first job nearby. At some point I just wanted to see the rest of the world. I found a colleague who was going to a new startup in the US and he asked whether I wanted to go as well. The company got...
Christopher
Name:Christopher In what part of town do you live?The Kendall/Snapper Creek area. We’ve been here since 2013. Originally – I’m from Miami – the Coral Gables, Coconut Grove area. Would you tell us a little about yourself?My wife and I have three kids. Our oldest daughter is nine. My middle daughter is three and my youngest son is a year and a half. We’ve been married going on 14 years now. How did you meet?I...
Mitch (round 2)
Name:Mitch In what part of town do you live?We live in Coconut Grove. How long have you lived in that area?We’ve lived in the Grove for about five years. We’ve been in Miami since 1975. Why did you choose to move to the Grove?It was time to downsize. We were in a large house in Pinecrest, it was just too large for the two of us. We wanted a place that was in the center...
Anthony
Name:Anthony In what part of town do you live?In the Ponce Davis area. How long have you lived in the area?We moved here this year. We were in the Grove, we had a really nice little house. With baby number two, you stop idolizing the Grove. Our new area is great because the lots are two times the size of the Grove and the Gables is still nearby. It’s a bike ride from Pinecrest market....
Alex
Name:Alex In what part of town do you live?Pinecrest How long have you lived in the area?We moved here in 2017, but I grew up here back in the day. Did you always plan to move back to Miami?My wife and I were in New York but always wanted to come home when it was time to start a family. She grew up here too. How’d you meet?We met through some of my best friends...
Chris
Name:Chris In what part of town do you live?I live in Miami Beach. How long have you lived in the area?I was born and raised in Miami. I’ve lived here on and off for the past 35 years. Would you share a little about what keeps you busy during the week?I am the founder of the Miami Wellness Club. We’re a guide to healthy living. Our online hub, GuÍa, connects people in the community with...
ANDREA
Name:Andrea In what part of town do you live?I live in Pinecrest. I’ve been in Pinecrest for 28 years. Are you originally from Miami?Yes, I was born in Doctors Hospital and actually my father was born in Miami. So I’m a very old Miamian. What do you remember as old Miami?I can remember it being a tiny little town. Kendall was a dirt road. It was all horses and picking fields. If you went west...
Noah
Name:Noah In what part of town do you live?I live in Devonwood in Pinecrest. How long have you lived in this area?I was born and raised in Miami. I was actually born at South Miami Hospital and grew up in Pinecrest. I’m a physician, so I moved around for medical school and residency, and we moved back in 2018. Did you think that you would return to Miami?I loved growing up in Miami, but I did not...
Jane
Name:Jane Watkins In what part of town do you live?Palmetto Bay How long have you lived the area?Oh my gosh. We’ve been in this house for 20 years. I’m originally from the Caribbean. I came up for college and then lived in Atlanta, where I met the guy who is my husband. Then we moved to Albany, Georgia, then Miami, then Kentucky, then back to Atlanta, then back to Miami. What was it like moving...
Jacob
Name:Jacob In what part of town do you live?I live in Southwest Miami-Dade. What do you like about that area?I love that I can disconnect from the city when I’m out here. It’s a whole other world of people and wildlife and it gets you away from the craziness of Miami. Are you originally from Miami?Born and raised in the Kendall/ Pinecrest area. My parents are true Floridians, Growing up here, did you think that...
Jose
Name:Jose Ferrer In what part of town do you live?In Pinecrest. I like the sense of community in Pinecrest. It’s a relatively big city, but here people know each other. I like the fact that it’s a microcosm of the greater community in which we live. We have Jewish people, we have Cuban people, we have African-American people, we have Indian people. It’s really a nice community to raise your kids and expose them to...
Claire
Name:Claire Brautigam In what part of town do you live?I live in South Miami. How long have you lived in the area?I’ve lived in Miami pretty much my whole life. I’ve lived in Pinecrest, Coral Gables, and everywhere. But I’ve been in South Miami for about a year. I think that it is central to my world right now. It’s a pretty perfect location for me. I live in the back of my friend’s house....
John
Name:John In what part of town do you live?Coral Gables How long have you lived in the area?I have lived in the Miami area for five years. I moved here from Chicago in 2015. What brought you to Miami?Love. I met my partner while on a business trip to South Florida. He was born in Wisconsin, but grew up in Argentina. His business takes him back and forth between the United States and Argentina. So,...
Stacy
Hi Stacy, how’s it going?This is my first time being interviewed. How would you like your name listed in the interview?Stacy In what part of town do you live?Kendall. I’m five minutes from your warehouse. How long have you lived in the area?My whole life. 36 years. Born and raised. Did you always think you would stay in Miami?No. I’ve always wanted to leave, just to have life somewhere else, but my business keeps me...
Pete
Name:Pete In what part of town do you live?We live in Kendall, down south. I grew up in Miami Springs. After we got married, my wife and I moved to New York for about five years, and then moved back to Miami. Would you share a little about your family?We are six. My wife and I have been married for 23 years. We have four kids. Our oldest is our only girl. She is 19 and...
Adam
Name:Adam In what part of town do you live?I’m in West Palm. I’ve been staying at my grandma’s since about November. I have to be very cautious because I’ve been staying with her. Where are you originally from?Short Hills, New Jersey – which is about 25 minutes from Manhattan. Tell us a little bit about yourself, why did you decide to come to Miami?I’ve always considered Florida a second home because I’ve been coming down...
Pedro
Name:Pedro Perez In what part of town do you live?Right on the edge of the Redlands. How long have you lived in the area?I grew up in horse country, which were the Bird Road farm sites. So we used to come out this way all the time with my dad, when I was a little kid for seeds and things for our horses. I’ve been living out here five years now. Have you always lived...
David
Name:David Morales In what part of town do you live?I live in Brickell – in the downtown area. How long have you lived in that area?Since 2009. Would you tell us a little bit about yourself?Born and raised here in Miami. I’ve lived here my whole life with the exception of university. I went to Emory in Atlanta, Georgia. I went to FIU for law school. It had only been accredited for about two years,...
Lawrence
Name:Lawrence In what part of town do you live?We live in Pinecrest. What brought you to town?I came down here to practice oral surgery with Dr. Lloyd Wruble. Would you tell us a little bit about yourself?I grew up in New Jersey. I went to Rutgers undergraduate, and Columbia University for dental school. Then, I completed a fellowship in St. Louis, Missouri. I’ve been practicing oral surgery in the same location for the past 27...
Jared
Name:Jared In what part of town do you live?I live in Cutler Bay. How long have you lived in the area?I’m 27. I’ve lived here at least 22 years. Would you share a little about yourself?I started picking up the bass guitar around the age of 13. A year later, I was already like ‘this is what I want to do for the rest of my life.’ If I could produce a product that gives...
Astrid
Name:Astrid In what part of town do you live?Cutler Bay – for about five years. Where are you originally from?Coral Gables. Would you tell us a little bit about yourself?I am a police officer. I’ve been working for Miami Dade County Police for the last 22 years. And I started off in Hammocks, which is in the West District. From there, I went to agriculture patrol, which was my favorite. I worked with farmers and...
Jacque
Name:Jacque Stewart In what part of town do you live?In Kendall, my whole life – Born and raised. Would you share a little bit about your experience growing up in Miami?We’re a passionate community. We’re such a melting pot of different backgrounds. Since I wasn’t really bilingual, like most of our community here, I always felt like an outsider. As I grew older, I picked up a little bit of the Spanish language and really...
Jim
Name:Jim In what part of town do you live?We live in the Redlands. How long have you lived in the area?I’ve lived in Miami my whole life, but we’ve lived in the Redlands for 17 years. What do you enjoy about living in the Redlands?The peace and quiet. I like all the trees, the farms, the birds, the squirrels – the peacocks. I envision it’s how Miami would have been 50 years ago. Would you...
Mike
Name:Mike In what part of town do you live?In Palmetto Bay. How long have you lived in the area?10 years. I’m from Kendall originally. What keeps you busy during the week?These days. COVID. I’m a nurse at South Miami Hospital. In addition to that, I’m a small business owner. Our business is called Marino eyecare. My wife is an optometrist and I help her run the office. And then, I have two little children who...
Austin
Name:Austin In what part of town do you live in?Pinecrest. How long have you lived in the area?My entire life. What keeps you busy during the week?My main job is as a general contractor. I work with my father. We own Canterbury Homes and we build luxury estates. What is it like working with your dad?It is great. We have a really good working relationship. We get to spend a lot of time together and it’s always...
Lewis
Name:Lewis In what part of town do you live?I live in Palmetto Bay. We were living in South Miami for about 17 years and moved to Palmetto Bay last year. You mentioned that you’re originally from New York. What brought you to town?Yes. Originally from Brooklyn. I prefer to see snow on a postcard. So, I moved to Florida, in 1977, after graduating chiropractic school. I set up practice, first in Inverness, Florida. Inverness is...
Nicole
Morning Nicole, How are you?Awesome. I’m eating one of your Turmeric Chocolate Cookies. Is that acceptable at 10am? They’re so delicious! It’s hard to have just one. In all fairness I’ve been out working, so they are my late morning treat. How would you like your name listed in the interview?Nicole In what part of town do you all live?We live in Pinecrest. How long have you lived in the area?We have lived in Pinecrest since 2014,...
Eitan
Name:Eitan In what part of town do you live?In Kendall, in the Crossings. How long have you lived in the area?Almost five years. Where were you before Miami?I lived in Israel. I’m Israeli. What brought you to the United States?My wife. Where did you meet?On Jdate. I came to visit her and then from there we were together. Would you tell us a little bit about yourself?I love my kids. I love to work out...
Dani
Name:Dani Londono In what part of town do you live?Key Biscayne How long have you lived in the area?20 years. I was born here, but I grew up in Columbia until I was 10, and then came back and have been living on this beautiful island ever since. What do you like about living on the Island?I love that it’s a small community where everybody knows each other, and everybody is trying to live a...
Julie
NameJulie Frans In what part of town do you live?Miami Beach. How long have you lived in the area?Nine years, in different parts of Miami Beach. Where are you from and what brought you here?We’re from California, from San Diego, we came for a change of lifestyle and Robbie had a job here. We only thought we would be here for two years and we’ve been here for eight and a half. Would you tell...
Robbie
Name:Robbie Frans. In what part of town do you live?Miami Beach How long have you lived in the area?Off and on since 2006 but full time since 2011. Where are you originally from?Originally from Michigan. Before Miami, I lived in San Diego. What brought you to Miami?I’m a private chef. My boss’s main residence is on La Gorce Island in Miami Beach and then he has a summer home in San Diego. So, I’ve gone...
Steve
Name:Steve Alvarez In what part of town do you live?I’m in Palmetto Bay. I’ve been in this area for 12 years, and before that around Sunset and 104th. Would you share a little bit about what keeps you busy during the week?I’m an insurance broker. I’ve been doing this for almost 30 years. What type of insurance?Commercial. I started in the business doing computer operations and transitioned into underwriting. Then, I had the opportunity to...
Walt
Name:Walter Chefitz. In what part of town do you live?We live in Palmetto Bay. How long have you lived in the area?I grew up in Pinecrest before it was called Pinecrest. I moved away for college in Boston, then to Los Angeles for seven years, then to New York for seven years, and then finally moved back to Miami. What brought you back to Miami?Adena brought me back. We were dating long distance for a...
Adena
Name:Adena Ellenby. In what part of town do you live?Palmetto Bay How long have you lived in the area?I’ve lived in Florida most of my life. I was raised in the Redland, on our farm, and then moved up to Palmetto Bay for high school. Now, I live in the house across the yard from where I grew up. Would you share a little bit about how you spend your week?I spend a few days...
Seth
Name:Seth In what part of town do you live?We live in Boca Raton. How long have you lived in the area?I grew up in Boca Raton and I moved back in 2010. Where were you living in between?I was in Tallahassee, Florida, for college and business. What type of business did you have in Tallahassee?I was the owner of a live music venue called the Beta Bar, a real rock and roll roadhouse joint. We...
Georgette
Name:Georgette In what part of town do you live?Kendall How long have you lived the area?Two and a half years What brought you to town?I have been working in Miami, telecommuting, since 2016. We lived in Puerto Rico and then Hurricane Maria hit in 2017. Initially, we moved to a friend’s house in North Carolina. When we saw things were not getting better, we decided to move to Miami. Would you tell us little...
Raymond
Name:Ramon In what part of town do you live?Pinecrest. How long have you lived in the area?About three and a half years. Before that, in West Miami for about 10 years. My family’s from Venezuela, but I’ve lived most of my life in Miami. Would you tell us a little bit about yourself?I am married with one 13 year old son and one on the way – due at the end of May. I own...
Blaise And Atlas
Names:Blaise & Atlas In what part of town do you live?Pinecrest How long have you lived in Pinecrest?Blaise: Six years Atlas: And before that, Orlando. Would you tell us a little bit about yourself?Blaise: I’m eight years old. I’m in second grade. I go to Alexander Montessori school. I do dance and play with my family. I speak Spanish and French and I like smoothies. I love going on bike rides. I like my birthday....
Patricio
Name:Patricio In what part of town do you live?I live in Pinecrest. How long have you lived in Pinecrest?For a year. I’m actually a student, or I was a student. I grew up in California for the most part. I went to Belen Jesuit and then ended up moving to California for my dad’s job. Where are you originally from?I was born in Mexico and moved here when I was around two. And now you’re...
Josh
Name:Josh In what part of town do you live?Right across from Dadeland in the Metropolis building. How long have you been in the area?I’ve been down here 15 years. Where are you originally from and what brought you to town?I’m from Livingston, New Jersey. I went to culinary school in Manhattan and then worked at the Gramercy Tavern, and then opened Spice Market. I was working at these amazing places in New York but it...
Tiffany
Name:Tiffany In what part of town do you live?Biscayne Park How long have you lived in the area?In Biscayne park for a year, before that I lived in Buena Vista for six years. I’m originally from Miami Beach. I grew up on one of the Venetian Islands and then, as a tween, I moved to Pinecrest. Would you tell us a little bit about yourself?Farming is my second career. I went to UF for photography...
Chris
Name:Chris French In what part of town do you live?Biscayne Park How long have you lived in the area?Almost a year now Where are you originally from?Boca Raton What brought you to Miami?I moved here from California nine years ago. I had been visiting my parents and met somebody and I wanted to give it a swing. So I moved back to Florida. I felt like my California chapter was done and wanted to work...
Saul
Name:Saul Diaz. In what part of town do you live?Pinecrest How long have you lived in the area?Born and raised in Miami. I’ve lived here on and off since 1988. Would you share a little about your family?I come from a Cuban father, which is very rare in Miami, who exiled from Cuba in 1962. My mother’s Spanish, and moved here when she married my dad in 1976. And, I have an amazing younger sister....
Amy
NameAmy Donner. In what part of town do you live?High Pines Where are you originally from and what brought you to town?My family migrated from Chicago, Illinois in 1965. I was one of eight kids. We grew up in Coral Gables. Ironically, my father, Martin, came here to start a magazine – called the Beachcomber. It had Johnny Walker on the inside cover and Jane Fonda on the cover. He published a single issue. Then...
Michael
Name:Michael In what part of town do you live?We live in Pinecrest. How long have you lived in the area?We’ve been in the area for a few months, but we lived here before for about three years. We were here when William was born and then went back to Chicago for a few years to have more support with the baby. Now that he’s older, we came back. Would you share a little bit about...
Marko
NameMarko In what part of town do you live?Coral Gables, at the moment. How long have you lived in the area?I originally moved down to Miami in 2001 and lived on the beach until 2010 at which point, we bought a house in Coconut Grove. We were in that house until September of 2017 when Irma hit. Due to our proximity to the water, we had significant flood and wind damage from the hurricane. We eventually...
Deborah
Name:Deborah In what part of town do you live?I live in Coral Gables. How long have you lived in the area?I grew up in Coral Gables in 33146. And I now live in 33134. Would you tell us a little bit about yourself?I was two when we moved to Miami from Chicago. I spent most of my life here, except when we moved to New York when I was 14. That was devastating to me...
Mackenzie
Name:Mackenzie In what part of town do you live?I live in Pinecrest- not even a full mile away from the farmer’s market. How long have you lived in the area?Oh my goodness. Since 2001, it’s been quite a long time. 18 years. Would you tell us a little bit about yourself?I am 23 years old. I go to the University of Miami. I’m in their graduate program, in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program. I...
Allan
Name:Allan In what part of town do you live?Coral Gables. And how long have you lived in the area?Over 30 years. I’m a native. I grew up in Miami Beach and have lived in South Florida my whole life. Would you tell us a little bit about what you do during the week?I’m a procurement manager for a local casino. What does ‘procurement’ entail?Imagine a casino and imagine all the things that go into it....
Ricardo
Name: Ricardo Trillos In what part of town do you live? We live in Cutler Bay. How long have you lived in the area and what brought you to town? 15 years between Palmetto Bay and Cutler Bay. Before that, Caracas Venezuela. I came here for better opportunities and to pursue the American dream. Would you tell us a little bit about yourself? I am a chocolate maker. I have a passion for sports and...
Isabel
Name:Isabel In what part of town do you live?Miami Beach. Would you tell us a little bit about yourself?I grew up and went to school in the Grove. My family’s from Ecuador, so we would go to our family farm every summer and every Christmas, so I’ve always been very connected to nature. I went to business school in Boston and that’s where I learned about and developed a passion for sustainability. It was thanks...
Kim
Name:Kim In what part of town do you live?We live in High Pines, since no one knows where that is, we always say we live near Whip’n Dip. How long have you lived in the area?We’ve lived in High Pines for three years. Before that, we lived in the Gables and Brickell for the first year that we lived together. Ben and I are both Miami natives. I grew up in a unincorporated Dade, which then...
Ben
Name:Ben Gerber In what part of town do you live?High Pines. How long have you lived in High Pines?Three years. And before that, North Gables. Where did you grow up?South Florida. In the Kendall area. I was born and raised in Miami. My father was born and raised in Miami. My grandfather came here when he was 18 and worked as a Telegraph operator and ran the beach concession at Tahiti beach where Coco Plum...
Noah
Name:Noah What part of town do you live in?I live in South Miami – in the Dadeland area. How long have you lived in that area?I’ve been in my house here for a year, but I’ve lived in Miami for the last nine years. What brought you to town?I grew up in Pembroke Pines. I went away to Clemson for my freshman year and I came back to University of Miami for my sophomore year...
Lucas
Name:Lucas In what part of town do you live?South Miami, in one of the new buildings by Downtown Dadeland. I’ve lived in this area since I graduated – so about two years. I went to middle school and high school in South Miami and grew up in the Pinecrest area. Are you originally from Miami?No. Our family is Brazilian, but I was born in Maryland and we moved down here when I was in fourth...
Heidi
Name:Heidi In what part of town do you live?South Miami. How long have you lived in the area?In South Miami – about four months. Prior to that, Los Angeles for four years. Prior to that, Coral Gables for 20 years. Would you share a little about what keeps you busy during the week?Trying to stay afloat. That would probably lead into my new position at Fairchild, but before we go into that – during the...
Andy
Name:Andy In what part of town do you live?I’m near Coconut Grove. I’ve been in Miami, on and off, for over 30 years. Where else have you lived?I’ve been going to Montauk for the summers for the last eight years or so. It’s a job that I work in the summer – a bar tending gig at a place called the Surf Lodge. It’s a live music venue. Montauk is a nice town and a good...
Miles
Name:Miles What part of town do you live in?It’s called Riviera Gardens, but basically, we’re in unincorporated Dade County. It’s the Red Road and Blue Road area, near University of Miami. How long have you been in Miami?All my life. I left for college, but I was born here in 1973. Would you tell us a little bit about what you do during the week?I’m a father to three kids of various ages and I...
DP
Name:DP What part of town do you live in?I live in Homestead. How long have you lived in Homestead?My entire life. So, 24 years. Would you share about what keeps you busy during the week?During the week, you could find me at work, which is so fun. After work, I would probably be either working on some art at my house or with some friends. You could catch me around town, Wynwood, Design District, or...
Ryan
Name:Ryan My artist name is M E V K I Z Z, pronounced like mucus. In what part of town do you live?I live in High Pines. How long have you lived in this area?I’ve lived in this home for 23 years, since I was three. For the last seven years, I’ve been living in New York City. I just got back and I’m transitioning to the van. What were you doing in New York...
Naomi
Name:Naomi What part of town do you live in?I live by the Falls. How long have you lived in this area?I grew up down here. My parents have a small mango grove and I’m living there. Would you tell us a little bit about what you do during the week?I own a bakery. I spend most of my time there, running around, managing, and talking to customers. And, I’m still doing a little bit of...
Greg
Name:Greg Borgognoni What part of town do you live in?Pinecrest. We’ve lived in the area for about 33 years. I was born and raised in South Florida in the Gables area and after law school I came back to town. When we started growing our family, we moved down to Pinecrest. Tell us a little bit about your family?It’s me and my wife, who is always stopping by to see you guys with me at...
Galia
Name:Galia What part of town do you live in?Coral Gables How long have you lived in the Gables?I’m almost 53, so about that long. I was born and raised in Miami. I’ve always lived within three miles of where I currently live. What changes have you seen? Any memories from growing up in the Gables that stand out?Obviously more development, but luckily I live in Coral Gables and they’re so good with their regulations. Every...
Nicolas
Name:Nicolas What part of town do you live in?Cutler Bay How long have you lived in Cutler Bay?My whole life. I actually went to K through 8th grade in Cutler Bay and then went to Coral Reef. I went to culinary school here as well, at Le Cordon Bleu, and graduated in 2009 with an associate degree in culinary sciences. Are you using what you learned in culinary sciences now?Absolutely. I have a fruit foraging company,...
Toba
Name:Toba What part of town do you live in?South Gables. We’ve been here almost seven years. What brought you to Miami?My job. I am a pediatric neurosurgeon at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, which was Miami Children’s Hospital/ University of Miami. Would you share a little about your family?My husband is a stroke neurologist at University of Miami. We located here with our two kids, and then subsequently we’ve had two more children. Four little kiddos. And,...
Javier
Name:Javier Carpio What part of town do you live in?Gables/ South Miami How long have you lived in this area?I just moved to this area in February, but I grew up in Palmetto Bay. I moved here because my business is closer to the Gables. I go to Pinecrest for a few clients. Would you share about what you do during the week?We are a sport-specific and movement-specific training company. I work to enhance the...
Jen
Name:Jen What part of town do you live in?High Pines Where are you originally from? What brought you to town?I’m from the DC area. My husband got a job here and he’s from here. What do you think about Miami?Miami has been a bit of a challenge to get used to. It’s taken a lot longer than I thought. I have found some wonderful people and it’s great place to be outside. I feel like...
Amy
Name:Amy What part of town do you live in?Technically Coral Gables, but it’s the Pinecrest area – called Pine Bay Estates. How long have you lived in the area?Six years. Where are you originally from and what brought you to town?Originally Boston. I moved here in 2003 after living in Lisbon, Portugal. What keeps you busy during the week?I have three kids, 15, 14 and 6. I also own a business called Litus Music....
Jessica
Name:Jessica What part of town do you live in?I live in Pinecrest. How long have you lived in the area?I grew up in Miami, I went to FSU and then moved to London after college. I lived in London for about nine years and moved back here with my husband and kids, five years ago. Did you meet you husband in London?Yes. We met through friends at a bar right when I first moved there....
David
Name:David What part of town do you live in?I live in Coconut Grove. How long have you lived in Coconut Grove?About eight years. Before that, I was in Coral Gables for five years. Before that, Hollywood. What brought you to town?I was living in New Orleans and my wife got head hunted for a job down here. I love the sand and the blue water. That was about ’94. I came down here…lost the wife,...
Patty
Name:Patty Blanco What part of town do you live in?Palmetto Bay. What brought you to town?We moved around a lot for my husband’s job and then they brought us to Miami. We were only supposed to be here for three years. And, 22 years later we’re still here. Where are you originally from?Originally from Chicago. My husband was born in Cuba and I was born in Chicago. What do you like most about Miami?The weather...
Thaddeus
Name:Thaddeus Foote What part of town do you live in?Palmetto Bay How long have you lived in this area?I’ve lived in Palmetto Bay for two years. I grew up in Miami, left for a long time, and then I’ve been back for 12 years. First, in South Miami, then Pinecrest, and now Palmetto Bay. We keep moving south. Would you share a little about your family?I was born in Missouri, St Louis, on the coast...
Bekki
Name:Bekki Did you know there’s another Becky Haggard in Miami?I do. She’s my sister in law. Her name is McCarran now, but everyone who grew up here in Miami knows her as Becky Haggard – as that was her maiden name. I’ll introduce myself as Becky Haggard and somebody will be like, ‘You’re not Becky Haggard.’ And I’m like, ‘you must know my sister in law’ It’s very funny. What part of town do you...
Tom And Elizabeth
Name(s):Tom What part of town do you live in?High Pines How long have you lived in the area? And where are you originally from?Elizabeth: Since 1990. We got married in ’92 and bought this house in ’95. I was born and reared in Coral Gables, Florida. Tom: I’m from Waterloo, Iowa. I came down to University of Miami on a football scholarship. How did the two of you meet?Elizabeth: Through mutual friends…and wine. Tom: I got...
Tora
Name:Tora Bueno What part of town do you live in?We’ve been in Pinecrest for 10 years. Where are you originally from and what brought you to town?New York City. My husband lived in Panama as a child and had fond memories of growing up in the tropics. He really thought it would be a great idea. We had our children in New York City and it’s hard to raise children in the city. And, my...
Stephen
Name:Stephen What part of town do you live in?I live in Coral Gables. How long have you lived in the gables?I was born and raised here in the Gables but went away to college and then came back and did law school down here. Would you tell us a little bit about yourself?I’m an attorney. I love South Florida. I’m an avid sports fan and a weekend warrior. What type of law do you practice?We...
Susan
Name:Susan What part of town do you live in?We live in South Miami. We used to live in Coral Gables. After a few years, I successfully convinced my family to downsize – now that the kids are in college. Where are you originally from and what brought you to town?We moved to South Miami from California (via one year in Baltimore) in 1994 for my husband to complete grad school at University of Miami. We...
David
ame:David Proman Where part of town do you live in?Pinecrest. We’ve been here for one year and in Miami for ten. Where are you originally from and what brought you to town?Originally from Delray. Work brought us to Miami. What do you do for a livelihood?Investing. But, I’d prefer to talk about your TropiKale Smoothies, because that’s what really makes me happy. We love coming to the farmer’s market and we love your smoothies. How...
Aymee
Name:Aymee What part of town do you live in?Right now, I live in South Miami, but I’ve been in South Florida since 1995 when I came from Cuba. I lived in Pinecrest for 12 years while my son went to elementary, middle and high school. When he graduated in 2013, we moved to South Miami. Did you grow up in Cuba?Yes, I came as a refugee through Guantanamo. I was part of the big exodus....
Kim
Name:Kim Foster-Cosner What part of town do you live in?I live in Pinecrest. If you make an ‘X’ on the map of Pinecrest, I’m right in the center. How long have you lived in the area? What brought you to town?We’ve been here 23 years. I was born in Miami Beach. I escaped for college, but wound up starting my business here and have lived in Miami since the 70’s. Would you tell us a...
Gretchen
Name:Gretchen What part of town do you live in?Coral Gables. How long have you lived in Coral Gables?Since the late 70’s. I got my first job at a radio station in Coral Gables. I’m from Miami Springs and have lived here since I was 12. What were you doing at the radio station?I was hired as an entry level reporter. I ended up staying there for six years – which is an eternity in radio....
Ethan
Name:Ethan What part of town do you live in?I live in Pinecrest. How long have you lived in the area?When I was six months old, my parents moved from New York City to Pinecrest – into the house where I grew up. After college in New Orleans, I bounced around to North Carolina and then New York City where I met my wife. And then in 2007 we moved to Pinecrest. So it’s been 12 years....
Liana
Name:Liana What part of town do you live in?We are just behind Schenley Park off 57th behind Bird Road. How long have you lived in the area?We’ve been there for two years and we were in the northern part of the Gables before that. We moved to the Gables after a stint in Downtown Miami – before our daughter was born. Where are you originally from and what brought you to town?I was born in New York and grew...
Danny
Name:Danny What part of town do you live in?Pinecrest How long have you lived in the area?Six years. Where are you originally from?Miami born and raised. I grew up in Kendall just West of the Falls. Would you tell us a little bit about your family?I’m one of three siblings – and the youngest by eight years. We all live in South Florida, which is nice. And, my parents now live in Weston. Please share...
Sebastian
Name:Sebastian What part of town do you live in?Coral Gables. How long have you lived in the Gables?Almost five years. I was born in Indiana and raised in Miami. We moved to Miami when I was going into seventh grade. Please share about what you do for a livelihood or what keeps you busy during the week?I own a company called Social Buzz TV. We’re an agency that helps businesses and brands tell their story online...
Dale
Name(s)?Dale Where do you live?I live in the Gables, on Biltmore Way. I move a lot. I’ve lived back and forth between the Gables and the Grove most of my adult life. I tend to buy houses and fix them up and sell them. Where are you originally from?I was born in Columbus, Georgia. When I was five, we moved to St. Petersburg, Florida. I went to high school here, so I feel like I’m from...
Felix
Name:Felix Where do you live?I live in Coral Gables. How long have you lived in the area? 11 years in Coral Gables and 28 years in Miami. Where are you originally from?I was born in Brooklyn, New York and grew up in Jersey City, New Jersey. Please share about what you do for a livelihood or what keeps you busy during the week?I work for the Miami-Dade County Government at the Miami International Airport. This April...
Denise
Name:Denise What part of town do you live in?Coral Gate. How long have you lived in that area?I have lived in the area since I moved to Miami. I lived in Coral Gables proper from 2006 to 2008 and then I bought my house in a neighborhood called Coral Gate, which is what I like to say ‘across the street from Coral Gables.’ Where are you originally from?I am originally from Yellow Springs, Ohio, which...
Allison
Name:Allison Where do you live?Miami Beach How long have you lived in the area? I am a native. I grew up in Miami shores and have been living in Miami Beach since the mid 90’s. Would you share how you’ve seen the beach change?The growing up of the Global Resort. When I moved to Miami Beach, you didn’t have to pay for parking on Lincoln Road. It’s amazing to see how it’s grown up since my...
Rene
Name:Rene Where do you live?I’ve lived in Pinecrest for 14 years and 9 in our current home. Where are you originally from?I was born and raised in Miami. I went to school in Charleston, South Carolina and then finished up in Indiana at the University of Notre Dame. After graduation, I returned to Miami. Would you share a little about your family?I’m married with three kids, 10, 5 and 2. My two-year-old is the one...
Sam
Name:Sam Where do you live?I live near the Grove- in the Shenandoah area. How long have you lived in the area?About two years. I’ve been in Miami for eight years now. I got a scholarship to the University of Miami for diving. I was a springboard diver for the University of Miami and then I also competed professionally for the USA. What did you study at UM?I did mechanical engineering with an emphasis on internal...
Matt
Name:Matt Where do you live?We live in the Grove. How long have you lived in the area? We’ve lived in the Grove since May. And before that, we were in the Gables. We’ve been in Miami, for about five years. Where are you originally from and what brought you to town?Originally Chicago. We moved from DC. In DC, I worked for President Obama’s Administration. We moved down here to go back into the private sector. What was your role?I was...
Lucy
Name(s)?Lucy Foerster Where do you live?Coconut Grove Where are you originally from and what brought you to town?I grew up in Miami Beach. I went to college in Philadelphia and then worked there for a bit and moved back in 2009. Please share about what you do for a livelihood or what keeps you busy during the week?As my Dad says, my ‘big kid job’ is working for a wealth advising company called Provenance Wealth Advisors. ...
Alex And Danielle
Name(s)?Alex, Danielle, Eliana and Raphael Where do you live?Coconut Grove. Where are you originally from and what brought you to town?Danielle: I am from Curacao and studied in Massachusetts for college. We met in New York and moved to Miami four years ago to be closer to family. Alex: I’m from Venezuela and moved to the US in 2001. Please share about what you do for a livelihood or what keeps you busy during the...
Paula
Name:Paula Where do you live?Pinecrest Where are you originally from and what brought you to town?I’m originally from Medellin, Colombia. I came when I married my husband, who was already living here. He’s from Argentina, and we’ve lived in town for almost 13 years, and in Pinecrest for 5. Where did the two of you meet?I was on a summer vacation and we met here in Miami. We had a long-distance relationship, and then when...
Howie
Name:Howie Where do you live?I live in plantation. How long have you lived in the area?We’ve lived in plantation for approximately 18 years. Where are you originally from and what brought you to town?We sold our company in New York in the 80’s and I had to decide to move to Florida or to Vermont. I had met my wife just right before that. We were dating, and she said, oh my parents live in...
Ahjane
Name(s)?Ahjané Where do you live?We had been in Coral Gables for over five years and just moved to Miami Beach in July. Where are you originally from and what brought you to town?I’m from Portland, Oregon. I’m getting my PhD at UM in the School of Education program called Community Well-being. Community Well-being is an interdisciplinary program that’s based in Community Psychology. It focuses on Community Based Participatory Action Research and addressing social justice issues....
Tito
Name(s)?Tito Where do you live?We live down in the Killian area by Killian High school. How long have you lived in the area? Two and a half years. Where are you originally from and what brought you to town?Family and a desire for a bigger yard. We lived in Gables for a while and wanted something quieter, a little more isolated, and with a big backyard for the boys to run around. Would you share a...
Alissa And Jeremy
Name(s)?Alissa and Jeremy Frice Where do you live?We live in Coral Gables. We’ve been here about 2 ½ years. Where are you originally from and what brought you to town?We moved from Portland, Oregon. We were ready for a change. We are in the food business. We’re both chefs and we love the year-round growing season here. We also loved what was happening in the food scene in Miami. It’s very exciting to be part...
Jenna
Name?Jenna Where do you live?We live in the Gables. How long have you lived in the area?14 years Where are you originally from and what brought you to town?I grew up in South Africa and moved to Miami to start at UM in 2004. I met my husband in college and have been here since. How did you choose Miami?I got a scholarship for springboard and platform diving at UM. I left home when I was 15 and I spent three years...
Carrie
Name:Carrie Where do you live?We live in Coral Terrace just west of Schenley Park. We’ve been here for 11 years. Where are you originally from and what brought you to town?I grew up in Southern California and then lived in Santa Cruz, New York, and San Francisco before meeting Joel, who’s from Maryland but was living in Berkeley. We moved here for his job. He’s a professor at UM. Will you share a little bit about your family?Joel...
Buster
Name:Buster Where do you live?Unincorporated Miami Dade. We’re near the intersection of Blue road and Red road, which is near University of Miami. We live in the house that Natalie grew up in. How long have you lived in the area?Since 2005. I moved down right after Hurricane Wilma – when the power was restored. I moved here from Minnesota for Natalie. I couldn’t convince her to move to Minnesota. She has a fear of the cold. Where...
Andrew And Ellie
Name(s):Andrew and Ellie Where do you live?We’re in Palmetto Bay. Near Coral Reef Park. How long have you lived in the area? We moved in right before Henry was born – six and a half years ago. Where are you originally from and what brought you to town?Andy: We are both from Miami. My dad moved to Miami from New Jersey to attend UM law school. Ellie’s parents are both from here. Her dad went to...
Levi
Name(s)?Levi Ellenby (LNB) Where do you live?I live in the Redland on our farm, LNB Groves, with my girlfriend Sara, my three dogs, Buddy, Irie and India, and our cat Miet. How long have you lived there?I was born on the farm. I lived here until I was about five years old and then we moved to Palmetto Bay. I moved back down to the farm almost seven years ago. What was it like having...
Aliza
Name(s)?Aliza Stern Where do you live?I live in Downtown Dadeland. Where are you originally from and what brought you to town?I was born in Mexico, but I grew up here in Miami. Please share about what you do for a livelihood or what keeps you busy during the week?I have two kids and I have many jobs. I’m always working, always cooking. I have my own business doing private chef work and cooking classes and...
Jason
NameJason Where do you live?Right across the street from Coral Reef Park. I grew up one block from where we live now. Our house is close to all the fields where we used to play as kids. It used to be a jungle around here where we could ride our bikes. Would you share a little about your family?I have two amazing beautiful daughters, Siena is 10 and Bailey is 12. Siena goes to Howard...
Wally
Name:Wally Where do you live?I live right by MDCC Kendall in Sabal Chase. It’s a quiet little neighborhood near the turnpike and right off the Palmetto. How long have you lived in the area? In Kendall for about eight years and before that, in Cutler Ridge/Goulds area which is near where I grew up. Please share about what you do for a livelihood or what keeps you busy during the week?A lot of things. I...
Laurie
Name:Laurie Where do you live?I live in South Miami. Where are you originally from and what brought you to town?I’ve been here 42 years. I’m from Indiana. My dad started our shoe store in 1973 and I moved here to manage the store. Tell us a little bit about the store, about what keeps you busy during the week.FootWorks is open seven days a week, and I work most days. I think it’s customer service and...
Muriel
Name(s)?Muriel Olivares Where do you live?I live in Little Haiti. How long have you lived in the area? I’ve lived in this area since 2010. Where are you originally from and what brought you to town?I was born in Argentina and my family moved here when I was a kid. I grew up in South Miami and went to high school at New World School of the Arts, which is downtown. That’s when I started discovering...
Susan
Name:Susan How long have you lived in the area? Six months. And before that, we were in Buena Vista. I’ve been in Miami for about seven years total. What brought you to Miami? My family. I grew up in Connecticut and slowly my siblings and parents all migrated down. I was living out in California, in Sonoma County, and my family was all here and I had a newborn and I thought, well, this just stinks. So...
Sandy
NameSandy What part of town do you live in?Pinecrest – since ’91 Would you share a little about your family?My wife, Robin, and I have two boys that are 37 and 35 who live in Orlando and St Pete. And, we have five grandkids. What brought you to town? Where are you originally from? I was born in Miami and have lived in the South end of town my entire life. I lived at my nursery...
Spence
Name:Spence Where do you live?Pinecrest How long have you lived in the area?Five years, but I grew up in Kendall. Please share about what you do for a livelihood or what keeps you busy during the week?I have a scent marketing and branding company. We create signature scents for brands like Ritz Carlton, Hyatt, Disney World, cruise lines…you name it. We make everything smell good. How does it work?Our company came out with a patented technology...
Keren
Name:Keren Your name has an interesting spelling. Do you know the story behind the spelling? Both my parents were born in Israel and in Hebrew the vowels are underneath. Karen shares the same two vowels in the Hebrew pronunciation. So when they immigrated to the states and decided to give me that name, they just followed their Hebrew translation to have the same vowels between the consonants. And as a result I ended up with two E’s...
Dan
Name:Dan Where do you live?Pinecrest Where are you originally from and what brought you to town?Originally from Israel. My parents moved here when I was younger. What’s kept you busy this summer?This summer, I’ve been in Miami spending time with my four children. And, getting ready to launch a new cyber security training course. Right now, we are partnering with top-tier universities to offer professional training certificate programs and to grow the cyber security workforce in...
Jonah
Name:Jonah Where do you live?Coconut Grove – for the last three years. I grew up in Coral Gables, a couple blocks from University of Miami. Please share about what you do for a livelihood or what keeps you busy during the week?I am the general manager of the café at Books and Books in Coral Gables and I consult for our other restaurants. My dad bought the property (of our Gables location) about a month ago, so I...
Kevens (round 2)
Name(s)?Kevens Where do you live?Fort Lauderdale and Coral Gables What brought you to town? Life Please share about what you do for a livelihood or what keeps you busy during the week?Wake up early, 4am. Pray. Meditate. If I am with Amber, we do a 5-mile walk. Once a week, I go to Fort Lauderdale to see family and work on family business. In between – I write music, work with my agent, and record. How...
Sasha
Name:Sasha Where do you live?Upper East Side/ Belle Meade area How long have you lived in the area? Here only a year, before that in Coconut Grove for three years Where are you originally from and what brought you to town?I was born in Miami, but I grew up in Boca. I moved back to Miami six years ago after college in Orlando. I missed being close to family and obviously Miami’s ‘tropicalness’ and the fruit....
Alina
What’s your favorite thing to buy at LNB Grovestand and why? The Turmeric! I think anti-inflammatory foods are such an important part of health. How can I take the concentrate with me on the road?
Josh
What’s your favorite thing to buy at LNB Grovestand and why? My favorite smoothie is the Sapodelicious. I love Jackfruit and all your seasonal fruits. I had seen Jackfruit but didn’t get to taste it until I saw Adena break down a whole fruit a couple years ago. I like that there is a little bit of funkiness, it’s meaty, tastes like Juicy Fruit gum and I love propagating the seeds in my back yard.
Carlos
What’s your favorite thing to buy at LNB Grovestand and why? I recently tried the Roselle smoothie - and it was awesome. My daughters like the Sunrise smoothie.
Stephanie
What’s your favorite thing to buy at LNB Grovestand? I come for the half ‘Sapo’ and half Sunrise (or Jackson) smoothie. I love getting the jackfruit, the mameys, the little bananas and lychees.
Stephanie
What’s your favorite thing to buy at LNB Grovestand? I come for the half ‘Sapo’ and half Sunrise (or Jackson) smoothie. I love getting the jackfruit, the mameys, the little bananas and lychees.
Jacob
Name:Jacob Where do you live?Coral Gables How long have you lived in the area? Going on 31 years. How often do you come to the market?Almost every Sunday. Do you have a market ritual? If so, please describe.We find our usual parking spot. We walk past the fish. My daughters love to say Hi to them. The way to start the market is with a Sapodelicious. Also, my daughter loves the Rainbow – she’s a fan...
Jay
We start with two smoothies from Adena and turmeric tonic from Walt. It’s hard to choose which smoothie so I get the rainbow. Maybe you can freeze them, and I can distribute them. They are all delicious. We drink the tonic every day. My wife swears by it – she feels better when she has it than if she doesn’t.
John
What’s your favorite thing to buy at LNB Grovestand and why? I like the Sapodelicious. That’s my favorite. One of my sons likes the rainbow – which is a combination of all three. My daughter, wife and other son like the Sapodelicious too. They’re all great. We love all of them.
Ilene
What’s your favorite thing to buy at LNB Grovestand and why? I love your rainbow smoothies and am addicted to your turmeric tonic. I even took the turmeric concentrate with me, when we went to Philadelphia, for Passover. I put it in little containers, which I froze, and put them in my zip-loc bag for the plane. It gives me so much energy. I take it every single day.
Jason
What’s your favorite thing to buy at LNB Grovestand and why? I always get a large smoothie – about 70% Tropikale and 30% Sapodelicious. It’s a great way to get those greens in. I don’t shop at supermarkets, so I am there to get whatever organic and local fruit is in season. I love your sapodillas. I go bananas over your bananas – but you don’t have those this year. Your avocados are on check…
Jason And Melanie
What’s your favorite thing to buy at LNB Grovestand and why? Mel: It’s a toss up between a Rainbow Smoothie and the good ‘ol Turmeric Tonic. Jason: The tonic helps me recover at the end of the day when my muscles are fatigued – it’s give that extra little boost. I know the health benefits, but honestly I just like the flavor. I also miss the jackfruit. Maybe because I haven’t had it in a…
Carol And Ed
What’s your favorite thing to buy at LNB Grovestand and why? I get the turmeric tonic and concentrate. I studied food and nutrition. I have always tried to incorporate turmeric in my life, and you have made it a lot easier.
Stephan
What’s your favorite thing to buy at LNB Grovestand and why? I was already familiar with the properties of turmeric because I have made three trips to India. My friends in India explained to me how they use turmeric tonic for virtually everything. They even use it topically, making a poultice, to apply to cuts and bruises – and as a general anti-inflammatory. When I found out that you had the turmeric tonic, I was…
Leticia
What’s your favorite thing to buy at LNB Grovestand and why? I’m a guacamoletarian. LNB has the best avocados in town. If I’m going to have a quiet Sunday reading or watching a film, I’ll get the ready-made guac. You prepare and enjoy silence broken only by crunchy chips 😉 I have a special love for anything jackfruit. When my cousin visits from Brasil, we get a few bags before we go shopping and snack…
Toma
What’s your favorite thing to buy at LNB Grovestand and why? Turmeric Tonic! I have MS, which is an auto-immune disorder. I swear by 8oz of turmeric tonic every morning. I’ve been using it the better part of two years. For me, it’s the best way to start my day. I am energized, ready and just don’t feel fatigued. Everyone’s MS is different, but for me – the biggest challenge is fatigue. But when I…
Daniella
What’s your favorite thing to buy at LNB Grovestand and why? The smoothies are fantastic and refreshing. You’ve got all the tropical fruits and know just how to mix them. Also, I come for the interaction with you both and Walt’s father. I get a little rabbinical lift, a little spiritual infusion, along with my juice.
Luis and Natalia
What’s your favorite thing to buy at LNB Grovestand and why? Natalia - I crave the smoothie - like seriously crave. I get the Sapodelicious. We need to add the turmeric to our weekly routine for the health benefits. Luis - I love the papayas and the Choquette avocados when in season. I can image you lost the avocados in the storm.
Michael
What’s your favorite thing to buy at LNB Grovestand and why? Exotic fruits and Turmeric Tonic. After hearing a lot about the benefits of turmeric, it really piqued my interest. One of my clients told me about you guys. I was ailing from a lot of acid reflux. I used to take a lot of Zantac and Nexium and was looking forward to trying something that wasn’t a pharmaceutical. I definitely attribute the tonic to…
Al
What’s your favorite thing to buy at LNB Grovestand and why? Turmeric tonic and the new Super Turmeric Concentrate. While I was coaching, I really hurt my back. It was a significant back injury that began my journey with pain management. My first two doctors said – Surgery, Surgery – and I said, you’re not the guys for me. Through a lot of friends and networking, I got to the right doctor. He has helped…
Jose
What do you get at LNB? Avocados when in season! And the terrific smoothies.
Sharon and Jeff
What’s your favorite thing to buy at LNB Grovestand and why? Everything! We love the smoothies. They are our go to – whether it’s 40 degrees or 200 degrees out, we have to get smoothies. Jeff loves the little red bananas when in season, the guacamole and the turmeric dressing.
Leslie
What’s your favorite thing to buy at LNB Grovestand and why? The Sapodelicious – I think it’s delicious! Last week I tried the Roselle smoothie and it was very very good. Now it’s a hard choice to make between the two of them.
Barbara & Steven
What’s your favorite thing to buy at LNB Grovestand and why? The smoothies and whatever tropical fruit you have in season – I like that it changes week to week. We are really looking for what’s in season. I love what you guys do. Keep it up.
Linda
What keeps you busy during the week? I’m busy 24-7! I have two syndicated columns on the Tribune News Wire. My Quick Fix column goes to over 6 million readers every week all over the United States and Canada. You can read it in the Wednesday issue of the Miami Herald. And, I am doing a lot of Facebook Live videos and 5-minute audio interviews which get aired on 880 AM the Bloomberg Biz. I just interviewed Daniel…
Erin And David
What’s your favorite thing to buy at LNB Grovestand and why? Smoothies, turmeric tonic, guacamole (when you have it – please have it more) and bananas. I feel like the only green I can get my oldest to drink is the green at the bottom of the rainbow smoothie.
Stuart And Shari
What’s your favorite thing to buy at LNB Grovestand and why? Ben likes the new Sorrel Smoothie. I am seriously in love with the Turmeric Dressing. It has become an addictive force in the house. I figure, we will pretty much buy a bottle every week. We use it on salad and even as a dip for steak. I also had my first Turmeric Tonic shot last week, which I surprisingly liked.
Alan
What’s your favorite thing to buy at LNB Grovestand and why? I really like the canistel, and I love the avocados. I am happy to see you innovating with turmeric - which I think is under appreciated in the United States. And generally, I just like visiting with you.
Cordell
What’s your favorite thing to buy at LNB Grovestand and why? Before I have my colada each morning, at 4am, I have four shots of those Turmeric Tonic bad boys. I’ll drink a few more shots before dinner. When I first drank it, it tore me up, but I stuck with it. Now, I like the taste. I started drinking it in the beginning of June and started seeing things improve in my elbow tendon…
Scout
What is your favorite thing to buy at LNB Grovestand and why? My favorite thing to buy is the Jackson smoothie and when it’s in season, the guacamole.
Oscar
What’s your favorite thing to buy at LNB Grovestand and why? Not necessarily 'buy'. The vibe at the LNB stand is my favorite.
Juan And Terri
What’s your favorite thing to buy at LNB Grovestand and why? All the smoothies at LNB are wonderfully natural and healthy! The turmeric dressing is a delicious sauce for dipping and for adding to quinoa and to rice. The guacamole is amazing when available! All that said, we enjoy the turmeric tonic daily and have incorporated it into part of our nutrition ritual. It is a must-have to start our day!
Ray
What’s your favorite thing to buy at LNB Grovestand and why? Although I absolutely love the smoothies (my favorite is Sapodelicious) my absolute favorite thing from LNB Grovestand hands down is the turmeric tonic. The swelling in my lower back and hands have drastically reduced. I especially notice a difference after I'm done tattooing for the day. I'm so thankful to not be in pain all the time. You have a customer in me for…
Patty And Mitch
What’s your favorite thing at LNB Grovestand and why? My favorite thing is a hug from Adena. Besides that, I like the rainbow smoothie and really enjoy the benefits of the Turmeric Tonic. I have arthritis in my back and it helps a lot when I use the tonic. When I am having issues with my back and I drink the tonic in the morning, by later in the afternoon I feel a lot better.…
Brittney + Kara
What’s your favorite thing to buy at LNB Grovestand and why? Please see above. Nothing makes Jackson happier on Sunday mornings than his "rainbow smoothie." Well, that and demanding that the "orange" goes on the bottom. Always orange first. This kid and orange.
Alain And Peter
What’s your favorite thing to buy at LNB Grovestand and why? We love the red bananas, avocados and eggfruit - among everything else in season!
Samuel And Kristina
What’s your favorite thing to buy at LNB Grovestand and why? The rainbow smoothie for our daughter.
David
What’s your favorite thing to buy at LNB Grovestand and why? The smoothies are great, but the Turmeric Tonic is fantastic. I must have a large jar in my refrigerator at all times. I drink an 8 oz cup every morning.
Kiki And Marc
making observations, planning the grove plantings, pruning, fertilizing and more. Each day is different, and our orchard projects are often prioritized based on timely inputs needed and also where the fruit trees are blooming and fruit is developing.
Daniel and Rachel
What’s your favorite thing to buy at LNB Grovestand and why? Clearly, the smoothies. They are beyond refreshing and filled with so many nutrients from LNB’s locally grown fruits. Sometimes we even come back for seconds. The guacamole is the best we've ever had. It's finished before we even get home.
Brad
What’s your favorite thing to buy at LNB Grovestand and why? The Turmeric tonic. I substitute the tonic for breakfast as I suffer from young onset Parkinson’s Disease. The tonic helps my medicine absorb better.
Lee
The turmeric tonic. I drink it twice daily. I am convinced it has completely cured the arthritis, I was developing in my hands! I was recently away for over 3 weeks and it was not possible to bring the tonic. After two weeks, I felt the inflammation in my hands. I bought some turmeric and black pepper tablets but they did not seem to help! I was so happy you did your popup, after the storm…
Zach And Leigh
What’s your favorite thing to buy at LNB Grovestand and why? The smoothies! They are delicious and nutritious.
Rich And Martha
What’s your favorite thing to buy at LNB Grovestand and why? The smoothies and the turmeric tonic. Whatever Walt & Adena say that the turmeric juice does, we believe it! We also went through a Jack Fruit phase that lasted almost a whole year…might have to do that again.
Sam And Sabrina
What’s your favorite thing to buy at LNB Grovestand and why? The turmeric tonic! The large jar is usually empty before we leave the parking lot! Also, the smoothies are great.
Abby And Jonathan
For special occasions, I go to: Cafe Vialetto in Coral Gables. When we were here for Jonathan's interview in February 2014, we were taken here for a delicious meal and since moving to Miami we have celebrated our anniversaries, work accomplishments, and birthdays here. Our favorites at Cafe Vialetto are the caprese salad (not on menu, but they always make it when we request), Caesar salad (not on the menu, but they always make it when…
Rivah And Johann
What’s your favorite thing to buy at LNB Grovestand and why? Rivah - Jackfruit and the Ginger/Turmeric Tonic Johann - Banana, cause Jackfruit stinks 🙂 and Turmeric dressing, once a month...
Chris And Laura
We moved to South Miami in 1975, after attending The Ohio State University, to start a business in the Magic City of Miami. We had a tree farm from 1979 to 1992 until Hurricane Andrew blew away our farm. Laura has been an RN since 1974 and was the Director of a surgery center for 21 years. I became an RN in 2003 and became a certified Orthopedic RN in 2008, while working for Baptist…
Gary
I've been coming to the market since the first day. I’ve watched its amazing growth and diversity over these years. It's a mini-event and food ritual each week! I always begin at Zak the baker’s stall. I was with Zak helping to set up his tent in the beginning. Next, I'm at the LNB stand to visit and purchase my favorite Turmeric Tonic. Always buy the quart of Turmeric Tonic to sip healthy and organic…
Liz & Joe
The most romantic spot around: Matheson hammock - beautiful spot to enjoy some quiet time surrounded by nature
Marsha And Wally
What’s your favorite thing to buy at LNB Grovestand and why? Rainbow shake because I like all the flavors and can't just choose one and my son loves them too! Love getting healthy fruit filled shakes from local farms... Not to mention the best customer service from genuine people! 😊
Mitch (aka Walt’s Dad)
Favorite market story: There are a 1000 stories, at least, all of them wrapped in smiles. I harvest the smiles, store them away. Eventually they’ll re-emerge as stories.
Allison And Will
Name(s)? Will and Allison Where do you live? We both live in Brickell. How long have you lived in the area? Will was born and raised in Miami (Miami Beach) and Allison moved to Miami just over 4 years ago. Where are you originally from and what brought you to town? Will is from Miami Beach. Allison is originally from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Please share about what you do for a livelihood or what keeps you busy during the week? Allison...
Brett & Kate
What’s your favorite thing to buy at LNB Grovestand and why? Tumeric Tonic. If you've tried the Tumeric Tonic, you know why. It's refreshing, thirst-quenching and as delicious as it is good for you.
Susan & David
What’s your favorite thing to buy at LNB Grovestand and why? Turmeric Tonic! It’s the miracle juice! We were told by a regular to commit to 8oz a day (which Walt confirmed). At first, we definitely felt our bodies detoxing! Now, as regulars, we drink five to six jars a week between the two of us. We drink it right in the morning, after we exercise, and throughout the day.
Andy
What have you made with ingredients bought at LNB Grovestand? I’ve made couscous with the turmeric tonic and I start every morning with some form of tropical fruit that I’ve bought there, either by itself or on Laurie’s Pantry Granola.
Claudia & Mike
What’s your favorite thing to buy at LNB Grovestand and why? LNB smoothies of course!! We love the idea of feeding our kids locally grown fruits and veggies plus it’s always fun to chat with Adena, Walt and Walt’s Dad who we secretly think reminds us of Indiana Jones! Plus, the Red Jamaican bananas from LNB are B.A.N.A.N.A.S! We love them as much as the smoothies!
Taryn and Jay
What have you made with ingredients bought at LNB Grovestand? We use the ginger and turmeric in everything (stir fry, soup, beans, gingerbread), and the ginger is a favorite tea when anyone is sick. Yuca chips. Banana bread
Raul and Carmen
The best deal at the market is: LNB Grovestand, of course! First class fruits and vegetables, a knowledgeable staff and huge doses of warmth and affection towards the clients!
Kēvens and Amber
What have you made with ingredients bought at LNB Grovestand? The most unique thing I have made is salted and boiled jackfruit seeds. Delicious, filling and a fun way to utilize a part of the fruit that might have been thrown away otherwise. You simply boil until soft and salt them and they taste like chestnuts! There’s an outer skin that you peel off once cooked.