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The Positive Effects of Good Storytelling

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Former Pediatric Critical Care of South Florida patient Xander Nunez has a special place in our hearts. A heart transplant recipient at just four months old, we shared his incredible survival story with the Sun-Sentinel earlier this year in honor of National Heart Month.  The South Florida media channel showed interest in his story and proceeded to interview his mother and our client Dr. Gerald Lavandosky. His story ran in the paper’s print and online versions in February.

Michele McCauley, owner of BurgerFi in Boca Raton Pointe, reached out to the Hopkins-Nuñez family and offered to host a fundraiser for them after reading the article. As a registered nurse, she knows how high healthcare costs can get. But McCauley was able to relate to the family’s story on a more personal level as well.

“I also had a baby who had a heart defect that passed away and I know the stress you’re going through,” she said.

On April27,  a week before Xander’s first birthday, BurgerFi hosted the day-long fundraiser.

“When there’s something wrong with a child, your whole world falls apart and the stress is just insurmountable, and you would change places with that child to make that issue go away. So I always try to reach out to people, if I read it in the Sun Sentinel or see it on TV, I try and reach out to them,” she said.

This recent case study is just one example of how the power of storytelling and visibility can have a meaningful impact on someone’s life.

Choeff Levy Fischman Designs Luxury Waterfront Home Around Banyan Tree

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73-palm_rear-viewNestled on a gated private island, this Miami Beach waterfront mansion can be a modern tropical oasis for $29.5 million.

Located at 73 Palm Ave. in the Palm Island community, the estate provides unobstructed waterfront views and privacy.

The main entrance features a granite driveway and a carved limestone waterfall feature near the front door. A set of floor-to-ceiling glass windows allows guests a sneak peek inside the two-story home.

Inside, Portuguese limestone flooring is used throughout the home, as well as European smoked oakwood details.

The 13,676-square-foot home boasts nine bedrooms, 10 bathrooms, a powder room and a two-story bronze fireplace. There is a 2,500-square-foot rooftop terrace.

Several reflecting ponds can be found throughout the home providing zen-like areas for lounging and entertaining.

The mansion also features a movie theater, elevator, wine storage, four-car garage and an oversized infinity pool.

There is a secluded hot tub off the master bedroom terrace.

Choeff Levy Fischman, a Miami-based architecture and design firm, are known for their expertise in indoor-outdoor living and prefer to use warm elements such as wood and stone to create a tropical atmosphere that works perfectly in South Florida.

Outside, the backyard showcases a large grass area, more than 100 feet of dock space, an outdoor kitchen and cabana with rooftop access and a large Banyan tree.

“The grounds included a timeless natural banyan tree that was a focal point of the outdoor environment,” said architect Ralph Choeff. “We decided to design around it so that it could enhance the overall experience, creating a sense of peace and tranquility, while also maximizing views.”

Mirce Curkoski, of ONE Sotheby’s International Realty, holds the listing.

Palm Island is a man-made island just west of Star Island in Biscayne Bay. It’s accessible via the MacArthur Causeway, which connects Miami and Miami Beach.

To view a video tour of the residence, visit The South Florida Sun Sentinel.