Nila Do Simon
Nila Do Simon is a lifestyle and culture writer based in South Florida. All in the name of journalism, she has kicked soccer balls with players from the USMNT, attempted to sing along with Tony Award winners, tried cooking alongside James Beard Award recipients, and taught magazine writing at the University of Florida. The runt in her family, she’s developed an interest in highlighting the voices of often-overlooked, marginalized individuals and groups who, like her, required an extra-loud microphone to be heard over the crowd.
Travel
Old-world gardens, immersive art spaces, and more off-the-pitch diversions
Arts & Culture
Artisans across the country are putting their spins on the traditional Chinese game tiles
Travel
An exclusive tour of one writer’s corner of glamorous Florida
2026 Bucket List
A sleeping giant awakens on Collins Avenue
Travel
At Beth Buccini’s boutiques in Nashville and Miami, the former style editor curates outfits to remember
Arts & Culture
An art director for a Miami real estate heavyweight advocates for creativity on a huge scale
Food & Drink
Cassandra Felix is on a mission to diversify the wine world—and enhance your holiday pairings
Style
Miami’s Alepel collaborates with artists to create truly singular shoes
Home & Garden
A Florida design haven pushes the bounds of imagination
Arts & Culture
GiGi Lucas and SurfearNEGRA are inspiring the next generation of diverse female surfers