Grew up in a close Italian family surrounded by lots of relatives, food, and love. Healthy eating is important, but occasionally will cook a high fat, caloric traditional Italian meal, you bring the red wine!

Former professional dancer (no, not that kind!) and worked my way through college teaching ballet, toe, tap and jazz. Love the outdoors, boating, snorkeling and scuba, jet skiing, walks on the beach, long bike rides, tennis and of course, golf!

I am an involved, attentive, loving and affectionate mother, and it is important that you value and are attracted to those qualities as they are central to my character. I enjoy going to professional sports with my two teeanage boys i.e. Dolphins, Marlins and Heat, and my home teams the Phillies, 76er's and Eagles.

Have a long weekend - will travel as I am a spontaneous, carry-on only kind of gal. Favorite places visited so far are Italy, Hong Kong, China and Bali, and hope to one day visit Greece, Spain, Paris and Dubai with the right man to share these adventures.

I enjoy my career in television, and have worked in Philadelphia, Orlando, Tampa, San Francisco and LA. I plan to stay in South Florida for at least three more years, then who knows?

What am I looking for in a partner? Most important are intelligence, integrity, confidence, patience, kindness, being physically fit and spirtuality (not religion). Having some of the same interests is a plus, and you must be able to laugh at yourself, with others and with me!

In the book "Eat, Pray, Love" (one of my favorites), friends are asked to describe each other with just one word. What is your best one word desription?

If we like each other's profiles and pictures, let's talk on the phone first as the as the content, tone and cadence of the voice can be so very revealing. If we like what we hear, let's meet to check out the "chemistry" and if it is mutual, the first date is up to you. I have many interests and I love surprises. My favorite date is a Broadway show in NYC followed by a horse and carriage ride around Central Park snuggled under a blanket in winter. NYC doesn't have to be the first date! Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach and Miami have lots of great restaurants, theatres, professional sports, churches, beaches and golf courses. Please note that I am 51 years of age, having posted 48 for search purposes. My pictures are current.