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Meet the people who are shaping the future of the communities they live in while inspiring everyone they meet along the way. Though their stories are all different and their backgrounds, histories, hopes and dreams vary, the one thing each has in common is a passion for what they do and their ability to see past themselves for the benefit of others. In the following pages, you’ll meet this issue’s Key Players and get a brief glimpse into their lives. If you happen to run into one of them during your daily routine, take a moment to salute them. They’ve earned it.

Fashion and art have gone hand-in-hand since the beginning of time. Historically, as one evolves, so does the other. Get the best of both worlds this season with these creative looks sure to make you a walking conversation piece no matter where you go. — Photography: Sergio Fama; SergioFama.com Model: Katherina Savenkova from Whilemina Stylist: Claudia Sanz from Green Grass; 54 SW 10th St.; 305.373.7422; GreenGrassHouse.com Hair & Makeup: Susana Betancourt; SusanaBetancourt.com Assistant: Gonzalo Gamas

This grand home in Key Biscayne is the perfect place to launch a whole new life in paradise. Whether you love it for the interior spaciousness, the exterior beauty or the overwhelming amounts of compliments you’ll get from friends, family and neighbors, one thing’s certain: This residence is makes for quite the extravagant home. — Text by Yoshi Sanz Photos by Antonio Eli Realtor: Daniel Gaviria; 305.582.4800; [email protected]

Think outside the chocolate box this Valentine’s Day with these romantic gift ideas for him, her, both of you — or the entire family — all available right around the corner. — Text by Jacquelyn Benson

The Animal Kingdom has a powerful advocate in Key Biscayner Alicia Aballi, founder of Born Free Shelter, an organization dedicated to helping abandoned dogs in South Florida find new homes. — Text by Luisana Suegart Photos by Antonio Eli

Fun, funky, and pleasingly practical, the Beacon Desk Lamp from IMG Lighting provides ultra-bright illumination out of an eye-catching, modern design. It’s also good...

Is your jewelry box full of old, unwanted gold items? Instead of letting them gather more dust, why not transform them into something gorgeous?...

Maybe you’re curious. Or perhaps you’re just looking for a better way to spend some free time instead of watching reruns. Whatever your reasons,...

For a truly unique experience this winter, take a dip with some of the smartest, friendliest mammals on Earth. Miami Seaquarium offers a variety...

Comfortable, practical and safe, this Sedge Loveseat from the PURE by Ami McKay collection won’t leach dangerous chemicals into your home environment, because none...

For 48 years, the second month of the year has meant the return of the annual Coconut Grove Arts Festival. Taking place from Feb....

It’s that special time of year again — and no, we’re not talking about Feb. 14. Who cares about that when you’ve got a...

Cozy up retro-style on this super cute, cozy sofa for two. Designed by Finn Juhl in 1940, the original Poet Sofa was made for...

It might not look like much — but this little, hand-held device is well worth its weight on the luggage scale. The Franklin Speaking...

Ever seen an unfit ballerina? It’s highly unlikely. Put some of their trade secrets into practice for yourself with the Xtend Barre Workout, an...

Nothing dulls the appearance of your skin like a layer of dead, dry cells. Brighten up your first impression with the Sensai Cellular Performance...

It started out as a joke: Feb. 14th, Singles Awareness Day — or SAD. But men and women around the world are now using...

The issue you hold in your hands has been months in the making. It all started when we arrived at The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne...

This one’s got 9 oz. of liquid ready to be gulped up, one sip at a time — alone or with someone you love. — Drink by Chef D. Chalaron

1. Natalie Fernandez, Jazmin Finlay, Angela Patlan, Carla Patrick & Grace Battle 2. Cecilia Ferrarone & Roselyn Fiore 3. Carla Patrick & Emilio Roso 4. Carla Patrick, Susan Suarez, Linda Anderson, Elaine Levine & Lourdes Lourido 5. Sonia Viola & Silvia Pesci 6. Betty Alonso, Leonor Gonzalez, Jessica Alonso & Hazel Ermusl 7. Emilio Roso, Carla Patrick & Sonia Viola 8. Terry Angelone, Ida Cattaneo, Maria Longobardi, Carla Patrick 9. Roselyn Fiore, Cecilia Ferrarone & Carla Patrick

1. Juan, Candelaria, Catalina & Santiago Badessich 2. Patricio & Maria Cruz Waterhouse 3. Andres Gaviria, Mike Aixala & Daniel Gaviria 4. Fernando & Lorena Garcia-Morillo 5. Martin & Maria Claudia Dell’Oca 6. Veronica & Martin Guyot 7. Mercedes Albrecht & Elena Reinerman 8. Brigitte Nachtigall with Santiago & Candelaria Badessich 9. Carlos and Florencia Moni 10. Jorge & Natalia Brugo

1.Jose Ignacio and Michelle Gonzalez, Mary Montero and Hyun Park 2. Luz Maria Koetzle, Ana Maria Bitar, Paulina Montes and Luciana Lombardi 3. Aldo Berti, Ana Mark, Sixto Campano, Alexandra Rumie and Mario Fernandez 4. Cristina and Edgardo DeFortuna 5. Dr Jaime Vergara and Joselyn Woodam 6. Maria Patricia Somarriba and Christian Mora 7. Mariana and Scott Fischer 8. Carlos and Claudia Gil and Juan Carlos and Annette Antocha 9. Esmeralda Delfin, Mara Santalla, Zuzzette Camareno and Karin Engel 10. Maria Thorne and Michael Davey

1. Biagio Mazzeo, Rosy & Rudy Noriego 2. Angela & Charlie Nash 3. Nancy Harrison, Chris Houssen, Meg Holderman 4. Bill Kaiser, Heidi Arguilles 5. Bonnie Craiglow 6. Christina Termine,Mary Tague, Amy Easton 7. Crystalyn Hambleton, Patrick Walfenzaou 8. David Blumberg, Al Lindsay 9. Dean & Meg Holderman 10. Mac & Elaine Melvin

1. Nora Martin, Richard Wagner, Trini & Fanny Olmo 2. Evelyn Raposo & Rachel Larrea 3. Javier Bouzas, Javier Pineiro & Alberto Yevenes 4. Ivan Gonzalez & Nicole Waters 5. Dinah Caratini & Fernanda Soto 6. Chuck Hastings, Chris Gelring, Raymond Rault & Liliana Huerta 7. Paola Di Marco & Andrea Ore 8. Hessah Aldrees, Gustavo Cagio & Badya Ashoor 9. Alex Gallo, Aerin Fenn & Jean Serge Martins

1. Ramon Rico, Ivania Lorio, Fernando Rico, Gladys Marshall 2. Dina Winkler, Oleg Neishtadt 3. Abi Diwan, Mario Fernandez, Miriam Diwan 4. Jessica Anderson, Bruce Galloway 5. Jill Patterson, Raymond Bulduc II, Susan Rindley 6. Mario Fernandez, Anna Bolduc, Maria Meruelo, Neil Ross 7. Victoria Nazir, Kevin Coster 8. Tim Johnson, Alistair Powell, Kevin Kreutzfeld, Brigitte Hunt, Fernando Wong 9. Omar Lorenzo, Bertha Olazabal, Celda Majfud, Celda Majfud

1. Monika Sanchez Seijas, Santiago Seijas Sanchez & Otto Seijas 2. Anabel Ferreiro & Alfredo Di Lucente 3. Amelie Damien with Pascal and Jacquinet Damien 4. Christianne Mora & Bertila Pozo 5. Carlos Marquez, Julia Dangond Marquez & Carlitos Marquez 6. Santiago Seijas Sanchez 7. Lily Braun Kubiliun & Brigitte Nachtigall 8. Angela Torre de Sanchez-Mayans, Padre Jose Hernando, Patricia Manterola, Yovanka Sanchez, Monika Sanchez, Matias & Alessandra Perez, Otto Seijas, Ricardo Seijas, Ruben Gonzalez, Jesus Perez & Astrid Seijasz

1. Laura Marmol, Alejandro Branger and Bernardo and Margarita Telles Da Silva 2. Claire Ibarra, Stephanie Brown, Pilar Birriel and Dr. Leslie Lasserville 3. Giada and Cristoforo Pignata 4. Lavr and Edward Miller 5. Martha and Bruce Cuthbertson and Brunella Barnett 6. Kelly Guma & Tino Peña 7. Kiki Ricote and Gaby Rivero 8. Isern Blanca and Jane Morris 9. Luisa Stelling, Maria Olivia Segui and Ana del Cueto

1. Marah Caban and Lily Paiz 2. Nicolas Mavri and Marah Caban 3. Miranda Stasulli, Omayra Burbano and Lesley Hernandez 4. Rebecca Johnson and Zulmarie Padin 5. Rosa and John Slavounoi 6. Gene and Fabiola Harkey 7. Vanessa Velez and Gisella Caban 8. Ana Maria Barassi and Lourdes Fernandez 9. Mike and Lesley Hernandez 10. Belen Mendoza, Nicolas Mavri and Cerril Lawko

1. Ribbon Cutting 2. Vanessa Seiler & Dr. John Martin 3. Mary Tague & Bob de la Fuente 4. Catherine Kiel & Alice Kiel 5. Diana Sweet & James Seymour 6. Charles Pennachio & Jose Quintana 7. Maureen Curtain & Marta Perez 8. Alina Campos Vega & Isela Sotolongo 9. Ana Pereira, Martha Ramos & Vicky Fernandez 10. Katya Fedeneva & Dawn Pennachio 11. Daisyn Macias, Sonia & Eduardo Carballo 12. Mia Weddell, Jack Baruch & Daimy Martinez 13. Ann Marie Collins & Ivon Saif 14. Don & Jeannette Slesnick 15. Maritza Nunez & Peter Murray 16. Debra Szymanski & Susan Metz 17. Rosa Perera & Lydia Cruz 18. Allison Cohen & Forrest McSurdy 19. Martine & Carlos Chomut & Evelyn Paz 20. Vanessa Seiler & Esther Borroto

1. Chuck Downs & Juan Luis Rodriguez 2. Cassia Silvia & Kenneth Bluh 3. Kathye Susnjer & Cheryl Lawko 4. Mort & Joy Fried 5. Michelle Estevez & Suzy Ide 6. Glen Von Hartz & Jim Brewster 7. Chuck Downs & Barry Haimo 8. Barry Haimo, Juan Luis Rodriguez & Peter Black 9. Kathalyn & Michael Haimo & Susana Pfeifer

Whether you’re letting a friend or a professional make it for you, nothing steadies the nerves like a stiff drink. Just make sure you’re not the one giving the makeover! — Drink by Chef D. Chalaron

Your guide to the best entertainment, shopping, dining, libations & relaxation in South Florida. — Text by Lourdes Reigosa

In the heart of New Delhi, just off action-packed Connaught Place, is a hotel that rivals the best stays around the world. It’s name is The Park and it welcomes guests with the traditional hospitality and eye-catching innovation that has come to define the “new” New Delhi. — Text by Charles Day | Photos courtesy of Design Hotels

COMPAC The Surfaces Company combines natural beauty with modern science to create gorgeous surfaces perfect for just about any space. — Text by Jacquelyn Benson

Let luxury take center stage this season with the perfect mix of flair and opulence. These must-have essentials will ensure you’re noticed for more than just your smile as you navigate the social tides in style. — Photography: Andrés Hernandez; AndresHernandez.net | Fashion Stylist: Marisol Gómez; Marisol-Gomez.com | Stylist Asst.: Guillermo Lugo | Hair & Makeup: Cory Bauer; CoryBauer.com | Wardrobe: Neiman Marcus, Village of Merrick Park, Coral Gables. Azul Boutique, Village of Merrick Park, Coral Gables. | Jewelry: All jewelry available at Vhernier Miami, 135 San Lorenzo Ave. by appointment only; Vhernier.com | Fabrics, Feathers & Hair Accessories: Rex Fabrics; 823 S.W. 37th Ave.

Saint Barthélemy, better known as St.Barth, is a connoisseur’s delight and features some of the best hotels, high-end restaurants and most fashionable clubs in The Americas, sprinkled between 21 pristine beaches surrounded by stunning seas. It’s hard not to fall in love with this exceptionally well-preserved 8-square-mile island while experiencing living there...or considering it. — Text by Yoshi Sanz Photos courtesy of Barnes International Realtor: Barnes Biens d’Exception, International Property Consultant 18, rue des Belles Feuilles 75016 Paris, France; Tel : +33 153 658 174

Meet 5 hot Miami designers who have what it takes to create stunning spaces from the ground up, or transform an existing home into a spectacular showpiece. — Text by Jacquelyn Benson

For Michele Estevez, life is all about balance. For a self-proclaimed island girl, she is very involved both in Key Biscayne and abroad and does anything and everything to help and inspire others. — Text by Lourdes Reigosa

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