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From its first store on Calle Ocho in Little Havana, El Dorado Furniture has flourished into one of the Top 50 furniture retailers in the country by focusing on customer demands and putting family first. — Text by Estrellita S. Sibila Photos courtesy of El Dorado Furniture

The 24-hour daily routine of Miami women requires a casual look that can take her from work to the gym…to the beach. — Photographer: Nick Garcia for BlindLight Studio Styling & Creative Direction: Jhon Jairo Santos Styling Assistants: Angeles Almuna & Gustavo Espinoza Makeup & Hair: Joshua M. Ribadeo @ M.A.C Cosmetics  Model: Dusica for Next Models Photography Assistant: Richard Mestre Production: Angela Bonilla

If looking your best is on your agenda this season, schedule an appointment with one of these aesthetic geniuses at some of the city’s top salons & spas to ensure all heads start turning in your direction. — Text by Sandy Lindsey Photos by Ximena Etchart

Motivation comes in many forms, and getting in the best shape of your life is just an effective workout regimen away. The fitness professionals you are about to meet can help you attain the body of your dreams in no time. — Text by Sandy Lindsey Photos by Ximena Etchart

Meet a few of Miami’s top professionals of perfection to find out how they can help you yield the best version of yourself possible — no matter what your aesthetic goals. — Text by Sandy Lindsey Photos by Ximena Etchart

When it comes to being a beauty queen, it takes more than good looks and a beautiful body to earn the crown and don the title. Here are some reflections from beauty queens who have taken the stage and brought home the crown — and everything that comes with it. — Text by Estrellita S. Sibila

The idea for Red Flyer, The Handicapped Pets Community, an animal wheelchair loaner program, started with a dog named Bosco, a “Want Ad” and an animal-loving couple who saw an unmet need for animals with missing or disabled limbs. — Text by Estrellita S. Sibila

More than windows to our souls, our eyes interpret a flurry of stimuli in a split-second and can reveal stories of love, life and health. — Text by Estrellita S. Sibila Photo by Ximena Etchart

Mey-Ling Perez focuses on a well-rounded, consultative approach to wealth management, with advice, fast turnaround and very personalized attention at the center of everything she does at Sabadell United Bank. — Text by Sandy Lindsey Profile Photo by Ximena Etchart

The Digital Age has changed just about everything, including preaching. Now it’s more important than ever to be heard. In Talking God, Father Albert Cutié aims to elevate the art of the sermon. — Text by Sandy Lindsey

We’ve been giving the gals way too much fashion attention — for the summer, it’s the gents who get summer love with the hottest shorts of the season: Hello, OGUY. — Text by Francesca Cruz

With it’s sleepy history, culture-rich village, climate free of heat and humidity, and four true seasons, Firethorn is the residential community for South Floridians looking to escape to a unique second home just a day’s drive from Miami. — Text by Sandy Lindsey

Summer in Miami means mornings in the sun and afternoons indoors during the daily rainstorms that roll in. Here are some fun ways at some local hubs of creativity to get your kids’ inspired this season. — Text by Cecilia Dubon Slesnick

The Roads Dental Specialty understands that every patient is unique. In addition to providing first-rate service, they work hard to create a comfortable and welcoming environment to help overcome patient’s traditional dental anxieties. — Text by Sandy Lindsey Group photo by Ximena Etchart

When the decision comes to buying or selling real estate, there’s always the question: furnished or un-furnished? — Text by Stacy Wynn

While it’s important to show a house that’s clean, bright and uncluttered, taking the next step to properly stage a home for sale will get it in and out of the market faster at a higher price. — Text by Sandy Lindsey

The Deering Estate is more than a historic home. In recent years, through engaging programming, the venue has become a destination for unique cultural experiences. — Text by Cecilia Dubon Slesnick

If you’re the owner, trustee or beneficiary of a trust (foreign or domestic) that was established some years ago, it may be time for a trust checkup. — Text by Stacy Wynn

Aged wine and spirits barrels contain some of the most beautiful and highly prized woods. Unfortunately, the curved nature of the planks used to mean that beauty could never be used on floors and walls. Until now. — Text by Sandy Lindsey

Summertime means outdoor adventures and soaking up the sunshine; but it also means lighter apparel and flip-flops — all equaling dry and chapped skin. Have no fear, HydroPeptide is here. — Text by Francesca Cruz

Summer is my favorite season in Miami — even when it rains. — Text by Jorge Arauz, Editor in Chief. Photo by Mario Pascual

Soak up the sun and much more with this delicious ready-for-summer take on a traditional Sangria. — Drink by Anja Maltav

Spotlighting news, launches, announcements, happenings, products & places in and around South Florida. — Text by Sandy Lindsey

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1. Ivette Fernandez-Chaustre, Lia & Vince Chaustre, Laudy Ibarra, Alessandra & Matias Contrera 2. Vanessa & Carolina De Acedo 3. Patricia Somarriba, Valeria Stevvhi, Katie Greg 4. Valentina & Santiago Guevara, Camila Carrasco 5. Cynclare Rodriguez, Mary Tague, Stacia Smith-Bahamondes 6. Fernanda, Federica, Beatriz & Fabriana Lauria 7. Penelope & Carolina Portela 8. Luciana & Lorena Martins, Nicholas & Karenye McCarthy, Kiki & Thomas Haberfeld 9. Giulia, Pietro & Renato Brandileone 10. Karol Diaz, Michelle Camps, Anahi Gomez 11. Elena & Ana Maria Sierra

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1. Diana Zubillaga, Annie De La Rosa, Mark Chatburn, Gabriela Cadena 2. Mariela & Peter Hoffmann 3. Jorge Planas, Erika Hoffmann-Planas 4. Saniela Pescarolo, Cinthya Espinoza, Xaviera Martinez 5. Christina Viteri, Carolina Parra 6. Gabriela Cadena, Mark Chatburn 7. Alejandra Parra, Charlie Seninario 8. Miguel Hidalgo, Juan Sebastian Espinoza

1. Mikel Achaval, Allan Joseph, Roberto Gentilini 2. Dr. Jaime Vergara, Catterina Cueto 3. Maria Rusel, Martin Murphy, Elizabeth Maloff 4. Johnny Catanio, Nora & Antonio Camejo 5. Yiannis Zavitsianos, Albert Velaz 6. Emma Ramos, Glenn DeGrood, Estrella Cueto 7. Elvio & Rita Gimenez, Betty Barrera, Luis Olarte 8. Todd Jonas, Linda Forrest, Kieran McGuinness 9. Edith DeGrood, Emma Ramos, Andrea Ricaurte, Estrella Cueto, Luey Sidebottom 10. Barbara Levito, Ralph Caputo

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