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1. Mike Aixala, Brigitte Nachtigall with Nikolas & Alexander Aixala 2. Jose, M Xaviera & Jose A Ortega 3. Rosaura Rodriguez & Angela Barco 4. Amparo Angel, Maria Cecilia Good & Maria Emilia Samper 5. Mariana Cordoba, Virginia Cordoba, Alicia Aixala, Juan Camilo Tamayo & Carla Ossa 6. Veronica Peralta, Saskia Touret, Loles Cajiga, Karina De Vengochea, Diana Bustamante & Rosaura Rodriguez 7. Lily & Daniella Kubiliun 8. Nikolas Aixala with Olivia & Phillip Connor 9. Veronica & Valeria Peralta 10. Ella Urdaneta, Sofia Tonarely & Lily Touret 11. Antonella & Isabella Martinez 12. Karen Martinez, Juanes, Luna, Paloma & Dante Aristizabal, Brigitte Nachtigall & Nikolas Aixala 13. Saskia Touret & Brigitte Nachtigall 14. Max, Alexander & Nikolas Aixala 15. Nikolas Aixala & Francisco Tonarely 16. Ernesto & Veronica Peralta 17. Claudia & Walter Defortuna with Nikolas Aixala 18. Andres Defortuna 19. Rosabel Dasso & Yovanka Sanchez 20. Fernanda Domit & Pily Quiepo

1. Vanessa Sanz de Acedo, Tina Del Valle, Anna Wallington and Irina Fernandez 2. Veronica Hidalgo, Jennifer Foster and Silvana Giuffrida 3. Elizabeth and Jorge Londoño 4. Annie and Bill Thompson 5. Maria Joana, Ade and Vanessa Hentz 6. Leo Visconti, Florencia Loyola and Lina Bermudez 7. Luca Longobardi and Rita and Roberto Interiano 8. Ida Cattanco, Ronda Fuchs, Elysze Held, Nancy White and Claudia Potamkin 9. Cristina del Valle, Ray and Angela Podolla 10. Amalia Garrido, Paula Ferreira and Cristina Ramirez 11. Carolina Loyola and Ursula Salvador 12. Mario and Silvia Garcia-Serra 13. Zuli Olavarria, Liz Pesch, Juan Carlos Gomez, Anne Rothe and Ana Gloria Rivas-Vasquez 14. Mary Jo Pinedo, Felipe Obregón and Katia Carvalho 15. Katrina Coto, Saba Dempsey and Cristina Ramirez 16. Senait Ghebresellase, Berhane Asghedom, Amanuel Beyene and Yordanos Habtemariam

You don’t have to shell out the big bucks for accessories from a top designer. This year don’t worry about what’s around your neck or on your finger — just take a sip and look fabulous with this designer libation that goes with anything. — Drink by Chef D. Chalaron

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

If you’re looking for the perfect place to combine family fun and tasty fare, head over to Cool-de-Sac in South Miami and discover a restaurant where quality dining meets family values under one roof. — Text by Lourdes Reigosa Photos courtesy of Cool-de-Sac

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.

For the Marturets, two very different lives filled with travel and exceptional experiences lead them to one another — and eventually Key Biscayne. And neither of them would have it any other way. — Text by Luisana Suegart Photos by Antonio Eli

From hundreds of reader-submitted and Facebook nominations to the selections of an independent panel of beauty experts and our editorial board picks, we hope you agree that this year’s finalists all represent want makes the residents of Key Biscayne truly beautiful — from the inside out. — Photography: Kiko Ricote Text: Jorge Arauz Stylist: Marisol Gomez; Marisol-Gomez.com Wardrobe: Saks Fifth Avenue, Dadeland; 7687 N. Kendall Dr.; 305.662.8655; Saks.com Women’s Jewelry: Sabbia, The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne; 305.365.4570; Sabbia.com Hair: Trini Team Brickell: Ivonne Sanabria & Michel Jaquemot; TriniInPrivate.com Makeup: Yesenia Vargas using Couleur Caramel for Trini in Private; TriniInPrivate.com Location: Kikor Studio, 3001 SW 28th Lane, Coconut Grove; Kikor.com

This sprawling Key Biscayne home in The Ocean Club features all the luxuries of paradise with enough opulence, style and space to keep you entertained for an entire lifetime. — Text by kaya baez Photos by Antonio Eli Realtor: Doug Kinsley; 305.361.8661; 305.361.3440; [email protected]

Want to look your best this summer? We scoured South Florida to bring you the best beauty, fashion and style tips for 2010’s hottest seson. What we found will make you look great all year long, no matter what the temperature. — Text by Lourdes Reigosa

For 20 years, Sheila Cruse fostered the growth of St. Agnes Academy, creating a community of loving teachers and nurtured students. As she moves toward the next chapter in her life, she leaves with only optimism for the school’s future. — Interview by Luisana Suegart Photos by Antonio Eli

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While the kids pamper Mom this Mother’s Day, let Dad relax with this cocktail made just for him — and don’t worry, Mom will love it, too. — Drink by Chef D. Chalaron

1. Paolo Bertolini and Sylvia Bennett 2. Raelea Brobrow, Ruth Weiss and Jeanne Shinefield 3. Michelle Estevez, Steven Minor and Jill Quell 4. Lidia and Bob Brooks 5. Kashara, Ashley, Jennifer, Dennis and Anya Taylor 6. Diann Newman and Arthur Ackerman 7. Jim and Pat Eraso 8. David and Joy Montserrat 9. Yvette Murphy, Sergio Maciá and Lucrecia Loumiet 10. Miriam Duboy, Hector Esteve, Ines Abascal and Miriam Esteve 11. Kashara Taylor and Sebastian Hidalgo Sola 12. Jorge and Ana Maria Hine 13. Alice and Stephen Takach 14. Amada and Agustin Cruz 15. Lily and Ed Blanco 16. Paolo and Gina Bertolini 17. Sergio and Berta Garcia Palacio and Lilliam and Felix J. Garcia

1. Tony Rojas, Ary Velasco & Malcom Brown 2. Antoinette Vlahar & Daniella Gallego 3. Sheryll & Bob Mcdad 4. Gyan Carlos Fernandez & Barby Dorado 5. Madelyn & Manny Iriarte 6. Adrew Ramirez & Frank Del Cristo 7. Cori Wiese & Tiffany Field 8. Rita Hernandez & Iliana Cruz

1. Mike Rica (Commodore) and Mary Tague (Seabelle) 2. Joan, Jaime & Aileen Mc Caughan with Melissa & Caitlyn White 3. John, Mike, Angelica & Donna Rica 4. Carlos, Maribel & Mateo Wiegering 5. Staria & John Pettersen 6. Sebastian, Tony, Irina & Mia Fernandez 7. Heidy, Andre & Arthur Leal 8. Taylor, Melissa & Caitlyn White 9. Tanya Simms, Ariana & Sofia Regalado with Sebastian & Chloe Simms 10. Alexandra, Justin, Megan & Frank Andrews with Helen Welsh 11. Marilyn Cale & Fiona Hawkins 12. Mary & Nicole Allruam 13. Manuel, Paola & Eva Sofia Pozo 14. Tatiana Blanco with Sebastian & Santiago Sanz 15. Rudy & Catie Noriega Morel with Chiqui Labarrere and John & Ella Noriega Morel 16. Emma & Mariana Hardie with Carla Kirby 17. Patricia, Camille, Pablo & Mia Castellon 18. TJ & Mikella Giuffrida with Easter Bunny

1. Fred Newcomb & Norma Ryder 2. Marlene Vazquez, Steven Minor and Lisette Ramirez 3. George W. Foyo, Lourdes Jofre Collett and Brian Keely 4. Jamie Thomas, Stephen Parsons and Lisette Owens 5. Dr. John M. Cassel, Dr. Robert Derhogopian and Dr. Michel H. Nahmad 6. Arlene and Allen Furst, Amy Goldstein, Risa Parsons and Karen Robins 7. Alex Joseph and Kelly Ann 8. Antonio Quezada and Kayla Cruz

1. Steven Minor, Romy & Ken Lancaster 2. Veronica Cervera, Ana Gravier, Toby Roherer & Carolina Pritelli 3. Michele Frisch, Philippe Dodard & Rachel Moscoso Denis 4. Cecilia Ruttiman, Daniela Wicki, Nahila Campos & Claudia Ammirata 5. Eduardo Chirino, Edurne Esponda & Enrique Garcia 6. Gloria Segura & Ted Milford 7. Natalia Reparaz & Nina Torres 8. Rocio Granados & Susana Braun 9. Federico Vega & Enrique Garcia with Lourdes & Raul Cremata 10. Bob Horton, Vivian Perez-Salamero, Carmencita Butler, Maria Luisa Gonzalez Revilla & Sylvia Pope 11. Vivian Sosa, Taber Aristizabol & Maria Luisa Gonzalez Revilla 12. Raul Cremata with Maria & Roberto Moreira 13. Isabel Stanzione & Alba Zylverman 14. Robert & Hilda Oliva with Helen & Agustin Perez-Cervera 15. Henry Bellido, Lissy Sierra & Maria Luisa Gonzalez Revilla 16. Sonia Siesholtz, Gabriel Gonzalez & Carmen Aleman Healy 17. Jimena, Raul & Maria Guijarro

1. Alexandra Leitman, Cristina Penafiel & Jimena Stein 2. Andrea Nachitgall-Connor & Marialuisa Benavides 3. Gabriela Imery, Carola Pimentel and Annaelise Romero 4. Javier and Marcela Jaramillo, Mariela Cisneros and Victor Mestre 5. Jimmy and Kirsy Ly 6. Juan Carlos and Uchi Botero 7. Karine and Bruce Youner 8. Marcela Jaramillo, Elisa Baptista and Victora Capote 9. Stephanie Sayfie-Aagaard, Antonio Mora and Darlene Perez

Your guide to the best entertainment, shopping, dining, libations & relaxation in South Florida — Text by David C. Cleland

These attention-grabbing swimsuits and accessories will ensure your day at the beach this summer is as bright as the sunrays glinting from the waves luring you in for a dip. — Photography: Andres Hernandez Hair & Makeup: Elsa Cañedo for Kerastase Paris at Elsahair.com Models: Inma Torres for MC2 Models Miami Stylist: Marisol Gomez Photographer’s assistant: Juan Botero

Heather Williams, MD, insists on her role to socially improve the community that surrounds her. And it’s through this goal that she has become an inspiration to career and family-oriented men and women who are just as grateful for life’s opportunities as she is — and as eager to balance it all! — Text by Luisana Suegart Photos by Antonio Eli

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.

Take a tour of this stunning 3,581-square-foot, 4 bed/5.5 bath residence at the Ocean Club’s Ocean Tower One, Unit 1002, complete with ample family room, separate home office and comfortable maid’s quarters. You’ll feel like you’re on top of the world as you gaze at the horizon over breathtaking, endless views of the ocean! — Text by Yoshi Sanz Photos by Antonio Eli Realtors: Susana Hansen: 305.542.5156; [email protected] PaOla padovan: 305.361.1402; [email protected]

We scoured the neighborhood to discover some of Key Biscayne’s most dynamic moms. Although their backgrounds and life experiences differ, they have one thing in common: an unfaltering dedication to their families, friends and community. So join us as we tip our hat toward these world-class moms who masterfully balance every aspect of their lives with finesse and love. — Interviews: Jorge Arauz Photography: Kate Benson Hair & Makeup: Trini assisted by Betty from Trini in Private Brickell using Couleur Caramel Jewelry: Sabbia, Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne; 305.365.4570; Sabbia.com Location: Grand Bay Club, Key Biscayne

We get down to the root of everybody’s favorite guilty pleasure to discover what makes each of chocolate’s varieties unique. What we found will make you want to eat them all up — or pick a favorite! — Text by Luisana Suegart

Silvia Karman Cubina and her team at Bass Museum of Art are making sure the next generation of creativity has all the tools they need to take their imaginations to the next level. — Interview by Kaya Baez Photo courtesy of Bass Museum of Art

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