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Pretty in Pink
Every gal’s favorite color takes on new meaning with this colorful twist on a classic piña colada that’s perfect morning, noon and night this autumn. — Drink by Chef D. Chalaron
Frolic
Your guide to the best entertainment, shopping, dining, libations & relaxation in South Florida. — Text by Jillian Lobato
Fare Flair
Canyon Ranch Grill is set to redefine the idea of healthy cuisine in South Florida with its signature take on delectable dishes where the main ingredient is wellness. And trust us, you’ll want to leave any pre-conceived notions at the door — the menu will be tastier than you could ever imagine. — Text by Chef D. Chalaron Photos courtesy of Canyon Ranch
At Home With Trini
Like Madonna, Cher, Mariah and Celine, Trini’s name is her brand. But it’s the down-to-earth woman behind the global beauty icon that has the entire community of Key Biscayne reeling with pride at the beautiful ascent of our neighbor. — Text by Jorge Arauz Photos by Jose Amigo Wardrobe by Green Grass; GreenGrassHouse.com
Key Players
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.
The Haute Seas
Sail away this autumn with these breezy looks that will keep you cool above and below deck. What you do once you disembark is up to you! — Photography: Jose Amigo | Model: Stevie Cooper for MC2 | Styling: Cory Rice Hair & Makeup: Trini in Private; 941 Brickell Ave.; Hair: Trini for Trini in Private Makeup: Christian Varas for Trini in Private | Wardrobe: Fashion: Green Grass, 54 SW 10th St., near Mary Brickell Village; GreenGrassHouse.com; Swimwear: ANK by Mirla Sabino; OndadeMar; Zoe | Special thanks: Capt. Chris Kirk and his boat Saturnalia
Tropical Oasis
This modern home balances nature with nurture in the middle of paradise in Key Biscayne. Whether catching a breeze in the expansive outdoor areas or enjoying the view from your room inside, one thing’s certain: this is one home you’ll want to make memories in. — Text by Kaya Baez Photos by Antonio Eli Realtor: Brigitte Nachtigall; 305.710.9664
Closet Confidential
From “Wild Wild West”-inspired pieces to designer dresses, tennis threads and haute heels, what these stylish Key Biscayne women have decided to keep in their closets will make even the grandest department store or fashion boutique blush with envy. — Text By Jillian Lobato Photos By Jose Amigo
Winning Attitude
Learn why Jose Lopez-Abrams is on a mission to inspire future generations while making the community a better place. — Compiled By Jillian Lobato Photo By Jose Amigo
Haute Pink
The Hot Pink Dress by Raquel will make you radient and hip while allowing you to flow with the times and in many cases...
Pretty Polish
Np2’s new collection has the science of gorgeous nailed down! Their innovative nail polish duo of durable, chip-resistant color base coats paired with express...
Sleek Wheels
The XLR roadster, Cadillac’s bold entry into the elite club of fine luxury roadsters, enters 2009 with a revised model lineup that is focused...
Lip Service
Ladies, stop hogging the hors d’oeuvres platter! Purple Lab has created a lip-plumping gloss that also curbs your appetite called “Huge Lips, Skinny Hips.”...
Speedy Typing
Frustrated typing emails on your BlackBerry? Turn it into a laptop! Freedom Input’s new Freedom Universal Keyboard is a wireless Bluetooth keyboard that allows...
In Threes
If you think numerology is a joke, let us count the ways it isn’t. For starters, the number 3 has been proven to be...
What a Relief!
Fellow Key Biscayners, our lives just got a lot healthier! Introducing Key Therapy, a revolutionary new concept in healthcare providing therapeutic home-based and community-based...
Good People
It’s 5 o’clock on a Tuesday and Alex is in his car stopped at an intersection on Coral Way listening to the radio and...
Pretty in Pink
Every gal’s favorite color takes on new meaning with this colorful twist on a classic piña colada that’s perfect morning, noon and night this summer. — Drink by Chef D. Chalaron
Encounters w/ Green Grass — July 2009
1. Stella Holmes, Carlos & Claudia Sanz 2. Eliasa Maida & Alejandro Crocken 3. Simone Miranda & Valeria Rodriguez 4. Marcia Wolf & Nicki Wolf 5. Rosana Emanoell & Gonzalo Real 6. Ana Jaramillo & Blanca Torrente 7. Maggie Hindie & Isabel Artime 8. BB Jimenez, Jenny Salinas & Vicky Echeverri 9. Patricia Rivadeneira, Isa Zapata and Johanna Cure
Encounters w/ Casa Felipe — July 2009
1. Juan Carlos Perez & Tomas Rodriguez 2. Christopher Orr & Juan Sebastian Coll 3. Damien B. & Susan Alvarez 4. Yanai Nassar & Sergio Cervantes 5. Iliana Garcia & Maria Larrea 6. Alejandro Sanchez, Rudelania Mesa & Nelson Graveran 7. Daniel Guzman & Andres Arando 8. Martha Diez & Jaime Sala 9. Felicia Vazquez & Mercedes Gonzalez 10. Manuel Seoani & Marusia Zapata 11. Vicente Leon & Maria del Carmen Consuegra 12. Martha Deas & Felix Arteaga 13. Juan Sebastian Coll & Giancarlo Armella 14. Alfredo Marrero, Luis Rodriguez & Daysi Diaz 15. Alfredo Nassar & Abraham Nassar
Encounters w/ Gala por una Causa — July 2009
1. Alans Solis, Marger & Leornardo Rocco 2. Cónsul General Sr.Manuel F. Almánzar & Isabel Reynoso de Almánzar 3. June Haynes & Bill Diggins 4. SamPedro” and Claudia Lorant 5. Francisco Paz & Wife 6. Nancy Alvarez, Margarita Cedeño de Fernández & Oscar Haza 7. Elena Viyella de Paliza & José Manuel Paliza 8. Mariela Encarnación & Giuseppe Russo 9. Patty Manterola & Nicolás Felizola 10. Sammy & Sonia Sosa
Encounters w/ Amparo Castro — July 2009
1. Pupina Caballero, Ana Tootle & Amparo Castro 2. Beatriz Torres & Luz Helena Escobar 3. Amparo Castro, Maria Cristina Michelsen & Ana Lucia Giraldo 4. Augusta Canal & Clarita Carvajal 5. Silvia Botero, Tata Botero and Pupina Caballero 6. Claurida Lloreda and Beatriz Torres 7. Dora Franco, Puli Noguera & Alba Lucia Giraldo 8. Ana Maria & Fernando Caballero 9. Augusta Canal & Clara Carvajal 10. Rosa Helena Calle, Pupina Caballero & Ana Maria Caballero
Encounters w/ Carlo and Valentina Pozzali — July 2009
1. Valentina & Carlo Pozzali 2. Trini Wagner and Elisa Pujol 3. Maria Juhar and Romina Lentino 4. Juan and Martina Uriburu 5. Javier Lentino, Stephan Croix and Magnus Wrahme 6. Sol De Camps, Simona Treusch and Geeta Lalwani 7. Dorine Heller, Kikas Forte Vaz and Laetitia Croix 8. Salvador and Lisa Garcon, Marco & Cristina Moreno 9. Carlo Pozzali, Ilaria Valenzuela, Iciar Oyarzun and Valentina Pozzali
Encounters w/ Mr. & Mrs. Fuchs — July 2009
1. Jay, Remi, Jessie, Ronda & Jordan Fuchs 2. Stan & Harriet Hyman 3. Hank & Shirley Margulies 4. Shelly Hyman & Tom Bobroski 5. Aaron & Ellen Friedman 6. John & Nancy White 7. Madison & Leslie Pathman 8. Marc & Marcia Milgram 9. David & Jameela Blumberg 10. Dan & Debbie Zabludouski 11. Susan, Jake & Steven Sirota 12. Derek Duzoglou & Robert Duzoglou 13. Lori & Bruce Gusman 14. Stefano Tedaldi & Francoise Wynn 15. Charlotte & John Chung 16. Fabiola Duzoglou & Morgan Duzoglou 17. Claudia Potamkin & Cole Potamkin 18. Ed & Claire London 19. Jennifer & Julio Lopez-Brito 20. Steven Gusman & Harley Gusman
Encounters w/ Ibis Lounge — July 2009
1. Alina Gonzalez, Monica Luzarraga & Maggie Maceiras 2. Cindy & Ricardo Montoya, Tom Flynn & Carolyn Sinclair 3. Alejandro Jauregui, Jack Armour, Carly Abrams & Caitlin Pyfrom 4. Tim O’Neil, Lizzie Easton, Jennifer St. John, Ted Sullivan, Ashley & Bob Dempsey & Mike Peters 5. Gina Mucci, Karym Urdaneta, Colleen Post, Sam Fellows, Elynn Gayol & Jan Carlos Canaves 6. Mark Harrison 7. Rodrigo Ponce, Michelle Estevez & Robin Macklin 8. Michelle Estevez & Luis Patino 9. Mariana Toledo, Aqui Larrea, Kristina Arechabala, Nicole de la Fuente, Gabrielle de Leon & Deborah de Leon 10. Tommy Zoobharaseg, Paul Paisanyarit & Danny Hurapan 11. William & Jamie Tompkins & Chris Roa 12. Carla O’Reilly, Tina Krablin, Cristin & Kevin Scholtz 13. Allison Perez, Alicia & James Hawkins, Michelle & Byron Maldonado 14. Cristin Scholtz, Christianne Mora, Ian Wood, Alexandra Velutini, Emily Wood & Alex Warner 15. Christianne Mora, Ian Wood & Alexandra Velutini 16. Oscar Sardina, Leslie & Aabad Melwani, Amit Melwani & Michael Goodman
Encounters w/ IMBU Modeling School — July 2009
1. Sandra Suarez, Oliver Colme & Marah Caban 2. Alexandra Novo, Geraldine Almendarez & Michelle Mauris 3. Iana Imbu, Ana Cecilia, Adriana Imbu, Illa Imbu & Igor Imbu 4. Roberta Anspach & Alvaro Anspach 5. Patricia Noriega & Mary Weiniger 6. John Bruas & Lourdes Urrutia 7. Jessica Schwartz, Sharon Szmuc & Juliette Weiniger 8. Michelle Bustamante, Lara Weldman & Melisa Bustamante
Frolic
Your guide to the best entertainment, shopping, dining, libations & relaxation in South Florida. — Text by David C. Cleland
Island Yum!
When Key Biscayne culinary staple Costa Med got a complete makeover recently, no one knew how the community would react. Luckily for the new owners, it not only satiated appetites, it has left many patrons hungry for more. — Text by Jillian Lobato Photos by Antonio Eli
VILLAGE of POSSIBILITIES
At Village of Merrick Park in Coral Gables, family shopping experiences take on new meaning thanks to an ultra-welcoming ambiance that allows the kids to jump in anticipation as Fido wags his tail with excitement while you shop ‘till you drop. — Text by Kaya Baez Photos Courtesy of Village of Merrick Park
Fit for Life
World-renowned trainer Adita Yrizarry-Lang and her team are flexing their motivational muscles at Inner Strength Studios, where a healthy lifestyle is the norm and fitness and function fuse to have you feeling fantastic from the inside out. — Text by Luisana Suegart Photos by Antonio Eli
Spa Dreams
At Le Petite Spa, little girls become pampered princesses for their birthdays and special occasions — facials, nail, hair, makeup and skincare included. — Text by Luisana Suegart Photos by Jose Amigo
Key Biscayne’s 2009 Most Beautiful People
From hundreds of reader-submitted 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: Jose Amigo Text: Jorge Arauz Stylist: Jillian Lobato Wardrobe: Saks Fifth Avenue, Dadeland; 7687 N. Kendall Dr.; 305.662.8655 Women’s Jewelry: Sabbia, The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne; 305.365.4570; Sabbia.com Women’s Timepieces: TechnoMarine; TechnoMarine.com
Functional Living
If you’re looking to transform a regular home into a dream home, look no further than LIGON, a one-stop-shop that will take form and function to a whole level. — Text by Achilles Stone Photos By Antonio Eli Designer: Alberto Linero | 786.286.7355
Key Players
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.
Ultimate Stay!
If you’re looking for a world-class escape this summer, but don’t want to load up the entire family for a cross-country jaunt or to head overseas, you might want to check out — and check-in to — the Viceroy in Brickell. — Text by Yoshi Sanz Photos courtesy of Viceroy Hotel Resorts & Residences
Reverse Recession
If the current financial climate has you sweating bullets, don’t fret. We’ve compiled a list of a few things to keep you busy —...
The Fresh Elegance of Summer
I named my new collection “Elegance Nature.” In it, I capture the spirit and spontaneity of nature by incorporating the sweet and subtle colors of spring. The key for any look this summer is no-fuss, simple and sexy. — Text by Trini | Photos by Quinto | Floral designs by Emilio RoBba
Wrinkle Free
It happens to the best of us. We look at our aging reflection in an unfamiliar mirror at a friend’s house, in a hotel...
Earth Walls
If the environment is important to you but you don’t want to sacrifice quality and vibrancy when it comes to the paint that adorns...
Style Scarf
Stop stretching out salon appointments to get the most out of your new hairdo. Local designer Bonita Schamp has launched a collection of flirty...







































