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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
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...
Pet Social
Looking to get your paws on the pet world beat? PetsInTouch.com puts pets and their owners in touch with others around the world via...
Pretty Ugly
As a magazine editor, I often get asked for my definition of beauty. It’s a hard question to answer. The response most people like...
White Cosmo
Keep this Mother’s Day pure and simple with this sophisticated libation created especially for Key Biscayne’s stylish cosmopolitan moms. — Drink by Chef D. Chalaron
Frolic
Your guide to the best entertainment, shopping, dining, libations & relaxation in South Florida. — Text by David C. Cleland
paradise isle
Islamorada is a world within itself, located between the saltwater wilderness of Everglades National Park and North America’s only coral barrier reef in The Florida Keys. — Text by Jillian Lobato Photos courtesy of Hampton Inn & Suites, Islamorada
Cultural Cuisine
The menu at Eos in Brickell’s Viceroy Miami is a delicious microcosm of the diversity found throughout South Florida…and the menu offerings are sure to satiate even the most discerning global palate — drinks included! — Text by Jillian Lobato Photos courtesy of Eos
Super Parents!
For Barbara and Tino Peña, no two days are ever alike, and you couldn’t expect anything less from a couple that’s raising four small children while putting their medical degrees into practice — all the while making time for Broadway. That’s right…Broadway! — Text by Luisana Suegart Photos by Antonio Eli
