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Dry & Ultra-Dry Hair
Throughout my career, I have come across all sorts concerns regarding dry and ultra-dry hair, here are some numerous causes and...
Total Home
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Sterling Caviar
In the mood for premium farm-raised sturgeon caviar? Make sure it’s Sterling. Unlike producers from the Caspian Sea, Sterling Caviar takes care of their...
Lunar Addresses
How does living near the Sea of Tranquility sound? How about a waterfront view of the Sea of Vapors? Well, anything’s possible if you...
Recovery Mode
One of the most frustrating years in recent memory is finally behind us! What a ride! Perhaps we should all be grateful that we...
Encounters w/ Ernesto and Veronica Peralta — December 2008
1. Veronica & Ernesto Peralta 2. Mike Aixala, Raul Galliano & Victor Galliano 3. Saskia Touret, Christine Sanchez & Margarita Guerrero 4. Alejandra Calbimonte & Luis Fernando Salazar 5. Rosaura Rodriguez & Brigitte Nachtigall 6. Gaby & Jaime Sanchez-Yarza 7. Adriana & Manuel Albarran 8. Carla & Veronica Albarran
Encounters w/ March of Dimes — December 2008
1. Brett David & Felecia Vaccaro from Lamborghini Miami 2. Cristina Rice & Carlos Navarro 3. Brigette Vichot, Luis Ballivan & Jeanine Kleinicke 4. Alexis with Co-Chair and Chef Rock 5. Chefs Gordon Maybury, Fred DeLaire, Alex Isidron & Edwin DeCos 6. Mari Casares, Lorretta Nunez & Lourdes Valles 7. Chef Rahman Harper, Miami-Dade Commissioner Pepe Diaz & Chef Bill 8. Luis-Casamayor, Zuri, Tico Casamayor & Jorge Plasencia
Encounters w/ South Bay Group and Southbay Realty — December 2008
1. Rose Calero & Mark P. Chatburn 2. Bruce Backman & Maggie Hernandez 3. Luis Pablo & Xavier Pino 4. Guillermo Salcedo & Ernesto Weisson 5. Carmen B. Llano-White & Jennifer Macia 6. Marla Dimuro & Catalina Romero 7. Adriana Usandivaras & Lorena Bowen 11. Claire London & Mark P. Chatburn 9. Lindsay Delgado & Laura Spurrier 10. Andrea Colombo & Natalia Collarte 11. Marite Plaza, Martha Blanco Herrera & Jennifer Macia 12. Gumersindo Diaz & Teresita Diaz 13. Pepe Oleas & Diana Uribe 14. Rosario Keif & Martha Kelly 15. Paola Rodriguez & Gonzalo Vargas 16. Salvador Dajer & Gianny Sanchez 17. Patricia Romano & Patricia Riestra Villa 18. Chiqui Labarrere & Martine Paulin 19. Elsa & Brian Corbett 20. Mark P. Chatburn & Maria E. Weeks 21. Ed & Claire London
Encounters w/ Entre Pues — December 2008
1. Daniel Kassab & Milena Orozco 2. Pilar Pineros & Helena Turbay 3. Patricia Martins & Maikel Perez 4. Patricia Palacio & Gigy Gonzalez 5. Jorge Lloreda 6. Patricia Palacio, Gigi Gonzalez, Milena Giraldo & Ernesto Palacios 7. Nicolas, Ceci & Daniela Beltran 8. Tatiana Rincon, Carolina Arce, Julio Gomez, Sandra Gonzalez, Jose Cuellar & Daniela Cuellar 9. Edwin Vargas, Michele Tucci, & Carlos Bustinza 10. Daniel Kassab & Hanna Kassab 11. Sonia Wegmann, Frida Martin & Silvia Leigh 12. Andres Parra & Ivan Alarcon 13. German Ocampo, Alex Garces & Dario Mosquera 14. Diana Edery & Felipe Holguin 15. Milena Orozco & Alexa Arana
Encounters w/ Give to Colombia — December 2008
1. Angela & Eduardo Barco 2. Juan Pablo & Connie Montoya 3. Carlos Bardasano, Maria Jose Barraza, Vanesa Hauc, Claudia Trejos, Catherine Siachoque & Carole Bardasano 4. Brigitte Nachtigall & Mike Aixala 5. Ana & Sean Wolfington 6. Miguel Sirgado, Kika Rocha & Giselle Blondet 7. Carolina & Tere Rodriguez 8. Candela Ferro 9. Andres & Claudia Yidi 10. Adrian & Catalina Fernandez 11. Marines Duarte & Guillermo Plehn 12. Jimmy & Chandra Johnson 13. Vicky Montoya, Claudia Yidi, Maria Xaviera Ortega, Brigitte Nachtigall, Carola Blohm, Loretta Mattos, Mariela Cisneros, Claudia Ammirata & Magaly La Plana 14. Katalina Bernal & Raynaldo Iragori 15. Berdard Garsen & Daisy Olivera 16. Esteban Cortazar & Cabas 17. Esther Porto & Jacob Bjerregaard
Reading Matters — December 2008
1. P. Jose Hernando, Ana Gonzalez & Becky Lozano 2. Ana Gonzalez 3. Becky Lozano, Karla Rocha & Thais Aristimuno 4. Ana Robbin & Elena Garcia-Montes 5. Enrique Lopez, Enrique Kurzan & Miguel Gonzalez 6. Cristina Garcia-Montes, Cristi Mendia & Tricia Garcia-Montes 7. Gabi Gianulis & Belen Alzuru 8. Maren Martinez & Tricia Garcia-Montes 9. Hector & Sandra Diaz with Gabi & Peter Gianulis 10. Joanne Civantos, Francesca Ferrante, Sandra Diaz & Ana Brennan 11. Maricarmen Campano & Francesca Ferrante 12. Alex Campos, Jose Gonzalez, Nahila Campos & Francisco Alzuru 13. Gloria Fernandez & Maria Frallicciardi 14. Miguel, Ana, Maria Jose, Migue & Ana Jimena Gonzalez 15. Miguel Gonzalez, Jaime Vergara, Isidro Romero & Heberto Del Rio 16. Suli & Enrique Olavarria 17. Miguel Suarez, Margarita Godoy & Alicia Suarez 18. Rebeca Filloy, Cristina Garcia-Montes, Andrea Lopez , Ana Jimena Gonzalez & Alessandra Diaz
Encounters w/ Seabelle Captain Marilyn Borroto — December 2008
1. Willy & Marilyn Borroto 2. Thom & Jen McHugh 3. Anne & Thomas Nootz 4. Jackie & Carlos Quintela 5. Victoria Rivas Vazquez & Robert Maggs 6. Anne & Jim Taintor 7. Claire & Ed London 8. Jorge & Maria de Cardenas
Much Obliged — December 2008
1. Mauricio Serrano & Nicolas Rivero 2. Griselda Amaya & Marcelo Beruvides 3. Benjamin Brodsky & Rosie Lopez 4. Patricia Rivero & Alvaro Pozada 5. Luis Somoza & Clara Serrano 6. Luis Rangel, Chiqui Labarrere & Solange Teran 7. Camilo & Andrea Noguera 8. Donald Stolper & Anna Somoza 9. Alejandro Selasco & Salvadora Somoza
Holiday Punch
Instead of “punching out” the in-laws this holiday season, opt for the next best thing: Make a punch concoction that will loosen them — or you — up enough to spread some season’s cheer. — Drink by Chef D. Chalaron
Frolic
Your guide to the best entertainment, shopping, dining, libations & relaxation in South Florida — Text by David C. Cleland
Naturally Delicious!
At 100% Natural, health takes center stage and is complemented by an extensive menu of delectable dishes that are sure to please the palate and keep you coming back for more. — Text by Luisana Suegart Photos by Luis F. Salazar
Just Smile!
If you’ve always dreamed of flashing a smile that’s brighter than all the sunny days that living in paradise brings, head over to Smile With Zenitude to make all your smile wishes come true. — Text by Luisana Suegart Photos by Kate Benson
Sophisticated Lady
When the season calls for a mix of style and impact, look to these fashions to make sure all heads are turned in the right direction. — Photographer: Kate Benson Model: Ximena Cordoba, Universal Casting Hair & Makeup: Ashley Rike, Agency Gerard Management using Makeup Forever Cosmetics Stylist: Marissa Jankowski Stylist’s Assistant: Kara Lundgren All wardrobe provided by Rosza Fashion, 328 Crandon Blvd., Ste. 118, Key Biscayne
Slope Dreams
Whether you prefer
to glide down the Swiss Alps, take on the rigorous Nordic mountains or relax by a palatial fireplace in western Austria, Europe has some very exciting — and luxurious — snow-filled opportunities for you this winter. — Text by Allison Carrell
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.
Luxurious Addresses
If international real estate is in your future, you may want to take a look at some of these one-of-a-kind luxury real estate listings from the extensive offerings at Barnes Group. — Text by Baz Lurz Photos courtesy of Barnes international property consultant Realtor : Barnes Miami, Key Biscayne; 305.361.2233; [email protected]
Customized Giving
In the ever-increasing “one-of-a-kind” mentality of gift givers and receivers in Key Biscayne and beyond, we scoured the world to find a few gifts that will put the “You” in yuletide no matter what holiday you celebrate. — Text by Kaya Baez
Hybrid Suv
Who says you can’t have your SUV and drive it too? The world’s first hybrid luxury SUV, the 2009 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid, recently launched...
Success Guru
The risk associated with launching your own business is fairly high for the average American, but the rewards are well worth going through the...
Prosperity Pearls
Add a little sparkle to your gift-giving or some pizazz to your holiday outfits this year with jewels that embody the very meaning of...
Glamour Makers
Sometimes a move from the Big Apple to the Magic City can be stressful for some, but for Fatima Sankar and her finance, it’s...
Global Glassware
We’ve all spent hours at the department store sales racks to find the best deals and hidden treasures…but what if you could do the...
Aesthetic Source
Touted as “Miami’s Aesthetic Source,” Ocean Blue Plastic Surgery is a full-service cosmetic surgery center offering body contouring, breast augmentation and lifts, tummy tucks...
Miami Monopoly?
If you’re a fan of our golden city, but can’t quite afford to buy the entire Eden Roc Renaissance Resort & Spa on Miami...
Seeing Green
“Hey, did you hear layaway is the new black?!!!” The words echoed in my head when a stylist at a photoshoot uttered the phrase...
Encounters w/ Fertile Earth Foundation — November 2008
1. Founder’s Tiana Kai Madera & Lanette Sobel 2. John Betancourt, Jeanette Lue & Johnny Betancourt from Ecoist 3. Kari Madera, Sergio Garcia-Granados & Leana Cianfoni 4.Daniell Washington & Lisa Silvera 5. Eric Meier & Ernesto Arambatiz 6. Luiz Rodrigues & Taire Souza 7. Jaime Martinez, Jeremy Fisher, Devon Cox & Isis Morales-Fisher 8. Andy Bryant, Melanie Di Pietro & filmmaker Sanjeev Chaterjee
Encounters w/ Rose Calero — November 2008
1. Cheryl Lopez, Rose Calero & Pierina Ripalda 2. Xiomara Cortés, Lorena Bowen, Cristina Escobar & Maria Olivia Cedeño 3. Pierina Ripalda, Xiomara Ripalda, Rose Calero, Xiomara Cortés, Laura Oleas, Cheryl Lopez, Daniela Kronfle & Beatriz Quintero 4. Pierina Ripalda & Rose Calero 5. Ana Maria Ripalda & Maria Isabel Ripalda 6. Totoy Lara & Maria del Rosario Escobar 7. Xiomara Cortis, Lorena Bowen, Rose Calero, Elma Fernandez, Geanne & Marie Buenaventura 8. Estela Serrano & Laura Oleas
Encounters w/ Mariano Grimaux and Sol De Camps — November 2008
1. Mariano Grimaux & Sol De Camps 2. Bruno & Calena Rebessi with Marivi & Maximo Salino 3. Hortensia Linero, Sol De Camps, Alberto Linero & Mariano Grimaux 4. Angeles & Tomas Helou 5. Carlo & Valentina Pozzali 6. Diane Cellua & Hilde Wrahme 7. Florencia & Octavio Rinaldi 8. Horacio & Betina Garderes 9. Cello Duet 10. Matthew Alvarado, Mariano Grimauz, Sol De Camps with Rene & Blanca Eguiluz 11. Pilar & Gonzalo Cortabarria, Victoria & Ernesto Mairhofer 12. Magnus & Hilde Wrahme 13. Matthias & Diane Kammerer 14. Tiago & Ana Forte-Vaz 15. Mariano Grimaux, David Marti & Justin Hodges 16. Sol De Camps, Marivi Salino & Rosaria Lombardi 17. Diane Cellura & Steve Boucher 18. Sol De Camps, Silvia Zarandy-Traad & Dr. Ernest Traad 19. Rick & Veronica Nielsen
Encounters w/ Sean and Ana Wolfington — November 2008
1. Ana & Sean Wolfington 2. Mily de Molina, Monica Venegas & Alexandra Leitman 3. Herman & Alexia Echeverria & Brigitte Nachtigall & Mike Axiala 4. Jessie Tappel, Karla Espinosa & Kathleen Bacon 5. Mario Cader-Frech, Irene Marie & Robert Wennett 6. Raul de Molina & Tasio Lorente 7. Carol and Godfrey del Rio 8. Christina Termine & Rafael Bild. 9. Alicia Kelly Raimond & Felipe Ibearguen 10. Amanda Abrarpour & Nicole Narciso 11. Jaime Orozco & Carolina Argiz 12. German Escamill & Jose Antonio Belismelis 13. Manuel Rodriguez & Diego Ojeda 14. June Bug & Rossana Arantes 15. Joana Palmer & Brooke Gonzalez 16. Ginger Gless & Gilberto Gless 17. Laura & Gilberto Gless 18. Andres Castro & Adriana Lucia 19. Stella Holmes & Maria Laura Maspons
Encounters w/ First Presbyterian International Christian School — November 2008
1. The Inauguration 2. Mary Oei & Michele Rodriguez 3. Lisa Esperodi & Margarita Di Labio 4. Clemens Hernandez & Gustavo Sidelnik 5. Maria Padovan-Kindell and Ines Lozano 6. Mabel Diequez, Daniela de la Cruz & Carl Mastaglio 7. Susanna Valentine & Veronica Hardy 8. Coni & Andreas Mastai 9. Arturo Gonzalez, Elena Maslova & Erick Beliar 10. Patricia & Jose Astorque 11. Nicola, Luciano & Sandra Assunto 12. Stephanie & Emmanuel Fiaux 13. Jordan Bush & Amber Gaddy 14. Lucila Pena, Cristina Lozano & Michel Katta 15. Valeria Garcia & Mauricio Garcia 16. Samuel, Marjorie & Domenico D’Alfonso 17. Mariela, Tomas, Ignacio & Gabriel Chavarria 18. Mikey Hubbard & Paola Padovan 19. Doris Meyers & Marva Huff 20. Consul Marco Rocca, Pastor Wayne & Ines Lozano 21. Pasqea Estipani & Claudio Pastor
Encounters w/ Mount Kenya Safari Club — November 2008
1. Willy & Marilyn Borroto 2. Bob-Hacker, Dorothy Lomenick, Hortensia Hacker, Denys & Robert Alt & Joy Fried 3. A zebra and giraffe performance entertained guests mid-meal 4. Ed London 5. Claire London, Marilyn Borroto & Ed London 6. Hortensia Hacker 7. Pamela Conover & Raymond Lutz 8. Mac & Elaine Melvin. 9. Robert & Denys Alt 10. Ron & Lisa Drucker 11. Dorothy Lomenick 12. Margarita Nutting 13. Hal & Wendy Wood 14. John & Staria Petersen 15. Brian & Mary Tague 16. Hal & Wendy Wood, Mort Fried, Lisa & Ron Drucker, Brian Tague & Peggy Goodman
Encounters w/ Vicente Bustamante — November 2008
1. Diana & Vicente Bustamante 2. Andres & Claudia Yidi 3. Claudia & Jorge Pinto 4. Beatriz A Dangond & Vicky Montoya 5. Karina & Mauricio De Vengochea 6. Brigitte Nachtigall, Karen Martinez & Uchi Botero 7. Liza & Omar Pasalodos 8. Vicente, Veronica & Felipe Bustamante 9. Magaly & Luis La Plana 10. Thalia Puente & Ricardo Rongel
Frolic
Your guide to the best entertainment, shopping, dining, libations & relaxation in South Florida. — Text by David C. Cleland
The Wild Turkey
This Thanksgiving, once all the guests have arrived, make sure to show off your mixology skills to the in-laws with this “Gobble Day”-inspired libation. — Drink by Chef D. Chalaron
It’s Tapas Time!
Forget flying to Madrid to get a taste of Spain, Las Tapas de Rosa restaurant offers original Spanish flavors, right on the international epicenter of flavor that is Calle Ocho.







































