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1. Rafael Olarra & Delia Olarra. 2. Fernando & Menchu Hickman. 3. Carlos & Miriam Calderon. 4. Hector Castro & Patricia Roisenvit-Castro. 5. Rev. Hernando, Nicholas Fener & Lydia Fener. 6. Stefan & Raquel Jensen. 7. Manuel, Xaviera & Gabriela Compean. 8. Robert Vernon & Michele Estevez. 9. Pilar Vasquez & Carmen Vasques. 10. Connie Sandino & Carlos Torres. 11. Delia Olarra, Daniela Pulido & Gianna Rosales. 12. Chef Luis Zaldivar, Mayte Rodriguez & Mirtha Zaldivar. 13. Maritza Lopez & Marco Hernandez. 14. Gonzalo Sanchez & Laura Alonso. 15. Angelica Willard & Alberto Gomez. 16. Lilia Reyes & Gerardo Alton. 17. Lissette Ramirez & Gladys Jaar. 18. Steven & Maritza Minor. 19. Fabia Nitti & Gianni Fortunato. 20. Sebastian, Isabel & Juan De Gre. 21. Laura Villegas & Alessandra Nitti.

1. Consul General of France Jean Philippe Belloux, Trini & Richard Wagner. 2. Erick Ponsati & Jin Crawley. 3. Brigitte Benichay & Virginie Belloux. 4. Michelle Davila & Laura Avino. 5. Philippe Vinogradoff & Philippe Timon. 6. Adam Debernardis & Luana Vinogradoff. 7. Rocio Terrones & Liza Quin. 8. Manuel Molina & Christele de la Haye. 9. Kaisa & Florence Elbaz. 10. Muriel Boiteau & Laurence Oxenberg. 11. Marie Annick, Loic Gad & Joseph Torregrosa. 12. Maria Chavez, Cristina Coronel & Anthony Spinello. 13. Rina & Sebastian Tommasini. 14. Joe Jacquemin & Bruno Tommasini. 15. Sandra Raynaud & Hilda Jacquemin. 16. Kate Shanley & Carl Hildebrand. 17. Shana Rappel & Gustavo Tonelli. 18. Virginie Duran, Jean Masson & Laetitia Friteyre. 19. Durand Chris, Sabrina Carrivain & Alexi Melgrani. 20. David Chacon, Gisela Hidalgo & Armando Aluart.

1. Manuel & Zulema Chaves with Austin. 2. Lily and Eric Valdes with Waldo. 3. Giselle Porta, Zulema Chaves & Crystalyn Hamblenton. 4. Albert & Pecky Torres with Jimmy Buffet. 5. Pablo Mejia with Picasso. 6. Marcos Badrell, & Carolina Francon with Diva & Bubba. 7. Mariana Guerra, Zulema Chaves & Athos. 8. Lucas & Elena Paptiste with Austin. 9. Laura Sabbatino & her dogs. 10. Lisa with Heidi. 11. Kristina, Danny & Sofia Carriazo with Samantha. 12. Cristina Guitierrez & Zulema Chaves with Cindy. 13. Jeffrey Aquino with Cookie. 14. Emilio Corrales & Valeria Lopez with Lucas. 15. Danette Estevez & Zulema Chaves with Burt. 16. Laudy with friend & Suzy & Tequila. 17. Flavia Molinari, Giulina Molinari & Zulema Chaves with Killer. 18. Patty & Cristian with Harry. 19. Alex & Vivianne Lassale with Magnum. 20. Bryan & Ivette Almaguer with Hunter. 21. Maria, Giselle & Eduardo Porta with Mango.

1. Rev. Cesar Pena, Lyanne Azqueta & Eduardo Verastegui. 2. Marlen Bedoya & Sean Wolfington. 3. Adriana Coll & Juan Diaz. 4. Sergio Minski, Adriana Lucia, Andres Castro & Gustavo Olvera. 5. Mercy Quiroga, Marya Meyer & Celeste Delgado. 6. Max Espinosa & Mary Anne Garner. 7. Laura Quinlan & Zarah Ortiz. 8. Paola Solis & Juan Velasco. 9. Elia Abuchaibe & Angela Rincon. 10. Boris Blatnik & Ana Kerdel. 11. Ana Kerdel, Paul Kennedy & Luisa Kerdel. 12. Rev. Richard Vigoa & Rev. Israel Mago. 13. Rhiannon Ellis & Christy Farias. 14. Morgan Kondash & Maryanne Garner. 15. Kristen Mathieson & Ricardo Ordonez. 16. Jorge Uribe & Scott Levy. 17. Pilar Oleary & Angela Barco.

1. Anne & Jim Taintor & guests. 2. Seabelle Captain Marilyn Borroto, Willy Borroto & guest. 3. Dorothy Lomenick & Lee Schmachtenberg. 4. Dr. Glenn & Jorja Abrahamson. 5. Elaine & Woodrow Melvin. 6. Gen Koster, Pedro Rabassa & Jo Rice. 7. Jerry Grey & Zena Abrahmsohn. 8. John & Staria Petersen. 9. Jose & Marilu Becerra & guest. 10. Jose & Marta Berenguer. 11. Jose y Clarita Bacallao . 12. Joy Fried & Peggy Goodman. 13. Michael & Jean Wenzel. 14. Maria Fuentes, Joy & Mort Fried, Pedro Fuentes. 15. Mr. & Mrs. J.J. Donoghue. 16. Mr. & Mrs. Joe Griffiths. 17. Dick McGill, Mark & Gail Fried. 18. Peter & Mariela Hoffman. 19. Puchi & Sandy Rousseau. 20. Vicky Rivas Vazquez & Dr. Robert Maggs.

1. Jennifer Perez, Denise and Grant Sheehan. 2. Patrick & Coralie Duchamp & Key Biscayne Magazine Publisher Alexander Avila. 3. Diana & Jorge Gonzalez. 4. Louis Batista & Denise Ringphil. 5. Jon Bergeron & Amanda Quagliata. 6. Chris Martin & Nikki Upshaw. 7. Jose & Xaviera Ortega & Dave McLauglin. 8. Violeta de la Serna & Jose Herrera.

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

If it’s the best pizza in town you’re craving, head over to Tutto Pizza at the edge of The Roads for a taste of their unique 12-inch gourmet feasts that range from festive to sweet. — Text by Javier A. Arauz Photos by Antonio Eli

Perhaps one of the most intriguing homes ever built on Key Biscayne, this architectural masterpiece that resides in the heart of Harbor Drive is at once iconic and entertaining with plenty of room for living in between. — Text by Baz Lurz Photos by Kate Benson

The men and women you’re about to meet are as beautiful inside as they are out. From hundreds of reader-submitted nominations to the selections of an independent panel of beauty experts based on photos in Key Biscayne Magazine to our editorial board picks, we¹ve made sure the very best made the final cut. In the ensuing pages, you’ll see the finalists at their most glamorous while getting a little glimpse into their lives and personalities. If you happen to run into them around town, don’t hesitate to gawk, pose in a photo with them or ask for their autograph. Who knows? Maybe next year you’ll find yourself in your very own glamour spread and magazine cover as one of the island’s finest. — Photography: Kate Benson Text: Jorge Arauz Women’s Fashion: Victoria Lopez Castro Women’s Jewelry: Patricia Martins Jewelry Design Men’s Fashion: Mani Sirvanti Hair & Makeup: Trini, Emma Cipriani and Sabrina Carrivain for Trini In Private Photography & Lighting Assistant: Manny Chavez Location: Kate Benson Photography Studio

Evoking a sense of ‘50s Hollywood glam with Alice in Wonderland undertones and design details inspired by Galway’s romantic coastline, The G Hotel is a design dream come to life — and your next stop for a world-class vacation experience. — Text by Jorge Arauz Photos courtesy of Monogram Hotel Group

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 to 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.

What you’re about to read is sharper than the most precise cosmetic surgeon’s knife...and a lot funnier. Someone needed to put what we’ve all been thinking into words. Guys: This one is for the ladies, but you can thank us for providing this service later. — Text by Isis Macchi

Pontiac might be nicknamed General Motor’s “excitement” brand, but it has been more than two decades since the fast and furious builder introduced a...

There’s nothing more effective than truth in a name, and at Champs, you can rest assured that your kids will become the “champions” they...

It’s always a good idea to take the best and make it better, especially when it comes to your cell phone. The MOTO Z9...

Miss Bikini will once again bring their stylized, couture women’s cruise, resort and beachwear to South Beach as part of Mercedes-Benz Fashion week. The...

From secure front gates down to the minutest detail of the modern home, convenience is essential. Local firm Fusion Home Entertainment & Automation allows...

We’ve all heard the saying that “you are what you eat,” but the Miami Institute for Age Management & Intervention (MIAMI) is updating that...

A stylish jaunt to the past with new versions of old favorites is the theme of Trini in Private’s 2008 spring/summer collection, which is...

Key Biscayne’s Cape Florida State Park was the only South Florida beach to make it into Dr. Stephen P. Leatherman’s Top 10 Best Beaches...

They say that beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder, but in our case, it lies in the pages of this magazine. But...

1. Nicolas Waterhouse, Ivan Godward, Father Jose L. Hernando, Sabrina Tamames, Sofia Duemichen and Jean P. Houlzet. 2. Fernanda Bueno, Luly Magolnick, Natalie Batlle and Camille Vonsimson. 3. Lauren Silva, Sophie Broucek, Caroline Silva and Alexa Tootle. 4. Paola Gutierrez and Isabella Martinez. 5. Fatima Perez-Hickman, Camila and Emilia Montemayor. 6. Rodrigo Barco and Alexander Aixala. 7. Alexandra Robelo, Connie Menendez, Camila Guyot and Victoria Dell’Oca. 8. Beltran Godward. 9. Mora Guyot and Clara Gonzalez.

1. Fernando Pardo, Luis Magallanes, Fer Zapata, Adrien Herrera, Tono Mauri & Jose Luis Bueno 2. Gloria Herrera, Miky Zapata, Karla Bueno, Carla Mauri, Aline Magallanes & Gaby Pardo 3. Gloria Fernandez & Randy Marquina 4. Carolina Lins & Carla Garcia 5. Tono Mauri y Jose Luis Bueno 6. Gloria & Adrien Herrara, Aline & Luis Magallanes 7. Karla Bueno, Elliette Zreik, Lizette Du Pond & Maggy Arana 8. Sandra S. Borgonovo, Karla Bueno, Adriana Von Simson, Lizette Du Pond, Alida Kurzan & Mary Esclusa 9. Karla Bueno, Giovanna & Francis Hawley & Jose Luis Bueno 10. Mary Esclusa, Alida & Enrique Kurzan & Sandra S. Borgonovo 11. Rafael & Bibiana Bueno, Reyna Hicks, Reyna & Jose Luis Bueno 12. Lillian & Jay Piers 13. Antonio & Josefina Mauri, Carla Aleman & Luis Magallanes 14. Jose Marquina, Jose Luis Fernandez, Enrique Kurzan & Jose Luis Zreik 15. Karla Bueno, Gaby Pardo, Carla & Tono Mauri, Miky Zapata & Aline Magallanes, Pardo, Jose Luis Bueno, Fer Zapata & Luis Magallanes 16. Bibiana & Reyna Bueno, Fernando Zapata & Rafael Donde 17. Jose Marquina, Jose Luis Fernandez, Marlene Bedoya, Enrique Kurzan & Jose Luis Zreik 18. Bibiana with Jose Luis & Reyna Bueno 19. Fernando & Miky Zapata with Jose Luis & Karla Bueno

1. Ana Ramoski, Leanne Borza, Valerie Nuñez & Kara Sharp. 2. Amy Zambrano & Melissa Silva. 3. Dr. Eugenio & Anne Rothe with Carlos Gomez. 4. Paige Latterner, Jennifer Foster & Lupe Curtis. 5. Anne Manning, Ed & Amy Easton, Maureen Ruggiero & Mia Batlle. 6. Jennifer Earle, Victor Perez & Allison Perez. 7. Ron Erbel, Illine & Jorge Davila with Victoria Jackson. 8. Donna Rice, Carlos & Lauren Batlle with Gill Balbontin. 9. Liz Pesch & Michelle Earle. 10. Walter Zawistowski, Lynn Christ & Bill Pesch.

1. Participants and organizers gather at the Ocean Club Tennis Center 2. Roberto Cortes, Feliciano Lopez, Guillermo Salcedo & Giovanni Lapentti 3. Robert Vernon & Steve Liedman 4. Maribel Marin, Mark P. Chatburn & Giorgio Carneade 5. Pierina De Uribe, Rosa Calero & Pierina Uscocovich 6. Jose Pavia, Manuel Massu & Marco Ruttimann 7. Joane & Jerry Levine 8. Julio Nutt & Henry Nutt 9. Nicolas Lapentti Perez with Enrique & Sebastian Delgado 10. Claudia Batlle & Paulina Montes 11. Oscar Lopez & Carlos Lopez 12. Vanessa Serrano 13. Marilyn & Steve Liedman 14. Guillermo Salcedo Jr. & Roberto Salcedo 15. Robert Gold, Nicolas Lapentti & Doreen Eronson 16. Luis Adrian Morejon & Julian Wortelboer 17. Ana Maria, Simon Chaparro & Ernersto Orellana 18. Rafael Quevedo, Jose Antonio De Armas, Sebastian Cordovez & Gordo Marique 19. Guillermo Cañas, Luis Adrian Morejon, Andres Gomez & Nicolas Pereira 20. Roberto Cortes, Luis Adrian Morejon, Julian Wortelboer & Nicolas Pereira

1. Adam Erdberg, Adam Singer, Tamar Erdberg & Irv Singer 2.Lizzie Bowden, Hannah Greenow & Laura Zilli 3. Caroline Herail & Martial Ricart 4. Sandrine & Yani Arfi 5. Larry & Dara Ross 6. Michele Migliaccio & Robert Katz 7. MC Adrian & Barbra Tucker 8. Domenic Congiusto & Lydia Scerpella 9. Jean Bryan & Peter Neofotistos 10. Sandrine Arfi, Claude Labi & Danielle Waton 11. Irv Singer & Adam Erdberg 12. Tim Wade & Jean-David Malat 13. Michael Brin & Andrea Braverman 14. Jade & Geanette Calliva 15. Gabriel Radcliff & Veronica Voronina 16. Edward, Gabriel & Margaret Leoshko 17. Frank Moya, Johanna Oriolani & Diego Tosoni 18. Peter Aguirrebena, Monica Lavalette & Hernan Londono 19. Charles Sorrentino, Johanna Oriolani, Clemencia Hein & Frank Youngman

1. Juan Zubillaga & James Salas 2. Francoise Wynn, KBM Magazine Publisher Alexander Avila & Benedicte Blanc-Fontenille 3. Kate Benson & Sam Trotter 4. Marilyn & Willy Borroto 5. Chris Serpico, Ximena Antunez, Ellen Foley & Nancy Serpico-White 6. Andrew Araujo & Kari Madera 7. Meredith Buining & Linda Crigg 8. Eugenio & Malena Alvarez 9. Silvia & Tony Tarafa 10. Juan & Rita Zubillaga 11. Marco Buining & Evelyne de Araujo 12. Jay & Ronda Fuchs, Nancy Serpico-White, Ida & Eros Cattaneo 13. Bernard & Suzanne Eismann 14. Anne Stovel & Michelle Bernard 15. Stuart & Lynn Epstein 16. Kiko & Rita Sarasua 17. Hans Rothe & Marilu Rothe 18. Ana Gloria Rivas & Anne Richards Rothe 19. Arturo & Patricia Aballi 20. Michelle Barnett & Rubin Benjamin 21. Maria Boneo & Maria Waterhouse 22. Jim & Kathy Irh

1. Florencia & Marcos Godward. 2. Veronica Guyot, Mechi Albrecht & Maria Claudia Dell’Oca. 3. Mariana Tonarely, Tina Marcos, Roxana Narea & Veronica Alvarez. 4. Jose & Liliana Sanchez. 5. Maria Cruz & Patricio Waterhouse. 6. Francisco & Mariana Tonarely. 7. Maria Fernanda Guzman, Florencia Moni, Silvia Viola & Maru Alvarez. 8. Luz Estella Houlzet with Joel & Elena Magolnick.

The perfect travel drink isn’t a secret cocktail in some obscure corner of the world, it’s a drink you can get even if you’re at the other end of the planet — just make sure it’s shaken, not stirred. — Drink by Chef D. Chalaron

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

Find out why Tutto Pasta, meaning “all pasta” in Italian, is the perfect restaurant for all tastebuds, even the ones that make up the discerning palates found on Key Biscayne. — Text by Javier A. Arauz Photos by Antonio Eli

When the success of your children is of utmost importance, where they learn life’s fundamental building blocks during the early years is just as important as the nurturing you provide — and a lot more fun. Herewith: Kids Learning Adventure. — Text by Natalia Maldonado Photos by Antonio Eli Renderings courtesy of KLA* *All renderings are artistic representations and not a precise reflection of the actual built project in any case

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 to 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.

As the only woman to have ever been president and CEO of three major cruise lines, Key Biscayne resident Pamela Conover knows what it takes to make a great cruising vacation outstanding. — Text by Alvin Snyder Photos by Kate Benson

If the grounded real estate market has you down, you might want to consider ocean-bound luxury property options aboard The World. We guarantee it will redefine your idea of “waterfront” living in a big way. — Text by Sandy Lindsey Photos courtesy of The World

If you’re looking for the perfect jewelry to adorn yourself or a loved one, Christina Termine’s Diamonds on the Key might have exactly what you’ve been looking for — and a little something extra you might not have expected. — Text by Baz Lurz Photos by Kate Benson

If you want to make a splash during your next overseas globetrot or while lounging on Key Biscayne’s pristine sands this summer, remember that deciding what to wear is half the journey. — Photographer | Kate Benson Model | Rosana for Mega Models Miami Makeup Artist | Sue Martin for Agency Gerard Management Makeup | MAC cosmetics Styling | Miliedy Camargo Photographer’s Assistant | Manny Chaves Styling Assistant | Alexander Blacke *All jewelry available at Key Jewelers, Key Colony Plaza, Key Biscayne

The team at Casa Grande Design Group took a waterfront home on Harbor Drive in Key Biscayne and transformed it into a pure haven for almost every occasion. And that’s just their latest success story. — Text by Achilles Stone Photos courtesy of Casa Grande Design Group

Sometimes even living in paradise can get a little boring. That’s why the Key Biscayne residents you’re about to meet travel as often as their schedules allow to just about any part of the world their hearts desire. Their stories just might inspire you to dig up that dusty passport and take a trip of your own. — Text by Jorge Arauz