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Even if you aren’t prepped for the runway, you can still look like a million bucks at your next soiree — all you have to do is mix and imbibe. — Drink by Chef D. Chalaron

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

For Ursula Barrantes-Tarafa, creating the Morpheo Line of children’s pajamas was the next step in her professional evolution, a progression that has secured a good night’s sleep for Key Biscayne kids and beyond. — Text by Luisana Suegart Photos by Leslie Fuentes

When it comes to her favorite color, Claudia Sanz makes it a point to surround herself with it in all its incarnations — and her new boutique, Green Grass House, is no exception. — Text by Luisana Suegart Photos by Kate Benson

Whether you’ve intentionally decided to call paradise home or you just happen to arrive upon tropical shores with the tides, one thing’s certain: You’d better look your best even if no one’s looking. — Photographer: Kate Benson Stylist: Mileidy Camargo Styling Assistant: Alex Blacke Hair & Makeup: Phoenix Photographer’s Assistant: Manny Chaves Model: Colby Taylor @ Wilhelmina Location Assistant: Jerry Martinez Location: Virginia Key & Miami Dragon Boat Club // MiamiDragon.com

For the Borroto family, achieving their own version of the American Dream on Key Biscayne wasn’t enough. Through the homes they build and the organizations they have devoted the majority of their lives to, they’ve helped countless others find a better way of living in paradise. — Text by Achilles Stone Photos by Antonio Eli Renderings courtesy of BLB 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 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.

Next time a South Florida shopping spree is in your plans, make sure to add these pieces to your wish list or include these boutique stops to your fashion itinerary. Your closet can thank us later. — Compiled and Written by Luisana Suegart

It seems that just about everywhere you turn in South Florida there’s a Betsey Johnson store, which is great news for those looking to...

SkyCaddie, which produces GPS golf rangefinders, has released a new sportsman’s model named the SG2.5 that has revolutionized business meetings out on the green....

Famed singer Liza Quin teamed up with me for this special fashion issue. For Liza’s hair color, I selected a warm coffee tone to...

When I found out I was pregnant, I was excited about becoming a mom and introducing a beautiful new life into the world, but...

Though the all-new 2009 Ford Flex shares its underpinnings and powertrain with the capable but anonymously styled Taurus X, its daring design sets it...

Costa Blanca, an impressive billion-dollar project by renown Dominican Republic developers Grupo Metro, recently reached more than $100 million of sales in one day...

The Kinetic Activity Monitor (KAM) takes personal exercise monitoring to the next level in order to help the user improve their physical fitness experience...

A new group called Friends of Miami Marine Stadium has recently formed to protect one of Florida’s most threatened landmarks. As the City of...

I’m thrilled to have the honor and pleasure of being named President of Key Biscayne Magazine and our soon-to-launch Brickell Magazine. When Jorge Arauz,...

In creating this issue, I quickly realized that fashion is much more than just the clothes on your back, the socks in your drawer...

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...