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JW Marriott Marquis Miami and famed Chef Daniel Boulud’s Boulud Sud Miami have the perfect party spaces for holiday celebrations. From intimate lunches and dinners to grand holiday parties, there’s an ideal venue for every gathering. — Words by Sandy Lindsey
Tranquilo y Tropical
I ’m writing this letter on a lazy Sunday as I’m swaying in my backyard hammock, catching some rays and enjoying a *hot* autumn breeze. — Words by Jorge Arauz
The 411
Spotlighting news, launches, happenings, products & places in and around
South Florida.
Encounters w/ Shops at Merrick Park — November 2019
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Rick Moonen, Lesa Sorrentino, Susi Zivanovic, Grant Hunter
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Isabel Landa,
Tracy Koço, Roni Moonen
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Jorge
Arauz, Estrellita S. Sibila
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Marilyn Navarro, Margarita Rohaidy Delgado
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Harold Gassenheimer, Howard Cortes, Lesa
Sorrentino, Rick Moonen, Linda Gassenheimer
Encounters w/ PAMM — November 2019
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Franklin Sirmans, Teresita
Fernandez, Maria Elena Ortiz
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Suzy
Delvalle, Jessica Sirmans, Merele
Adkins
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Adler Guerrier, Belinda
Kielland, Walter Glennen
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Chelsea
Ramirez, Marissa Del Toro, Gilbert
Vicario
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Dorothy Podhurst, Laura
Koffsky, Laura Kaplan
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Natalie
Shook, Wes Rozen
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Martha Nieto,
Miriam Niembro
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Alexa Wolman,
Mireille Chancy Gonzalez
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Claire
Breukel, Monica Kalpakian
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Lorie
Mertes, Debra Scholl
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Rachel
Lehmann, Amy Cosier
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Suzanne
Hader, Johanna Schroedel
Encounters w/ Pink Society — November 2019
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Alexander & Serra Vino Grad,
Tamara Rodriguez, Sergio Andres
Mendoza
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German & Catherine
Kaupert
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Andrea & Alan Marroquin,
Melissa Angulo, Mauricio Rojas
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Corina Maddalozzo, Sergio Andres
Mendoza
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Sandra Ferraguti Carton,
Melissa Macchiavello
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Jill Olcott,
Andy Tweddel, Mia & Tariq Kirn-Fedda
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Marisela Gonzalez, Tatiana Marina,
Clara Benavente, Corina Maddalozzo
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Ruben Millares, Antonia Wright,
Simona, Maria & Otis Millares
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Olga Monsonm, Max Martinez
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Maite & Allessandro Newby, Maggie
Hernandez
Better World
Africa is recognized as the “Cradle of Life” and the time has arrived to give back and nurture its critical wildlife, in-need communities and tribal cultures. Let’s come together to help save — and discover — this magnificent continent through philanthropic travel. — Words by Sandy Lindsey
Magic Touch
If you’re looking to plan a high-profile private party, charitable event, an off-the-charts anniversary dinner, or a kid’s birthday they’ll remember forever, look no further than Maggie Creative Design. The highly talented team, led by Maggie Schell, specializes in bringing an element of surprise to the most elegant of events. — Words by Sandy Lindsey | Photos courtesy of Maggie Creative Design
The Psychology of Fashion
Within your wardrobe are the secrets to not only looking good but feeling great. Often referred to as “Dopamine Dressing,” how you dress can be an antidote to dark days. Certain colors can boost your mood, as can donning an outfit that has positive emotional significance. Herewith: The experts weigh in. — Words by Sandy Lindsey
Athletic Achievement
Bernardo Kochen & Cleyton Anderson de Souza are two athletes on a mission who recently cycled across the country to raise funds for Best Buddies. As Team Brazil, they crossed 12 states, deserts and extreme climates, climbing 164,000 feet and riding over 3,000 miles. — Words by Sandy Lindsey
Practical Elegance
It’s understandable to assume the Swiss, the creators of Swatch and Rolex, have a monopoly on intricate yet utterly functional designs. The German firm of Glashütte, however, shatters that stereotype with a run of 25 dazzling timepieces. — Words by Bill Lindsey
Enabling Creativity
Art plays a vital role in modeling our perspectives and enriching our lives. They inspire, challenge and expand our minds. Simply put, art is what makes us human. Here’s how you can help. — Words by Sandy Lindsey
Sweet Dreams
The secret to a good night’s sleep is one of life’s most enduring mysteries. Some ban phones and tablets in the bedroom, others avoid caffeine — but a 360-degree spin might just do the trick. — Words by Stacy Wynn
Gourmand Getaway
From local dishes to haute cuisine with Caribbean island flair, the British Virgin Island’s culinary scene is as diverse as the islands themselves. There’s no better time to indulge your palate than during the simply scrumptious BVI Food Fête. — Words by Sandy Lindsey
Evolutionary Theory
It turns out Charles Darwin’s Theory of Evolution also applies to cars. If you cross a boring Toyota Camry engine with a Lotus sportscar body with more curves than J-Lo, you get the automotive version of a velociraptor — the Evora GT410. — Words by Bill Lindsey
Culinary Star
Inspired by its idyllic bayside setting, Amara at Paraiso brings together bold Latin American flavors, coastal ingredients and South Florida’s diversity of food culture to create the quintessential Miami waterfront restaurant. It’s also a top venue for Miami weddings. — Words by Sandy Lindsey
Fashionable Home
Farrey’s Lighting & Bath is like having a personal shopper for your home, searching the world for the latest and greatest to present to South Florida. Let’s take a look at some of their most recent fabulous finds. — Words by Sandy Lindsey
Whopping Big
The Research & Development team at C Seed sets a new engineering record with their 301-inch outdoor TV made from carbon fiber and titanium. It’s super big and super stiff yet super light. — Words by Sandy Lindsey
Two-Fer
Experts agree that adopting a bonded pair can ease the adjustment for the animals into their new environment because they have the familiarity of each other, and a built-in playmate and companion. For their new owner, it’s twice the cuddles, twice the love and double the fun.
Pink Power
Miami-based entrepreneur Marylin Dans created the Pink Luminous Advocacy Project to help provide access to potentially life-saving technology at a low cost to economically-challenged communities in the U.S. and abroad. — Words by Sandy Lindsey
SS Badboy
Even to the saltiest of us, most yachts look pretty much alike; white hull, pointy in the front, flat in the back. A gaggle of them at the marina could induce snow blindness. The OTAM 85 GTS, however, would restore your vision. — Words by Bill Lindsey | Photos by Photos by Tom Van Oossanen
Superior style
South Florida weather is the perfect environment to experience all the qualities of linen. There is no other fabric as perfect as linen to face the humidity of our summer and to offer the right warmth for our winter. — Words by Sandy Lindsey
Natural Beauty
The most popular superstar antioxidant, Vitamin C, can help brighten the complexion, even skin tone, protect against environmental damage, erase brown spots and even increase collagen production. Woo baby! But there’s more to the story. — Words by Zelda Grant
The 411
Spotlighting news, launches, happenings, products & places in and around South Florida. — Words by Sandy Lindsey
A pop of Minimalism
Nudes and neutrals set the stage for unexpected pops of color.
Dressed & Impressed
I learned very early on that personal style is a very important tool to add to the arsenal of life. — Words by Jorge Arauz
Animal Advocate
Some children voice their desires to be a firefighter or a doctor when they grow up, maybe even a superhero. Samantha Capparelli knew from a very young age that she wanted to save species. — Words by Sandy Lindsey
Encounters w/ KB Beach Club — July 2019
1. Jose Berdugo, Michele Estevez, Claire & Ed London, Francoise Dreuil 2. Elaine Gross, Cindy Lerner, Frank Caplan,
Joan McCaughan, Sandi Winters 3. James & Miriam Duncan, Leslie Armendariz, Aabad Melwani 4. Julie-Anne Hopkin,
Mayra Mesa, Juliet Ventour, Patricia Romano, Charles Alkhal 5. Sandy & Nikita Wallin, Susie Pennell, Jessie Vossekuil
6. Anika Akerlund, Patrick & Ketarina Preux 7. Scott Hardy, Jamie McCaughan, Will Tomplins. Graig Hardy 8. Manuel
Rionda, Donnie Hall, Paola Padovan 9. Paige Latterner, Michel Recalt, Ricky Martinez, Luis De La Cruz 10. Sunita &
Dante Cenci 11. Al Lindsay, Mayra Peña Lindsay







































