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Fashion Sight
Mariela Ortega understands beauty, whether it’s personal styling for the rich and famous, fashion branding or ad campaign art direction. — Words by Zelda Grant
Exhilarating Lifestyle
Featuring sophisticated details and understated style, Reach & Rise residences are designed to give residents and guests absolutely everything they want and need, right in the heart of Miami. — Words by Sandy Lindsey
Creature Comforts
Cargo, the exclusive in-car commerce provider to Uber recently announced its Miami launch and riders are ecstatic about the possibilities. — Words by Anja Maltav
Living & Giving
The other day I was discussing how my high school required students to have a certain number of volunteer hours completed before graduating. — Words by Jorge Arauz
VIP Experiences
1. Stefano Campanini, Lisa Morales, Antonio Braschi 2. Antonia Amedeo, Arlene Abando 3. Madelen Valiente, Lauren Diaz,
Marlene Diaz 4. Massimo Stanzione, Hugo Heinz, Ivan Ochoa 5. Danny Fernandez, Jessica Alvarez 6. Melissa Hernandez,
Josh Flagg, Betty Rodriguez 7. Carolina Nofal, Esperanza Nadeau 8. Erik Vail, Carlos Ortiz 9. Paul Herold, Isabelle Herold
Bubbly Brunch
1. Kenny & Jean Bell, Yoly & Gene Schaefer, Zenita & Henry Barouh 2. Altin & Tracy Koço 3. Mike & Linda Bittel, Maria
C. Alonso 4. Zach Talbot, Merritt Etner 5. Sonia & Nestor Plana, Stephanie Plana
Making a Difference
1. Front row: Frances Gaynes, Marilyn Levine, Joanne Goldfarb, Diane Bozorgi, Ellen Glovsky. Back row: Iris Fisher, Harriet
Stein, Joan McCaughan, Kate Trotman 2. Monique Van Damme, Celia Von Specht 3. Dorian Rosen, Viviana Brown, Liz
Portuondo 4. Frances Reeves, Justo Rey, Janet Baldinger 5. Elizabeth Bailey, Carlos Mandiola, Joan McCaughan
Lasting Legacy
1. Javier Cividini, Paulina Montes 2. Silvia Pesci, Mariana
Fischer 3. Juana Sapetnitzky, Ana Somarriba, Claudia
Batlle 4. Claudia Cividini, Francisco & Paulina Montes 5.
Kattia Goldstein, Consuelo Battle, Maria Paz Victoria
Match Point
1. Estrellita S. Silbila & Jorge Arauz 2. Ana Somarriba,
Marika Colt, Antonella Palazio 3. Daniil Medvedev 4.
Dominika Cibulkova 5. Dr. John J. Martin, Forrest McSurdy
6. Enrique Arce, Elizabeth Mackinlay 7. Juan Manuel
Herrera, Isa Zapata 8. Tracy Koço, Mariánn Marinberg 9.
Kristyna Pliskova, Karolina Pliskova 10. Tim Enriquez, Alan
Goldberg 11. Charline Conill, Miriam Niembro, Mayleen
Ramey 12. Isabella Markman, Ana Claudia Negri, Kayla
Barrera, Stephanie Viney 13. Glee Colina, Vivianna Franchy,
Debbie Caridad 14. Támara Stanic, Katya Yegoreychenko
15. Frank & Susan Guillen 16. Irina Alvarez, Isabel Landa
17. Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova 18. Kei Nishikori 19. Rolando
Damas, Anish Gandhi 20. Olga Danilovic
VIP Preview
1. Liliana Lopez, Brigitte Nachtigall, Giulietta Ulloa 2. Rosa Alvarez, Barbara Lamar, Manny Alavarez 3. Carmen B. Llano-
White, Martha Garcia, Vivían Galego-Mendez, Icíar Oyarzun, Rebecca Calvet 4. Alexandra Zuloaga, Thais Aristimuno,
Carolina Figueredo, Alexandra Tamames, Eladio Roca 5. Maria Virginia, Edmond Saade, Henry Gaspar, Sergio Guardazzi,
Fernando Guardazzi 6. Fernando & Lorena Guardazzi 7. Denia Smulevich, Alejandro Ramirez 8. Giorgio Vecchi, Jan Maier
9. Isabella Guardazzi, Emperatriz Fernandez 10. Barbara Melli, Valentina Cocini, Natasha Di Natale, Monica Campana 11.
Jackie Gallardo, Natalia Anda, Barbara Lamar, Brigitte Nachtigall 12. Maria Eugenia Behrens, Ricardo Behrens 13. Jon &
Luz Maria Iruretagoyena 14. Ivette Thomas-Martinez, Viviana Franchy, Kim Haug
Day to Remember
1. Ronda Fuchs, Brett Graff 2. Adrienne Bon Haes, Claudia
Potamkin 3. Cheryl Goldstein, Coralie Oberer, Claudia
Potamkin 4. Dinah Stein, Shari Witcoff 5. Julie Franklin,
Nina Amdur 6. Selene Devaney, Paige Latterner, Sylvia
Sannia
Urban Takeover
Land Rovers have evolved from tough little 4x4s created to move soldiers in WWII into the very slick Range Rover Evoque that can convert miles of “always under construction” South Florida roads into smooth thoroughfares. — Text by Bill Lindsey
The 411
Spotlighting news, launches, happenings, products & places in and around South Florida.
Above It All
This oceanfront unit at Sands Condominium in Key Biscayne is one of the newest and most inclusive listings on the island.
In Full Bloom
Embrace your inner flower power with these Spring beauty trends inspired by Mother Nature’s most beautiful creations.
Refined Stay
JW Marriott Marquis Miami infuses sophistication, design, art, fashion and technology into a diverse landscape of business, meeting and pleasure travel pursuits at the threshold of luxury, defined by the lifestyle of guests seeking privilege and pampering in today’s cutting-edge plugged-in society. — Text by Sandy Lindsey
Guardian Angel
Back when she was a single teenage mom, Margarita Franco always said that once she had the chance, she would help other young single mothers like herself. Today, she is doing just that through Margarita’s Angels.
Statement Hair
These showstopping color trends will be filling your social media feeds in the months to come. And hair giant L’Oreal Paris gives these looks a glowing endorsement. — Text by Zelda Grant
Pro Serve
Fisher Island Club scores an ace with tennis fans, offering four private lessons with a pro for the price of three throughout the month of March. — Text by Anja Maltav
Desk Art
Clocks were once exclusively affixed to walls or pressed up against them, as in your grandfather’s old cuckoo clock. As time passed (pun intended, or course), they ended up in digital form on a nightstand near you and have more recently been replaced by cell phones and watches. The Medusa Clock takes the concept of time into the future — and beyond. — Text by Sandy Lindsey
Innovative Canvas
Think Wynwood, but under your feet, and with a few power serves mixed in. That’s the ingenious idea behind the tennis “Art Courts” popping up in underserved communities across the country, starting with Miami. — Text by Sandy Lindsey
Ultimate Amenities
Basketball, tennis, golf, bowling and billiards are all part of the expansive 50,000-sq.-ft. sports, lifestyle and entertainment complex exclusively available at the JW Marriott Marquis Miami hotel. — Text by Sandy Lindsey
Experience To Remember
LV Event Designs is the story of the rise of a local entrepreneur who is expanding her brand while at the same time raising two teenagers and juggling all the challenges that face a young female businessperson. — Text by Sandy Lindsey
Timely Treatment
Feeling under the weather? You don’t have to leave Key Biscayne to find quality healthcare. Baptist Health Urgent Care Express offers low-cost, fast care with no appointment needed. It’s so convenient, it’s even golf cart accessible! — Text by Sandy Lindsey
Cuban Manhattan
Aptly named Bertica, after the mother of Havana Club Ambassador and Miami-based influencer Giovanny Gutierrez, this libation brings the people of Miami a Cuban take on a delicious and classic cocktail. — Drink @ Café La Trova | Photo by Anthony Nader @ 52Chefs
Anything’s Pawsable
Being able to talk to a best friend can be one of the most comforting, liberating things you can do. With a dog, you’re guaranteed to get a warm, slobbery lick instead of judgment. Sounds great, right? — Text by Sandy Lindsey
Theft-Proof Pedaling
VanMoof’s new S2 and X2 E-bicycles come with Anti-Theft Technology so they’ll be used more often, leading to an overall healthier you and an increased peace of mind. — Text by Stacy Wynn
Right Sight
Merging high-tech 3D printing with artisanal design, Edward Beiner 3D is the first line to launch under the boutique retailer’s new Eyes Forward campaign. — Text by Anja Maltav
Game, Set, Match!
In celebration of the Miami Open, PARAMOUNT Miami Worldcenter is serving up a look at its two tennis courts sure to appeal to sporty residents and tennis fans. — Text by Anja Maltav
Financial Helm
Rule the financial world from a futuristic capsule that will make your business associates and co-workers jealous, all while increasing productivity. — Text by Sandy Lindsey
Opportunity Zones
Savvy investors are taking advantage of new Opportunity Zone investments with tax laws that allow significant deferrals — or complete elimination — of capital gains for long-term investments aimed to spark economic development. — Text by Estrellita S. Sibila, JD, LLM | Portrait by Edward Leal
Robot Bartender
Lazy drinkers rejoice. The Barsys is an ergonomically designed automated cocktail maker that can deliver perfect cocktails and mocktails in a jiffy. Zero-gravity buzz not included. — Text by Zelda Grant
Pro Toss
Tennis training tools don’t get any more perfect than with your very own portable tennis ball machine to spit balls out at random directions with speeds that will make you feel like you’re playing in a real match against a pro. — Text by Stacy Wynn
Spring Bliss
As I prepare for my annual spring cleaning routine — organizing the house, storage, desktop, backup files, clearing out useless apps, etc. — Text by Jorge Arauz
Lavish Welcome
1.Vivian Galego-Mendez, Jennifer Price 2.Lindsay McMinn, Martha Rogers 3.Oscar Stadtghgen, Jennifer Price 4.Silvia Caicedo, Monica Holguin 5.Victoria De Giraldo, Paula Brook 6.Rosita Cabrera, Maggie Sanchez
Leading the Way
1. Michael Foster, Susy Prado, Hector Silva, Silvia Giordani 2. Betty De Aragon, Alen Goldberg, Tracy Koço 3. Michael Sneed, Sofia Habib, Tatiana Vidales, Kayla Barrera, Jessica Buffi, Mariolga Calderon, Emily Ibarra, George Pineda 4. Juanita Lopez, Catarina Nene, Spencer Raymond, Betty De Aragon 5. Ana Claudia Negri, Claudia Negri, Alan Goldberg, Isabella Markman 6. Diego Peyon, Catalina Montoya 7. Daniel Castaneda, Maribel Marin, Alejandro Martinez 8. Lian Oteiza, Kieran Bowers, Maile Aguila, Craig Studnicky, Ana Clara Carvalho, Gabriella Marin, Ariela Benchlouch 9. Amalia Perez Cortina, Isa Zapata, Monica Arboleda 10. Ascensión Guerrero, Anna Chumichkina, Martin Silva, Pilar Lecha, Lila Saudino 11.Carlos & Marianne Coto, Goldberg 12. Carlos Gimenez Pimentel, Melissa Llaury Romero 13. Daiana Quiceno, Jacqueline Molina 14. Helena Jose, Jackie Zayas, Chef Maria Liliana Biondo, Betty De Aragon 110152122201617181915. Ana Nicastro, Michele Mesnik, Rosana Mathias, Claudia Negri, Carolina Lara 16. Alvin Lartigue, Bernardo Hermilla, Corey Franco 17. Andrea Hurtado, Michael Foster, Angelica Fajardo 18. Claudia Laverde, Yenny Hanley 19. Isabel Landa, Tracy Koço, Jose R. Sosa 20. Maile Aguila, Regi Lacayo 21. Nery Deza, Rocio Useche, Jilly Santana, Rebeca Garrido, Lorena Fonseca, Jenny Gonzalez, Gretel Fernandez, Giovanna Coral 22. Sofia Habib, Jacqueline Molina 23. Georgette Pepper, Olga Izquierdo, Luchi Franchy, James Salas, Vivianna Franchy, Mariana Fischer 24. Gabriela Gomez 25. Daniela Carvalho, Joao Carvalho, Ana Clara Carvalho, Giovanna Coral 26. Elliot & Christina Machado 27. Jilly Santana, Ying Peng, Allison Ortiz, Danny Scheneider 28. Martha Moreno, Louis Olave, Noelquis Rodriguez 29. Tony Dominguez, Robert Pedraza
Top Producers
1.EWM Team 2.Andrea Santos, Diego Peyon, Juliana Echavarría, Lina Rivera, Marcella Yanes 3.Isabel Robson, Nora Dominguez, Victoria Bace Perdomo 4.Lola Jerez, Paula Brook, Vivian Galego-Mendez, Angela Ocampo 5.Lorena Garcia-Morillo, Lola Jerez, Edward Crews, Marissa De La Tejera, Jennifer Perez 6.Steven Albu, Phyllis Winston, Jodi Most, Gayle Yagman, Nick Moskol, Vanessa Portnoy, Debbie Lazoff, Eric Marchese, Paulo Bonfim, Deena Landsman, Scott Argow 7.Peter Cutler, Gabriel Zilban 9.Evelyn Alfaro, Maria De La Rosa
Eternal Style
1.Virna Doria, Priscila Gomide, Naty Benevides, Alessandra Cavalcante, Daia Rezende, Renata de Abreu, Alexia & Ariel Pinho 2.Thalyta Frauches, Camila Seguro, Renata de Abreu, Ariel Pinho, Dafne Evangelista, Marcela, Naty Benevides & Elisa 3.Daia Rezende, Alessandra Cavalcante 4.Jenny Lopez, Renata de Abreu 5.Priscila Gomide, Naty Benevides, Renata de Abreu
Smooth Cruising
Boats are the best way to see Florida, but it can be daunting to choose the one that best fits your lifestyle. What follows is an overview with a vessel for every taste. — Text by Bill Lindsey | Photos courtesy of Respective Brands












































