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Since the days of the caveman, man has been fascinated by fire. It instantly adds an aura of sophistication, romance and hospitality to any...

Dating back to the Roman times, the wealthy have relaxed and improved their overall health by partaking in steam baths and saunas. Technology has...

Key Biscayne Magazine is gearing up for our annual “Most Attractive People In Key Biscayne” cover story for our forthcoming “Battle of the Sexes”...

It’s not a difficult task to fall in love with the outdoors when we live in the middle of an island paradise that has...

Nothing says the great outdoors like a mint julep served up in a hefty silver glass. Even though it’s the traditional libation of the Kentucky Derby since 1938, we have a feeling fans of the Sony Ericsson Open will give equestrian lovers the world over a run for their money — and their drink — this year. — Drink by Chef D. Chalaron

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

The new way to seal the deal is to be immortalized in the world’s largest underwater memorial, the Atlantis Memorial Reef, right off Key Biscayne. The best part? It’s modeled after the most mythical of all cities: Atlantis. Herewith: your ticket to eternity. — Text by Jorge Arauz Photos and renderings courtesy of AMR

Known as a man who defies all odds, James Blake is geared up for a big finish at the Sony Ericsson Open this year — just don’t let his smile distract you from the play-by-play. — Text by Maria Arroyave Photos courtesy of Sony Ericsson Open

1. Monica & Alfredo Borges, Domingo & Maria Amaro with Maria F. Guzman 2. Monica Penagos, Alexander Avila & Ursula Barrantes-Tarafa 3. Emilia, Catalina & Ursula Barrantes-Tarafa 4. Claudio Kojusner & Gonzalo Avendaño 5. Claudia Batlle, Marina Villegas & Paulina Montes 6. Randy, Javier, Jose & Helena Marquina 7. Veronica Alter & Rodrigo Ayerza 8. Olivia Broadway, Nicholas Melisiotis, Marie-Louise Hedlund & Rocio Echeverri 9. Juan Saudino & Jose Milberg 10. Sandra Caffi, Claudia Batlle, Mercedes Talarico, Mariela Valdes & Maria Dambolena

1. Yvette Broucek, Andrea Connor, Ana Tootle & Karla Bueno. 2. Ana, Charlotte, Carmen Elena Somarriba & Susan Joch. 3. Amy Hernandez & Nahzaya Mendez. 4. Carolina Ballestas & Chila Batalha. 5. Natalia Caicedo, Lorenza Hoyos, Christiane Ulvert & Cristina Hoyos. 6. Adriana Spitale, Annie Gonzalez & Marcela Alvarez. 7. Isabelle Roy, Coralie Duchamp & Susan Joch. 8. Paulina Montes & Ana Somarriba 9. Ana, Charlotte and Maria Patricia Somarriba. 10. Isabel Diaz, Jackie Aller & Christine Wing-Meyer. 11. Coralie Duchamp, Isabelle Roy & Mary Jo Pinedo. 12. Maria Patricia Somarriba, Trini Wagner & Emma Cipriani-Agati. 13. Fabianne Galchter and Nicole Shelley from Shelley Model Agency. 14. Lilean Peirce, Marcela Gil, Karla Bueno & Liliana Sanchez. 15. Lia Rodriguez & Rayza Cordero. 16. Mercedes Albrecht, Alexander & Adriana Von Simson with Maru Alvarez. 17. Lauren Batlle, Marissa Prado, Mara Santalla & Ana Ines Bonet. 18. Randy Lack-Marquina, Claudia Batlle, Maria Cruz Waterhouse & Lauren Batlle.

1. Mike Davey, Tracy LaFlamme Ortega & Thania Vernon 2. Anna Ortega, Ana Santaella & Jason Lakatos 3. Manuel Rocha & Robert Vernon 4. Kate Brown & Kevin Marshburn 5. Virginia Sanchez & Jorge Ortega 6. Brendan Ross Blouin & George Earl 7. Jason Garstka & Dan Cuevas 8. Elena Rodriguez & Susan O’Hara

1. Gloria Saiz & Melisa Hernandez with Barby Hernandez 2. Cintia Carnevale & Lali Gaddini 3. Estefania Cooke & Winston Franco with Maria Arias 4. Rochelle Menda & Adriana Rivera 5. Jose Manuel Vazquez & Fernando Suarez 6. Models with Alejandro Ferllen 7. Rosina Grosso & Yami Quintero

1. Dr. Orlando Silva, Leonor Portela & Larry Robinson. 2. Alexander Avila & Alan Goldberg. 3. Diane Cruz with Gonzalo & Ani Nunez, Maite & Alex Adams & Michael Patti. 4. Ramon & Georgie Corona with Estella Lavagnigno & guest, Amelia Castillo & Enrique Castillo. 5. Jennifer Perez & William Mcclain. 6. Rafael Bild & Christina Termine. 7. Dr. Orlando Silva & Brienna Ruiz. 8. Maria Vidal, Gustavo Morales, Stephan Alex with Lorn & Alaxandra Leitman. 9. Rick & Maria Gebaide. 10. Robert & Rose Buchwald. 11. Charles & Virgina Sachs. 12. Kate Benson & Marlen Bedoya. 13. Bob & Danita Meyer. 14. Dr. Maria Castilllo Vale & Carly Aguilera. 15. Brenda Robinson, Andrea Schweidel & Eve Robinson 16. Brigitte Nachtigall, Alexander Avila & Coralie Duchamp. 17. Leonor Portela, Angel & Maria Beloso with Rosamalia Portela. 18. Alan Vituli, Lea Zervoulias, Shirley Vituli & Danita Meyer. 19. Herbert & Sandy Kasoff. 20. Michael & Ellen Brooks. 21. Marie Santana & Ofelia Santana. 22. Elisa Robbin with Diego Cruces. 23. Mandy Robinson & Justin Robinson. 24. Debie, Chris & Gisele Basic. 25. John & Iris Fisher. 26. Meredith Grodin, Nancy Tsue & Amy Tsue. 27. Patrick & Coralie Duchamp with Alan & Marjorie Goldberg. 28. Alexander Avila, Marlen Bedoya, Alan Vituli, Bob Meyer & Kate Benson. 29. Alfredo & Beatriz Rabassa. 30. Joyce & Herb Kean. 31. Orlando Garcia, Justo Luis & Sylvia Pozo. 32. Claire & Ed London. 33. Natalie & Robert Conser. 34. Frank & Meredith Grodin 35. Krystal & Carmen Sasso. 36. Debie & Gisele Basic, Larry & Brenda Robinson. 37. Alexander Avila with Ruth & Harvey Rosenwasser.38. Leonor Portela & Braulio Ortiz, Jr., with Hilda & Braulio Ortiz. 39. Meredith Grodin, Mandy Robinson & Amy Tsue 40. Alan Vituli, Virgina Sachs & Alexander Avila. 41. Robert Gold & Doreen Aronson. 42. Kelly Pierce & Kelly Bree. 43. Christina De La Maza, Maruchi Pando & Titi Valenti. 44. Osvaldo & Cary Morales. 45. Beatriz & Raul Armand. 46. Jerold & Joan Levine with Paulina and Fausto Gomez. 47. Edgardo Reyes, Brenda Gonzalez, Clarissa Monell & Melvin Martinez48. Alberto & Luci Aran with Jorge & Marisa Coro. 49. Dr. Mary-Jo Villar & Dr. Orlando Garcia. 50. Stacey Hudson & Sergio Sotolongo. 51. Oscar & Aida Enriquez. 52. Ada & Dr. Philip Rodriguez. 53. Emilio & Liliana Arguello. 54. Marlene & Armin Torres. 55. Rosa Amalia Portella with Carlos & Lourdes Gimenez. 56. Humberto & Rachel Dominguez with Bertha & Herman Rivas.

1. Hildergarde Lescham, Jose Taveras & Adrienne Arsht. 2. Raquel Matas, Monica Uncein & Javier Naranjo. 3. Jorge Rossell & Marcial Solis. 4. Gabriel Serrano & Teresa Rodriguez. 5. Maria Elena Salinas & John Yearwood. 6. Jose Gonzalez, Nancy Sanchez & Tony Leon. 7. Alfredo Manrara, Pete Cabrera & Albert Vivas.

1. Fabienne Brochard & Marianne Pilotaz. 2. Leni & Fernanda Ibarguengoytia 3. Lucia & Diego Soria. 4. Veronica Reiser & Fabienne Brochard. 5. Elinka Ordway was treated to balloon flowers. 6. Michele & Veronica Reiser. 7. Olivia Duncan & Sarah Wagner. 8. Ursula & Alegria Espirito Santo. 9. Lucia Soria. 10. Virginie April & Fabienne Brochard.

1. Hector Obregon, Yoana Obregon & Ana Obregon. 2. Gloria Plaza, Silvia Tarafa & Marianne Coto. 3. Vivian Galego-Mendez & Betty C. Portuondo. 4. Marianne & Carlos Coto. 5. Alberto & Beba Ruiz. 6. Miguel Angel & Miriam Lopez. 7. Cristina Greeven & Martha Blanco. 8. John & Iris Fisher. 9. Rich & Nichole Aldrich. 10. Gerry O’Hara & Thania Vernon. 11. Jean-Jacques & Patricia Bona. 12. Herb Kassoff. 13. Steven & Maritza Minor. 14. Loren & Alexandra Leitman. 15. Sheala & Sandy Fox. 16. Frank Guerra, Alina & Fausto Gomez. 17. Stephen Liedman, Robert & Thania Vernon. 18. Murf & Pachy Buttler with Rich Aldrich.

1. Bertha Termine, Susan O’Hara & Christina Termine. 2. Christina Villegas, Marcos Soto-Padron & Christina Termine. 3. Christina Termine & Rafael Bild. 4. Bertha Termine, Sally McHugh & Christine Housen. 5. Christina Termine, Carol Somodevilla & Mary Tague. 6. Christina Termine, Rich Caroll & Michelle Termine. 7. Claudia Leme & Christina Termine. 8. Maria Giuffrida, Christina Termine & Silvana Giuffrida. 9. Maritza Minor, Christina & Michelle Termine.

Amid all the caviar facials and organic seaweed wraps indulging your senses, why not give your tastebuds a part of the action? — Drink by Chef D. Chalaron

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

If you’re in the mood for a different kind of island experience in paradise, Hotel Azucar in the Gulf state of Veracruz, Mexico, promises Y a world-class oceanside experience that’s as refined as the sweet substance it’s named after. — Text by Kaya Baez Photos courtesy ofDeign Hotels

Throughout the 35 years Dr. Robert L. Simons and his family have spent living on Key Biscayne, they’ve seen the island evolve into the world-class community it is today — and they’ve loved every minute of it. — Text by Joshua E. Barrack Photos by Samantha Scott

When it comes to gastronomy, it seems everyone has tried to concoct a recipe for success. But none have done it as well as the Viejo brothers of Key Biscayne, who have recently launched Andu Restaurant & Lounge in the Brickell Corridor. — Text by David C. Cleland Profile and drink photos by Kate Benson Site and food photos by Mike Butler

With their new partnership, aptly named FRIS, development powerhouses Fortune International and Related International are on the fast-track to creating overseas enclaves that will satiate the needs of discerning buyers the world over. — Text by Maria Arroyave Photos courtesy of The Treister Murry Agency

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.

For the modern, fashion-forward woman who loves a little extra attention, nothing says who’s in charge like the right ensemble. — Photographer | Kate Benson Stylist | Chad Cox with Mc2 Artist Management Hair & Makeup | Bo Model | Theresa L. Amandi Photography Assistant | Manny Chaves Stylist Assistants | German Lopez and Ignacia Barrios All jewelry by Coralie Designs available at Duchamp Jewelers, Ritz-Carlton South Beach

It may not be located on the island paradise we call home, but this world-class condo atop the tallest East Coast residential skyscraper south of New York City promises to live up to our standards — and then some. — Text by Baz Lurz Photos by Samantha Scott

When it’s time for you to get rejuvenated, it doesn’t matter if you have 10 years to hide or 20, we’ve got you covered with our picks for the most creative — and most worthwhile — spa treatments in South Florida. — Text by Kate Benson Photos courtesy of respective spas

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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 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 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 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