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The redesigned 2008 Land Cruiser line was tested in Australia’s grueling Northern Territory and Canada’s challenging Yukon. Australian pointman Steve Rowland sums the vehicle...

Lamborghini understands that people who like to go fast don’t just go fast on the road, which is why the Lamborghini Notebook Series by...

The world’s deepest swimming pool may not be on Key Biscayne, but it’s been visited by a Key resident or two since its inception....

I’ve always been enthralled by the lengths most people take to pursue their passions. From romance to jetsetting to everything in between, sometimes it...

1. Lisa Treister, Andrew Smith & Richard Murry 2. Ellen Haug & Gerry O’Hara 3. Edgardo & Cristina Defortuna 4. Carlos and Marianne Coto 5. Thania and Robert Vernon 6. Debbie Cianfoni & Leana Cianfoni 7. Maria Elena & Victor Brandao 8. Anne Kramer & Wendy Wood 9. Andres Martinez & Deborah Caridad 10. Monica Londono & Elena Boitel

1. Jackie Nespral, Dr. Armando Hassun and Tiana Madera 2. an Roman and Michelle Payer 3. Carolina Ramirez and Ernesto Arambatzis 4. Clement Reid and Brett O’Bourke 5. Roberto Valls, Ileana Pichel and Jorge L. Mendoza 6. Marco Selva, Lisette Carlo, Willard Shepard, Jackie Nespril, Armando Hassun 7. Dana Schou and Chef Pascal Tingaud

1. Michel Gagner, M.D, Enrique Garcia, Steven Sonenrecih CEO, Barry Goldneier, Robert Vernon, Mayor of KB, Ana Maria Torres, M.D. & Ramon Ferra, M.D. 2. Bernadette Lemone, Barry Golmeier & Dr. Ana Maria Torres 3. Don & Marie Gordon 4. Jean-Paul & Nicole Solal 5. Dr. Oscar Llorente & Bill Markell 6. Pamela Dadinsky & Donna Owens 7. Eva Gotlib & Carment Harvell 8. Dr. Soila & Darren Majors 9. Karen Moyer, Donna Owen & Alex Mendez 10. Yolanda Don Zabala & Blanca Ceballos 11. Dr. Ramon Ferra & Arnie Jaffe 12. Steven Sonenreich & Amy Perry 13. Robert Vernon & Bob Feinschreiber 14. Marilyn & Steve Liedman 15. Barbara Larkin & Hedda Haines 16. Beatriz & Daniel Romero 17. Frank Simon, Linda Perron & Ron Oprzadek 18. Ted & Anna Lou Rhodes

1. Actor Aaron Simon Gross, Director Hilary Helstein, Ellen Wedner & Judith Evan Goldstein 2. Ellen Wedner, Michael McManus of the Cultural Arts Council & Ellen Barocas 3. David Scharlin, Chair MJFF 4. Nancy and Norman Lipoff, recipients of the 2008 Community Arts and Education Award 5. Jack & Paula Levine 6. Jimmy & Freda Srur 7. Judge Steven Robinson & Joyce Robinson 8. Florence and Bob Werner 9. Helene Berger with Rosetta & Don Bierman and Rhoda & Morris Levitt 10. Jill & Hal Gaffin with Charles & Roz Stuzin 11. Mellon Bank VP Joel Goren with Francis 12. Aksana & Boruch Freedman 13. Miami International Film Festival Director Patrick De Bokay & Ellen Barocas 14. Opening Night Chairs Jessie & Bernard Wolfson 15. City of Miami Beach Chief of Protocol Michael Aller, Merle Weiss of the City of Miami Beach Cultural Arts Council & City of Miami Beach Program Manager Gary Farmer 16. MJFF Director Ellen Wedner, Miami Beach Mayor Mattie Bower & CAJE President Chaim Y. Botwinick 17. Filmmaker David Fisher, Director David Frankel & MJFF Chair David Scharlin 18. Argentine Adjunct Consul General Pablo A. Chelia with Ellen Wedner & Luis Gutmann, Director of the Buenos Aires Jewish Film Festival

1. Carmen Rubio 2. Vivian Galego-Mendez, Diane Cellura (principal) and Maite Botto 3. Geraldine and Valerie Lafaurie and Maria Eugenia Palacio 4. Mariano & Sol Grimaux & Steve Boucher & Diane Cellura 5. Jovita Burgaz 6. Adriana & Raul Garmendia & Mariam Fassio 7. Isabel Diaz & Mariam Fassio 8. Astrid Gotthold, Ali Mejia and Rebecca English 9. Andrea & Chris Auxier & Kelly Kendrick 10. Maria Longobardi, Carolina Martinez & Martha Martinez 11.Mario Valdez & Silvia Garcia 12. Maite Botto & Diane Cellura 13. Haidy Reinoso, Pilar Jimenez, Gabriela Lara and Vivian Galego-Mendez 14. Maite Botto, Jovita Burgaz, Marcie Armella and Christel Ciano 15. Fatima Cadahia, Cristina Pla, Angeles Helou and Arancha Ibarrondo

1. Katherine Fernandez-Rundle, Mike Aixala, Brigitte Nachtigall, Amparo Angel, Alexander and Nikolas Aixala 2. Annie Gonzalez & Randy Lac-Marquina 3. Ana Somarriba & Daniel Gaviria 4. Maria Andrea Lara & Marcela Salgado 5. Jo-Anne Civantos & Yvette Brouceck 6. Patrick & Coralie Duchamp. 7. Monica & Rene Aziz 9. Susan Joch, Joanna Baboun & Ana Tootlel 8. Brigitte Nachtigall, David Efron & Kathy Fernandez-Rundle with Edgardo & Ana Cristina Defortuna 9. Jorge & Liza Boj with Alexandra Rumie & Alejandro Robledo 10. Magaly & Luis La Plana 11. Veronica Peralta & Andrea Nachtigall 12. Rosabel Dasso & Alexandra Lietman 13. Linda & Robert Bailey 14. Borja Murube & Ana Maldonado 15. Eduardo & Angela Barco 16. Americo & Giovanna D’Agostini with Monica Venegas & Tassio Lorente 17. Bill & Luz Estella Houlzet with Maria Cruz & Patricio Waterhouse

1. Dannibeth Farnum, Isa Zapata, Laura Torrabadella & Jose A. Lopez 2. Jane Hernandez & Ruben Jimenez 3. John Acero 4. Margot Polak & Violeta Bublik 5. Sadhu & Jason Gordon 6. Jean Marc Lopez & Andree Lopez 7. Vicky Echeverri & Lucas Salvatierra 8. Eva Esteban, Jose A. Lopez and baby

Style Leap Nothing complements the breeze better than a flowing Cavalli dress with the perfect print. Dress by Roberto Cavalli available for $1,650 at Saks...

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.

If you’ve been in search of the perfect abode but have yet to find it, the ladies at B:a Design Group might be able to help you create the home of your dreams in no time. — Text by Kaya Baez Photos courtesy of B:a Design Group

If you’ve been awaiting your weight-loss reality check, this might be it. At the very least, you’ll start thinking about shedding those extra pounds you’ve been dying to drop. — Text by Jessica W. Cristobal

There are hundreds of shades of blonde hair, from creamy light locks with the slightest tinge of gold to rich honey-colored hair with multiple...

With a suggested retail price starting at $22,700, the Volvo C-30 seems almost too good to be true especially for those in the market...

When Forbes named supermodel Gisele Bundchen the 53rd “Most Powerful Celebrity” last year, it was mostly due to her extremely successful ecological shoe line....

Our lives are on our computers. This is especially true for those of us who do a lot of business traveling. So the question...

The world’s first commercially available tequila aged over a decade, Dos Lunas Grand Reserve, is also the only tequila to be bottled in hand-blown,...

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