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IN THE MOOD FOR POP
1. Adam Erdberg, Adam Singer, Tamar Erdberg & Irv Singer 2.Lizzie Bowden, Hannah Greenow & Laura Zilli 3. Caroline Herail & Martial Ricart 4. Sandrine & Yani Arfi 5. Larry & Dara Ross 6. Michele Migliaccio & Robert Katz 7. MC Adrian & Barbra Tucker 8. Domenic Congiusto & Lydia Scerpella 9. Jean Bryan & Peter Neofotistos 10. Sandrine Arfi, Claude Labi & Danielle Waton 11. Irv Singer & Adam Erdberg 12. Tim Wade & Jean-David Malat 13. Michael Brin & Andrea Braverman 14. Jade & Geanette Calliva 15. Gabriel Radcliff & Veronica Voronina 16. Edward, Gabriel & Margaret Leoshko 17. Frank Moya, Johanna Oriolani & Diego Tosoni 18. Peter Aguirrebena, Monica Lavalette & Hernan Londono 19. Charles Sorrentino, Johanna Oriolani, Clemencia Hein & Frank Youngman
PIECES FROM PARADISE
1. Juan Zubillaga & James Salas 2. Francoise Wynn, KBM Magazine Publisher Alexander Avila & Benedicte Blanc-Fontenille 3. Kate Benson & Sam Trotter 4. Marilyn & Willy Borroto 5. Chris Serpico, Ximena Antunez, Ellen Foley & Nancy Serpico-White 6. Andrew Araujo & Kari Madera 7. Meredith Buining & Linda Crigg 8. Eugenio & Malena Alvarez 9. Silvia & Tony Tarafa 10. Juan & Rita Zubillaga 11. Marco Buining & Evelyne de Araujo 12. Jay & Ronda Fuchs, Nancy Serpico-White, Ida & Eros Cattaneo 13. Bernard & Suzanne Eismann 14. Anne Stovel & Michelle Bernard 15. Stuart & Lynn Epstein 16. Kiko & Rita Sarasua 17. Hans Rothe & Marilu Rothe 18. Ana Gloria Rivas & Anne Richards Rothe 19. Arturo & Patricia Aballi 20. Michelle Barnett & Rubin Benjamin 21. Maria Boneo & Maria Waterhouse 22. Jim & Kathy Irh
Happy 50th!
1. Florencia & Marcos Godward. 2. Veronica Guyot, Mechi Albrecht & Maria Claudia Dell’Oca. 3. Mariana Tonarely, Tina Marcos, Roxana Narea & Veronica Alvarez. 4. Jose & Liliana Sanchez. 5. Maria Cruz & Patricio Waterhouse. 6. Francisco & Mariana Tonarely. 7. Maria Fernanda Guzman, Florencia Moni, Silvia Viola & Maru Alvarez. 8. Luz Estella Houlzet with Joel & Elena Magolnick.
Worldly Libation
The perfect travel drink isn’t a secret cocktail in some obscure corner of the world, it’s a drink you can get even if you’re at the other end of the planet — just make sure it’s shaken, not stirred. — Drink by Chef D. Chalaron
Frolic
Your guide to the best entertainment, shopping, dining, libations & relaxation in South Florida.Text — by David C. Cleland
THE PERFECT PASTA
Find out why Tutto Pasta, meaning “all pasta” in Italian, is the perfect restaurant for all tastebuds, even the ones that make up the discerning palates found on Key Biscayne. — Text by Javier A. Arauz Photos by Antonio Eli
ADVENTURES IN LEARNING
When the success of your children is of utmost importance, where they learn life’s fundamental building blocks during the early years is just as important as the nurturing you provide — and a lot more fun. Herewith: Kids Learning Adventure. — Text by Natalia Maldonado Photos by Antonio Eli Renderings courtesy of KLA* *All renderings are artistic representations and not a precise reflection of the actual built project in any case
Key Players
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.
THE QUEEN OF CRUISE
As the only woman to have ever been president and CEO of three major cruise lines, Key Biscayne resident Pamela Conover knows what it takes to make a great cruising vacation outstanding. — Text by Alvin Snyder Photos by Kate Benson
FLOATING CONDOS
If the grounded real estate market has you down, you might want to consider ocean-bound luxury property options aboard The World. We guarantee it will redefine your idea of “waterfront” living in a big way. — Text by Sandy Lindsey Photos courtesy of The World
DIAMONDS FOR LIFE
If you’re looking for the perfect jewelry to adorn yourself or a loved one, Christina Termine’s Diamonds on the Key might have exactly what you’ve been looking for — and a little something extra you might not have expected. — Text by Baz Lurz Photos by Kate Benson
stylish sands
If you want to make a splash during your next overseas globetrot or while lounging on Key Biscayne’s pristine sands this summer, remember that deciding what to wear is half the journey. — Photographer | Kate Benson Model | Rosana for Mega Models Miami Makeup Artist | Sue Martin for Agency Gerard Management Makeup | MAC cosmetics Styling | Miliedy Camargo Photographer’s Assistant | Manny Chaves Styling Assistant | Alexander Blacke *All jewelry available at Key Jewelers, Key Colony Plaza, Key Biscayne
Paradise Castle
The team at Casa Grande Design Group took a waterfront home on Harbor Drive in Key Biscayne and transformed it into a pure haven for almost every occasion. And that’s just their latest success story. — Text by Achilles Stone Photos courtesy of Casa Grande Design Group
TRAVEL TALES
Sometimes even living in paradise can get a little boring. That’s why the Key Biscayne residents you’re about to meet travel as often as their schedules allow to just about any part of the world their hearts desire. Their stories just might inspire you to dig up that dusty passport and take a trip of your own. — Text by Jorge Arauz
Power Ride
The quintessential baby of Land Rovers, the LR2, has a new incarnation as the LR2 HSE. What’s the difference? Mainly the changes consist of...
Cyber Security
The more successful a man becomes, the tighter his security should be. Especially when it comes to the digital threats we face every day...
Jazzing up Brunettes
This season brunettes can jazz up their color with a rich chocolate shine or a sun-kissed caramel glow with the latest trend: lowlights that...
Earth Walk
Environmentally conscious celebrities are embracing the new pumps and wedges from Beyond Skin. Vegetarian Natalie Portman leads the Hollywood pack with appearances at star-studded...
Bath Time
There’s no room in a home that serves better as a sanctuary than the bathroom, the one place where privacy is almost always guaranteed....
Pampered Pet
Next time you’re ready to pamper yourself in your home spa, don’t forget the fluffy canine who works so hard to keep you entertained...
Golf Debut
Key Biscayne resident Stefano Diaz recently participated in the WGC-CA Championship as a course reporter for The First Tee Program. Diaz was asked to...
Glamorous Globetrot
Having helmed magazines on almost every continent throughout my career, I know a little something when it comes to traveling and interacting with various...
THE COLOR OF CREATIVE
1. Claudia & Carlos Sanz. 2. Isa Zapata, Claudia Sanz & Marisol Gomez. 3. Claudia Sanz, Liliana pinto & Justin Schmidt. 4. Jhony Acero, Violeta Bublik, Sergio Fama & Ben Odell. 5. Johana Cure, Isa Zapata & Marisol Gomez. 6. DJ Andres San Martin. 7. Kenneth Rubenoff & Steve Cohen.
HARLEY HURRAY!
1. Peter Stalder, Avutram Meru & Arne Seffers. 2. Luisa Rodriguez, Mabel Lopez, Erminia Roca & Gisela Valenzuela and Karlita Sardina. 3. Dennis Perez, Tony Ane, Jhon Wahler & Lisa Wahler. 4. Bubba Blackwell. 5. Marcus Suprenant & Kelly Carter. 6. Liz & Robert Lowel. 7. Phil Peterson, Charlotte Peterson, Lisa Peterson, Dirk Peterson & Linda Peterson. 8. Linda & Drew Peterson & Marlen Bedoya.
LUXE LUNCHEON
1. Jose Delfino, Jorge Koeclin & Jose Gonzalez. 2. Gregory O’Shea. 3. Ron Beaslesy. 4. Ivonne M. Lorie. 5. Angelo Serrato & Geoff Day. 6. Gregory O’Shea & Bill Adam. 7. Al Vazquez, Jaime Gabaldoni, Marlen Bedoya & Arturo Duran. 8. Alex Vitale & Marcello Serrato.
DANCING AT THE RITZ
1. Marilyn Borroto & Tom Galagher. 2. James Salas & Priscilla Tudela. 3. Emilio Cianfoni, Debbie Cianfoni & Leana Cianfoni. 4. Michelle Barnett. 5. Vivianna Franchy & Stephen Oimore. 6. Priscilla Tudela, Shayna Varkas & Margarite Nelson. 7. Maria Christina Rodriguez & Ana Alexander Prado.
MMMMM…Takitos!
1. Rafael Olarra & Delia Olarra. 2. Fernando & Menchu Hickman. 3. Carlos & Miriam Calderon. 4. Hector Castro & Patricia Roisenvit-Castro. 5. Rev. Hernando, Nicholas Fener & Lydia Fener. 6. Stefan & Raquel Jensen. 7. Manuel, Xaviera & Gabriela Compean. 8. Robert Vernon & Michele Estevez. 9. Pilar Vasquez & Carmen Vasques. 10. Connie Sandino & Carlos Torres. 11. Delia Olarra, Daniela Pulido & Gianna Rosales. 12. Chef Luis Zaldivar, Mayte Rodriguez & Mirtha Zaldivar. 13. Maritza Lopez & Marco Hernandez. 14. Gonzalo Sanchez & Laura Alonso. 15. Angelica Willard & Alberto Gomez. 16. Lilia Reyes & Gerardo Alton. 17. Lissette Ramirez & Gladys Jaar. 18. Steven & Maritza Minor. 19. Fabia Nitti & Gianni Fortunato. 20. Sebastian, Isabel & Juan De Gre. 21. Laura Villegas & Alessandra Nitti.
BEAUTY BASH
1. Consul General of France Jean Philippe Belloux, Trini & Richard Wagner. 2. Erick Ponsati & Jin Crawley. 3. Brigitte Benichay & Virginie Belloux. 4. Michelle Davila & Laura Avino. 5. Philippe Vinogradoff & Philippe Timon. 6. Adam Debernardis & Luana Vinogradoff. 7. Rocio Terrones & Liza Quin. 8. Manuel Molina & Christele de la Haye. 9. Kaisa & Florence Elbaz. 10. Muriel Boiteau & Laurence Oxenberg. 11. Marie Annick, Loic Gad & Joseph Torregrosa. 12. Maria Chavez, Cristina Coronel & Anthony Spinello. 13. Rina & Sebastian Tommasini. 14. Joe Jacquemin & Bruno Tommasini. 15. Sandra Raynaud & Hilda Jacquemin. 16. Kate Shanley & Carl Hildebrand. 17. Shana Rappel & Gustavo Tonelli. 18. Virginie Duran, Jean Masson & Laetitia Friteyre. 19. Durand Chris, Sabrina Carrivain & Alexi Melgrani. 20. David Chacon, Gisela Hidalgo & Armando Aluart.
FOR THE PUPS!
1. Manuel & Zulema Chaves with Austin. 2. Lily and Eric Valdes with Waldo. 3. Giselle Porta, Zulema Chaves & Crystalyn Hamblenton. 4. Albert & Pecky Torres with Jimmy Buffet. 5. Pablo Mejia with Picasso. 6. Marcos Badrell, & Carolina Francon with Diva & Bubba. 7. Mariana Guerra, Zulema Chaves & Athos. 8. Lucas & Elena Paptiste with Austin. 9. Laura Sabbatino & her dogs. 10. Lisa with Heidi. 11. Kristina, Danny & Sofia Carriazo with Samantha. 12. Cristina Guitierrez & Zulema Chaves with Cindy. 13. Jeffrey Aquino with Cookie. 14. Emilio Corrales & Valeria Lopez with Lucas. 15. Danette Estevez & Zulema Chaves with Burt. 16. Laudy with friend & Suzy & Tequila. 17. Flavia Molinari, Giulina Molinari & Zulema Chaves with Killer. 18. Patty & Cristian with Harry. 19. Alex & Vivianne Lassale with Magnum. 20. Bryan & Ivette Almaguer with Hunter. 21. Maria, Giselle & Eduardo Porta with Mango.
PArranda colombiana
1. Rev. Cesar Pena, Lyanne Azqueta & Eduardo Verastegui. 2. Marlen Bedoya & Sean Wolfington. 3. Adriana Coll & Juan Diaz. 4. Sergio Minski, Adriana Lucia, Andres Castro & Gustavo Olvera. 5. Mercy Quiroga, Marya Meyer & Celeste Delgado. 6. Max Espinosa & Mary Anne Garner. 7. Laura Quinlan & Zarah Ortiz. 8. Paola Solis & Juan Velasco. 9. Elia Abuchaibe & Angela Rincon. 10. Boris Blatnik & Ana Kerdel. 11. Ana Kerdel, Paul Kennedy & Luisa Kerdel. 12. Rev. Richard Vigoa & Rev. Israel Mago. 13. Rhiannon Ellis & Christy Farias. 14. Morgan Kondash & Maryanne Garner. 15. Kristen Mathieson & Ricardo Ordonez. 16. Jorge Uribe & Scott Levy. 17. Pilar Oleary & Angela Barco.
NO SUITCASES REQUIRED!
1. Anne & Jim Taintor & guests. 2. Seabelle Captain Marilyn Borroto, Willy Borroto & guest. 3. Dorothy Lomenick & Lee Schmachtenberg. 4. Dr. Glenn & Jorja Abrahamson. 5. Elaine & Woodrow Melvin. 6. Gen Koster, Pedro Rabassa & Jo Rice. 7. Jerry Grey & Zena Abrahmsohn. 8. John & Staria Petersen. 9. Jose & Marilu Becerra & guest. 10. Jose & Marta Berenguer. 11. Jose y Clarita Bacallao . 12. Joy Fried & Peggy Goodman. 13. Michael & Jean Wenzel. 14. Maria Fuentes, Joy & Mort Fried, Pedro Fuentes. 15. Mr. & Mrs. J.J. Donoghue. 16. Mr. & Mrs. Joe Griffiths. 17. Dick McGill, Mark & Gail Fried. 18. Peter & Mariela Hoffman. 19. Puchi & Sandy Rousseau. 20. Vicky Rivas Vazquez & Dr. Robert Maggs.
BRING ON THE WORLD
1. Jennifer Perez, Denise and Grant Sheehan. 2. Patrick & Coralie Duchamp & Key Biscayne Magazine Publisher Alexander Avila. 3. Diana & Jorge Gonzalez. 4. Louis Batista & Denise Ringphil. 5. Jon Bergeron & Amanda Quagliata. 6. Chris Martin & Nikki Upshaw. 7. Jose & Xaviera Ortega & Dave McLauglin. 8. Violeta de la Serna & Jose Herrera.
Frolic
Your guide to the best entertainment, shopping, dining, libations & relaxation in South Florida. — Text by David C. Cleland
STYLISH PIES
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
Sleek Enclave
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
KEY BISCAYNE’S 10 MOST BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE
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
THE LETTER OF LUXE
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
Key Players
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.
The Principles of Pretty
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
Rev Up
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...












































