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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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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