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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...

Having helmed magazines on almost every continent throughout my career, I know a little something when it comes to traveling and interacting with various...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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...

There’s nothing more effective than truth in a name, and at Champs, you can rest assured that your kids will become the “champions” they...

It’s always a good idea to take the best and make it better, especially when it comes to your cell phone. The MOTO Z9...

Miss Bikini will once again bring their stylized, couture women’s cruise, resort and beachwear to South Beach as part of Mercedes-Benz Fashion week. The...

From secure front gates down to the minutest detail of the modern home, convenience is essential. Local firm Fusion Home Entertainment & Automation allows...

We’ve all heard the saying that “you are what you eat,” but the Miami Institute for Age Management & Intervention (MIAMI) is updating that...

A stylish jaunt to the past with new versions of old favorites is the theme of Trini in Private’s 2008 spring/summer collection, which is...

Key Biscayne’s Cape Florida State Park was the only South Florida beach to make it into Dr. Stephen P. Leatherman’s Top 10 Best Beaches...

They say that beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder, but in our case, it lies in the pages of this magazine. But...

1. Jorge & Edda Mufarech & Fernando Corrales. 2. Henry Gonzalez, Sandra Pastrana & Manny Machado. 3. Azucena Cierco, Jorley Koell & Amanda Gutierrez. 4. Mayumi Hasegawa, Gina Herrera & Noelia Gisber. 5. Veronica Arcila & Martin Puff. 6. Diana Gonzalez & Maria Gambino. 7. Milena Sena & Robert Thrailkill. 8. Freddy Calonge & Paula Oddone. 9. John Privil & Deborah Koch. 10. Thelma Urbina, Janessi Diaz & Sandra Pastrana. 11. Marcela Short & Ramon Sanchez. 12. Jorge Mendieta & Urs Signer. 13. Chary Perez, Iliana Arias & Maria Espina. 14. Jessica Lancaster & Alex Lorenzo. 15. Lucy Ospina & Fabiola Asitizabal. 16. Terence Sehoshinski & Adriana Ospina. 17. Andre Rand & Cristina Menendez. 18. Arturo Padilla & Amanda Aguiar. 19. Celina Rosario, Angie Ochoa, Fernando Wong. 20. Michael Perez & Kate Westover. 21. Carolina Yunis & Luisa Guzman.

1. Marilyn & Willy Borroto. 2. Walter Caridad, Cindy Mize with Claire & Ed London. 3. Anne Nootz, Angela Nash, Vicky Krall, Mrs. Aldo Serafini & Denys Alt. 4. Carmen & Diego Betancourt with David & Reina Gonzalez. 5. Aleida & Israel Garrido. 6. Armando & Nico Fiallo. 7. Angela & Charlie Nash. 8. Dietlinde & Dean Coleman. 9. Dr. Robert Maggs & Dr. Vicky Rivas Vazquez. 10. Dr. & Mrs. Aldo Serafini with Robert & Denys Alt. 11. Eddy Lopez & Fifi Echemendia. 12. Eva Slordaz, Fifi Echemendia & Olga Connor. 13. Vicky Krall & Andrea Hellman. 14. Andrea & Maynard Hellman. 15. KBYC bartender. 16. John & Staria Petersen. 17. Fifi Echemendia & Eddie Lopez with Yasmin & Rolando Gonzalez. 18. Maritza & Steven Minor.

1. Alexander Avila & Antonio Viejo. 2. Jorge & Valentina Ruiz & Rafael Viejo. 3. Juan Pablo Viejo & Eddy Univarri. 4. Carlos & Marizol Villamil & Sonia Villamil. 5. Karen Arona, Sara Jamrl & Maria Angelica Posada. 6. Esther & Carlos Gelaber. 7. Eddie Asencio & Yoana Castillo . 8. Paola Monzon & Mauricio Aldrete. 9. Leonardo Davalos, Daniel Lenos & Pedro Maal. 10. Jane Viejo & Magena Bonifasi. 11. Winston Franco & Pablo Campusano. 12. Manny & Jenny Valido. 13. Carmen Mccann & Anabel Villavicencio. 14. Samantha & Ulysses Feldel. 15. Carolina Padilla & Virginia Valdez. 16. Natalie Diaz & Alisha Meadows. 17. Carolina Lopez & Luis Tissone. 18. Juanita Lopez & Tatiana Arjel.

1. Nicolas Waterhouse, Alexander Aixala, Luly Magolnick & Camille Vonsimson. 2. Alexander Aixala, Mike Aixala & Philip Connor. 3. Eric Magolnick, Philip Connor, Nikolas Aixala, Luly Magolnick, Camille Von Simson, Brigitte Nachtigall, Olivia Connor, Alexander Aixala, Victoria Del’Occa, Sofia Waterhouse, Max Aixala, Maria Claudia Del’Occa, Christian Tootle, Adriana Von Simson & Nicolas Waterhouse. 4. Nikolas Aixala & Nicolas Waterhouse. 5. Eric Magolnick, Juan Carlos Zelaya, Nicolas Zelaya & Nikolas Aixala. 6. Victoria Del’Occa & Sofia Waterhouse. 7. Brigitte Nachtigall, Elena Magolnick, Maria Cruz Waterhouse, Adriana Von Simson, Maria Claudia Del’Occa & Ana Zelaya. 8. Olivia Connor, Luly Magolnick, Christian Tootle, Alexander Aixala & Philip Connor.

Even if you aren’t prepped for the runway, you can still look like a million bucks at your next soiree — all you have to do is mix and imbibe. — Drink by Chef D. Chalaron

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

For Ursula Barrantes-Tarafa, creating the Morpheo Line of children’s pajamas was the next step in her professional evolution, a progression that has secured a good night’s sleep for Key Biscayne kids and beyond. — Text by Luisana Suegart Photos by Leslie Fuentes

When it comes to her favorite color, Claudia Sanz makes it a point to surround herself with it in all its incarnations — and her new boutique, Green Grass House, is no exception. — Text by Luisana Suegart Photos by Kate Benson

Whether you’ve intentionally decided to call paradise home or you just happen to arrive upon tropical shores with the tides, one thing’s certain: You’d better look your best even if no one’s looking. — Photographer: Kate Benson Stylist: Mileidy Camargo Styling Assistant: Alex Blacke Hair & Makeup: Phoenix Photographer’s Assistant: Manny Chaves Model: Colby Taylor @ Wilhelmina Location Assistant: Jerry Martinez Location: Virginia Key & Miami Dragon Boat Club // MiamiDragon.com

For the Borroto family, achieving their own version of the American Dream on Key Biscayne wasn’t enough. Through the homes they build and the organizations they have devoted the majority of their lives to, they’ve helped countless others find a better way of living in paradise. — Text by Achilles Stone Photos by Antonio Eli Renderings courtesy of BLB Group

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 for 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.

Next time a South Florida shopping spree is in your plans, make sure to add these pieces to your wish list or include these boutique stops to your fashion itinerary. Your closet can thank us later. — Compiled and Written by Luisana Suegart