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Leiton Décor & Design’s mission is to develop a meaningful use of space in any environment, while maximizing your space in the process. From...

If your teeth are dingy, yellowing or just plain stained, a visit to Key Biscayne’s Smile With Zenitude may be just what your pearly...

Although the famous poem would have you thinking otherwise, all roses are not red. In fact, besides carnations, they are one of the few...

For me, the month of romance has always been about more than just Cupid’s arrows, fancy boxes of chocolates, red roses and mushy one-liners....

1. Juan Carlos Perez & Tomas Rodriguez 2. Christopher Orr & Juan Sebastian Coll 3. Damien B. & Susan Alvarez 4. Yanai Nassar & Sergio Cervantes 5. Iliana Garcia & Maria Larrea 6. Alejandro Sanchez, Rudelania Mesa & Nelson Graveran 7. Daniel Guzman & Andres Arando 8. Martha Diez & Jaime Sala 9. Felicia Vazquez & Mercedes Gonzalez 10. Manuel Seoani & Marusia Zapata 11. Vicente Leon & Maria del Carmen Consuegra 12. Martha Deas & Felix Arteaga 13. Juan Sebastian Coll & Giancarlo Armella 14. Alfredo Marrero, Luis Rodriguez & Daysi Diaz 15. Alfredo Nassar & Abraham Nassar

1. Damaris Hay, Mark Cole & Rebecca Interian 2. Antonio Viejo and Juan Pablo Viejo 3. Robert Bianchi & Claudio Benedetti 4. Alesandro & Paola Ferretti 5. Patrick Pecoraro & Ray Breslin 6. Jeannette Stark & Betty Brandt 7. Bob Kadas & Cherie Silverstein 8. Samantha Hudson & Marjorie Robins 9. Diane Star Hellee & Mona Kornfeld 10. Cristal Berry & Matt Makowski 11. Sheila Goodman, Richard Schewl & Laurie Kaufman 12. Jacqui Chaves & Deborah Hodes 13. Brian & Jennfer Heller 14. Jane & Jean Stark 15. Marjorie Robbins, Toms Frankell & Deborah Kent

1. Ernesto & Veronica Peralta 2. Mike Aixala, Brigitte Nachtigall & Luis Fernando Salazar 3. Claudia & Andres Yidi 4. Mariana Tonarely, Francine Tomas & Veronica Peralta 5. Clara Amore & Viviana Fernandez 6. Luis & Magaly La Plana 7. Rosaura Rodriguez & Diana Bustamante 8. Franciso & Mariana Tonarely 9. Clara Amore, Mike Aixala, Francisco Tonarely & Pablo Amore 10. Javier and Paola Guerra 11. Magaly La Plana & Claudia Yidi 12. Veronica Peralta, Mariela Cisneros and Mariana Tonarely 13. Brigitte Nachtigall, Mariela Cisneros & Viviana Fernandez 14. Ernesto Peralta & Jorge Fernandez 15. Mike & Francine Tomas 16. Ernesto Peralta, Andres Yidi & Luis La Plana

1. Cutting Ribbons Ceremony 2. Trini & Richard Wagner 3. Muriel Boiteau & Veronica Lepere 4. Sophie Delli-Colli & Tina Sayago 5. Chris Gonsalves & Marc Berenfeld 6. Don Slesnick & Mark Trowbridge 7. Lorena Valdes & Noelia Robaina 8. Don Slesnick, Trini, Noelia Robaina, Mark Trowbridge, Muriel Boiteau & Marc Berenfeld 9. Richard Wagner & Jean Marc Masson 10. Natalie Leon & Alexandra Alvarez 11. Jackie Boehm & Lorena Suarez 12. Eva Wagner & Muriel Boiteau 13. Evely Paz & Gloria Burns 14. Dallas Foster & Frederick Woodbridge 15. Yolanda Woodbridge & Alain Pizzutti

1. Coralie Duchamp & Gladys Fontes 2. Ana Somarriba & Maria Patricia Somarriba 3. Vilma Ruiz & Charlotte Somarriba 4. Phili Bullard & Marisa Ysasi 5. Stacy Domayre & Veronica Lepere 6. Meche Phelan & Julia Chedd 7. Bettina Mena & Josefina Gorostiaga 8. Mauricio Jaramillo & Daniel Gaviria 9. Sharon Luengo, Katya Dammrt & Giovanna Albano 10. Maria Frallicciardi & Laura Villarreal 11. Victoria Lara & Helga Dienes 12. Marilug del Rivero & Silvia Mushkim 13. Isabelle Roy & Christopher Mela 14. Carmen Somarriba & Jackie Aller 15. Marlene Vazquez & Albita Zylverman 16. & Alex Diez 17. Linda Salazar & Rita Rodriguez

1. Erin, Pete Lawton, Gary Tschetter, Jerry Johnson & Christine Chiappe 2. Tim Broderick & Julie 3. Gigi Garcia, Thalia Puente & Ricardo Rongen 4. Silvia & Alberto Maspons 5. Zuleyma Bebell, Angela Scheffler, George Jousma (President/CEO), Cambry Czuplak, Steve Martin, Marty Lowe & Albert Prego 6. Mike and Wendy Bauerschmidt, Albert Prego, Julie & Tim Brodericki 7. Mike Abbott, Debbie Bishop, George Jousma & Bart Bishop 8. Jean-Guy Lalonde, Marlene De Sousa, Marcia Pereira & Eduardo Pereira 9. Adrianna Campusano, Heidi Amacher, Esther Amacher & Daniel burger

1. Isa Prado, Sofi Waterhouse, Jose Moni, Isa Poleo & Maria Fernanda Alvarez 2. Ivan Godward & Alex Aixala 3. Caroline Silva & Sofia Guerra 4. Nati Batlle, Fernanda Bueno, Sabrina Tamames & Camille Vonsimson 5. Ana Maria Alvarez, Andrea Rosales, Alexandra Robelo & Camila Guyot 6. Maria & Maniela Lara 7. Teo Waterhouse, Manuela Guyot & Paola Guerra 8. Sofia Brouceck 9. Carolina Gomez Rivas, Sofia Ortiz & Ana Sofia Gomez Rivas 10. Maria Alonso, Michelle Boj & Lauren Boj

900 Biscayne Bay is ushering in a new way of living in Downtown Miami with its unique residential concept along Miami’s vibrant arts district on Biscayne Boulevard. — Text by Achilles Stone Photos By Tanya Diaz from MLXPIX.COM

If a touch of class is what you’ve been craving, head over to Casa Felipe for a few puffs and sips of some staples of success that can transform you into the laid-back, refined person you deserve to be. — Text by Luisana Suegart Photos by Antonio Eli

Meet the Maker Whether in a boardroom or on a tennis court, International Tennis Hall of Fame inductee Butch Buchholz has always been active in...

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.

When relaxation beckons and your sense of adventure is at its peak, all that’s left to do is grab a bikini and head toward your favorite seaside oasis for some tanning, frolicking and fun. — Photography by Jose Amigo Model: Jenna Hughes for Wilhelmina Hair & Makeup: Agata Smentek Stylist: Kim Amigo Photography Assistant: Logan Alexander Locations: Pines & Palms Resort and Anne’s Beach, Islamorada

Colombian designer Catalina Echavarria created an award-winning masterpiece that encompasses a world of fantasy and functionality that became known as “The Cher House” because it was the East Coast retreat of the world-renowned artist for many years. — Text by Luisana Suegart Photos by Antonio Eli Realtor: Jorge Uribe | 786.371.8777 | One Sotheby’s International Realty

As one of the country’s most active communities, Key Biscayne has no shortage of physical activities to partake in throughout the year. Herewith: A quick guide to getting fit in paradise. — Text by Kaya Baez

As iconic as its predecessors, but with a stronger new car smell, the 2009 Porsche 911 comes as either a coupe or a cabriolet...

If you want to make sure heads turn toward you at your next formal soiree, the Estate Platinum Cartier Emerald & Marquise Cut Diamond...

They say blondes have more fun, but red tresses are the real head-turner. A beautiful shade of red is capable of performing a makeover...

Nowadays, if you’re a businessperson on the move, there are a variety of things that you must carry with you. A laptop computer and...

Key Biscayne has yet another reason to gloat with pride. A few of its residents have just come off a successful world debut tour...

Oh, the wonders of nature! Recent studies have found that blueberries are not only a powerful antioxidant, they also help reverse vision loss. The...

Get ready to take your house to new aesthetic and functional levels with M.Z. Design. With revered projects like Grand Bay, Ocean Club and...

The uplifting results experienced from the latest cosmetic procedure du jour can also help transform your diamonds! From Mar. 9-27, local private jeweler, Diamonds...

I remember the first time I picked up a tennis racquet. It was somewhere between elementary school and college…it’s all a blur at this...

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

With a mic in her hand and a guitar strapped around her shoulder, Vicky Echeverri is taking Miami’s Latin music industry by storm with the release of her first album, Ficha de Ajedrez. — Text by Luisana Suegart Photos by Kate Benson

From hearty signature dishes to creative appetizers and a hefty drink menu, it seems that everyone’s tastebuds will be satiated at Andu Bistro, the delicious creation of two siblings who call Key Biscayne home. — Text by Jorge Arauz Photos courtesy of Andu Bistro

The oldest Mercedes-Benz dealer in Florida is also the most successful in the entire southeast U.S. thanks to a vision and dedication that has accelerated Bill Ussery Motors onto the radars of even the most discerning automotive aficionados in Key Biscayne and beyond. — Text by Luisana Suegart Photos by Antonio Eli

Owning a floating condo aboard The World affords you the unique option to explore, share and create a legacy of lifelong memories at sea. For many, it’s the epitome of low-key luxury living, no matter where the tides take them. — Text by Baz Lurz Photos courtesy of The World

Novak Djokovic is serious about rising to the top of his game at the 2009 Sony Ericsson Open. And he plans to do it with more style than the humorous antics he pulls on and off the court that have come to defined this already legendary tennis ace. Oh, and he has a pretty good serve, too. — Text by Luisana Suegart Photos courtesy of Sony Ericsson Open

1. Rene and Blanca Eguiluz with Veronica Alvarez & Matthew Alvarado 2. Eric & Liliane Georges 3. Hilde & Magnus Wrahme 4. Sol & Mariano Grimaux 5. Juan Ramon & Elisa Pujol 6. Horacio & Betina Garderes 7. Carlo & Valentina Pozzali

1. Florencia Godward, Father Jose Hernando & Adriana Vonsimson 2. Sister Marie Angela & Brigitte Nachtigall 3. Amy & Ed Easton 4. Mary Joan Caycedo, Fr. Israel Mago & Mercy Rodriguez 5. Edgardo & Ana Cristina Defortuna 6. Maria Cruz Waterhouse, Silvia & Eduardo Pesci 7. Julio & Mercy Garcia 8. Milly Tonarely, Alfredo Hernandez, Olga Campano & Maria Isabel Carreras 9. Maricarmen & Chucky Campano 10. Mary Tague & Belen Alzuru 11. Alexandra Tamames & Sheela Batalha 12. Myra & Ed Stone with Cecile Sanchez 13. Vivian Macia, Elena Rodriguez & Ana Gloria Rivas-Vazquez 14. Adriana Spitale, Martin & Maria Claudia Dell’Oca 15. Lourdes Araujo, Sister Marie Angela & Lilliam Sanchez 16. Arlette & Chris Fuentes 17. Roger & Denise Duarte 18. Larry & Mary Radsville 19. Lauren & Carlos Batlle 20. Moira Gutierrez & Jazmin De La Lama 21. Angela & Eduardo Barco 22. Kathleen & Richard Johnson

1. Luisa Guzman, Anthony Tamborino, Macarena Spitteler & Raymond Hawkins 2. Camila Basterrechea, Paul F. Bastardi, Paul Bodin & Sebastian Basterrechea 3. Leonore Schwerter with Alexander and Jennifer Macia 4. Naydu Commenoz & Corina Maddalozzo 5. Gisella & Dr. Juan Remos 6. Corina Maddalozzo, Dennis Fruitt & Stella Holmes 7. Maricela Blandon, Elena Botero, Adriana & Lucy Ospina 8. Ximena, Jorge & Gigi Antunez de Mayolo 9. Nicole Maddalozzo & Carmencita Lewis

1. David Evensky, Harriet Carte, Councilman Williams, Commissioner Dede Weinhorn, Jairo Martinez, Pancara & Christina Lama 2. Eddie Cohen, Alex Cohen & Vilma Cohen 3. Frances Villagomez & Stacey Thomas 4. Gustavo Basulto, Ysset Boan, Alex Vizcaino 5. Pancara, David Evensky, Areca Whatmore & Timoteo Corelli 6. Virginia Sachs, Judi Pasternac, Barbara Moss & Dolly Santana 7. Harold Foster & David Evensky 8. Jairo Martinez & Heidi Graff 9. Ysset Boan, David Evensky & Christina Lama

1. Alexandra, Amarylli Fridegotto (Piano Concertist and Founder of the Key Biscayne Youth & Children Orchestra Program) & Monica Campana 2. Ariel, Francesca & Bobby 3. Elisa Braschi 4. Guadalupe & Alexandra Curtis 5. Horacio Ravera, Elsa Dominguez & Alcira Hernandez 6. Ines Maria Conceicao 7. Lilia & Ariel Oster 8. Luisa & Marcela Uribe 9. Monica Campana Saga & Isabella Hernandez 10. Isabella Hernandez 11. Olivia Duncan & Antonella Braschi

1. Carmen Velazquez & Paola Guerra 2. Eve Rosen & Yolanda Ayala 3. Michelle Pastor & Marta Olloqui 4. Brigitte Nachtigall & Elena Iturriaga 5. Elisa Gosselin & Darlene Perez 6. Rosa Chapur, Carmen Velazquez & Amada Echeverria 7. Rosa Chapur & Elena Iturriaga

1. Carlos & Marianne Coto 2. Eberto Vitier & Larry Gainor 3. Ana Obregon & Ellie Goudie 4. Victor & Maria Elena Brandao 5. Patty & Bill Kleh 6. Miriam Lopez, Dori & Carlos Poveda 7. Maggie Roche & Lilliam Roche 8. Jene & Linda Kave & David & Abby Ross 9. Marilyn & Steve Liedman & Marie Santana 10. Abby Robinson, Tere Estrada & Ana Estrada 11. Ivette Barrios, Ana Obregon & Liz Godinez 12. Eva Gotlib & Betty Valencia 13. Marta & Oscar Stefanotti 14. Miriam & Mickey Lopez 15. Freddy, Gabriel & Tere Estrada 16. Alberto & Beba Ruiz 17. Rich Aldrich & Lorn Leitman 18. Howard & Diane Schilit 19. Jon Schwartz & Glorida Plaza 20. Maritza Minor & Claudine Coto