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POWER BRUNCH
1. Syghi & Gigi Drassinower with Drs. Richard & Arlene Cardozo 2. Amy Sachs & Bridie Sachs 3. Norman & Sandra Shapiro with Anita Bender 4. Dr. Stanley & Harriet Hyman 5. Guest speaker Dr. Ellen Cannon & Major Gifts Chair Ruth Weiss 6. Honorary Chair Irving Kreisberg with Marilyn Kreisberg 7. Raelea Bobrow, Polly Fischer & Ruth Weiss
Citrus Sangria
Get your immune system pumping with this Vitamin C-packed traditional libation with a modern twist. — Drink by Chef D. Chalaron
Frolic
Your guide to the best entertainment, shopping, dining, libations & relaxation in South Florida. — Text by Blue Arauz
ONCE Upon A Sunshine State
If you’re tired of the same old boating excursions right off the shores of Key Biscayne, consider venturing out to explore some of these off-the-beaten-path destinations throughout the Sunshine State. We can’t guarantee you won’t get sunburnt, but we can promise you’ll have a good time. — Text by Sandy Lindsey Photos courtesy of Florida Tourism
A COMMUNITY FOR LIFE
If you’re looking to settle down outside the Sunshine State, or are in the market for a second, third, fourth or vacation home, you may want to look toward the Lone Star State for some world-class residential offerings at West Fork. — Text by Yoshi Sanz Photos courtesy of R3 International Realty & Houston.org
FACE FIRST
If you want to face the world with a fresher, younger-looking you via the most advanced, affordable and effective technologies and techniques on the market, a consultation with Dr. John J. Martin, Jr., may be in order. — Text by Luisana Suegart Photos by Antonio Eli
SAY CHEESE!
The only thing cheesy about Joseph Pollio, Jr., is his passion for the Polly-O family business he helmed for a quarter-century before selling the brand to Kraft and eventually moving to Key Biscayne to enjoy another white-yellow staple of life: The sun. — Text by Luisana Suegart Photos by Antonio Eli
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 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.
Tropical Heaven
This sprawling condo at The Ocean Club’s Ocean Tower One, Unit 502,
will make you feel like a star as you overlook the point where ocean meets sky at one of Key Biscayne’s most exclusive addresses. — Text by Kaya Baez Photos by Antonio Eli Realtors: Susana Hansen: 305.542.5156 PaOla padovan: 305.361.1402 Jacqueline Gallardo: 786.473.3067
GLAM TIME
When getting dolled up is a prerequisite, every inch of you from head to heel should exude the appropriate level of lavishness that’s required to showcase yourself to the glorious world that lies just outside your front door. — Photography by Jose Amigo | Models: Tara Wilkinson & Whitney Spaulding for Wilhelmina Hair & Make-up: Jenna Hughes | Stylists: Logan Alexander and Adelie Jo Wardrobe: Saks Fifth Avenue, Dadeland | Timepieces: TechnoMarine; TechnoMarine.com Jewelry available at Pianegonda; Pianegonda.com Location: The Nash Hotel, Miami Beach
PRETTY, PLEASE!
If you want to look your best but are worried about the best way to improve your reflection in the mirror, read on to discover some invasive and non-invasive ways to look your best from head to toe — Text by Luisana Suegart
Jazz Style
If you want to have all eyes on you at your next cocktail party or midnight soiree, channel the fashions of the ‘20s to...
Slim Down
Ready to break-up with your lovehandles? Want to rid yourself of that second chin? Now Loss is giving the huskier among us a reason...
Invisible Energy
Even when they aren’t charging anything, plugged-in chargers, appliances and flipped-up light switches (even when their not connected to anything) continue to draw electricity....
Future Phone
Get ready to connect, capture and share your photos and videos with the Motorola ZN300 slider. The 3.1 megapixel camera, LED flash and 8x...
Best Short Haircut
Choosing the right short haircut for your face is very important. First, you need to determine your facial structure: Do you have an oval...
Legendary Wheels
Reviving the spirit of the ‘30s, the 2009 Maybach Zeppelin has just 100 units planned with prices ranging from $526,500 for the 57 to...
Forever Young
Next time you sing “Happy Birthday” to someone and the dreaded line about “How Old Are You Now?” comes up, can you imagine if...
The Future Is Now
When I was a little boy, I remember sitting on my father’s lap one Sunday as he read the newspaper. We were killing time...
FASHIONISTA FORTE
1. Marysol Patton, Mari Alarcon Grimalt, Sheri Swerdlow, Designer Zac Posen,Stephen Brunelle, Julie Dill , Carolina Argiz & Evangeline Delgado 2. Ashley Turchin & Erin Newberg 3. Evangeline Delgado, Zac Posen & Carolina Argiz 4. Daisy Casuso & Cynthia Rodriguez 5. Carlo, Parmenter, & Shubin 6. Julie Dill, Lydia Touzet, Stephen Brunell, & Rubino 7. Marysol Patton & Jillian Sanz 8. Stephen Brunell & Zac Posen 9. Julie Dill & Lydia Touzet
Happy Birthday
1. Christine Galliano, Dr. Raul Galliano & Victor Galliano 2. Dr. Raul Galliano, Pilar & Aurelio Gabaldon 3. Maria Teresa Fernandez & Pedro Castillo 4. Ernesto & Veronica Peralta with Otto & Cristina de Cordoba 5. Dr.Miguel Suarez, Ana Maria Rabassa, Dr.Antonio Rabassa & Alicia Suarez 6. Enrique & Lucrecia Falla with Dr. Raul Galliano 7. Dr. Raul Galliano with sisters, Cuca & Lilia 8. Philippe Touret, Dr.Raul Galliano & Saskia Galliano-Touret with Tarina & Lily Touret 9.
Bal Harbour Bash!
1. Norma Travis, Ana Somarriba & Daniel Gaviria 2. Ana Somarriba, Norma Travis, Amada Echeverria, Lala Isern 3. Arturo Frausto, Elsa Davo, Andreina & Fabio Mionbet 4. Barbara, Geoff, Angela, Norma, Tony, Tamara & Hydi 5. Arlette & Chris Fuentes 6. Gabriel & Julian Osorio 7. Al & Cindy D’Amico 8. Remy & Tiffany Colin
“I DO”
1. Gaston Javier Sanchez, Liz Kidder, Marilyn & Willy Borroto 2. Jamie & Rafael Puga 3. Jenny & Pedro Reyes 4. Marilu & Hermes Estevez 5. Pedro & Diana Hernandez 6. Valeria & Otto Borroto 7. Roger & Elsie Kidder 8. Justin & Nicole Puente 9. Willy & Marilyn Borroto 10. Veronica Sanchez, Gaston Javier Sanchez & Liz Kidder 11. Fefita & Fernando Vidal 12. Yolanda Interian, Orgelia & Juan Alberto 13. Ana Paula, Andres & Cesar Hernandez 14. Monica & Jorge Luzarraga, Adelfa Acosta & Mario Ernesto Sanchez 15. Otto & Valeria Borroto & Pedro & Diana Hernandez
BRINGING THE EIGHTIES BACK!
1. Ana & Clay Tootle 2. Lauren Batlle & Amy Easton 3. Brigitte Nachtigall, Florencia Godward & Mariana Tonarely 4. Luis & Gigi Guerra 5. Maria Patricia Somarriba & Diego Stecchi 6. Enrique & Astrid Falla 7. Juliette & Ruben Lesmes 8. Ana & Wayne Ramoski 9. Melissa Silva & Julie Islami 10. Beatriz & Michael Robelo 11. Elena Magolnick & Adriana Von Simson 12. Ana, Clay, Alexa, Patrick & Christian Tootle 13. Andrea Nachtigall & Alexandra Tamames 14. Arianna Arana & Yvette Broucek 15. Eugenia & Javier Estevez, Liliana Sanchez & Loles Cajiga 16. Ana Tootle, Maria Cluadia Dell’Oca, Maria Cruz Waterhouse & Martin Dell’Oca
Welcome to Miami
1. Marian Rocker, Adrienne Arsht & David Rocker 2. Pam Kroh, Pilar Bosh, Terry Abondanato, Loretta Nunez, Kitty De Melo 3. Jerry Levine, Steve Liedman, Hal Gaffin 4. Marilyn Horowitz, Sandy Kasoff, Barbara Thrasher 5. John Richard and Adrienne Arsht 6. Stanley Baron, Harvey Rosenwasser, Shirley Vituli, Joe Schein 7. Bernie Horowitz, Ernie Thrasher 8. Iris Fisher, Janet Schein, Doris Baron 9. Sandy Kasoff, Ruth Rosenwasser, Flo Tallisman 10. Marian & David Rocker 11. Marty & Faye Cohen 12. Harvey Rosenwasser, Alan Vituli, Scott Kroh 13. Pilar Bosh, Shirley Vituli 14. Loretta Nunez, Kitty De Melo
Changing of the Guard
1. Past Commodore I. Eduard London & both Flag & Squadron Officers 2. Fleet Captain Jaime Zambrano 3. Fleet Surgeon Dr. Tony Rabassa 4. Past Commodore I. Edward London & Commodore John Arnholt 5. Past Fleet Captain Monica Luzarraga receiving flag 6. Past Seabelle Captain Marilyn Borroto, Past Fleet Captain Monica Borroto & Past Fleet Surgeon Dr. Jorge Mendia 7. Past Seabelle Captains Elaine Melvin, Marilyn Borroto, Linda Manla, Jo Rice, Kay Rhew, Nelly Palmer & Seabelle Captain Maria Elena Bazan 8. Secretary Hortensia Hacker 9. Rear Commodore Mark E. Fried & Past Commodore Mort Fried 10. Vice Commodore Michael Rice
White Cosmo
Keep this Mother’s Day pure and simple with this sophisticated libation created especially for Key Biscayne’s stylish cosmopolitan moms. — Drink by Chef D. Chalaron
Frolic
Your guide to the best entertainment, shopping, dining, libations & relaxation in South Florida. — Text by David C. Cleland
paradise isle
Islamorada is a world within itself, located between the saltwater wilderness of Everglades National Park and North America’s only coral barrier reef in The Florida Keys. — Text by Jillian Lobato Photos courtesy of Hampton Inn & Suites, Islamorada
CULTURAL CUISINE
The menu at Eos in Brickell’s Viceroy Miami is a delicious microcosm of the diversity found throughout South Florida…and the menu offerings are sure to satiate even the most discerning global palate — drinks included! — Text by Jillian Lobato Photos courtesy of Eos
SUPER PARENTS!
For Barbara and Tino Peña, no two days are ever alike, and you couldn’t expect anything less from a couple that’s raising four small children while putting their medical degrees into practice — all the while making time for Broadway. That’s right…Broadway! — Text by Luisana Suegart Photos by Antonio Eli
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 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.
THE LUXE LIFE
This breathtaking and spacious home at The Ocean Club in Ocean Tower One Unit 402 is one of the largest apartments on the island and offers expansive views from every main room, ensuring you never forget you live in paradise. — Text by Achilles Stone Photos courtesy of Carlos Coto Realtor: Carlos Coto: 305.803.3059; [email protected]; Keybiscaynetoday.com
Mother Knows Best
We scoured the neighborhood to discover some of Key Biscayne’s most dynamic mothers. Although their backgrounds and life experiences differ, they do have one thing in common: an unfaltering dedication to their family. So join us as we tip our hat toward these world-class moms who masterfully balance every aspect of their lives with a finesse that is all their own. — Text: Jorge Arauz PhotoGraphy: Kate Benson Hair & Makeup: Trini Jewelry: sabbia The Ritz-Carlton, Key Biscayne; Sabbia.com
Beat the Path
Ready for the most rugged roadtrip ever? The 2009 Porsche Cayenne S Transsyberia will take you on the ride of your life on and...
Space-Age Pen
Stamping their innovative signature on their latest line, Montblanc’s StarWalker Black Mystery Pen is an enigma too complex for words — both written and...
For Pleat’s Sake
Gentlemen, pleats are back. Well, at least when it comes to dress slacks. More specifically, when it comes to dress slacks in various shades...
True Glow
We’ve all heard of the “pregnancy glow,” but those fluctuating hormones can do strange things — like make parts of you “GROW” in places...
Bathroom Fresh
No one needs to know when it’s time for #2 thanks to Poo-Pourri, the first and only product of its kind that stops bathroom...
Moms Rejoice!
Mother’s Day is here, and finding the perfect gift can be a little tricky. In this fast-paced world, it seems we have limited time to tell our mother’s just how much they mean to us. Over the years, mothers have taken on new roles in society, and therefore have to fill many shoes: the mother, the friend, the boss, the co-worker, and, of course, the woman. Life can be stressful, especially for a mom, so treat her to a gift that makes life a little easier — a great new look. Yes, even mother’s still like to turn a head or two!












































