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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!
Pampered Mother
Key Biscayne mommies looking for a day off this Mother’s Day can head over to The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne to experience some signature spa...
Of Moms & Pink Orchids
When we started selecting the mothers to feature in our first-ever Mother’s Day cover special this year, we were faced with the arduous task...
Pretty in Pink
Every gal’s favorite color takes on new meaning with this colorful twist on a classic piña colada that’s perfect morning, noon and night this summer. — Drink by Chef D. Chalaron
Haute Hub
1. Stella Holmes, Carlos & Claudia Sanz 2. Eliasa Maida & Alejandro Crocken 3. Simone Miranda & Valeria Rodriguez 4. Marcia Wolf & Nicki Wolf 5. Rosana Emanoell & Gonzalo Real 6. Ana Jaramillo & Blanca Torrente 7. Maggie Hindie & Isabel Artime 8. BB Jimenez, Jenny Salinas & Vicky Echeverri 9. Patricia Rivadeneira, Isa Zapata and Johanna Cure
Life Is Good
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
Gala por una Causa
1. Alans Solis, Marger & Leornardo Rocco 2. Cónsul General Sr.Manuel F. Almánzar & Isabel Reynoso de Almánzar 3. June Haynes & Bill Diggins 4. SamPedro” and Claudia Lorant 5. Francisco Paz & Wife 6. Nancy Alvarez, Margarita Cedeño de Fernández & Oscar Haza 7. Elena Viyella de Paliza & José Manuel Paliza 8. Mariela Encarnación & Giuseppe Russo 9. Patty Manterola & Nicolás Felizola 10. Sammy & Sonia Sosa
Holy Matrimony!
1. Pupina Caballero, Ana Tootle & Amparo Castro 2. Beatriz Torres & Luz Helena Escobar 3. Amparo Castro, Maria Cristina Michelsen & Ana Lucia Giraldo 4. Augusta Canal & Clarita Carvajal 5. Silvia Botero, Tata Botero and Pupina Caballero 6. Claurida Lloreda and Beatriz Torres 7. Dora Franco, Puli Noguera & Alba Lucia Giraldo 8. Ana Maria & Fernando Caballero 9. Augusta Canal & Clara Carvajal 10. Rosa Helena Calle, Pupina Caballero & Ana Maria Caballero
Birthday Parties!
1. Valentina & Carlo Pozzali 2. Trini Wagner and Elisa Pujol 3. Maria Juhar and Romina Lentino 4. Juan and Martina Uriburu 5. Javier Lentino, Stephan Croix and Magnus Wrahme 6. Sol De Camps, Simona Treusch and Geeta Lalwani 7. Dorine Heller, Kikas Forte Vaz and Laetitia Croix 8. Salvador and Lisa Garcon, Marco & Cristina Moreno 9. Carlo Pozzali, Ilaria Valenzuela, Iciar Oyarzun and Valentina Pozzali
Special Occasion
1. Jay, Remi, Jessie, Ronda & Jordan Fuchs 2. Stan & Harriet Hyman 3. Hank & Shirley Margulies 4. Shelly Hyman & Tom Bobroski 5. Aaron & Ellen Friedman 6. John & Nancy White 7. Madison & Leslie Pathman 8. Marc & Marcia Milgram 9. David & Jameela Blumberg 10. Dan & Debbie Zabludouski 11. Susan, Jake & Steven Sirota 12. Derek Duzoglou & Robert Duzoglou 13. Lori & Bruce Gusman 14. Stefano Tedaldi & Francoise Wynn 15. Charlotte & John Chung 16. Fabiola Duzoglou & Morgan Duzoglou 17. Claudia Potamkin & Cole Potamkin 18. Ed & Claire London 19. Jennifer & Julio Lopez-Brito 20. Steven Gusman & Harley Gusman
Social Oasis
1. Alina Gonzalez, Monica Luzarraga & Maggie Maceiras 2. Cindy & Ricardo Montoya, Tom Flynn & Carolyn Sinclair 3. Alejandro Jauregui, Jack Armour, Carly Abrams & Caitlin Pyfrom 4. Tim O’Neil, Lizzie Easton, Jennifer St. John, Ted Sullivan, Ashley & Bob Dempsey & Mike Peters 5. Gina Mucci, Karym Urdaneta, Colleen Post, Sam Fellows, Elynn Gayol & Jan Carlos Canaves 6. Mark Harrison 7. Rodrigo Ponce, Michelle Estevez & Robin Macklin 8. Michelle Estevez & Luis Patino 9. Mariana Toledo, Aqui Larrea, Kristina Arechabala, Nicole de la Fuente, Gabrielle de Leon & Deborah de Leon 10. Tommy Zoobharaseg, Paul Paisanyarit & Danny Hurapan 11. William & Jamie Tompkins & Chris Roa 12. Carla O’Reilly, Tina Krablin, Cristin & Kevin Scholtz 13. Allison Perez, Alicia & James Hawkins, Michelle & Byron Maldonado 14. Cristin Scholtz, Christianne Mora, Ian Wood, Alexandra Velutini, Emily Wood & Alex Warner 15. Christianne Mora, Ian Wood & Alexandra Velutini 16. Oscar Sardina, Leslie & Aabad Melwani, Amit Melwani & Michael Goodman
Model Mania!
1. Sandra Suarez, Oliver Colme & Marah Caban 2. Alexandra Novo, Geraldine Almendarez & Michelle Mauris 3. Iana Imbu, Ana Cecilia, Adriana Imbu, Illa Imbu & Igor Imbu 4. Roberta Anspach & Alvaro Anspach 5. Patricia Noriega & Mary Weiniger 6. John Bruas & Lourdes Urrutia 7. Jessica Schwartz, Sharon Szmuc & Juliette Weiniger 8. Michelle Bustamante, Lara Weldman & Melisa Bustamante
Frolic
Your guide to the best entertainment, shopping, dining, libations & relaxation in South Florida. — Text by David C. Cleland
Island Yum!
When Key Biscayne culinary staple Costa Med got a complete makeover recently, no one knew how the community would react. Luckily for the new owners, it not only satiated appetites, it has left many patrons hungry for more. — Text by Jillian Lobato Photos by Antonio Eli
VILLAGE of POSSIBILITIES
At Village of Merrick Park in Coral Gables, family shopping experiences take on new meaning thanks to an ultra-welcoming ambiance that allows the kids to jump in anticipation as Fido wags his tail with excitement while you shop ‘till you drop. — Text by Kaya Baez Photos Courtesy of Village of Merrick Park
Fit for Life
World-renowned trainer Adita Yrizarry-Lang and her team are flexing their motivational muscles at Inner Strength Studios, where a healthy lifestyle is the norm and fitness and function fuse to have you feeling fantastic from the inside out. — Text by Luisana Suegart Photos by Antonio Eli
Spa Dreams
At Le Petite Spa, little girls become pampered princesses for their birthdays and special occasions — facials, nail, hair, makeup and skincare included. — Text by Luisana Suegart Photos by Jose Amigo
Key Biscayne’s 2009 Most Beautiful People
From hundreds of reader-submitted nominations to the selections of an independent panel of beauty experts and our editorial board picks, we hope you agree that this year’s finalists all represent want makes the residents of Key Biscayne truly beautiful — from the inside out. — Photography: Jose Amigo Text: Jorge Arauz Stylist: Jillian Lobato Wardrobe: Saks Fifth Avenue, Dadeland; 7687 N. Kendall Dr.; 305.662.8655 Women’s Jewelry: Sabbia, The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne; 305.365.4570; Sabbia.com Women’s Timepieces: TechnoMarine; TechnoMarine.com
Functional Living
If you’re looking to transform a regular home into a dream home, look no further than LIGON, a one-stop-shop that will take form and function to a whole level. — Text by Achilles Stone Photos By Antonio Eli Designer: Alberto Linero | 786.286.7355
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.
Ultimate Stay!
If you’re looking for a world-class escape this summer, but don’t want to load up the entire family for a cross-country jaunt or to head overseas, you might want to check out — and check-in to — the Viceroy in Brickell. — Text by Yoshi Sanz Photos courtesy of Viceroy Hotel Resorts & Residences












































