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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...

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...

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

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

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. 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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I named my new collection “Elegance Nature.” In it, I capture the spirit and spontaneity of nature by incorporating the sweet and subtle colors of spring. The key for any look this summer is no-fuss, simple and sexy. — Text by Trini | Photos by Quinto | Floral designs by Emilio RoBba

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1. Dr. Hugo Gonzalez, Nikki Gonzalez, Lynda Gordon, Dr. Michael Gordon, Josie Romano Brown (Pres., Mercy Foundation), Dr. Mark Brown 2. Mike Ridgway, Vince Castro, Frank Carreras, Mike Alvarez 3. Jessica Fernandez, Landy Lambadie, Leo Sanders, Rick Sanders, Maggie Valls 4. Ambassadors of Mercy Member Eric Guevara Rolls the Dice 5. Vince Castro (Pres., Ambassadors of Mercy) and his wife, Lisa Castro (Co-Chairs of Havana Nights), Josie Romano Brown (Pres., Mercy Foundation), Frank Carreras, Maria Carreras 6. Dax Bello, Casandra Martino, Mike Alvarez, Jenny Almeida, Alex Perez 7. Casino Games at Havana Nights 8.Rudy Armenta, Ileana Pradere, Mike Perez, Jenny Pradere, Michelle Pradere-Gonzalez, Antonio Gonzalez 9. Eric Hyde (GM of Grove Isle Hotel & Spa), Josie Romano Brown (Pres., Mercy Foundation) & Vince Castro (Pres., Ambassadors of Mercy)

1. John Pochopin, Ashley Lutz, Nestor Sanchez and Luly Sixto-Yero 2. Chef Jordi Valles of RUMBAR, Chef Andres Parlange of Cantina Beach, Derek Flint, General Manager at The Ritz-Carlton, Key Biscayne 3. Lisa Furst, Jonathan Pallone, Arlene Furst, Allen Furst 4. Tequilier Heriberto Oviedo of Cantina Beach at The Ritz-Carlton, Key Biscayne 5. Doreen Colondres and Chef Louis Pous of Little Palm Island 6. Chefs of the Fontainebleau 7. Commissioner and Mrs. Marc Sarnoff 8. Michelle Payer and Stephanie Sayfie Aagaard 9. MJ Prada and Jacqui Avello 10. Hell’s Kitchen/Pressure Cook’s Ralph Pagano, Derek Flint, Event Chair Chef Allen Susser 11. Guest sampling a sweet from We Take the Cake 12. Chef Allen Susser and Commissioner Marc Sarnoff 13. Alejandra Diaz and Marlene Diaz 14. Jennifer Schwartz, Top Chef’s Howard Kleinberg 15. Marco Selva and Vanessa Vandenbroucke 16. Univision’s Teresa Rodriguez, Chef Ralph Pagano 17. Chef Andres Parlange and Lauren Lampa-Banchs 18. Guest setting up the perfect Pork Carnita served by Cantina Beach 19. Guest tasting popcorn shrimp served up by RUMBAR

1. Paloma Aristizabal, Juanes, Karen Martinez & Luna Aristizabal 2. Juanes & Luna Aristizabal 3. Olga Insignares, Manuela Mora & Karen Martinez 4. Carlota & Luna Aristizabal 5. Lorenzo & Paloma Aristizabal 6. Magaly & Isabela La Plana 7. Clown & Nikolas Aixala 8. Antonella Martinez 9. Paloma Aristizabal & Juanes 10. Alessandra Borges

1. Colombian artist and festival’s poster designer Marta Visbal 2.Marta Visbal, Ambassador Luis Ignacio Guzman Ramirez, Consul General of Colombia & Luisa Sanchez, representing American Airlines 3. Mario Ernesto Sanchez, Festival’s Producing Artistic Director Ambassador Juan Miguel Gutierez Tinoco, Consul General of Mexico, artist Marta Visbal, Ambassador Jose Ignacio Guzman Ramirez 4. Luis Enrique Rozo, arpist 5. Elizabeth Schiller, Natacha Amador & GastonSanchez 6. Mario Ernesto Sanchez and Norma Niurka 7. Luisa Sanchez & Jose Denis 8. Yolanda Interian, Alina Interian, Veronica Sanchez & Marilyn Romero 9. Zuly Montero, Mario Ernesto Sanchez & Dr. Luis Gonzalez Cruz

1. Sofia, Patricio & Maria Waterhouse 2. Annie Gonzalez & Maria Cruz Waterhouse 3. Martin & Florencia Ferrari 4. Florencia Moni & Veronica Guyot 5. Florencia Ferrari, Alejandra Gambino & Candelaria Badessich 6. Coco Moni, Elena & Ricardo Rainerman 7. Patricio & Maria Cruz Waterhouse 8. Federico & Mercedes Albrecht 9. Marcos & Florencia Godward

1. Julio Cesar Nicolini 2. Samuel Morjain, Moses Morjain & Jackie Morjain 3. Marines Duarte 4. Front Management 5. Liliana Zamudio & Gustavo Rivera 6. Claudia Castilla 7. Vivian Nunez, Liliana Zamudio & Julie Kling 8. Vivian Nunez & Alex Fernandez

1. Lynn Fichman, John Thomas, Kim Bacardi & Paul Laroche 2. Phyllis Kane, Nicole Sapah-Gulian & Ruby Bacardi 3. Kim Bacardi & Tim Hardaway (NBA star) 4. Katarina Allison, Judd Allison, Ish Santiago & Marko Sanginetto 5. Paul Laroche, Lauren Martinez & Rick Shanzle 6. Rachel Denis & Rose Cardoza 7. Marvin Lebovitz, Kim Bacardi & Ronny Bloomberg 8. Senator Frederica Wilson, Josh Santiago, Ish Santiago & Melody Gruenberg 9. Susan Jacobson, Jillian Jacobson-Altit, Dr. Ira Jacobson & Phyllis Kane

1. Juan Segui, Giavanni Grimaldi, Cristoforo Pignata & Chrisanne Grimaldi 2. Cristoforo Pignata, Andres Martinez, Macarena Zubiria & Giada Baselice Pignata 3. Jose Baizan & Juan Segui 4. Fabrizio Alfano & Giovanni Grimaldi 5. Massimo Hanozet 6. Johanna Fernandez Salvador 7. Giovanni & Chrisanne Grimaldi 8. Giada Baselice Pignata & Leonardo Hidalgo

1. Giovanni Piedimonte, Giovanna Piedimonte, Miriam K. Perez & Shaya Puglia 2. Giovanna Piedimonte 3. Nicolas Perez 4. Brigitte Nachtigall & Giovanna Piedimonte 5. Giovanna Piedimonte, Miriam de Perez & Vanessa Perez 6. Shaya Puglia 7. Nikolas Aixala, Andres & Alexander Defortunal 8. Clown, Miram K Perez, Giovanna Piedimonte & Giovanni Piedimonte 9. Eduardo & Enrique Perez

1. Hernan Aracibia & Maria Victoria Bustamante 2. Claudia Martinez, Gloria Fallon, Becky Lozano & Marta Ligia Isaac 3. Edward & Howard & Gloria Fallon, Maria Victoria, Victor Fallon, Kristin Gillig 4. Maria Jose Lopez, Antonio Castano & Jorge Castano 5. Paulina & Rafael Moreno 6. Soledad Arancibia, Pedro & Isabel Arechaga 7. Maria Patricia Cavelier, Maria Victoria, Ana Karina Ciocca & Anita Bustamante 8. Alejandro Perez, Carolina Perez, Maria Victoria Bustamante & Susana Perez

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 autumn. — Drink by Chef D. Chalaron

Your guide to the best entertainment, shopping, dining, libations & relaxation in South Florida. — Text by Jillian Lobato

Canyon Ranch Grill is set to redefine the idea of healthy cuisine in South Florida with its signature take on delectable dishes where the main ingredient is wellness. And trust us, you’ll want to leave any pre-conceived notions at the door — the menu will be tastier than you could ever imagine. — Text by Chef D. Chalaron Photos courtesy of Canyon Ranch