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Inspired Impact
If you’re looking for the perfect way to get involved in the community, network and help others, join Impact Circle and start helping shape generations to come. — Text by Jorge Arauz Photo by Ana Alba
Season’s Glam!
For trends this winter, it’s all about looks from the past. Reflecting the 1930s, hairstyles, design and fashion are being created to focus on...
Eco Office
Workaholics listen up: Put all those hours you at the office to good use by incorporating eco-friendly supplies that help the planet from the...
Haute Holiday!
To celebrate the holiday season, Village of Merrick Park will offer a slate of modern-meets-traditional holiday celebrations, a variety of specialty holiday items and...
Interior Influx
If you’re looking to spruce up your dull surroundings this holiday season before the relatives ring the doorbell, take a look at the bespoke...
Mint Rx
When you find yourself sluggish throughout the day, there’s only one thing you need to have on hand that’ll give you a quick pick-me-up...
Xmas Confidential
We’ve uncovered the unbelievable stories behind some of the most treasured traditions of the holiday season. You may not know exactly where some of...
2010! WOW!
I remember when I was in 2nd Grade, Ms. Gaines asked the class to write an essay about what we thought the world would...
I Love Snow
When I was a kid, I thought that snowflakes were big, sharp, beautiful things that dropped out of the sky and impaled people in...
Directory
Accountants
Lancaster & Reed
50 W Mashta Dr # 6
Key Biscayne, FL 33149
305-361-1014
lancaster-cpas.com Acupuncture
“Acutherapy Associates, P.C”
240 Crandon Blvd #204
Key Biscayne, FL 33149
305-310-6636
acutherapyassoc.com Advertising-Agencies & Counselors
Advertising Innovations Inc
141 Crandon...
Power Houses
Meet the men and women who are ensuring real estate remains booming in Key Biscayne and beyond. From unforgettable showings to the humble mantras they live by, their stories will give you a unique glimpse into their hectic lives and might even inspire you to find a new home or two. — Text by Jorge Arauz Photos by Antonio Eli and Malena Assing
Editor’s Picks shopping
Toy Town
260 Crandon Blvd.
Key Biscayne, FL 33149
305.361.5501
ToyTownOnline.com
Why we picked it: Key Biscayne’s official toy store offers the finest gifts for kids including educational toys,...
Editors Pick’s Professional Services
James P. Gagel
Gagel Law Firm
150 Alhambra Cir., Suite 1270
Coral Gables, FL 33134
305.444.7775
JGagel.com
Why we picked it: Expertise and attention to every last letter of the...
Editor’s Picks Dining
Costa Med
260 Crandon Blvd. #46
Key Biscayne, FL 33149
305.361.7575
Why we picked it: It is uniquely situated as an authentic neighborhood eatery with anything but a...
Editor’s Picks Health & Wellness
Mt. Sinai Medical Center
200 Crandon Blvd Ste 300
Key Biscayne FL 33149
305.674.2599
MountSinai.org
Why we picked it: Convenient and top-notch cardiac care, cardiac prevention, adult primary care,...
Editor’s Picks Home & Office
Interiors by Studio South
260 Crandon Blvd., Suite 13
Key Biscayne, FL 33149
305.361.5910
Why we picked it: This mother-daughter firm offers design and project management services including...
Editor’s Picks Entertainment
Jungle Island
1111 Parrot Jungle Trail
Miami, FL 33132
305.400.7000
JungleIsland.com
Why we picked it: The special shows and events at this surreal venue are both unforgettable and worth...
Editor’s Picks Beauty
Smile with Zenitude
604 Crandon Blvd.
Key Biscayne, FL 33149
SmileWithZen.com
Why we picked it: All your smile needs can be met under one roof here — whether...
Editor’s Picks Accommodations
The Ritz-Carlton, Key Biscayne
455 Grand Bay Dr.
Key Biscayne, FL 33149
305.365.4500
RitzCarlton.com
Why we picked it: From the moment you arrive, this world-class resort takes your breath...
Seashells by the Seashore
Welcome to our inaugural Key Biscayne Guide! This all-inclusive achievement is very close to my heart. Some of my most treasured childhood memories were...
Love’s Labour’s Not Lost!
Instead of taking the easy way out with a bottle of bubbly this Valentine’s Day, create a simple yet special libation for your significant other. Remember, when she’s taking a sip, she’s looking at you over the glass. — Drink by Chef D. Chalaron
Dress to impress
1. Elias, Samy, Diego & Lucia Marouki 2. H.L.H. Princess THI-NGA of Vietnam & Lysvan Jimenez 3. Oscar Gonzalez & Ernesto Verano 4. Ivan & Norka Martinez 5. Johana Isaza & Javier Rabinovich 6. David Maranzana & Agrys Gil 7. Leonardo Casali & Francesca Suereth 8. Farid Polania, Ingrid Vengochea & Fernando Escured 9. Mark Duncan, Sherly Reich & Prince Randolph 10. Sheila Gomez, Chris Gomez & Maelys Iys 11. Daniel Ramirez, Victoria Benech & Alejandro Mestred 12. Sonia Petraitis & Aurora Rincon 13. Hayling Gonzalez & Cesar Perez 14. Katherine Petrovskaya & Nonja Hankart 15. Vincenszo Depav & Jon Jacobs 16. Kristi Kinard & AJ Gorrin 17. Mauricio Prattico & Joel Black 18. Susan Berner & Csilla Mezei 19. Antonio Prado & Valeska Rodriguez 20. Lia Esteban & Claudia Rodelas
HELPINg hands
1. Maria Paz Victoria & Paulina Montes 2. Karla Bueno & Lizette Dupont 3. Paola Reyes & Norma Henriquez 4. Cecilia Piva, Monica Rivera & Marirosa Betancourt 5. Claudia Batlle, Carina Cortes & Mariela Roman 6. Monica Montemayor & Victoria Caccimani 7. Norma Travis, Ana Somarraba, Alexandra Rumie & Maria Patricia Somarriba 8. Brigitte Nachtigall & Paola Guerra 9. Maria Elena Zapata, Victoria Hegewisch & Marilupe Sacal 10. Mara Santalla & Zuzzette Camarena 11. Victoria Montoya & Svetlana Pantic 12. Bertila Pozo & Maggie Butler 13. Juliana Kirby, Veronica Alvarez, Silvia Pesci & Marianela Manrique 14. Ivan & Cristina Bibas 15. Blanca Iser, Maria Cruz Waterhouse, Mariana Fischer & Claudia Batlle 16. Maria Claudia Dell’Oca & Edu Viola 17. Miriam Perez, Gloria Hincapie & Gimena Botero 18. Sofia & Marta Zubillaga 19. Maria Cruz Waterhouse & Silvia Pesci 20. Alejandra Hierro & Sonia Viola 21. Silvia Pesci, Carolina Camilion & Carmen Gomez Alzaga 22. Nelly Palmer & Carla Bronzini
Soiree with a cause
1. Diego & Gisela Lowenstein, Maria & Sheldon Lowe 2. Eduardo & Angela Barco 3. Carlos Bardasano & Maria Jose Barraza 4.Daisy Kanavos & Brigitte Nachtigall 5. Daddy Yankee & Julian de la Chicat 6. Enrique Lopez & Irma Martinez 7. Pily Queipo, Lauren Santo Domingo & Angela Barco with models 8. Helio Castroneves & Adriana Henao 9. Monica Noguera and Friend 10. Miguel Varoni & Catherine Siachoque 11. Diani Birbragher & Juan Carlos Arcila 12. Jairo Martinez & Ingrid Hoffmann 13. Lolo Sudarsky & Connie Freydell Montoya 14. Marysol Patton & Nancy Gonzalez 15. Kika Rocha & Rodner Figueroa 16. Milly & Raul De Molina 17. Leonardo Rocco, Patricia Rivadeneira, Elias Maida & Viviana Arana 18. Ximena Penuela & Adriana Castro
Surprise!
1. Veronica Guyot, Florencia Godward, Silvia Pesci & Mercedes Albrecht 2. Elena & Ricardo Reinerman 3. Martin & Maria Claudia Dell’Oca 4. Florencia Moni & Brigitte Nachtigall 5. Andrew, Elena, Mimi & Ricardo Reinerman 6. Maria Cruz & Patricio Waterhouse 7. Aki Larrea & Deborah De Leon 8. Ani Mammes, Silvia Pesci, Elena Reinerman, Adriana Von Simson, Elisa Duemichen, Cecilia Grigio, Gaby Martinez-Ayala & Florencia Godward 9. Eduardo & Adriana Von Simson 10. Luis Arturo Ayala & Gaby Martinez-Ayala 11. Elena & Joel Magolnick 12. Marcos & Florencia Godward 13. Maria Claudia Dell’Oca & Alejandra Delange 14. Francisco & Mariana Tonarely with Mike Aixala 15. Veronica & Martin Guyot 16. Elena Reinerman & Valerie Nunez 17. Gustavo & Soledad Ortiz 18. Victor & Norma Henriquez
Rock ‘n’ roll!
1. Diann Newman, David Ackerman and Abby and David Ross 2. Frank and Maggie Burke 3. Maritza Minor and Kari Madera 4. Steve and Jill Brookner 5. Kaye Pine, Robert Nedelman and Janet Rabimowitz 6. Alyssa Richman, Teri and Carole Diamond
Cater Masters
1. Cristoforo Pignata, Giada Baselice Pignata & Lawrence Leitman 2. Cristoforo Pignata, Adriana Rendon Antorcha & Gustavo Antorcha 3. Jesse Stein, Giada Baselice Pignata & Chef Fabio Vaccarella 4. Olivia Baizan & Marcela Gil 5. Alexandra Leitman & Valentina Cassasus 5. Jean Marie Kouri and Trudy Courey 6. James & Miriam Duncan, Jimena Stein 7. Alex Jimenez , Scott Spencer & Cristoforo Pignata 8. Isabel Pardo, Nancy Levitt Davis, Jesse Stein, Jimena Stein, Leonardo Carbajales, Edgar Gutierrez, Moira MacLean & Monica Navari
Season’s sparkle
1. Christina Termine & Rafael Bild 2. Matt & Anna Baran 3. Jennie Diaz & Nikolett Garazzi 4. Chritina & Claudia Leme 5. Claudia Leme & Christina Termine 6. Christina Termine & Diana Wolfe 7. Christina Housen & Christina Termine
Festive February
In the month of love, there’s much to like when it comes to events, annual fests and things to do. Take a look at some things you may want to pencil into your social calendar. — Text by Kaya Baez
Montreal For Two
Quebec’s capital city is an island of romance in the middle of our cozy, northern neighbor that’s authentically North American, yet completely Old World. — Text by Jacquelyn Benson Photos courtesy of Tourisme Montreal
Keycouples
We searched our island paradise to find couples that take the power of two to a whole new level. Their total devotion to one another is both inspirational and beautiful, and their responses to our questions will make you laugh, cry and fall in love all over again. — Photography: Jose Amigo Text by: Jorge Arauz Hair & Makeup: Trini in Private — Brickell Team — Angie Scuria & Ivonne Sanabria using Couleur Caramel. Trini in Private; 941 Brickell Ave.; 786.220.7796; TriniinPrivate.com Jewelry: Sabbia; Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne; 305.365.4570; Sabbia.com Location: The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, RumBar
A Lady & A Gentleman
This suave duo takes autumn fashion to the next level with a little sophistication, some attitude and a whole lot of style. But don’t be fooled: It takes a special kind of person to pull these looks off as flawlessly as these two do. — Photography JOSE AMIGO Styling KIM AMIGO & CORRIE LAND Models JENNA HUGHES & BEN SHAUL Wardrobe SAKS FIFTH AVENUE, DADELAND
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.
Condo Supreme
This sprawling Key Biscayne condo in Lake Villa Two at The Ocean Club offers island living at its finest day and night thanks to its pristine location and floorplan. All you have to do is relax and let the sunshine in! — Text by Kaya Baez Photos by Antonio Eli Realtor: Esther prat P.A.; EWM Real Estate; 305.965.0150; [email protected]
Love Wireless
We compiled a list of some creative phone apps we dreamed up to spice up or smooth out your love life this month. Just don’t blame us if they leave a blemish on your V-Day plans or bend Cupid’s arrow. Read on at your own risk. And remember, these reviews are just for fun! None of these apps actually exist (yet)! — Text by Jacquelyn Benson
Heart in Haiti
As most of the world watches the recovery efforts in Haiti on their screens, Kathie Klarreich is in the center of it all, helping with the country’s recovery efforts as she puts her own needs aside for humanity. — Text by Jorge Arauz Photo courtesy of Kathie Klarreich Special thanks to Cindy Dodds for coordinating the interview
Yachting Leaders
Since 1782, Camper & Nicholsons has been ensuring that the pleasures of luxury yachting are fully enjoyed by owners and charterers alike. There are...
Live Well
Looking to achieve your personal goals in 2010 and improve your self-confidence and relationships with others? Is your child having difficulty communicating, walking or...
Daring Designs
Take fashion to a whole new level this season with the bold, daring designs from Anama. These creative looks are available at Envy Collection,...
New Year, New Look
Whether your hair is long, medium or short in length, a new look is always exciting, especially at this time of year. With many...











































