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Want to look your best this summer? We scoured South Florida to bring you the best beauty, fashion and style tips for 2010’s hottest seson. What we found will make you look great all year long, no matter what the temperature. — Text by Lourdes Reigosa

For 20 years, Sheila Cruse fostered the growth of St. Agnes Academy, creating a community of loving teachers and nurtured students. As she moves toward the next chapter in her life, she leaves with only optimism for the school’s future. — Interview by Luisana Suegart Photos by Antonio Eli

There are some kinds of swimsuits that will make your body look gorgeous, others that won’t. Life is too short to spend it hiding....

People have dreamed of a technologically advanced society for years with flying cars, 3D TVs and meals in pill form. Well, thanks to LG,...

Now that summer is here and there are many activities to be enjoyed in the sun — tanning, swimming, going to the beach, etc....

Gardens are filled with beautiful flowers. There are your basic blues, reds and yellows and then there are those one-of-a-kind flowers, those exotic flowers...

Ever wish you had the same app-based functionality available at your desk as you do on your smartphone? Wish no more. Glass from Cloud...

Ever notice how much tougher your daily workout gets in the summer heat? Arctic Heat’s lightweight Cooling Vest provides an effective, comfortable solution. The...

Let’s face it: Housecleaning is hard work. It’s even harder to do it right. Enter The Glow System by Miami mom Gisela Lowenstein. Comprised...

Wondering how you can make next year’s list of Most Beautiful People? Looking good starts well before picking fabulous outfits and a great hairstyle....

Every year, when our team begins working on our annual “Most Beautiful People” issue, everyone asks me what our definition of “beauty” is. And...

1.Dennis Shaw, Karen Holmquist 2. Victoria Krall, Patrick Walfenzao & Monica Silva 3. Dorothy Lomenick 4. Carlos & Lauren Batlle 5. Josephine & John Rice 6. Ricardo Montoya & Sidney White-Montoya 7. Jacquie Greene & Candy Carter 8. Don Corleone, Jameela Blumberg & Brian Tague 9. Chris Houseen, Pete & Nancy Rice 10. Mary Tague, Mike & Donna Rice 11. Donnie Hall Jr. & Paola Padovan 12. Mary Tague 13. Amy & Jaime Zambrano 14. Tom & Leni Weber 15. Partick Walfenzao & Marilyn Cale 16. Jameela & David Blumberg 17. Beatriz & Alfredo Rabassa 18. Lauren Batlle, Don Corleone, Darlyne Chauve & Thomas Di Nanno 19. Carlos Mandiola & Joan McCaughan

1. Cristoforo Pignata & Matias Cavalieri 2. Diego & Luciana Barral 3. Xime Teijeiro & Giada Pignata 4. Juan Saudino & Pablo Larguia 5. Ariel Jimenez, Diego Canalda & Roberto Gamarra 6. Phil Seebok, Claudia & Parry 7. Constancio & Clara Larguia 8. Fernando Badia, Xime Seebok & Rosario Goldenhorn 9. Stefano Mossi, Jaime Otto Krause & Mrs. Krause 10. Jimena & Roberto Gamarra

1. Jessica Levy-Kiibler, Darlene & Jorge Perez, Adriana Lara 2. Alan and Silvana Tacher and Nacho Vega 3. Marlene Kristoff- Ashi and Sharon Hovde 4. Kati Castroneves, Eduardo Assola and Genilde Guerra 5. Barbie Bostwick, Carolina Santamarina, Brooke Evans, Yvette Ortiz 6. Marines Duarte and Fabiola Almerini 7. Steven Minor 8. James and Mindy Cassel, Naim Abodarab, Katya Segovia 9. The Kids

1. Elba Hentschel, Patrick Ilabaca, Mike Ronan, Erksy Ricaño, David Rosemberg,Miguel Oliva, Candido Viyella 2. Juan Miguel and Grazyna Gutiérrez-Tinoco, Veronica & Ernesto Peralta 3. Milonga Carrera, Veronica Peralta, Viviana Fernández, Emma Souza 4. Ernesto & Veronica Peralta, Carmen & Rey Velázquez 5. Bill Johnson,Claudia Piñera,Juan J. Gallardo, John Price 6. Gerardo Alton, Gaby Rivero, Fito Giron 7. Andrés Oppenheimer 8. Wendy Grant, Richard Estevez

1. David Gonzalez, Adam Rapport, Lindsay Richman and Robert Busby 2. Carlos Abreu, Amparo Rojas, Rosa and Carlos Abreu, Reina Gonzalez and Norma Abreu 3. Mari Duran and Vivian Espinel 4. Alfredo Gonzalez, Ivette Oquendo, Maricarmen Vazquez, Kim Hendrix, Reina Gonzalez and David Hendrix 5. Thelva Jiménez, Maria Luisa Gonzalez and Elsa Pascuale 6. Omar Acosta, Leopoldo Herrera, Marisol Gonzalez and Ana and Armando Martir 7. Dalia and Ileana Lopez 8. Ligia, Mauricio and Priscilla Gonzalez and Manuel Sanchez 9. Lidia Esther Gonzalez and Lourdes Broche 10. Jorge Azze, Hilda, Reynol and David Gonzalez nd Alina Mayo Azze 11. Robert and Luly Yero 12. Noel and Maria Varela 13. Kim Hendrix, Michelle Estevez, Reina Gonzalez and Maria Bazan 14. Jovan Parra and Karen Martinez

1. Ana Tootle, Brigitte Nachtigall, Rosabel Dasso, Ana Cristina Defortuna, Yovanka Sanchez, Suly Shwartz 2. Maite Norona, Maria Cruz Waterhouse, Rosabel Dasso & Elena Magolnick 3. Claudia Yidi, Tere Velez & Gigi Guerra 4. Ana Arellano & China Ortega 5. Monica Defortuna & Norma Henriquez 6. Uchi Botero & Maria Andrea Lara 7. Marina Tonarely, Rosabel Dasso & Brigitte Nachtigall 8. Linda Salcedo, Cecilia Ruttiman, Rosabel Dasso, Mariana Tonarely & Monica Henao 9. Milagros Ayala, Rita Munoz, Marines Duarte & Michelle Duarte-Gonzalez

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

Unless you’re planning to start a commune in Crandon Park, being Green comes down not only to what’s best, but what’s practical. We lay out some tips and considerations to keep you Green all season long. — Text by David C. Cleland

She’s styled some of stardom’s brightest stars, and although fashion may not have necessarily transformed Irma Martinez’s proverbial pumpkin into a carriage, it has certainly changed her life. As Founder and Creative Director of Trendy, Inc., this Key Biscayner’s life is not only fulfilled, it’s fabulous! — Text by Lourdes Reigosa Photos by Omar Cruz | Hair & MAkeup: Marco Peqa | Location: Trendy Studio

If you thought South Florida’s Palm Beach was impressive, check out this luxury resort in Gran Canaria, Spain. The hotel may be called Palm Beach, but the experience is uniquely European. — Text by Charles Day photos courtesy of design hotels

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.

Get ready to welcome the social season in style this autumn with these head-turning looks that are uniquely Key Biscayne day and night, no matter where your calendar takes you. — Photography: Nick Garcia for BlindLight Studio; BlindLightStudio.com Model: Piret Johanson with Next Models Hair Stylist: Dinho Payan for Studio-D by Paolo Salon; StudioDByPaoloSalon.com Makeup Artist: Camila Olivera for Studio-D by Paolo Salon; StudioDByPaoloSalon.com Stylist: Claudia Sanz for Green Grass; GreenGrassHouse.com Wardrobe: Silvia Tcherassi, Merrick Park; SilviaTcherassi.com Production: Angela Bonilla for BlindLight Studio Photographer’s Assistant: Archy Bueno Behind The Scenes Video Shoot: Juan Camilo Davila Location: Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park; FloridaStateParks.org/CapeFlorida

This beautifully designed abode by Casa Grande Design features every aesthetic and functional detail you could ever want from the moment you enter until the instant you leave. The home of your dreams is not only attainable, it’s here for you to enjoy. — Text by Achilles Stone Interior Design: Casa Grande Design Group; 660 Crandon Blvd., Ste. 170, Key Biscayne; 305.365.8838; UrsulaTarafa@AOL. For more information, visit CasaGrande-Group.com

There’s a lot to look forward to during autumn like back-to-school time, football season, Halloween and Thanksgiving. But here’s another thing to enjoy: Fall’s fashion trends! Though it may always feel like summer in South Florida, the season of leaves has definitely arrived; and with it, we wave goodbye to Summer 2010 with these fabulous new fall trends for the entire family. — Text by Lourdes Reigosa

Amy Erwin of Teach For America is working to shape generations to come with education, passion and love. And she’s doing it one child at a time. — Interview by Kaya Baez

Keeping track of your own health records can be a tough job, but having access to a complete history makes it easier for doctors...

Looking for a health-conscious family getaway in your own backyard? Look no further than Canyon Ranch Hotel & Spa Miami Beach. Famous for its...

Does the idea of putting your property on the market make you want to crawl into a closet and hide? With the right team...

It’s scary how much sensitive personal information you can end up carrying around with you on your USB flash drive. With the Ironkey, you...

Key Biscayne can now enjoy its own little taste of “The Boot” since Miami’s downtown Italian favorite, Puntino, has now opened an island location....

Put a little sparkle in your life with this gorgeously girly new bracelet, “A Garden Walk” from Tiffany & Co. The platinum setting holds...

For my Fall/ Winter Collection 2010, my inspiration was women — at the office and on the town. I wanted each model to portray...

Soccer fever is running rampant in the aftermath of the World Cup, and this is one bandwagon you’ll be happy to catch your kid...

In literature, autumn often brings with it melancholy, gray skies and lots of wind gusts. Whether that’s because of the looming winter months ahead...

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1. Juan, Candelaria, Catalina & Santiago Badessich 2. Patricio & Maria Cruz Waterhouse 3. Andres Gaviria, Mike Aixala & Daniel Gaviria 4. Fernando & Lorena Garcia-Morillo 5. Martin & Maria Claudia Dell’Oca 6. Veronica & Martin Guyot 7. Mercedes Albrecht & Elena Reinerman 8. Brigitte Nachtigall with Santiago & Candelaria Badessich 9. Carlos and Florencia Moni 10. Jorge & Natalia Brugo

1.Jose Ignacio and Michelle Gonzalez, Mary Montero and Hyun Park 2. Luz Maria Koetzle, Ana Maria Bitar, Paulina Montes and Luciana Lombardi 3. Aldo Berti, Ana Mark, Sixto Campano, Alexandra Rumie and Mario Fernandez 4. Cristina and Edgardo DeFortuna 5. Dr Jaime Vergara and Joselyn Woodam 6. Maria Patricia Somarriba and Christian Mora 7. Mariana and Scott Fischer 8. Carlos and Claudia Gil and Juan Carlos and Annette Antocha 9. Esmeralda Delfin, Mara Santalla, Zuzzette Camareno and Karin Engel 10. Maria Thorne and Michael Davey

1. Biagio Mazzeo, Rosy & Rudy Noriego 2. Angela & Charlie Nash 3. Nancy Harrison, Chris Houssen, Meg Holderman 4. Bill Kaiser, Heidi Arguilles 5. Bonnie Craiglow 6. Christina Termine,Mary Tague, Amy Easton 7. Crystalyn Hambleton, Patrick Walfenzaou 8. David Blumberg, Al Lindsay 9. Dean & Meg Holderman 10. Mac & Elaine Melvin

1. Nora Martin, Richard Wagner, Trini & Fanny Olmo 2. Evelyn Raposo & Rachel Larrea 3. Javier Bouzas, Javier Pineiro & Alberto Yevenes 4. Ivan Gonzalez & Nicole Waters 5. Dinah Caratini & Fernanda Soto 6. Chuck Hastings, Chris Gelring, Raymond Rault & Liliana Huerta 7. Paola Di Marco & Andrea Ore 8. Hessah Aldrees, Gustavo Cagio & Badya Ashoor 9. Alex Gallo, Aerin Fenn & Jean Serge Martins