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This elegant summer cocktail is chill, sophisticated and deliciously dry, with that feeling of luxury decadence that everybody loves. — Drink by Adriana Biasiotto

Spotlighting news, launches, announcements, happenings, products & places in and around South Florida. — Text by Sandy Lindsey

Explore a few daily tasks as experienced by introverts and extroverts. Their differences have been documented since the beginning of time, but with a constantly evolving “connected” society emerging, the contrasts have never been more prominent. — Text by Estrellita S. Sibila

Sofia & Michael Mauri and their team are helping Key Biscayne’s community of 4-legged, furry friends lead happier and healthier lives through Paw Life pet services. — Text by Estrellita S. Sibila Photo by Ximena Etchart

A spacious condo in The Ocean Club’s coveted Lake Tower is sure to welcome you home day in and day out with a breathtaking view and world-class amenities. — Text by Yoshi Sanz Realtor: Calos coto; The coto group at ONE Sotheby’s Int’l Realty; 305.803.3059; 305.365.2811; [email protected]; Thecotogroup.com

From its first store on Calle Ocho in Little Havana, El Dorado Furniture has flourished into one of the Top 50 furniture retailers in the country by focusing on customer demands and putting family first. — Text by Estrellita S. Sibila Photos courtesy of El Dorado Furniture

The 24-hour daily routine of Miami women requires a casual look that can take her from work to the gym…to the beach. — Photographer: Nick Garcia for BlindLight Studio Styling & Creative Direction: Jhon Jairo Santos Styling Assistants: Angeles Almuna & Gustavo Espinoza Makeup & Hair: Joshua M. Ribadeo @ M.A.C Cosmetics  Model: Dusica for Next Models Photography Assistant: Richard Mestre Production: Angela Bonilla

If looking your best is on your agenda this season, schedule an appointment with one of these aesthetic geniuses at some of the city’s top salons & spas to ensure all heads start turning in your direction. — Text by Sandy Lindsey Photos by Ximena Etchart

Motivation comes in many forms, and getting in the best shape of your life is just an effective workout regimen away. The fitness professionals you are about to meet can help you attain the body of your dreams in no time. — Text by Sandy Lindsey Photos by Ximena Etchart

Meet a few of Miami’s top professionals of perfection to find out how they can help you yield the best version of yourself possible — no matter what your aesthetic goals. — Text by Sandy Lindsey Photos by Ximena Etchart

When it comes to being a beauty queen, it takes more than good looks and a beautiful body to earn the crown and don the title. Here are some reflections from beauty queens who have taken the stage and brought home the crown — and everything that comes with it. — Text by Estrellita S. Sibila

The idea for Red Flyer, The Handicapped Pets Community, an animal wheelchair loaner program, started with a dog named Bosco, a “Want Ad” and an animal-loving couple who saw an unmet need for animals with missing or disabled limbs. — Text by Estrellita S. Sibila

More than windows to our souls, our eyes interpret a flurry of stimuli in a split-second and can reveal stories of love, life and health. — Text by Estrellita S. Sibila Photo by Ximena Etchart

Mey-Ling Perez focuses on a well-rounded, consultative approach to wealth management, with advice, fast turnaround and very personalized attention at the center of everything she does at Sabadell United Bank. — Text by Sandy Lindsey Profile Photo by Ximena Etchart

The Digital Age has changed just about everything, including preaching. Now it’s more important than ever to be heard. In Talking God, Father Albert Cutié aims to elevate the art of the sermon. — Text by Sandy Lindsey

We’ve been giving the gals way too much fashion attention — for the summer, it’s the gents who get summer love with the hottest shorts of the season: Hello, OGUY. — Text by Francesca Cruz

With it’s sleepy history, culture-rich village, climate free of heat and humidity, and four true seasons, Firethorn is the residential community for South Floridians looking to escape to a unique second home just a day’s drive from Miami. — Text by Sandy Lindsey

Summer in Miami means mornings in the sun and afternoons indoors during the daily rainstorms that roll in. Here are some fun ways at some local hubs of creativity to get your kids’ inspired this season. — Text by Cecilia Dubon Slesnick

The Roads Dental Specialty understands that every patient is unique. In addition to providing first-rate service, they work hard to create a comfortable and welcoming environment to help overcome patient’s traditional dental anxieties. — Text by Sandy Lindsey Group photo by Ximena Etchart

When the decision comes to buying or selling real estate, there’s always the question: furnished or un-furnished? — Text by Stacy Wynn

While it’s important to show a house that’s clean, bright and uncluttered, taking the next step to properly stage a home for sale will get it in and out of the market faster at a higher price. — Text by Sandy Lindsey

The Deering Estate is more than a historic home. In recent years, through engaging programming, the venue has become a destination for unique cultural experiences. — Text by Cecilia Dubon Slesnick

If you’re the owner, trustee or beneficiary of a trust (foreign or domestic) that was established some years ago, it may be time for a trust checkup. — Text by Stacy Wynn

Aged wine and spirits barrels contain some of the most beautiful and highly prized woods. Unfortunately, the curved nature of the planks used to mean that beauty could never be used on floors and walls. Until now. — Text by Sandy Lindsey

Summertime means outdoor adventures and soaking up the sunshine; but it also means lighter apparel and flip-flops — all equaling dry and chapped skin. Have no fear, HydroPeptide is here. — Text by Francesca Cruz

Summer is my favorite season in Miami — even when it rains. — Text by Jorge Arauz, Editor in Chief. Photo by Mario Pascual

Soak up the sun and much more with this delicious ready-for-summer take on a traditional Sangria. — Drink by Anja Maltav

Spotlighting news, launches, announcements, happenings, products & places in and around South Florida. — Text by Sandy Lindsey

Always looking to make life easier? It’s an exciting time to be a homeowner with a barrage of tech, tools and gadgets designed to add joy and efficiency to every room in the house, even outdoors. — Text by Yoshi Sanz Photos courtesy of respective brands

When it comes to residential real estate in paradise, it doesn’t get any better than this sophisticated condo at Ocean Club’s Lake Villa One in Key Biscayne. — Text by Yoshi Sanz Realtors: Daniel Gaviria; 305.582.4800; [email protected]; Ana Somarriba; 305.215.1686; [email protected] GreatPropertiesIntl.com

A strong focus on detail evokes maximalism to its chic limit, turning even the most masculine piece into an interesting, dainty desire. — Photographer: Nick Garcia for BlindLight Studio Styling & Creative Direction: Jhon Jairo Santos Styling Assistant: Gustavo Espinoza Hair & Makeup: Joshua M. Ribadeo for M.A.C Cosmetics Model: Anna Boyar for Elite Models Photography Assistant: Richard Mestre Production: Angela Bonilla

The season’s enticing architectural looks, alongside timeless furniture objects, combine to define a quintessential and striking living aesthetic. — Photographer: Nick Garcia for BlindLight Studio Styling & Creative Direction: Jhon Jairo Santos Styling Assistant: Gustavo Espinoza Hair & Makeup: Joshua M. Ribadeo @ M.A.C Cosmetics Model: Alexandra Nikolic for Elite Models Photography Assistant: Richard Mestre Production: Angela Bonilla Location & Furniture: Poltrona Frau Group Miami Showroom; 305.576.3636; 59 NW 36th St., Miami, FL 33129

Visionary developers Jorge Perez and Gil Dezer, groundbreaking hotelier Sam Nazarin and design genius David Rockwell recently joined forces to create a unique development that has “everything you need, nothing you don’t.” The result is Hyde Midtown. — Text by Sandy Lindsey Photos courtesy of Hyde Midtown