admin
GLIMMER OF HOPE
1. Eva Garcia, Chris Housen 2. Ana Somarriba, Janine Ersfeld 3. Maria Patricia Somarriba, Kattia Goldstein, Cristina Termine, Ana Somarriba, Maritza Minor 4. Mary Tague, Chris Housen 5. Eva McGregor , Ana Maria Rappaccioli, Aileen McGregor 6. Ana Somarriba, Cristina Termine, Kattia Goldstein 7. Ana Maria Rappaccioli, Marta Avila, Maria Donnelly 8. Maria Patrcia Somarriba, Janine Ersfeld
CREATIVE ENDEAVOR
1. Sol Steed, Malena Assing, Rodrigo Gonzalez 2. Totty Quintana, Brigitte Natchingal, Claudia Ammirata 3. Manuel Sanchez, Rebecca Calvet, Javier Rodriguez, Eugenio Alvarez 4. Maria Fernanda Tischler, Carolina Criado 5. Diego Montero, Alexa Tsoucalas, Jamal Echevarria 6. Claudia Cividini, Lana Montalban, Narelle Castro 7. Romina Romani, Cecilia Marchiano, Susette Fonte
In the bag
1. Stephanie Maher, Bibi Delfino, Ileana Gonzalez 2. Barbara Silverman, Alejandro Rodriguez, Irina Fernandez 3. Carmen Grimaldi, Elisa Braschi 4. Eva Lindner, Marilyn Myles 5. Myriam Millares, Gladys Mestre 6. Magaly La Plana, Isis Alvarez, Marianella Angulo
Lusty Pisco Sour
This Chilean and Peruvian classic is brought to the next level with the addition of Drambuie. Its beautiful red color and slightly sweet flavor makes it perfect for this time of year when love is in the air. — Drink by Chef D. Chalaron
The 411
Spotlighting news, launches, announcements, happenings, products & places in and around South Florida. — Text by Sandy Lindsey
Liquid Luxe
Better, faster, and more lavish. From compact personal watercraft to yachts over 100 feet, getting on the water should be an unforgettable experience. The following nautical vessels represent the efforts
of leading creative minds hard at work to help us get the most out of our ventures at sea. — Text by Sandy Lindsey Photos courtesy of respective brands
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.
Key Couples
We scoured Key Biscayne 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: Chantal Lawrie Interviews: Jorge Arauz Locations: Village Green Park & respective homes on Key Biscayne
Home With Heart
This wonderful, canal-front home is located on Mariner Drive, one of Key Biscayne’s quietest streets. It’s also located on a cul-de-sac and within sight of Pines Canal, leading almost directly to Biscayne Bay! — Text by Yoshi Sanz Photos by Antonio Eli Realtor: Daniel Gaviria , Broker-Owner; [email protected]; 305.582.4800; DanielGaviriaRealEstate.com
FROM FIZZLE TO SIZZLE
If your relationship is getting a little stale, don’t fret. We’ve gathered some useful (and oft steamy) expert advice to make sure the passion flames keep burning strong through Valentine’s Day and beyond. — Text by Sandy Lindsey
Modern Mission
Key Biscayne mom Winnie Pritchett is making soldiers very happy this season with a slew of new iPads to help them stay in touch with loved ones and entertain themselves during their free time. — Text by Jacquelyn Benson Photos courtesy of iPads For Soldiers
Beautiful You
Who says living green and feeling beautiful can’t go hand in hand? Liv Grn’s beauty products help enhance your looks while doing good for...
Slippery Helper
It’s a super-simple concept: Put something slippery on your feet, and suddenly your lunges, leg curls and other aerobic moves become both smoother and...
Luxe Time
Looking for something truly special? Take a look at the blue El Toro. This gorgeous timepiece is one of Ulysse Nardin’s Boutique-exclusive pieces —...
Great Find
Replacing a smartphone, even an insured one, can be an expensive prospect, which makes picking up a Cobra Tag look like a sound investment....
High Seas
Trying to decide what to do you for your next vacation? Take to the seas. Brickell Travel is staffed with experts seasoned in selecting...
Royal Tote
We love getting into a New York state of mind, and what better way to do that than with the Empire Bag from Yunes...
Ear Treat
Indulge your auditory side at the John S. and James L. Knight Concert Hall at the Adrienne Arsht Center this month. On Feb. 10,...
Retro Flair
Take a futuristic blast into the past with the Polaroid Z340 Instant Digital Camera. It’s everything you loved about the original gone digital. The...
New Look
We love makeovers, and not just when they involve our wardrobes. Take, for example, the gorgeous new showroom for Bill Ussery’s Mercedes-Benz of Coral...
Nice Hands
Your hands take a beating all day — and often, they show it. Reward them for all their hard work with Jack Black’s Industrial...
Breathtaking Dine
Key Biscayne’s iconic waterfront dining destination, Rusty Pelican, has just reopened after an extensive $9 million renovation. Executive Chef Michael Gilligan, formerly of the...
Aqua Palace
The kids want a dog. You settle for a fish. But a boring, grimy glass bowl is hardly an inspiring home accessory. Take it...
Virtual Approval
Okay, so you’re already on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Tumblr…but honestly, this one might be worth adding another social network to your repertoire. Stamped is...
Unique Space
Come on…admit it…ever since you were a kid, you’ve wanted a secret fort. What would be a cooler one than the Mirrorcube?
Be Prepared
You never know when the zombie apocalypse is going to strike. Make sure you’re one of the lucky ones with this Limited Edition Apocalypse Kit from Gerber Gear.
FROM: ME, TO: YOU!
Although February is the year’s shortest month, it’s also the one with the biggest heart. Whether you celebrate Valentine’s Day, or prefer to spread sweet surprises to your loved ones throughout the year, one thing’s certain: Showing you care doesn’t really take that much. — Text by Jorge Arauz, Editor in Chief. Photo by Mario Pascual. Location: Icon Brickell
BLOCK PARTY
1. Michelle Guerra, Veronica Martinez 2. Edmee Mattei, Taci Lima 3. Henry Sanchez, Carlos Pinella, Betsy Rivera, Amy Cinnamon,Steve Dorfman 4. The Legendary JC’s 5. Amy Cinnamon, Andy Paskow, Albert Guilarte 6. Veronica & Ignacio Zulueta 7. Milana Kuznetsova, Kim Robeson 8. Fernanda Martina, Elena Estol
ELEGANT CELEBRATION
1. Joo Won Kang, Courtney McKeown, Brittany Ann Robinson 2. Olga & David Melin 3. Mark Walters, Johanna Hedman, Victoria Garrigo, Robert Heuer 4. Elizabeth Caballero, Mikael Josef 5. Eva U. Gordon, Chris Diamantides, Nicola Bowie 6. Victoria Garrigo, Nicola Bowie, Jose Ramon 7. Florence & Robert Werner 8. Charlene Esserman, Ron Esserman, Dr. Lisa Esserman, Jim Herron 9. Maestro Ramon Tebar, Veronica Olivo-Tebar, Robert M. Heuer 10. Michael Fabiano, Mike Eidson, Nadine Sierra 11. Corinne Winters, Bruno Rubeiro 12. Terry Moore, Louis Harms, Juan Toro 13. Jeffrey Buchman, Rosa Mercedes, Maestro Andrew Bisantz
POWERFUL PARTNERSHIP
1. Abby Portuondo, Gloria Sesana, Karin Figueroa Cisneros 2. Brianna Brown, Carlos Muñoz 3. Michael Gongora, Mayi de La Vega, Daniel de La Vega, Ella Fontanals-Cisneros, Jerry Libbin 4. Claudia Fernandez, Marisela Cisneros 5. Beth Butller, Mayi de la Vega, Shannon Selby 6. Daniel de la Vega, Mayi de la Vega 7. Johanna Berg, Jorge Uribe 8. Lucy Cruz, Robert Jacobson, Claudia Fernandez
Health Speak
1. Nancy Borkowski, Dir. of Healthcare Management Programs at FIU; Fernando Valverde, CEO of FIU’s College of Medicine’s Health Care Network; Kevin Kearns, Pres. & CEO Health Choice Network; Yolangel Hernandez Suarez, Assoc. Dean for FIU’s Graduate Medical Education & Medical Officer for Health Care Network; Diego Martinez, Miami Beach Community Health Center 2. Over 100 people attended the Health Care Quality Institute Forum 3. Attendees had an opportunity to engage in lively discussions through breakout sessions 4. Yolangel Hernandez Suarez, John A. Rock 5. Kevin Kearns 6. St. Anthony Amofah, Chief Medical Director, Community Health of South Florida
PROPER FESTIVITIES
1. Maria Luisa Gonzalez, Adriana I. Montbrun, Carmen Elena Sucre de Tobia, Daniela Sucre de Pro-Risquez, Morelia Blanco de Acquavella 2. Victor Padron, Anadaniel Padron, Valentina Blanco de Padron 3. Deborah Eiras, Anontonio Sucre 4. Dora Flores de Montbrun, Adriana I. Montbrun 5. Andres E. Montbrun, Nathalie Brillembourg-Capriles 6. Alvaro Pro-Risquez, Juan Carlos Pro-Risquez, Anadaniela Sucre de Pro-Risquez 7. Carmen Elena Sucre de Tobia, Hector Tobia 8. Oswaldo D. Montbrun, Dora Flores de Montbrun 9. Oswaldo E. Montbrun, Maria Luisa Gonzalez de Montbrun
Amazing Rendezvous
1. Harvey Hernandez of Newgard Development Group, Fareed Asadi, Alicia Cervera Lamadrid of Cervera Real Estate 2. Kenneth Baboun of Newgard Development Group, Priscila Perales, Daniel W. Hudson 3. Maria Tartaglia, Andres Asion 4. Susie Glass, Anuca Valverde 5. Luis Garcia of Garcia’s Seafood Grille, Brenda Bichili 6. Selene Aversu, Brandie Gordon, Goldi Steel 7. Jessica Gomez, Dennis Mancino 8. Zachary Scott, Kadeem Fisher
GLAM TIME
1. Rosanna Delfino, Alexandra Penzini, Afriane Rodriguez 2. Alberto Delfino, Jr., Bibi Delfino, Alberto Delfino, Andres Delfino 3. Maria Luisa Dourdet, Myriam Caus Millares, Angelina Hester, Lourdes Millares Chipe 4. Marta Ortiz, Maggie Isern, Paola Padovan, Jackie Gallardo 5. Anadelle Ayala, Iris Rodrigo, Loudes Chipi 6. Alan Wona, Veronica Alarcon 7. Carlos & Lynn Fernandez 8. Elisa Di Costa, Antonio Braschi 9. Bibi Delfino, Juan Carlos Tejera, Mayda Cisnero 10. Luis Eduardo Gutierrez, Alessandra Vallejo de Gutierrez, Gustavo Mansera 11. Michelle Barnett, Eva Gotlib, Reina Gonzalez 12. Dawn Simpson Jones, Fernando Tello 13. Rossana Marquez, Massimo Masaro 14. Maximo Angeli, Candela Cueto 15. Natalia de Carta, Leonardo Carbone, Virginia Pinto
PET SAVIORS
1. Sabrina Fasana, Jane Vega, Alicia Aballi, Patricia Donlevy-Rosen 2. Violet Gonzalez, Monica Canon, Ginie Gorrin, Linda Nunez 3. Claire Adams, David Lucie, Licile Zanghi, James Dow 4. Jacob Mazine, Judy Beal, Oscar Anzuto, Richard Heinz 5. Dale Brockway, Debby Zabludowski, Nancie & John White 6. Ronda Fuchs, Debby Zabludowski, Nancie White 7. Chrystal & Robert Skinner with Karen Inverso 8. Celia Von Specht, Gregg Rosen, Beatriz Heuze, Richard Burke
WORTHWHILE FUNDRAISER
1. Tompkins, Jon & Jamie Bourbeau 2. Kristen Connell, Melissa White, Jane Morris 3. Edward & Laura Miller 4. Mary Foden-Gonzalez, Holly Giovannetti, Gigi Costa, Maite Thorton, Irina Fernandez, Marta Sacasa 5. Tatiana Pardo de Zela, Monica Campana, Angela Mesa 6. Jennifer & Samantha Earl 7. Vanessa Sanz-DeAcedo, Morella Pacheco de Partidas 8. Johanna & Felipe Aguiar 9. Arelis Vazquez, Eduardo & Olga Pereira 10. Guests 11. Irina Fernandez, Gigi Costa 12. Claire Ibarra, Christy Ponce de Leon 13. Victor & Allison Perez 14. Dottie Goldman, Mark & Holly Giovannetti 15. Paul & Cecilia Forat, Brigitte & Bradley Newson 16. Bruno & Karla Mercenari, Giada & Cristoforo Pignata 17. John & Sandra Morris, Ernest & Mary Perez
GLOBAL CREATIVE
1. Bobbie Rege, Maria Garcia, Naydu Commenoz 2. Oscar Ojeda, Amy Iglesias 3. Carmen Tonarely, Barbara Lamar, Hilda Tonarely 4. Viridian Barbeito, Joaquin Gonzalez 5. Phil Stapleton, Joan Giambanco 6. Ysee Gaudel-Eisel, DJ Stephen Eisel 7. Christel Skinner, Silvio Gayton 8. Kristy Barani, Dr. Jeffrey Gibson
HOUSE TOUR
1. Michael Davey, Vivian Galego-Mendez, Ceci Sanchez 2. Nora & Tatyan Camejo, Nancy Baquero 3. Ivette Mavrides, Maria Elena Toraño 4. Jackie Gallardo, Maggie Isern, Paola Padovan, Marta Ortiz 5. Anabella Sibesz-Hernandez, Florencia Moni, Nurys Decrequey, Mari Mayoral, Catalina Guzman Mayoral, Natacha Velazco 6. Soledad Parker, Dora Trujillo 7. Vivian Galego-Mendez, Elisa Braschi 8. Lorena Garcia-Morillo, Carmencita Butler, Mari Mayoral, Florencia Moni 9. Matthias & Dianne Kammerer, Michele Estevez, Cecilia Luaces 10. Nurys Decrequy, Natacha Velazco 11. Michelle Barnett, Eva Gotlib, Reina Gonzalez 12. Susan Han, Jan Daper, Ezequil Faria, Elisa Braschi 13. Dr. Katherine Biggs, Dr. Susana Leal-Khouri, Rajia Ackley 14. Dr. Glen & Jo Abrahmsohn
Special Birthday
1. Alexandra & Rafael Rivas-Vazquez 2. Ana Gloria Rivas-Vazquez, Juan Carlos Gomez 3. Olivia Pereira, Astrid Nino, Ana Ramoski 4. Annie Thompson, Paige Lattener, Beatriz Rabassa 5. Erica Marcantonio, Ana Tootle, Kelly Guma, Yvette Brochek, Julie Islami 6. Lorenzo, Dulce, Lawrence Negret, Alexandra Negret Rivas-Vazquez, Richard Negret 7. Chuck Downs, Hector Ceballos, Wayne Ramoski, Lou Marcantonio, GM Brochek 8. Ramon Rodriguez, Alex Navarro, Johan Islami
Key Biscayne Magazine’s 2012 Sony Ericsson Open Guide
Sony Ericsson Open Leadership Beginning his 22nd year with the Sony Ericsson Open and his 10th at the helm of the Sony Ericsson Open as...












































