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Sparkling white teeth and pink gums are much more than just an indication of good dental health, they’re a key component of a positive self-image, an goal that Dr. Maria Yazji and her team at Contemporary Orthodontics are ready to help you achieve. — Text by Sandy Lindsey Photos by Antonio Eli

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 it’s time to take your kitchen to the next level, check out these kitchen essentials ready to add some style to your home — and plenty of reasons to start cooking up a storm. — Text by Yoshi Sanz Photos courtesy of respective brands

This Key Biscayne estate is one of those residences you just have to see to believe. Herewith: A tour of one of our island paradise’s most amazing homes. — Text by Yoshi Sanz Photos by JAMES IRWIN Realtor: Brigitte Nachtigall: Great Properties International; [email protected]; 305.710.9664

Who says the gym is the only place to get a workout? Check out how you can get fit, expand your social circle, and have a blast this season and beyond. — Text by Cristina Zuazua

A near-death experience inspired Joaquin Ortiz to make the world a kinder place — one good deed at a time. — Text by Jacquelyn Benson

Stay connected in a way you never thought possible with Twine. This small wireless module is capable of sensing temperature, movement, motion, moisture and...

Move over, Rolex. There’s a new kid in the watch world — or rather, an old kid. Swatch, kings of neon, have created an unapologetically funky touchscreen digital watch.

Let’s face it: Even the greenest among us seem to find a way to accumulate piles of plastic grocery bags. Throwing them away leads...

Looking for freshly prepared, authentic Italian cuisine right here in Key Biscayne? Wander no further than The Plaza restaurant. All the pasta, breads and...

Sure, videogames now have amazing graphics, involved storylines and sophisticated strategies.

Who says Apple has a monopoly on fine-looking technology? The new Series 9 monitors from Samsung have certainly caught our eye. Some stats for...

Hevia Cosmetic Dermatology recently celebrated their move to Coral Gables with a new office that visually exemplifies the essence of The New Standard in Aesthetics and features a blending of state-of-the-art technology with a retro-Hollywood glamour-meets-modern contemporary design.

It’s Shakespeare’s masterpiece like you’ve never seen it before: the operatic adaptation Roméo et Juliette by Gounoud, being performed Apr. 21-May 12 at the Florida Grand Opera.

There’s a reason why those strapping Ivy League students have to-die-for abs: rowing.

For sheer off-road pleasure, there’s nothing like a Jeep, and the 2012 edition of the automaker’s long-established Grand Cherokee line promises to combine a...

Nautical Wear Got that annual onboard getaway coming up, and simply can’t think of what to wear? Head to Burns Limited Menswear and stock up...

Like getting around by pedal power? Then you’ll know how important it is to keep your eyes on the road at all times, even...

You wouldn’t settle for an ugly, utilitarian light fixture or kitchen appliance. Why do it with your extension cords, when there are such wonderfully cute options available?

A veteran developer “Chateau Group” with a track record in South America developing the most prestigious buildings in Buenos Aires and Punta del Este, and a growing land portfolio in South Florida plans to build an ultra-luxury condominium tower on an oceanfront site in Sunny Isles Beach.

Looking to plan out your next 65 years of vacations? Pick up a copy of Lonely Planet’s 1000 Ultimate Experiences. No one can argue...

If you’re thrilled about everything March brings our way, you’re not alone! But don’t let all the excitement overwhelm you just yet.

As tennis mania takes over our little island during the Sony Ericsson Open, make sure to shake up this creative libation on and off the court to get you through all the matches and celebrations. — Drink by Chef D. Chalaron

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

Whether or not you’ve taken advantage of the Asian Fusion craze in town, you should make it a point to keep the historic roots of this culinary genre on your radar no matter where your gastronomic adventures take you. — Text by David C. Cleland

Listen up: Nostalgic, time-tested cocktails are making a steady comeback in our own backyard and beyond. — Text by David C. Cleland

Take these luxury sports cars for a spin and find out why once you get into one of these babies, you’ll never want to reach your final destination. — Text by Bill Lindsey Photos courtesy of respective manufacturers

Just 30 minutes out of Cancun, an oasis awaits called Mayakoba, a place riddled with lush mangroves, free-flowing waterways and sparkling beaches that offer stunning eco-diversity and enough options for even the most discerning amongst us to arrive with a smile. — Text by Sandy Lindsey Photos courtesy of Mayakoba

The folks at Bill Ussery Motors have been giving their clients service with a vroom since 1953 thanks to a family-ownership model that enables them to offer more flexibility with what they are able to do and how they choose to engage the community. — Text by Sandy Lindsey Photos courtesy of Bill Ussery Motors

Juan Martin del Potro was the ATP’s “Comeback Player of the Year” in 2011, and deservingly so, having reached top-10 ranking from 485 in a single season. Now, he’s ready to dominate the purple court at the Sony Ericsson Open in Key Biscayne. — Text by Luisana Suegart Photos courtesy of IMG World/Sony Ericsson Open

1. Kirk Ellison 2. Gloria McRoberts 3. Carolina Criado, Malena Assing 4. Chris & June Kruger 5. Tyler MacDonald 6. Marvin Murphy, Charlie Nash 7. Manny, Yvi, Gigi & Sophie Garcia 8. Matthew Chapelli & David Page 9. Patricia & Lorenzo Peraita, Patricia Romano 10. Santiago Dillon, Astrid Gothold, Isabella Farina 11. Vlad, Lucas, Mimaela & Carina Tomulescu 12. Deen Haleem, Carol Mitchel 13. Elena Calderon 14. Diego Betancourt 15. Trish Bell, Renee Oberlin

1. Tony Bennett’s All-Star Tennis Event 2. Susan Benedetto, Tony Bennett 3. Kim Clijsters 4. Alejandro Sanz 5. Sergio Garcia 6. Novak Djokovic 7. Ana Ivanovic 8. Tony Bennett, Alejandro Sanz 9. Caroline Wozniacki 10. Ryan Harrison 11. Edwardo Vetastegui and Prince Félix Léopold Marie Guillaume of Luxembourg 12. Mike Bryan and Bob Bryan 13. Sean Wolfington 14. Marysol Patton

1. Dorian Rosen, Tania Quintana 2. Marilyn Levin, Iris Fisher 3. Harriet Stein, Marian Rocker 4. Fran Gaynes Diane Lipson Schilit 5. Lourdes Jofre Collett, Rosa de la Cruz, Joan Matheson, Gina Coleman 6. DASH recipients Omar Villeta, Yuberniz Orengo, Simone Sullivan, Dr. Stacey Mancuso 7. The Miami Choral Academy 8. Mende Lerner, Carlos de la Cruz, David & Marian Rocker 9. Robert & Marilyn Levin, Lois Halpert 10. Carlos de la Cruz, Robert Levin 11. Suzanna Valdez, Frances Reaves 12. Zelda Rosenthal, Felice Traktman 13. Joan McCaughan, Michael Davey, Jamie Tompkins 14. Selma Newmah, Marsha Bilzin 15. Dr. Stacey Mancuso, Rosa de la Cruz 16. Melissa White, Amancio Paradela with Carolyn Colashin

1. Kattia Goldstein, Maritza Minor, Maria Patricia, Charlotte & Ana Somarriba, Paulina Montes 2. Florencia Moni, Beatriz Dangond 3. Coralie Duchamp, Luchi Houlzet 4. Cecilia Freire, Luciana Barral, Christel Maulhardt 5. Valerie Hummel Leach, Angela Barco, Phili Bullard 6. Gigi Guerra, Claudia Yidi, Camille Olabarrieta 7. Patricia Paz, Giannina Cobo, Irela Matos 8. Amy Zambrano, Paola Padovan 9. Rebeca Calvet, Randy Lack 10. Ana & Maria Patricia Somarriba, Soleded Vivas 11. Lucia Robelo, Charlotte & Carmen Somarriba, Deegee Ross 12. Eva Garcia-Aranda, Lola Mantero 13. Giulieta Ulloa, Anett Rodriguez 14. Ana Cristina Argimon, Julie Gonzalez-Revilla, Sandra Moreno

1. Zuzzette Camarena, Alexander Matorin, Claudette Camarena 2. Daniela Ocejo, Lorena Martin, Andrea Ocejo 3. Ivan Tovar, Tatiana Tascon 4. Fernando Oberlin, Alessandra Raffo 5. Carlos & Alejandra Bejar 6. Lorena Martin, Amanda Gutierrez, Azucena Cierco 7. Stephanie Cedron, Alan Cooper 8. Marla Cosio, Zussette Camarena, Jose Cosio, Ignacio Diaz Garza 9. Michael & Naivi Huerta 10. Narcisa Garcia Cors, Carlos Martinez 11. Lorena Martin, Claudia Ocejo, Claudia Ammirata 12. Teresa & Frank Lazo 13. Margaret Viola, Jose Rementeria 14. Carlos Bejar, Miguel Elizondo 15. Rodrigo Aguilar, Monica Ramon

1. Feliciano Marmelada, Cassia Silva 2. Michele Estevez, Dr. Glen & Jo Abrahmsohn 3. Liliana Schawner, Christiane Elmoznino, Cristina Andrews, Sylvie Elmoznino 4. Karen Beber, Peter Louden 5. Ines Lozano, Karina Fernandini, Ivone McKee 6. Michele Estevez, Feliciano Marmelada 7. Bruce Mencher, Jack Makston 8. Maria Eugenia Gallardo, Feliciano Marmelada

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

Although you rarely see Pimm’s in the U.S., it’s a fantastic gin-based liqueur that can be used to create refreshing and light cocktails. Here’s a classic preparation that you can easily mix-and-match with different fruit and herb garnishes. — Drink by Chef D. Chalaron

If you’re in search for a much-needed spring spruce-up, head over to The Spa at Conrad Miami to get a revitalizing experience like none other. — Text by Jessica Quintero Photos courtesy of The Spa At Conrad Miami

We’ve done our research to bring you a few places to travel before the year’s over. From hole-in-the-wall discoveries that make you an instant local halfway across the world to exploring markedly ancient cultures, forget the traditional “bucket list” and plan to visit these cool destinations in 2012. — Text by Sandy Lindsey Photos courtesy of respective tourism departments Book It: Brickell Travel; 305.856.8889; BrickellTravel.com