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Most design experts agree that when you change your surroundings, you can change your life. Every home tells a story. What is yours saying? — Text by Dena Roché

We’ve all heard the saying that friends come a dime a dozen, but that dime doesn’t go as far as it did once we grow up. For many of us, the new playground is our local watering hole or networking pub crawl where the drinks (and conversation) are flowing. — Text by Eric Nathal

Lissette Mendez discovered reading at an early age and has worked tirelessly to share that gift with others ever since, one strategic chapter at a time. — Text by Cristina Zuazua

Although we’re not expecting a White Christmas this year in South Florida, you can get all bundled up at The Boca Raton Resort & Club at their seasonal pink rink. — Text by Dena Roché

If your sweet little girl likes to get dressed up and live whimsically in the paradise we call home, you may want to add a few pieces from Baby Bonbons to her wardrobe. — Text by Dena Roché

Melding harmony with education, Amarylli Fridegotto has applied her passion and talent for music at the Key Biscayne Piano Academy since 2006. — Text by Natasha Albornoz

The buzz started out as a slow hum around town when word first got out that a new restaurant was in the works in The Design District. — Text by Jorge Arauz & Kaya Baez

A great look starts with the right foundation — and no, we’re not talking makeup. Use one of these luxury cleansers to start your skin off at its best. — Text by Jacquelyn Benson

Want to get connected with eco-friendly young professionals? Check out the Biscayne Nature Center’s Sea Star Society and see the world in a whole new light. — Text by Jacquelyn Benson

Introduce your little ones to the wonder of reading at The Miami Book Fair Nov. 17-24. Special programming for kids is slated for Nov. 21-24. — Text by Dena Roché

The new wave of smartwatches combine slick style with some seriously cool hi-tech features, giving you even more instant access to top-tier futuristic functionality. — Text by Jacquelyn Benson

For years, Cadillac has set the standard for American luxury vehicles, and while the CTS-V is certainly a magnificent car, it has the kind of world-class performance that’s causing other luxury brands a lot of sleepless nights. — Text by Bill Lindsey

Key Biscayner Malena Assign offers a presentation of reality in her art that will make you examine and challenge your own perspectives on life itself. — Text by Natasha Albornoz

Should you buy a home before interest rates rise? Currently a couple of trends — increased consumer confidence and rising interest rates — are impacting South Florida’s housing market, and for interested buyers on the sidelines, now may be the best time to make a home purchase. — Text by Sandy Lindsey

What do you do when there’s just no more room inside your house to fit everything you need to make life that much better?...

If you’re looking to invest in real estate outside of The Magic City, you may want to bat an eye toward Park City, Utah to invest in a vacation home for all seasons. — Text by Jen Mangham

With the holiday season quickly approaching, ensuring that your home remains organized is more important than ever. But maintaining a tidy home doesn’t have to be a daunting task thanks to a few pointers from California Closets. — Text by Robin Annon

Those who don’t learn from history are bound to repeat it. Ever heard of past-life regression hypnosis? Well, if you haven’t, start off with these present-day books that’ll help you dive into your subconscious in no time. — Text by Carla Torres

Whether you’ve lived in your home for a long time or just moved into the neighborhood, one thing’s certain: The way you decide to decorate your home — down to the smallest detail — says a lot about who you are and what you value. — Text by Jorge Arauz, Editor in Chief. Photo by Mario Pascual

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

Create a new holiday tradition for yourself — one that honors and celebrates cultures around the world and that makes a statement about life in America. — Text by Eric Nathal

Your home, dwelling, residence, domicile, your castle...no matter what you choose to call it, the place you decide to live in says something about you. What that something is might be more telling than you think. — Text by Francesca Cruz

When fashion meets furniture, form and function unite to create a harmony of lines, style and inspiration that’s pure magic during any occasion. — Photography: Nick Garcia for BlindLight Studio; BlindLightStudio.com Fashion Styling & Production: Noé César; [email protected] Hair & Makeup: Ally Pastora for Rocco Donna Hair & Beauty Art; RoccoDonna.com Models: HarmonyCalhoun & Sharla Manglitz for Nicole Shelley; NicoleShelleyModels.com Photography Assistant: Alvaro Peralta Wardrobe: Saks Fifth Avenue Dadeland, 305.662.8655; Rene Ruiz: 2700 Ponce De Leon Blvd, Coral Gables; 305.445.2352; ReneRuiz.net Jewelry: Dionea Orcini; 305.982.8227 DioneaOrcni.com Furniture: Floridian Furniture; 4797 SW 8th St., Miami; 305.448.2639; FloridianFurniture.com Location: BlindLight Studio, 4747 SW 75th Ave., Miami; BlindLightStudio.com

1. Sebastien Studer, Bianca Geraci, Allan Tahar 2. Anna Sherrill, Joseph Kubicek, Elaine Spottswood 3. Leonardo Oliviera, Rafaela Leal 4. Sandra Melo, Marcos Zapf, Gabriela Demelo 5. Patricia Rambaud, Maxim Rambaud, Patricia Pavan 6. Analicia Santaella, Thania Vernon, Lisa Treister 7. Eric Soulavy, Cristina Soulavy, Mr. & Mrs. Oscar Segall, Patricia Pavan 8. Lara Seouto, Claudio Bertolla, Karina Michelin

Florida’s very own Amelia Island is a destination that offers year-round fishing, golden sunsets, romance, idle excursions and a chance to travel back in time. — Text by Francesca Cruz

While most sedans are bland, soul-less grocery-getters, this assortment redefines the breed. All are cocoons of decadence that are fast, sleek and nimble, with appointments that make a limousine seem like a taxi. — Text by bill Lindsey Photos courtesy of respective brands

The coveted golden ticket, the river of sumptuous chocolate that swallowed Augusto, the surreptitious Gobstopper and the impish Oompa Loompas — what kid didn’t salivate fantasizing about touring a real-life chocolate factory? Well, now we have our very own. — Text by Francesca Cruz Photos by Antonio Eli

Tony Kanaan’s successful racing career is thanks in part to his uncanny ability to combine his natural knack for not giving up with his fighting spirit to help him get through even the most challenging obstacles on and off the track. — Text by Dena Roché Photos courtesy of Tony Kanaan

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.

This season, it’s all about cut, color, flow and attitude. These looks are sure to have you feeling glamorous while yielding all the compliments you deserve from autumn and beyond. — Photography: Nick Garcia for BlindLight Studio; BlindLightStudio.com Fashion Editor: Noé César Hair & Makeup: Ally Pastora for Rocco Donna Hair & Beauty Art; RoccoDonna.com Talent: Rachel Rumary for Next Miami; NextModels.com Photography Assistant: Alvaro Peralta Production: Angela Bonilla for BlindLight Studio Location: Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden; 10901 Old Cutler Rd., Coral Gables; 305.667.1651; FairchildGarden.org; Celebrating 75 Years!

Tight, bright, shiny and sexy — Miami can’t even grasp the notion of under the radar. Our fashion sense comes down like an atomic bomb of rainbows and our animal prints are so beyond out of control that it’s a surprise they don’t bite. — Text by Francesca Cruz

These haute home must-haves are sure to get your family and guests talking — after all, when it comes to décor, every detail counts. — Text by Yoshi Sanz

Truly unique in beauty and design, this modern contemporary home was created with love and precise attention to details. — Text by Marcelo Garcia Ferrer | Photos courtesy of one sotheby’s International realty Estate agents: Mayi De La Vega, 305.790.6294, [email protected]; Claudine Coto, 305.389.6229, [email protected]; Albert niels, 954.918.9975, [email protected]

While the thermometer might not agree with the calendar in Miami, the fashion world turns its collective eye toward autumn collections this month. Here we offer Magic City fashionistas a glimpse into the season’s top trends and how to rock the perfect look. — Text by Dena Roché