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Office Space
Want to be more productive while you’re on the clock at home or at the office? Check out these picks sure to take your work ethic to new heights no matter the task at hand. — Text by Jacquelyn Benson Photos courtesy of respective brands
Luxe Waters
Whether on water or on land, these looks are sure to make you feel you’re best no matter where your itinerary takes you this season.
Drop Tops
Whether you’re cruising down the street or speeding down the highway, the journey will be more fun in one of these sophisticated, agile and powerful luxury convertibles designed with our year-round fabulous weather in mind. — Text by bill Lindsey Photos courtesy of respective brands
25 Florida Outdoor Adventures To Try Before You Die!
Feeling adventurous? Check out our list of bucket-list worthy outdoor experiences to be had in The Sunshine State. All you need to bring is a little courage, an open mind and plenty of adrenaline. — Text by Jacquelyn Benson
Putting On The Ritz
Karim Alibhai and his family are behind the oasis of luxury in known as The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne and many more hotel properties around the world. Their Bollywood-esque story of love and success that yielded a dream-come-true life is thanks to lots of hard work, a focused vision and a nice helping of fate. — Text by Francesca Cruz Photos by Nick Garcia Location: Alibhai Residence & The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne
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.
Serene Living
If a home in paradise is on your horizon, this Key Biscayne residence on Allendale Road may be just the address you’ve been looking for. — Text by Yoshi Sanz Realtor: Daniel Gaviria; 305.582.4800; [email protected]
Trendy Travels
Asian skies, culinary-themed adventures, Croatian delights, venturing to the source from whence cometh Gangnam Style, and the home of The Hobbit are all on the globetrotting trends forecast for 2013 and beyond. — Text by Francesca Cruz
Creative Healing
Through Art Heart, Cristina Figueredo Zizold brightens the outlook of children struggling with illness locally and around the world. — Text by Jacquelyn Benson Photos courtesy of Art Heart
Work Jaunts
Does your gig mean a lot of time spent traveling? Make your life a bit more tolerable with these business-travel friendly tools sure to make you’re life easier. — Column by the team at The Law Office of Adorno-Cunill & Damas, PL
Side Effects
These local jewelers are creating some truly stunning look-finishing accessories for just about any occasion. — Text by Beth Lorenzo De Jesus
Aging Fabulously
Author & Attorney Shavon Jones shares her tips for Miami-based professionals hoping to maintain a youthful look in our stressful, high-powered palm tree paradise. — Text by Shavon Jones
Ultimate Flexibility
Seamlessly blending spaces, perfect organization and concealment: that’s the philosophy underlying SieMatic’s FloatingSpaces kitchen panel system. — Text by Myriam Rojas
Global Perspective
Find out how Muralist Tim Webb brings round-the-world influences to his larger-than-life creations from conception to unveiling.
Stay Protected
When hitting the street or sand for some outdoor activity this season, make sure to stay protected as much as possible to ensure your health is top priority. — Column by Dr. TJ Giuffrida, M.D.
Eating Well
The brainchild of IVY Biofuels and 305Green, The Certified Green Partner Restaurant Program aims to bring much-deserved attention to Miami restaurants going the extra mile to take care of the earth.
The new program uses a range of criteria to qualify establishments for participation.
Here’s a few, and a note or two on why they matter.
Green Paradise
Finca Rosa Blanca Coffee Plantation & Inn offers a lesson in combining luxury and sustainability all year round.
Mile High
Looking for a truly spectacular way to spend the weekend? Hit the road for the short journey to New Smyrna Beach’s fabulous Balloon & Sky Fest.
Wow Factor
An uncompromising 4-door coupe with stunning beauty, innovative brains and turbocharged brawn, the all-new 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class promises to elevate pulses at a jaw-dropping value.
Tropical Swing
There are top-tier golf courses all over the world, but let’s be honest: How much more fun is it to put your game to the test in one of the most luxurious tropical landscapes imaginable?
Age Beaters
Who says we can’t fight the inevitable? With the new line of anti-aging products from Taylor Owen Beautiful, we can certainly try.
Heavenly Simplicity
Sometimes less truly is more, especially when it comes to this pair of timepieces in an outstandingly singular palette: a pure, spotless white.
Building Well
A stunningly modern new residence on Key Biscayne catching your eye? Chances are, it’s the brainchild of KZ Architecture.
Wave Catchers
Share The Stoke gives underprivileged kids a new start by making it possible for them to hit the waves in style.
Lazy Days
When was the last time you took a day off that wasn’t tied into a stressful vacation? From work, from family, from chores? — Text by Jorge Arauz, Editor in Chief. Photo by Mario Pascual
The 411
Spotlighting news, launches, announcements, happenings, products & places in and around South Florida. — Text by Sandy Lindsey
Oh, Mai!
This exceptional Mai Tai is sure to get you feeling like you’re off in some exotic locale even if you decide to make it right in the comforts of your own home. — Drink by Chef D. Chalaron
It’s 5 O’Clock Everywhere
Happy hour and drinking customs in other countries can be decidedly different from what we’re used to in our cosmopolitan Magic City. — Text by Sandy Lindsey
