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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Through ArtCares, Key Biscayners Liz Portuondo, Tania Quintana and Dorian Rosen take a creative approach to helping kids with cancer.

Artist Ed King’s paintings embody the artist’s love for nature in a joyfully unconventional way. “If you take a close look at my artwork, you’ll notice most of it is outdoors,” he points out.

Key Biscayner Tim Bryan is passionate about bringing jobs back into America, and has gained national recognition for the progress of his initiatives; it’s work to be very proud of, and work that’s being handled from his home office on the Key.

On an island where family reigns supreme and parents often have to juggle home life, work and community without a hitch, we tap our hats toward a few world-class moms who masterfully balance every aspect of their life with pure love and total devotion.

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.

Flavia Llizo of American Diabetes Association is doing everything she can to raise awareness for the cause she is so passionate about. What’s even more remarkable is that she’s also on a mission to inspire people to make the world a better place by getting involved in whatever way they can.

From reader-submitted and Facebook nominations to the selections of an independent panel of beauty experts and our editorial board picks, we hope you agree that this year’s finalists all represent want makes the residents of Key Biscayne truly beautiful — from the inside out.

Find out why Margaret Kent and The Key Biscayne Women’s Club love working together to make life on the island better for everyone.

Key Biscayne has long been known to attract the world’s most talented people. Among them is Grammy-nominated vocalist Sylvia Bennett, a woman with a voice so smooth it transcends language.

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.

State Commissioner Lourdes Castillo de la Peña is working hard to empower young women to fulfill their true potential.

Key Biscayne photographer Kiko Ricote shows his love in Miami: Visually Speaking, a gorgeous book with 200 pages of stunning images of The Magic City.

We scoured South Florida to bring you some of the top design firms and the professionals who helm them so you can get inspired to work with them to take your home to the next level.

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.

Around 30 years ago, Miami Children’s Hospital miraculously saved radio talk show host Orlando Alzugaray’s hearing. Now, it’s his turn to give back.

Designer Daniela Garcia hopes to bring a positive outlook to her customers while helping make the world a better place for all of us.

Artist Cristina Fournier loves capturing the beauty of nature with the power of her brush on magical canvases that exude wonder, color and imagination.

Designer Michael Aram brightens up the season with his gorgeous metalwork holiday decorations and religious pieces for both Christmas and Hanukkah.

Meet the professionals who are ensuring the real estate market remains booming in Key Biscayne and beyond. From unforgettable showings to the humble mantras they live by, their stories will give you a unique glimpse into their hectic lives and might even inspire you to find a new home or two.

We scoured Key Biscayne to find couples who 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.

Maria Patricia Somarriba is the latest in 3 generations of women passionately devoted to helping the local community that has given them so much.

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with your special someone by enjoying a unique, relaxing and harmony-filled evening of music and love under the stars.

Slip-N-Slide Records Founder Ted Lucas is working to ensure a brighter future for the children of Miami, and he’s taking it one stride at a time.

Reiki Practitioner & Massage Therapist Nelly Thomas believes in using her talents to help those less fortunate every chance she gets.

At Miami International University of Art & Design, Charlene Parsons helps future designers get off to a great start.

We teamed up with Mercedes-Benz of Coral Gables to find a few Key Biscayners willing to share why they love their luxury rides so much — and what keeps them loyal to their brand of choice.

Presently ranked # 1 in the world, Serena Williams’ career is anything but average. Grand Slam titles…got them! Olympic medals…done! Add to the roster a foundation that builds schools in Africa, a clothing line and a book and you realize why she gives the term athlete a shiny new prospective. Now she’s back in Key Biscayne to take on the Sony Open with the grace, power, and champion attitude that has come to define her.

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.

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.

Find out how Muralist Tim Webb brings round-the-world influences to his larger-than-life creations from conception to unveiling.

On an island where family reigns supreme and parents often have to strive to create the perfect work-life balance, these moms stand-out as icons of pure love and total devotion all year round.

In addition to his demanding gig at Sabadell Bank, Dwight L. Hill makes the time to lend a helping hand to a host of do-good organizations.

From reader-submitted and Facebook nominations to the selections of an independent panel of beauty experts and our editorial board picks, we hope you agree that this year’s finalists all represent want makes the residents of Key Biscayne truly beautiful — from the inside out.

From hair to nails to makeup and everything in between, these salon and spa professionals are sure to make you look your best all year round.