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Scales OF Success
Vivian Galego-Mendez & Jorge Mendez hosted a luncheon for their son Michael’s law school graduation.
Home Sweet Home
EWM held a very special open house on Mariner Drive in Key Biscayne to show one of the island’s most exclusive listings.
Love Those Tunes
Sylvia Bennett’s much-anticipated CD release for I Wish You Love included a Dinner & Show held inside Mariposa at Neiman Marcus Coral Gables.
Global Leaders
The Lions Club of Key Biscayne held the installation for their new president Allan Joseph at The Key Biscayne Yacht Club.
Fireworks in the air
The Key Biscayne Fourth Of July Committee held at fundraiser at The Beach Club to discuss plans for this year’s official Independence Day parade.
Science Is Cool
Frost Science hosted its 2nd Annual Celebration of Science: The Power Of Light presented by The Miller Family Foundation.
ALL WHITE
The Key Biscayne Yacht Club held a “White Party” featuring dinner and cocktails as well as a wonderful performance by belly dancers.
LUXE SOIREE
Christina Termine and Diamonds on the Key hosted a dinner cocktail party at her Key Biscayne residence.
HAPPY 50th!
Fernando Tamames III celebrated his 50th birthday, which was held at The Links Restaurant as a surprise party hosted by his closest friends and family. Additionally in attendance were several of his childhood friends who flew in from Spain to join the event and family members from Colombia.
SPECIAL TIME
Patty Gutierrez hosted and incredible party at her home on Curtiswood to celebrate her birthday. Friends and family gathered for this wonderful occasion, with incredible catering, music and mariachis!
ARTISTICALLY INCLINED
Citibank hosted The Premier Art Exhibition featuring Paula Gasparini De Oliveira Santos, who is moving to Hana, Hawaii, were she plans to develop educational classes and continue her support for Express Yourself Foundation.
Nice birthday
Estefania Ortega recnelty celebrated her birthday among family and friends during an evening to remember.
WELLNESS MAKERS
Synergy held an open house at their Key Biscayne location to promote wellness and good health.
LET’s TANGO!
Eduardo Viola & Silvia Pesci-Viola hosted a “Night of Tango” at their residence in Key Biscayne, with donations of the event going to Fundacion Manos del Sur for Villa de Mayo School in Argentina.
GOOD TASTE
COMPAC: The Surfaces Company welcomed the industry’s finest to experience the beautiful colors of their new product line, “Nature.”
REAL DEAL
Malvina Godoy and Beth Butler, President of One Sotheby’s International Realty, together with Gibraltar Private & Trust, invited a very exclusive group of clients and friends to join them for cocktails at the Key Biscayne Yacht Club for an update affair on real estate market conditions
SCHOOL NIGHT
Riviera School’s “Back-to-School Night” began with presentations from the school’s Musical Department and a performance from the Dance Club. Afterword, parents followed their children’s schedule giving them an opportunity to meet the teachers and become familiar with the school’s curriculum.
HAPPY DAY!
Viviana Diaz & Oscar Perea held their wedding at St. Agnes in Key Biscayne followed by a reception at the Conrad Hotel.
Birthday @ Sea
Jorge de Marchena hosted a white-themed birthday party for his wife Maria Luisa aboard Tikki Beach, all guests enjoyed a beautiful night around Biscayne Bay.
HONORABLE LUNCHEON
City National Bank hosted Alan D. Solomont, U.S. Ambassador to Spain, at its Brickell offices following a Spain-U.S. Chamber of Commerce luncheon in Solomont’s honor at the Four Seasons.
Thank you!
The Key Biscayne Community Foundation celebrated The Village Founders on the 20th Anniversary of the Incorporation of the Village of Key Biscayne at The Ritz-Carlton with a special reception in their honor.
WINE TASTING
The Rotary Club of Key Biscayne Foundation held their unique tasting of the “The Great Wines from America” at the 7th Annual Key Biscayne Wine, Food & Silent Auction Event. The evenings proceeds benefitted the Rotary Club of Key Biscayne Foundation and its affiliated charities for adults and children
Here’s to the key!
The Village of Key Biscayne celebrated its 20 years of incorporation with a street gala at the Monaco Reflecting Pools Plaza.
Stylish Celebration
Cuban couture designer Mayda Cisneros hosted a private preview of her latest collection of gowns to an A-list crowd in celebration of Florida Grand Opera’s upcoming “A Zarzuela Gala” featuring Plácido Domingo.
TASTY NIGHT
Riviera School’s “Parent’s Night Out” event featured tastings from some of the best restaurants in Coral Gables, Brickell and South Miami.
GRAND Bazaar
The Grand Bay Club held their annual Bazaar, an opportunity for everyone to shop for wonderful things for the holidays.
MUSICAL INSPIRATIONS
Martin & Florencia Ferrari hosted a presentation of the orquestra Miami Music Project directed by James Judd at their Key Biscayne residence. The free program for young teenagers between ages 13-21 helps expand talents in classical music.
Brazilian Giving
The Key Biscayne Brazilian community held a fundraiser costume party at Zucchero restaurant, with proceeds going to the Brazilian Foundation in New York.
Networking Time
Gibraltar Private Bank & Trust sponsored a kick-off party for the Chamber of Commerce House Tour & Networking Extravanza, complete with cocktails and bites.
Community matters
Mike Aixala & Brigitte Nachtigall hosted a fundraiser for State Attorney Kathy Fernandez Rundle at their home on Harbor Drive. Friends and family gathered to meet the State Attorney and to learn about all the things that her office does to help and keep
our community safe.
VERY MERRY
The St. Agnes Christmas Bazaar ushered in another successful year with a bevy of activities and offers available for guests looking to fulfill the season’s wishlists.
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
The Yacht Key Biscayne Yacht Club hosted another amazing New Year’s Eve party with guests ringing in 2012 in style
Stellar Countdown
The Wolfingtons hosted an unforgettable New Year’s Eve party complete with world-renowned DJs, sips, bites and Chinese wishing lanterns which were released into the sky at midnight.
ARTISTIC ADVENTURE
The Enrichment & Therapy Center and Dante Alighieri invited guests to partake in a Venice-themed cultural evening featuring speakers, artists and jaw-dropping multi-media presentations.
GLIMMER OF HOPE
Diamonds on the Key held a fundraiser hosted by Cristina Termine at her Key Biscayne residence for Pan y Amor, a foundation in Nicaragua that helps kids in need get a better education so they can set and achieve life goals.
CREATIVE ENDEAVOR
A spectacular art exhibition recently took place during the Miami SOLO show inside RED DOT Miami. Hosted by Malena Assing and friends.
In the bag
Designer handbag makers IsmachSeven recently held a fabulous grand opening celebration at The Galleria Shopping Center.
BLOCK PARTY
The Lucky Clover Irish Pub celebrated its grand opening with a rollicking block party that closed SW 11th St. between SW 1st. Ave. and S. Miami Ave. for hundreds of revelers who turned out in force to see live musical performances from The Legendary JC’s & Spam Allstars.
ELEGANT CELEBRATION
Recently, Florida Grand Opera opened 2 back-to-back productions — the South Florida premiere of La Rondine and a critically-acclaimed production of Rigoletto. In true company tradition, high level donors were invited to attend the “After Opera Party” following each successful opening night performance to celebrate and mingle with the casts.
POWERFUL PARTNERSHIP
Guests gathered to celebrate ONE Sotheby’s International Realty’s recent partnership with world-renowned art collector and supporter Ella Fontanals-Cisneros to launch a collaborative fundraising program called ONE CIFO Project.