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Health Speak
FIU recently hosted the first Health Care Quality Institute with speakers offering cutting-edge information to more than 100 of South Florida’s medical professionals.
PROPER FESTIVITIES
The Montbruns recently hosted a colorful, bohemian-themed bash to to kick of the new year in style.
Amazing Rendezvous
Hundreds of South Florida’s real estate elite gathered at BrickellHouse for a spectacular party under the stars hosted by Newgard Development Group and Cervera Real Estate. Guests enjoyed an evening of live music by Miami’s own DJ Le Spam of Spam Allstars, as well as delicious cocktails and gourmet cuisine from some of Miami’s finest food trucks.
GLAM TIME
I.M.7 in conjunction with Carolina Toledo Events and Bibi & Alberto Delfino, co-proprietors of the I.M.7. boutique in Key Biscayne, hosted an unforgettable evening.
PET SAVIORS
The Second Chance Free Pet Shelter celebrated their momentous 9th Annual benefit at the Key Biscayne Beach Club.
WORTHWHILE FUNDRAISER
St. Christopher’s Montessori held their annual fundraiser at Key Biscayne Beach Club, with several Key Biscayne restaurants participating in the very successful event.
GLOBAL CREATIVE
Commenoz Gallery celebrate the opening of Travel Tales, featuring the most recent work of two artists: Joaquin Gonzalez, who creates big canvases inspired by his visits to The Amazon; and Phillip Stapleton, who creates sculptures of giant insects using recycled materials.
HOUSE TOUR
The Key Biscayne Chamber of Commerce held their annual tour of some of the most exquisites homes in Key Biscayne. Six houses participated this year and several Key Biscayne restaurants served hungry participants looking for a taste of the Key.
Special Birthday
Rafael Rivas-Vazquez celebrated a very special birthday with family and friends at Key Biscayne Beach Club.
SMART ART
The Rotary Club of Key Biscayne’s annual Art Festival was recently held on The Village Green for 2 days of creativity, fun and sun.
Charity Serve
The Tony Bennett Tennis Tournament & Benefit Gala raised nearly $500,000 for several charities.
Giving Back
The Key Biscayne Women’s Giving Circle recently gathered to celebrate their support of Ailey Camp Miami, Design Architecture High School and Linda Ray Intervention Center. Guests were entertained by The Miami Choral Academy, which received a grant last year.
United with a mission
The 7th Annual Champagne Breakfast, Bazaar & Fashion Show by Coco Paris was recently held at Rusty Pelican, benefiting Manos del Sur Nicaragua: Asociacion Pan y Amor.
Forever Young
Ageless Cocoons held their grand opening at the Arcade Mall to celebrate the detox and beauty center’s therapies proven for centuries to restore youth with every treatment.
B-Day WISHES
Feliciano Marmelada recently celebrated his birthday with a surprise party at Grapetree Clubhouse among his very special friends.
ARTISTIC SHOWCASE
Commenoz Gallery hosted a cocktail reception to exhibit the works created by artists: Charlotte Franchissey, Joyce Kaiser, Marcela Olivares, Magdalena Vial and Trudy Wiesenberger during a showcase entitled Time and Space.
HAPPY 60th!
The Key Biscayne Beach Club celebrated its 60th Anniversary with cocktails, music and dinner.
Magnificent milestone
The Key Biscayne Woman’s Club celebrated their 60th Anniversary in style at The Key Biscayne Yacht Club with cocktails, dinner, magic tricks and a fashion show. The Club was founded in 1952 with the purpose of offering scholarships to youths on the island, and has since expanded to benefit numerous other charitable causes.
Reason to Smile
Dr. Maria Yazji celebrated the grand opening of her new, state-of-the-art orthodontic office at 500 Brickell Ave. She ranks among the top 1% of Invisalign providers in North America and also offers her clients hidden braces and smile rejuvenation services.
EDUCATIONAL MINGLE
The Key Biscayne Community School held a Brazilian-themed annual fundraiser with an auction, cocktails, dinner and dancing for parents and teachers to mingle.
Dear Dad
The American Diabetes Association hosted the annual kick-off reception announcing the “2012 Miami Father’s of The Year Award” honorees.
Commodore Ball
The Key Biscayne Yacht Club held their annual Commodore Ball to welcome this year’s new Commodore Hortencia Hacker and Seabell Alexa Holloway.
Dublin ON THE KEY
Eoghan & Barbara Clear arrived from Dublin, Ireland, to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at The Batalha residence in Key Biscayne. Everyone wore green, listened to Irish music and enjoyed refreshing pints of Guinness.
Warm Welcome
Mercedes-Benz of Coral Gables recently hosted a ceremonial ribbon-cutting for clients, friends and neighbors to celebrate their newly-renovated facility.
KIDS’ CAUSE
The Key Biscayne Beach Club hosted the first fundraiser for Niños de Azul Wasi, an organization that benefits homeless children in Peru with the help of Fundacion Manos del Sur.
BBQ BASH
The Key Biscayne Lions Club recently celebrated their annual charity event with an Argentine-style BBQ.
ESTEEMED ARRIVAL
Richard A. Morgan and Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney introduced the new Director of Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, Stephen D. Nimer, M.D., at the JW Marriott Marquis Miami.
Yummy Time
The 6th Annual Key Biscayne Rib Off for the Dr. Bob Kemper Memorial, was sponsored by Ibis Lounge with several teams competing for the best BBQ ribs with live music by Lou’s Dogs & Miller Road
Worthy showcase
Musimelange presented an event in an exclusive gallery in Wynwood featuring an exclusive preview of Isa Zapata’s new series of works entitled Windows To Happiness, with 50% of sales donated to The Miami Symphonic Orchestra.
ARTISTIC VIEW
For one night only, the Citibank office at Key Biscayne hosted Jorge Parra’s photographic universe via a special exhibit produced by Stimulus Art Foundation.
Something’s cookin’
Celebrity Chef Ingrid Hoffmann inspired nearly 425 wannabe chefs at the 5th Annual Pineapple Sauté & Sip Interactive Dinner at The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne.
Festive Benefit
The Key Biscayne Community Foundation held their annual Aqua Party at Key Biscayne Beach Club, with all proceeds benefiting the organization’s charitable work in the community.
Maritime Celebration
Key Biscayne resident Capt. Helmut Heinrich along with his family and South Florida’s maritime community celebrated the 25 Anniversary of Globe Ship Management, Inc., at Sonesta Bayfront Hotel in Coconut Grove.
BEACH BBQ
The 4th of July Committee held their annual BBQ at the Key Biscayne Beach with raffle, cocktails, food and music.
THE SEXIEST AWARDS
Our Editor-in-Chief, Jorge Arauz, was crowned “Miami’s Sexiest Editor” during an awards presentation by Epiphany Events that was aired on The Best Of South Florida and The CW.
Natural Wonder
The Biscayne Nature Center hosted their first Young Professionals event with a baby loggerhead sea turtles being released into the sea as the grand finale of the evening.
Oh, Baby!
Marlene Vazquez & Erika Coello hosted a baby shower for Nathaly Coello at their residence on Key Biscayne.
Artistic Insights
The latest installment of the Contemporary Series featured painting, sculpture, installations, photography, collages and lightboxes from artists working in Austria, Colombia, Cuba, Greece, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, UK, the U.S. & Venezuela.
Top DADS
The “Father of the Year” awards recently celebrated fathers whose lives revolve around family, citizenship charity and responsibility.
Happy Birthday!
Key Biscayner Tim Collet recently celebrated his birthday among family and friends at his residence on the island.