The “Father of the Year” awards recently celebrated fathers whose lives revolve around family, citizenship charity and responsibility.

Key Biscayner Tim Collet recently celebrated his birthday among family and friends at his residence on the island.

Diamonds On The Key hosted a festive VIP party with a lavish Italian-style buffet dinner catered by Puntino. Guests enjoyed a tropical Brazilian show and danced the night away under the stars.

The Americas Peruvian Chamber of Commerce & Fundacion Manos del Sur Peru, presented it’s 2nd Annual Peruvian Gourmet Festival, showcasing some of the best South Florida Peruvian restuarants.

Donnie Hall celebrated his 51st birthday with an AREA 51-themed party at his home in Key Biscayne. More than 60 guests enjoyed a night of costumes, karaoke and crepes.

Art Cares For Kids and Mettá held a special event where for every pair of TOMS shoes purchased, a new pair of shoes was donated to a child in need.

Fundacion Manos Del Sur held a champagne brunch to introduce Sazingg’s 925 Collection, with a percentage of the sales benefitted the children of Asociacion Pan Y Amor in Nicaragua.

Nina Torres Fine Art recently hosted an opening night showcasing creativity to the max as guests enjoyed the exhibition.

EWM International Realty hosted a presentation entitled “What’s Happening In Downtown Miami” with guest speaker Sonja Bogensperger of the Miami Downtown Development Authority

The Grand Bay Club recently held a social networking event featuring cocktails, hors d’ouvres and live music.

Luli Lameran recently celebrated her 40th birthday in ‘70s style with her closest friends during a Studio 54-themed party

After serving Key Biscayne for more than 24 years, Fifty Rio Boutique closed its door culminating with Owner Adela Reguera being presented with a Certificate of Appreciation from The Chamber of Commerce.

Mastercard’s Friends of South Beach Wine & Food Festival presented by Mercedes-Benz of Coral Gables recently held an event to celebrate some of South Florida’s finest.

After a weekend of concerts with MISO, Patrice Jackson performed alongside musicians of MISO during an intimate chamber music concert in the magical living room at The M Building

The Guatemala Fashion Art opening reception was held at The Ocean Club and sponsored by Fundacion Rescatados Por Jesus Guatemala & Fundacion Manos Del Sur Miami. All funds raised will be used to build a kindergarten for underprivileged children in Guatemala City.

EWM hosted a luncheon at The Key Biscayne Yacht Club to celebrate Thanksgiving.

Cervera Real Estate’s Key Biscayne office held a celebration honoring some of the island’s most influential residents at Puntino Italian Restaurant.

Commenoz Gallery held a cocktail reception to showcase an exhibition entitled “Dreaming in Black & White” featuring the works of artist Silvio Gayton, Patrice Girard & Joaquin Gonzalez.

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.

The Tony Bennett Tennis Tournament & Benefit Gala raised nearly $500,000 for several charities.

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.

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.

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.

Feliciano Marmelada recently celebrated his birthday with a surprise party at Grapetree Clubhouse among his very special friends.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Montbruns recently hosted a colorful, bohemian-themed bash to to kick of the new year in style.

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.

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.

The Second Chance Free Pet Shelter celebrated their momentous 9th Annual benefit at the Key Biscayne Beach Club.

St. Christopher’s Montessori held their annual fundraiser at Key Biscayne Beach Club, with several Key Biscayne restaurants participating in the very successful event.

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.

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.

Rafael Rivas-Vazquez celebrated a very special birthday with family and friends at Key Biscayne Beach Club.

The Yacht Key Biscayne Yacht Club hosted another amazing New Year’s Eve party with guests ringing in 2012 in style

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.

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.

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.