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Gallery Cocktail
Commenoz Gallery held a cocktail reception for the exhibition The Lightness of Being representing recent work by Franck Loret from France
Exceptional Launch
Engel & Völkers Miami hosted a grand opening event for their newest office location in SoFi to unveil the fully equipped facility to real estate professionals as well as high-profile individuals within the community.
Cultural Extravaganza
A special event was held to celebrate Brazilian culture and lifestyle with a focus on Brazil’s luxury market at The Biltmore Hotel.
Yacht Ball
The Key Biscayne Yacht Club held their annual Commodore’s Ball representing the 58th Watch and honoring the first female Commodore ever, Hortensia Sampedro Hacker.
Networking Know-How
The Key Biscayne Chamber of Commerce recently held a successful Key Biscayne Networker at Novecento.
Pro Experience
Novac Djokovic, Andy Murray, The Bryan Brothers, Anna Ivanovic and other top tennis pros held court at the Cliff Drysdale Tennis Center at The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, raising $15,000 to benefit the Greater Miami Tennis & Education Foundation.
Warm Welcome
The Oasis Park Square At Doral launch was a hit as guests welcomed the newest luxury residential community to town.
Tennis Inspiration
More than 1,500 children from public schools in Miami-Dade & Broward descended on The Sony Open for the annual Lindt Kids’ Day. The children participated in a tennis clinic and received encouraging words from players and former champs.
Outstanding Achievement
Recently, Dr. Jorge A. Picaza, his family, colleagues & friends got together to honor the 2013 Picaza Lecturer of University of Miami’s Miller School of Medicine Department of Neurosurgery, Dr. Paul Nelson.
Beautiful Benefit
Save Our Sisters hosted the 5th Annual Pink Rocks Around The World with SOS at The Links @ Crandon Golf. It was an evening of music and dancing with international flair.
Champagne Wishes
Fundacion Manos del Sur & Pan Y Amor Asociacion held their 8th Annual Champagne Breakfast at The Rusty Pelican, featuring a fashion show by Coco Paris, a silent auction and incredible raffle prizes, all for a great cause.
Island Paradise
The Key Biscayne Scientist Project was recently introduced in conjunction with Key Biscayne Community Foundation, Knight Foundation and UM’s RSMAS with the goal of helping Key Biscayne stay an island paradise.
Giving Back
The Key Biscayne Women’s Giving Circle held their annual fundraiser to present their 2013 grant recipients at the Adrienne Arsht Center. They were entertained by The Alice Camp Miami Dancers & The Miami Music Projects.
Health Matters
The Alvarez & The Botero families of Key Biscayne recently hosted an event for the Diabetes Research Institute at The Grand Bay Club. During the event, Dr. Camilo Ricordi presented the next quantum leap toward a biological cure.
Best Bids
Brickell Magazine & Switchboard Of Miami’s Women’s Council teamed up to host a charitable bachelor acution at Conrad Miami with hundreds in attendance.
Smart Banking
Sabadell United Bank is enhancing its downtown presence with a signature, flagship lobby office at 1111 Brickell Ave. Recently holding the grand opening, the new office is intended as a prototype for future branches and aims to serve the bank’s growing, diverse clientele.
Seafood Dreams
The Key Biscayne Presbyterian Church School hosted its annual Stone Crabs Under The Stars fundraiser and silent auction at the Key Biscayne Beach Club.
Special Anniversary
The Key Biscayne Community School celebrated their 60th Anniversary at The Key Biscayne Beach Club.
Looking Good
Waxmee Salon & Spa hosted a customer appreciation day themed as “Love Sucks But Your Hair Doesn’t Have To” promoting beauty & wellness to their customers.
Well Done
EWM Realty International recently celebrated their annual Awards Presentation at Jungle Island to honor those within their organization who break the mold and continually strive toward success.
Home Tours
The Key Biscayne Chamber of Commerce held their 3rd Annual Lifestyles In Paradise Home Tour, where 6 wonderful homes were selected to be showcased.
Shine On
The Honey Shine Wine Tasting Recruitment Event, hosted by Maria & Sheldon Lowe in Key Biscayne, celebrated the mentoring program founded in 2002 by Tracy W. Mourning.
Melodic time
Sunday afternoons just got a lot better thanks to Cioppino’s new Souther Jazz Brunch at The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne.
Looking Ahead
Engel & Volkers hosted more than 70 of its agents in style at The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne to celebrate a successful year that included big plans for 2013 and beyond.
Be Jeweled
Saks Fifth Avenue Bal Harbour hosted Ronaldo Stern of H. Stern during a rare and exclusive appearance to introduce his latest collection “Ancient America” at a private, invitation-only event.
Yummy Time
Folks looking for a sweet treat headed over to the highly-anticipated Yogurtini launch in Cocowalk to “swirl, top, weigh & pay” for their delicious self-serve creations.
Big Hearts
Virgen De Guadalupe & Fundacion Manos Del Sur held their annual fundraising event at Norma Henriquez’s Key Biscayne residence with proceeds going toward helping needy children from Mexico.
Elite Showcase
Award-winning photographer Malena Assing showcased her work for VIP Vernissage aboard a luxury yacht at The Riverwalk Sculpture Mall during the Miami River Int’l Art Fair.
Savor Up
The 8th Annual Rotary Club of Key Biscayne’s Wine & Food Fest at The Links featured, among other offerings, varieties of New World wines competing against Old World wines with proceeds benefiting charitable work for adults and children.
Evening With Art
The Key Biscayne Community Foundation presented an “Evening With Art” entitiled From The Venus Of Willendorf To Picasso’s Les Demoiselles D’Avignon conducted by The De La Cruz Collection Contemporary Art Space.
Oh Baby!
Celebrating a momentous occasion, Viviana Diaz, family & friends recently gathered for a baby shower to remember.
Loud & Clear
Voices For Children’s annual “Be A Voice” awards luncheon honored key philanthropists and raised more than $150,000 for the cause.
Cure Curators
Relay For Life 2015 held a special Key kickoff party for supporters and participants at Francesco Restaurant @ The Towers.
Sporty Benefit
Fundacion Armando El Futuro held their 5th Anniversary Tennis Tournament at The Ritz-Carlton Tennis Center to benefit children in Colombia.
Diamond Fête
The official U.S. debut of Parisian company Messika featured diamonds as decadent as the dessert served during a special brunch that included a private preview.
Awesome Adventures
Pine Creek Sporting Club celebrated Founding Member Stephen Myers’ birthday, complete with a sunset buggy tour around the property.
Hometown Heroism
Heroes from all walks of life came together for a special walk-a-thon on Key Biscayne entitled “Walk A Mile In Their Boots” to pay tribute to all of those who have sacrificed so much for our freedom.
Colorful Debut
Commenoz Gallery held a preview exhibition of Artist Jordi Prat Pons’ Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow on display until Jan. 9.
Education Matters
The Guijarros hosted an intimate reception at their home at Grand Bay Residences to welcome Gulliver’s new Head Of Schools Frank Steel and his wife Besty along with Jonathan Schoenwald to the community. Friends enjoyed a gorgeous evening discussing the growth and future of the next generation.
Fabulous Fabrics
Interiors by Studio South hosted yet another successful Fabric Trunck Show to unveil the season’s latest fabrics and trends.