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Estefania Ortega recnelty celebrated her birthday among family and friends during an evening to remember.

Together with his family and closest friends, Sean Wolfington celebrated his 40th birthday with a surprise party at Casa Tua. Sean’s wife planned the entire event, flying in Sean’s immediate family, friends and colleagues for a celebration that took place almost 3 weeks before Sean’s real birthday!

Bernarda Avendanio & Ursula Barrantes-Tarafa celebrated their dual birthdays thanks to supreme party planners Maria Claudia Delloca and Florencia Goodward. Fireworks, a Cirque Du Soleil-style show and mariachis rounded out the experience.

Elisa & Joan Ramon Pujol celebrated their farewell party with friends during a night full of emotions. They are returning back to Spain after a decade in Key Biscayne.

Scalina restaurateur Tom Billante hosted a special VIP Grand Opening party to welcomed some of the most influential business people in South Florida to his restaurant.

The Ritz-Carlton held a reception to introduce The Ritz-Carlton Collection Destination Club to area VIPs and special guests.

The Kappens hosted a party to celebrate the 15th birthday of their son Ushaia Miguel. More than 150 guests enjoyed a magical night filled with laser lights, great music, delicious cocktails and hors d’oeuvres throughout what culminated as an unforgettable night with the appearance of a belly dancer.

Puntino Pizzeria held their much-anticipated grand opening at The Square. Guests left satisfied and ready for more!

Lupe Polegre celebrated her birthday with a surprise party organized by her husband and kids, and included the family’s most intimate friends.

A cocktail reception and silent auction to benefit The Marjorie Stoneman Biscayne Nature Center was hosted by Jean Paul and Stacia Bahamondes in Key Biscayne.

Jimena Teijeiro celebrated her birthday in style with cheer, good company and catered goodies from Puntino Restaurant.

The Key Women’s Club held their annual Easter Luncheon at Rusty Pelican, where all the ladies wore extravagant Easter-themed hats.

The Llansós hosted a party at their Key Biscayne residence to celebrate the upcoming high school graduation and college acceptance of Alejandra Zamparelli and her close friends

The PTA for Key Biscayne Elementary School held their annual fundraiser “Dinner & Auction Night” at The Links in Key Biscayne.

Take Stock In Children’s Unsung Hero Event was held at The Shane Center to honor program mentors who dedicate themselves to making a difference in the lives of youth. This year’s theme was “The Power of One: One hour. One mentor. One scholar. One hope!”

Designer Alberto Linero hosted an evening inspired by modern and contemporary art at the Key Biscayne Yacht Club with live music, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres

Dermatology & Plastic Surgery held a grand opening of their new state-of-the-art facility and ambulatory surgery center with a Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony.

Giulietta Ulloa hosted EWM’s annual awards event at her home to honor Top Producers & Top Volume for their realtors

This Commodore’s Ball represented the changing of watch of Commodore Michael Rice, and the culmination of Hollywood-Era parties and themed social events as planned by Seabelle Mary Tague.

The Grand Bay Club celebrated its 14 anniversary with dinner, dancing and music.

Brad Rosenblatt, candidate for City Commission of Coral Gables, held a meet-and-greet at Sebastien Bourret Salon in Coral Gables, hosted by Paco Camp and Dr. John Martin

SunTrust Investment Services, Inc., and Gannett Welsh & Kotler, LLC, held a dinner forum at Grand Bay Club in Key Biscayne to discuss the current status of municipalities and municipal bond investments with guests.

The Key Biscayne Presbyterian Church held their annual “Stone Crabs Under The Stars” event at The Beach Club. The evening was filled with limitless stone crabs, an auction and music.

Stefano’s Wine & Liquor held a customer appreciation party to celebrate their 1st anniversary featuring champagne sponsored by Laurent Perrier featuring Dewar’s Scotch, a Bacardi Mojito Bar, paella from Jamon Jamon Jamon Restaurant and live accordion music

Cool-de-Sac continues to keep Key Biscayne kids (and their parents) happy with the perfect combination of fine dining and fun.

Commenoz Gallery held an exhibition entitled Colette Goes Tripping in the Tropics with new photographs by Colette Birambo from France.

The Key Biscayne Women’s Giving Circle is devoted to growing philanthropy among women and was hosted this year at The De La Cruz Collection. The event also supported 3 not-for-profits: The Miami Choral Academy, The Holtz Children’s Hospital ArtCares Program and Design & Architecture Senior High (DASH).

Fundacion Manos del Sur Nicaragua- Asociacion Pan y Amor held their 6th Annual Typical Nicaraguan Breakfast at The Rusty Pelican, with a fabulous fashion show from Coco Paris & Yoly Muñoz Couture, an auction and incredible Raffle Prizes.

Spain’s Castilla y Leon Region Tasting Weekend at Costa Med welcomed VIPs, celebrities and residents looking for a good time

Members of La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs, the world’s largest gastronomical food and wine society with over 28,000 members in over 100 countries, celebrated their annual Gala Dinner & Induction at the Conrad Miami.

Christina Termine & Rafael Bild hosted a New Year’s Eve party at their home in Key Biscayne with many local Key Biscayners attending to enjoy the buffet dinner, dancing and good cheer!

Conrad Miami was recently named “2010 Hotel of the Year” by Hilton Americas. The hotel received 4 awards for outstanding achievement for its 2010 performance.

Ocean Club Realty held a cocktail party fundraiser for Relay for Life in Key Biscayne, with entertainment and a silent auction.

Eddie Franco and Sarah Richardson hosted a party aboard their yacht, Sweet Sarah, to celebrate the birthdays of Candice McCarthy and Paola Padovan. Over 50 guests enjoyed a night of delicious food, music and great company.

Natalie Ramani celebrated her special birthday among friends and family in what culminated as an unforgettable night filled with joy and lots of love.

Born Free Pet Shelter held their annual fundraiser at the Key Biscayne Beach Club, with an auction, dinner, cocktails, music and dancing.

ONE Sotheby’s International Realty recently arrived in Key Biscayne and held a Tweet Up event where guests mingled and cocktails were served.

Diamonds on the Key celebrated their December 2010 Key Biscayne Magazine cover with an exclusive holiday fine jewelry open house to showcase their elaborate collections.

Puntino Restaurant rang in 2011 in style with decked out guests and quite the array of food and beverage offerings.

The first alumni reception of Lynn University was held at the new Keith C. and Elaine Johnson Wold Performing Arts Center, one of South Florida’s newest state-of-the-are cultural venues.