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Voices For Children hosted their annual Be A Voice Gala to celebrate 25 Years of Fostering Angels presented by Tiffany & Co. at the Mandarin Oriental on Brickell Key. — Photos by Edward Leal

The United Way of Miami hosted the 5th Annual “Build Your Own Brunch” event, welcoming nearly 400 guests who prepared and enjoyed a world-class meal by some of Miami’s leading chefs.

The Key Biscayne Lions Club held their annual holiday celebration at The Key Biscayne Yacht Club, welcoming friends, family and supporters to celebrate the community. — Photos by Maritza Minor

Sazingg Jewelers held an auction fundraiser benefitting Pan y Amor in Nicaragua to help break the cycle of poverty through education of children and adolescents in some of the most vulnerable neighborhoods in Managua. — Photos by Maritza Minor

Key Biscayners came out to support Born Free, a no-kill dog shelter and rescue with strong roots on the island. Their Second Chance Dinner & Silent Auction celebrated 40 years of saving the lives of our furry friends. — Photos by Edward Leal

Toy Town held their annual arrival of Santa w/ His Elves, complete with face-painting, entertainment and holiday cheer for the whole family. — Photos by Maritza Minor

Winterfest of Key Biscayne celebrated their 24th Anniversary with a tree-lighting ceremony, entertainment, games and the arrival of Santa himself! — Photos by Maritza Minor

After postponing their nuptials for two years due to the pandemic, Niral Chheda & Mansi Baid finally tied the knot during a long-awaited event filled with love, exotic sights, mouth-watering culinary delights and festive dances. — Photos by Edward Leal

Duchamp Jewelers invited their loyal clients and friends to a special champagne brunch at Lapidus Bar at The Ritz-Carlton South Beach for an experieence filled with jewels, bubbles, live music and lots of love! — Photos by Edward Leal

Key Biscayne Car Week, scheduled for Feb. 4-6, 2022, will be hosted by Emerson Fittipaldi, 2-time Formula 1 World Champion and 2-time Indianapolis 500 Winner, with the goal of making Key Biscayne the “Car Capital Of The World.” — Photo by Maritza Minor

Key Rat Jonathan Mendez celebrated his landmark 18th birthday surrounded by family and friends at the Key Colony Botanica Social Room in Key Biscayne. — Photos by Martiza Minor

Celebrating its 12th Anniversary with a tennis match at The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, the Building The Future Foundation helps educate children from Colombia in rural areas of the country’s coffee plantations. — Photos by Maritza Minor

Imagination, inspiration and a refreshed sense of community is on everyone’s mind as we head into the holiday season in style.

The Key Biscayne Women’s Club hosted a “Covered Dish Luncheon” at Casa Del Mar to benefit the organization’s scholarship fund. — Photos by Leo Quintana

The Key Biscayne Pink Key Society hosted a cocktail party for all of this year’s donors to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. — Photos by Maritza Minor

With Autumn on the horizon, we may not have fallen leaves to look forward to but we do have the sun shining down on us and a newfound hope for what the rest of the year will bring our way.

Key Rat Ancafu celebrated the launch of the official music video for his new single “Groovy Funky Lady” at Rosario Miami during an intimate evening surrounded by fans, friends and family. — Photos by Michael Leigh

Tanya Brillembourg hosted an interactive art exhibition at her curated contemporary art space in Key Biscayne showcasing the world-renowned works of Miami-based artists Marcus Blake, Tepeu-Choc and Juan Royal Hoyos. — Photos by Maritza Minor

Whether you have a desire for adventure, an interest in collectibles or just want to give back this summer, there’s plenty to experience in and around our island paradise.

The inaugural U.S. Century Bank’s Miami Pillars Dinner in Key Biscayne brought together some of Miami’s most influential philanthropists, art collectors and business leaders.

Selfless Love Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to transforming the lives of current and former foster youth, recently hosted a fundraising gala, welcoming more than 200 philanthropic business leaders who together helped raise more than $3 million. “We can now create an endowment to provide our organization with lasting sustainability,” says Founder & CEO Ashley Brown. “We will be able to transform more lives than ever for generations to come.”

A new season, a renewed outlook. Key Biscayners took to The Great Outdoors with friends and family to enjoy the very best our little slice of paradise at the tip of The Sunshine State has to offer.

The Key Biscayne Chamber of Commerce and the eXpats Club co-organized the latest installment of the Key Biscayne Culinary Bike Tour to visit a series of foodie destinations on the island. Along the ride, participants visited local eateries that generously offered samples of their most popular menu items. — Photos by Tatyana Chiocchetti, Christine, Wing & Miranda Stasulli

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade’s 54th Annual Golf Classic in Memory of Charles “Bebe” Rebozo was hosted at the Deering Bay Yacht & Country Club in Coral Gables to raise funds for various programs for area youth.

With social distance protocols still in place as more and more residents get vaccinated, the trend of becoming increasingly one with nature continued to dominate social media feeds and IRL experiences around town, documenting memorable experiences every step of the way.

With 2020 officially almost over, we can’t help but be optimistic about what the new year will bring! Sit tight, relax and let’s make sure the glass (of champagne!) stays half full as we ring in a brighter future.

Key Biscayners rarely miss an opportunity to get in some quality family time in and around town, and this season was no exception. Bon voyage, autumn. Hello, holidays!

92 In Key Biscayne, it’s always summer, even as the seasons change everywhere else in the world. Islanders rarely hesitate to take full advantage of the sun, fun and activities in the great outdoors (and indoors!) at every opportunity throughout The Key and beyond.

As the beaches and restaurants reopened and families were once again able to have socially distanced fun in the sun, Key Biscayners cautiously ventured out and embraced the NOW normal, optimistic for the future ahead

The Key Biscayne Women’s Giving Circle held their annual luncheon to honor 2020 Grant Recipients at The Ocean Club Palm Court in the Clubhouse.

Key Biscayne Rotary Club and Flying High For Haiti held their 5th Annual Brazilian Night to sponsor Ecole Du Village, a community school in Ile-A-Vache, Haiti

American Heart Associations’ Go Red For Women hosted their annual luncheon at JW Marriott Turnberry to support the fight to end heart disease and stroke

Prada presented the Be A Voice 2020 Gala at Mandarin Oriental on Brickell Key to benefit Voices For Children and their efforts to provide stability, safety and a feeling of home by ensuring children in foster care have a caring and consistent person to be there for them and by providing resources to fulfill their needs

Miami’s most fashionable VIPs came out to celebrate Silvia Tcherassi’s newest pop-up boutique at Bal Harbour Shops.

Key Biscayne residents The Andrews Family celebrated daughter Alexandra’s bridal shower in honor of her forthcoming March wedding

The Marjory Stoneman Douglas Biscayne Nature Center held a special exhibition presenting artist Diane Lary

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices EWM Realty hosted their Vision 20/20 Awards Ceremony at JW Marriott Marquis to recognize outstanding contributions and milestones while sharing valuable insights.

Friends Of Cape Florida held their annual Full Moon fundraiser under the stars during a beautiful full moon

Carlos & Marianne Coto held a pre-Valentine Soirée at their Ocean Club residence for friends, family and colleagues

Fundación Manos Del Sur commemorated its 20th Anniversary in conjunction with La Virgen De Guadalupe annual celebration at a special event hosted by Silvia Pesci.