Social
Splendid Time
Duchamp Jewelers hosted a private reception at The Ritz-Carlton South Beach, introducing Rodney Rayner, award-winning jewelry designer from London who launched his new jewelry collection
Creative Showing
Commenoz Gallery recently hosted a very successful and well-attended art exhibition by artist Jordi Prat.
ACT NOW
Act 4 Me and Essence Corp. hosted a special beauty day demonstration at The Ocean Club to help improve the lives of children with neurological disorders.
Charitable hearts
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.
Tasting
Spain’s Castilla y Leon Region Tasting Weekend at Costa Med welcomed VIPs, celebrities and residents looking for a good time
Culinary wonders
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.
Grand Celebration
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!
TOP HONORS
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.
Great Cause
Ocean Club Realty held a cocktail party fundraiser for Relay for Life in Key Biscayne, with entertainment and a silent auction.
Yacht Party
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.
Special Birthday
Natalie Ramani celebrated her special birthday among friends and family in what culminated as an unforgettable night filled with joy and lots of love.
PEt’s best friends
Born Free Pet Shelter held their annual fundraiser at the Key Biscayne Beach Club, with an auction, dinner, cocktails, music and dancing.
CITY LEADER
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
GET SMART
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.
GOOD CROWD
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.
ENDLESS CHEERS
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
SO COOL
Cool-de-Sac continues to keep Key Biscayne kids (and their parents) happy with the perfect combination of fine dining and fun.
ART SHOWCASE
Commenoz Gallery held an exhibition entitled Colette Goes Tripping in the Tropics with new photographs by Colette Birambo from France.
GOOD CAUSE
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).
DELICIOUS TIME
Jimena Teijeiro celebrated her birthday in style with cheer, good company and catered goodies from Puntino Restaurant.
LOVELY LUNCH
The Key Women’s Club held their annual Easter Luncheon at Rusty Pelican, where all the ladies wore extravagant Easter-themed hats.
NEXT STEP
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
FUNDRAISING SUCCESS
The PTA for Key Biscayne Elementary School held their annual fundraiser “Dinner & Auction Night” at The Links in Key Biscayne.
INSPIRING FUTURES
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!”
ARTFUL EVENING
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
NEW CENTER
Dermatology & Plastic Surgery held a grand opening of their new state-of-the-art facility and ambulatory surgery center with a Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony.
TOP PRODUCERS
Giulietta Ulloa hosted EWM’s annual awards event at her home to honor Top Producers & Top Volume for their realtors
GREAT TIMES
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.
GRAND ANNIVERSARY
The Grand Bay Club celebrated its 14 anniversary with dinner, dancing and music.
A 40TH 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!
DUAL FESTIVITIES
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.
FOND FAREWELL
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.
GOOD EATS
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.
DESTINATION CLUB
The Ritz-Carlton held a reception to introduce The Ritz-Carlton Collection Destination Club to area VIPs and special guests.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
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.
STELLAR PIZZA
Puntino Pizzeria held their much-anticipated grand opening at The Square. Guests left satisfied and ready for more!
SURPRISE FESTIVITIES
Lupe Polegre celebrated her birthday with a surprise party organized by her husband and kids, and included the family’s most intimate friends.
NATURE SAVIORS
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.
All United
The All For Venezuela fashion show in Key Biscayne benefitted Friends Of The Children Of Venezuela, a Miami-based nonprofit in charge of vulnerable and hospitalized children in Venezuela.
Building For The Future
Park Grove hosted a discussion with Miami’s biggest names in real estate during an in-depth look at the city’s real estate market.