Issue – November 2018

Style & Soul

Catalina Maya hosted a day of beauty and style in Key Biscayne with some of the apparel and wardrobe world’s finest names.

Simply the Best

For the 4th year in a row, EWM was voted “Best Brokerage” by South Florida’s real estate leaders. The No. 1 ranking was unveiled in The Miami Herald’s annual “Real Estate Study” conducted by Bendixen & Amandi International. EWM’s Key Biscayne office gathered to receive the award recognition.

Special Reading

Key Biscayne resident Gigi Costa held a book signing at Books & Books for her just-released new children’s book: Have You Heard Of The Little Boy Named Oliver?

The 411

Spotlighting news, launches, happenings, products & places in and around South Florida.

Fetal Care Excellence

The Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Fetal Care Center offers hope and answers for families expecting babies with congenital differences. The center brings together the entire hospital team and its breadth of subspecialists to help families minimize worries associated with the birth and aid them in knowing what to expect going forward.

Brickell Beauty

After a decade of no new high-rises in the South Brickell area, comes Una. Set on a prime location that is private and yet has excellent access, with unobstructed views across Biscayne Bay, Key Biscayne and Miami, the 47-story tower will boast unparalleled amenities designed to accommodate families as well as empty-nesters.

It’s An Exquisite Life

Luxurious fabrics, prints and cuts combine with supreme quality materials, furnishings and décor to yield a world-class lifestyle in the lap of luxury.

Shine On

Enhance your natural aesthetic with timeless, beautiful pieces that stand out no matter the occasion.

Ocean Living

This absolutely stunning one-of-a-kind 2 story estate offers expansive spaces inside and out with an incredible floorplan as well as breathtaking panoramic views of Biscayne Bay.

Fine Designs

Meet some of South Florida’s most revered interior designers. Their insights, taste and dedication are sure to get you thinking about which areas in your home need a little extra spruce up.

Lotus Flower

While attending Ponce De Leon Middle School, Melissa Saldaña got involved in volunteer projects such as serving as Treasurer of the Youth For Environmental Studies Club. Little did she know that spending her lunches helping to reconcile accounts was great training for her future career in nonprofit financial management.

Un-Botched

Tracie Samara’s plastic surgery experience is a shocking tale about what can happen when cosmetic fillers are administered incorrectly. Thanks to multiple surgeries at the skilled hands of Dr. John J. Martin, Jr., this tragedy is finally yielding a happy ending.

Foodie Find

Cooking is in the blood of Chef Joao “Juca” Oliveira. His grandfather was a revered Italian chef, and when he arrived in NYC after graduating high school in Brazil, the first job he got was in a kitchen — and he hasn’t left since!

All The Home’s A Stage

When you’re considering maximizing your home’s look before a sale, why mess around? Below we ask premier luxury home staging and interior design expert Meridith Baer of Meridith Baer Home what makes the difference between a hot commodity and a costly flop.

Leading-Edge Care

Ethos Wellness/Pharmacy believes in an innovative and integrative approach to wellness. Their goal is to improve the quality of life of the communities they serve through personalized attention, quality service, integrative care, precision medicine and education.

Taking Center Stage

A truly immersive theatre experience born right here in The Magic City, the Juggerknot Theatre Company’s Miami Motel Stories are once again highlighting the eclectic history of our particularly peculiar town.

A M(iami)an’s Best Friend

This Thanksgiving, why not make a lasting relationship with someone who needs it the most? Collected below are some eligible suitors from surrounding Magic City shelters who could really use a companion.

Robotic Revolution

Our city continues to lead the world in trendsetting innovation as it welcomes the first Techi robot butler designed for condo living at YotelPad Miami.

Goldilocks’ Cadillac

Cadillacs tend to be huge vehicles, from the Presidential Limos to the train-sized Escalade SUVs loved by hip-hop artists. The new XT4 Crossover breaks the mold by being sized “just right” for city use.

Artistic Ensembles

From our bountiful beaches to our sizzling streets, Pitusa’s flagship store provides a look for every situation a Miamian could find themselves in.

Unparalleled Mechanisms

François-Paul Journe has been “inventing” haute horology watches for 40 years, exploring the measurement of time with a unique sense of creativity and innovation. He draws on his historical knowledge and expertise to face the most daring horological challenges.

Soaring Skyline

Monumental is the perfect word to describe Una, the new 47-story condominium tower designed by Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture on the site of the city’s birthplace of modern luxury hi-rise living.

Deep Cuts

A groundbreaking gallery space ensuring landmark artists are given the spotlight they so desperately deserve, Miami Beach’s David Castillo Gallery continues to be an integral voice in Miami’s art scene.

Cecc-Mate

Easily attaining that oft-difficult holy trinity of accessible, distinguished and 100% cruelty-free, family-owned high fashion shoe designer Cecconello is making exquisite inroads into Miami.

Wild Styles

An exhilarating array of exotics artfully as aesthetic as the city they celebrate, Miami Design District’s Louis Vuitton store will be offering an exclusive line from November 29th to December 9th.

Picture Perfect

Featuring never-before-seen images of our own state’s particular past, the newest exhibition at HistoryMiami Museum provides an expertly curated portrait of 1980’s Florida through the lens of a tantalizingly talented Miami native.

Barefoot Luxury

Whether you’re searching for the Bahamian home of your dreams, or wish to belong to a club offering the very finest in tropical beach activities, golf, fishing and more, you’ll find it all at The Abaco Club.

Look Around

I was fresh out of the University of Miami and working at a publishing house in Miami Beach when an article came across my desk that needed a headline.

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New Life

There’s no doubt that plastic is everywhere. Nathan Moyer, Founder & President of Free Plastic, believes the answer to cleaning up our coastlines is repurposing discarded plastics into stylish and useful products.

It Starts at Home

California Closets Miami understands the importance of creating functional and aesthetically pleasing spaces that enhance quality of life. By optimizing space, improving flow, and reflecting the personal style and goals of their clients, they transform homes every step of the way.