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A glimpse into Key Biscayne’s dynamic social scene

From wine and dines to networkers and professional gatherings galore, Key Biscayners took it all in as the new year got off to a great start.

As holiday lights illuminated the palm trees and kissed the balmy night sky, Key Biscayners got all dressed up to celeberate philanthropic endeavors in paradise.

The social season got off to an incredible start with a series of events that put people, passion, pastimes and philanthropy first.

Key Biscayner’s counted their blessings and thanked their lucky stars that we made it through another year of surprises, twists and turns. With a bright outlook ahead for the New Year, islanders were nothing but smiles as they mapped out their next great adventures.

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.

Neighbors, friends, family and supporters gathered at The Links in Key Biscayne to celebrate The Rotary Club’s annual Food & Wine Festival to raise funds and awareness for the cause

A Million Dreams concert was presented at The Crossbridge Church, sponsored Las Tunas and Fundación Manos Del Sur

A special “Runway To Knowledge” soiree was held at Rusty Pelican to benefit Manos Del Sur Nicaragua and Pan Y Amor.

Novecento’s Javier Cividini held a reception honoring Women’s Day where Paulina Montes received an award for all the work she has done for Fundacion Manos Del Sur.

At Match Point Passion, a celebration of the Miami Open, guests of the JW Marriott Marquis Miami, Brickell Magazine & Key Biscayne Magazine and Outside the Ball, enjoyed Mediterranean temptations from Boulud Sud and drinks from Tequila Revolución during an evening with topranked tennis players, cocktails and passion.

Great Properties Int’l Realty celebrated its Christmas lunch at Grand Bay Club to show its appreciation to all it’s agents for all the hard work they do all year long.

The sold-out Diane Von Furstenberg fashion show to benefit nonprofit iPads For Soldiers was held at Grand Bay in Key Biscayne.

Mike Aixala and Brigitte Nachtigall hosted a fundraiser at their home on Key Biscayne for the campaign of State Attorney Kathy Fernandez-Rundle. More than 120 guests including family and friends took part in the beautiful evening full of joy and glamour.

The Rusty Pelican hosted a Nicaraguan brunch, bazaar and fashion show to benefit the Fundacion Manos del Sur in Nicaragua, whose mission is to provide children living in extreme poverty in Central America with the opportunity to grow into healthy, productive adults.

A new installation by French artist Bénédicte Blanc-Fontenille entitled Hopping On One Foot On The Rope recently made its debut at The Square, #s 29 & 30. The artist plans to make her new installation a recurring opening, with a new showing every month highlighting the the evolution of her work.

Fundacion Manos del Sur held its 4th annual Breakfast, Bazaar & Fashion Show at Rusty Pelican to benefit Asociacion Pan y Amor in Nicaragua. Pan y Amor feeds, educates and nurtures some of Nicaraguas’s poorest children.

Tom & Norma Travis hosted a dinner party at the luxurious Regent Hotel & Resort in Bal Harbour. Friends and family danced the night away in glamorous attire.

The Rotary Club of Key Biscayne held their 5th Annual Key Biscayne Wine, Food & Silent Auction. Proceeds benefitted Shake-A-Leg in Miami and Fundacion Manos del Sur’s educational programs in Nicaragua, called Pan y Amor.

The Grand Bay Club held their annual Christmas Bazaar. The event proved to be a huge success and all those who participated left with a big smile on their face.

The 5th Annual Nicaraguan breakfast, bazaar, raffle and fashion show by Coco Paris at Rusty Pelican was a success that benefitted Manos del Sur Nicaragua-Asociacion Pan y Amor.

The Key Biscayne Community Foundation held their annual Aqua Party at The Ocean Club, hosted by Event Chair Christina Termine and Co-Chairs Christine Housen and Ximena Antuñez de Mayolo. It was a great night with cocktails, dinner, dancing and a fantastic auction.

EFG International’s principal wealth management business in the U.S., EFG Capital, recently established an office in Key Biscayne supported by the KeyStar Group of EFG Capital.

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.

The Rotary Club of Key Biscayne Foundation held their unique tasting of the “The Great Wines from America” at the 7th Annual Key Biscayne Wine, Food & Silent Auction Event. The evenings proceeds benefitted the Rotary Club of Key Biscayne Foundation and its affiliated charities for adults and children

The Grand Bay Club held their annual Bazaar, an opportunity for everyone to shop for wonderful things for the holidays.

Diamonds on the Key held a fundraiser hosted by Cristina Termine at her Key Biscayne residence for Pan y Amor, a foundation in Nicaragua that helps kids in need get a better education so they can set and achieve life goals.

The 7th Annual Champagne Breakfast, Bazaar & Fashion Show by Coco Paris was recently held at Rusty Pelican, benefiting Manos del Sur Nicaragua: Asociacion Pan y Amor.

Diamonds On The Key hosted a festive VIP party with a lavish Italian-style buffet dinner catered by Puntino. Guests enjoyed a tropical Brazilian show and danced the night away under the stars.

The Americas Peruvian Chamber of Commerce & Fundacion Manos del Sur Peru, presented it’s 2nd Annual Peruvian Gourmet Festival, showcasing some of the best South Florida Peruvian restuarants.

Fundacion Manos Del Sur held a champagne brunch to introduce Sazingg’s 925 Collection, with a percentage of the sales benefitted the children of Asociacion Pan Y Amor in Nicaragua.

Luli Lameran recently celebrated her 40th birthday in ‘70s style with her closest friends during a Studio 54-themed party

The Guatemala Fashion Art opening reception was held at The Ocean Club and sponsored by Fundacion Rescatados Por Jesus Guatemala & Fundacion Manos Del Sur Miami. All funds raised will be used to build a kindergarten for underprivileged children in Guatemala City.

Sazzing Jewelers held a special brunch to showcase their latest collection, with a percentage of the proceeds going to benefit Pan Y Amor in Nicaragua via Fundacion Manos Del Sur.

Key Biscayne Summer Lifestyle held a Fashion Show & Bazaar at Grand Bay Club to benefit Link To Bloom, a non-profit that serves as a link between women in need and professionals who can provide resources.

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.

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.

Sazingg Jewelers hosted a nice champagne brunch to benefit the Asociacion Pan Y Amor, a school for underprivileged children in Nicaragua.

Fundacion Manos Del Sur and Pan Y Amor held their 9th Annual Champagne Breakfast at The Rusty Pelican, with a bazaar and fashion show in honor of the wonderful cause.

Key Biscayne Community Foundation celebrated its 10th Anniversary with The Aqua Party at The Fairways On The Key with proceeds benefiting community charitable work.