Jorge Arauz

Encounters w/ Air by Seaspice — July 2026

Welcoming Miami’s top philanthropists and non-profit leaders, Brickell Magazine and Key Biscayne Magazine hosted the Angels Among Us celebration at Air by Seaspice that included an awards ceremony for the 2026 Angels Among Us honorees. — Photos by Glamtastic Miami

Encounters w/ Voices For Children — February 2026

The newly renovated Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne hosted the Voices For Children gala, aptly themed “Bloom Where You Are Planted.” It was a powerful celebration of resilience, growth, and the belief that every child deserves the opportunity to thrive, no matter where they begin. — Photos // Magnate Photography

Encounters w/ Addison House — January 2026

Joining forces with Brickell Magazine and Key Biscayne Magazine, Addison House honored the 2025 Design Minds at a special soiree celebration at their Design District showroom. — Photos // Glamtastic Miami

Encounters w/ Amerant Bank — April 2025

Celebrating The Pan-Latin Opportunity, Amerant Bank and Key Biscayne Magazine hosted an intimate cocktail reception at the Key Biscayne Yacht Club celebrating Latin American resilience and innovation with featured remarks by Pulitzer-Prize winning Reporter & Author Andres Oppenheimer. — Photos // Magnate Photography

Encounters w/ Florida Grand Opera — March 2025

La Dolce Vita took center stage during a vintage affair to remember to benefit Florida Grand Opera during its 83rd Anniversary Gala, celebrating opera and the performing arts with a masquerade ball at Ice Palace Film Studios. — Photos c/o Florida Grand Opera

Encounters w/ Voices For Children — February 2025

The Voices For Children 28th Annual Be A Voice Gala at Mandarin Oriental, Miami, raised more than $1 million to continue their efforts of positively impacting the lives of children in foster care throughout Miami-Dade County. — Photos // Magnate Photography

Encounters w/ Chabad of Key Biscayne — February 2025

The annual Chanukah Soirée hosted by Chabad of Key Biscayne at the Key Biscayne Yacht Club honored Jewish heritage with a special evening that included a waterfront Menorah lighting, music, entertainment and a deep sense of community. — Photos // Daria Loff

Encounters w/ Mahi Shriners — January 2025

The Potentate’s Ball for the Mahi Shriners welcomed Shriners from across The Sunshine State to celebrate the visionary leadership of Illustrious Sir Jorge A. Sibila. — Photos // Magnate Photography

Encounters w/ Voices For Children — January 2025

Celebrating a milestone 40 years of championing youth experiencing foster care in Miami-Dade County, Voices For Children encouraged superheroes to continue their impact during the Be A Hero Luncheon at Lowes Coral Gables Hotel. — Photos // c/o Voices For Children

Encounters w/ Meridiani — December 2024

South Florida’s leading designers celebrated the 2024 Design Minds presented by Meridiani at a special event hosted by Brickell Magazine and Key Biscayne Magazine at the Meridiani showroom in Wynwood. Photos by Magnate Photography

Encounters w/ Toscana Mare + Voices For Children — December 2024

The island’s philanthropic spirit shined brightly as Toscana Mare at the Towers of Key Biscayne hosted a special evening for Voices For Children, honoring all those dedicated to contributing to the organization’s mission of helping youth in need. Photos by Magnate Photography

Home Essence

Home is more than just a physical space — it’s a reflection of our inner world, a one-of-a-kind sanctuary where we are free to be our truest selves.

Encounters w/ Be Strong International — April 2024

Hosting their annual Hearts In Rhythm Gala, supporters of Be Strong International gathered at Rusty Pelican to celebrate the 2024 Stronger Together Award Honorees with a philanthropic evening filled with hope and joy, including student performances and heartfelt presentations to help raise money for the organization’s Heart Skills programming. — Photos by Magnate Photography; Award Photo by Yhonnatan Roca

Encounters w/ 12 Good Men — April 2024

The Ronald McDonald Charities of South Florida introduced this year’s 12 Good Men during a private cocktail reception at Coral Gables Museum. — Photos by Magnate Photography

Encounters w/ BHHS EWM Realty — March 2024

The island’s leading real estate professionals got the most recent selling points, stats and facts at The 2024 Key Biscayne Real Estate Market Update with BHHS EWM Realty President Ron Shuffield. — Photos by Magnate Photography

Encounters w/ Midas Touched — March 2024

Key Biscayners Michael Caggiano & Laine Shakerdge invited guests aboard Midas Touched for an adventurous MLK Weekend voyage to Stiltsville and Fowey Rocks Lighthouse. — Photos by Magnate Photography

Encounters w/ Florida Grand Opera — December 2023

Welcoming patrons, dignitaries and opera lovers from around the world dressed in tuxedos and gowns, Florida Grand Opera launched its season with the timeless classic La Traviata. — Photos c/o Florida Grand Opera

Encounters w/ Voices For Children — December 2023

The 27th Anniversary “Be A Voice” Luncheon at Loews Coral Gables helped guests tap into their inner superhero by raising funds for Voices For Children to benefit foster care youth in Miami-Dade County. — Photos by Magnate Photography

Genuine bliss

True happiness often emerges when one lives in alignment with their values, pursues meaningful goals, and nurtures their physical and mental health.

Encounters w/ Commenoz Gallery — July 2023

Commenoz Gallery welcomed art afficionados to a special exhibition at Northern Trust Key Biscayne titled Lines & Hidden Shadows by world-renowned Geometric and Kinetic Artist Adriana Dorta. — Photos by Magnate Photography

Encounters w/ Voices For Children — March 2023

Voices For Children helped make dreams come true during their 26th Annual Be A Voice Gala benefiting those in foster care. — Photos by Rodolfo Matamoros

Encounters w/ SLS Brickell — February 2023

Key Biscayne Magazine teamed up with SLS Brickell, 2200 Brickell and California Closets for an intimate networker with Miami’s most dynamic real estate movers & shakers. — Photos by Edward Leal

Key Note

Welcome to an issue filled with lots of love, light and laughter!

Encounters w/ Shops at Merrick Park — November 2019

The Shops at Merrick Park welcomed Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille to Coral Gables with an exclusive VIP tasting and expert pairing to sample some of the restaurant’s award-winning offerings.

Encounters w/ Match Point Passion — April 2019

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.

Encounters w/ Gulliver — September 2017

Gulliver alumni from 1977-present celebrated Reunion Weekend at Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, culminating with a special dinner honoring Distinguished Alumni & Faculty Awards.

Encounters w/ Messika — December 2014

The official U.S. debut of Parisian company Messika featured diamonds as decadent as the dessert served during a special brunch that included a private preview.

Encounters w/ PhilanthroFest — May 2014

PhilanthroFest brought the community together by showcasing South Florida’s top non-profits and philanthropic orgs.

Encounters w/ Brickell Magazine & Key Biscayne Magazine — November 2013

Brickell Magazine & Key Biscayne Magazine teamed up with Saks Fifth Avenue Dadeland for a one-of-a-kind cocktail party to honor the “Dressed For Success” and “Most Beautiful People” past and present.

Encounters w/ Switchboard Of Miami — March 2013

Brickell Magazine & Switchboard Of Miami’s Women’s Council teamed up to host a charitable bachelor acution at Conrad Miami with hundreds in attendance.

Encounters w/ Epiphany Events — September 2012

Our Editor-in-Chief, Jorge Arauz, was crowned “Miami’s Sexiest Editor” during an awards presentation by Epiphany Events that was aired on The Best Of South Florida and The CW.
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